The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) wishes to inform its members and the general public, that in keeping with the Government of Saint Lucia’s regulations to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Pigeon Island National Landmark shall be opened from 9.30 am-1pm on Sunday, April 4, 2021 and closed on Monday, April 5, 2021. PINL shall reopen its doors for visitation on April 7, 2021 and the following […]
Sagicor General moves to strengthen relationships with brokers in the Eastern Caribbean Sagicor General Insurance Inc (SGI) recently launched the first in a series of virtual Broker Engagements to be conducted in Antigua, Dominica and St Lucia. It’s a move which is designed to strengthen relationships between brokers and the company which is ramping up business in the region in order to meet customers wherever they are. The first in […]
Kerian Clery, owner of Tastee Tinges in realizing her vision of business expansion scores two ‘firsts’. Ms. Clery was welcomed as the very first small business customer to benefit from the BOSL/ ECPCGC Guaranteed Loan programme. Ms. Clery has boasted that she is now able to expand her business and was given an opportunity to put up only 25% of the needed collateral. Bank of Saint Lucia’s partnership with the […]
On February 17, 2021 Saint Lucia through the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched the national COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. This campaign is now in its sixth week of implementation and as of Monday March 29, 2021 a total of 22,011 individuals have received their first of two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Among these individuals are health sector professionals, officials within national security, border protection, tourism sectors as well as […]
The Government of Saint Lucia announces adjustments to Saint Lucia’s curfew hours for the Easter Weekend (Thursday April 1st to Monday 05th April 2021) as follows: -Thursday 01st April 2021 from 7:00PM to 4:00AM -Friday 02nd April 2021 from 7:00PM to 4:00AM -Saturday 03rd April 2021 from 6:00PM to 4:00AM -Sunday 04th April 2021 from 3:00PM to 4:00AM -Monday 05th April 2021 from 3:00PM to 4:00AM The Government of Saint […]
They say hindsight is 20/20, however Sagicor is encouraging everyone to avoid waiting until it is too late before realising they have not adequately prepared for their retirement years. The advice came from Eon Phillips, Assistant Vice President, Insurance Operations; Principal Representative and Branch Manager for Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc. (SLECI), in St Lucia as he discussed some of the misconceptions individuals have surrounding pension planning, along with the […]
Dr. Merle Clarke has been reelected President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association. The Association held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday March 27, 2021. In light of Covid-19, the meeting was held virtually, a move which was overwhelmingly endorsed by members. Dr. Clarke in her address emphasized the importance of solidarity, mentorship, collaboration and reaching out to the public that members serve. Physicians/dentists were specially recognised for […]
The Government of Saint Lucia through Export Saint Lucia is pleased to announce that it has completed the registration of its trademark Taste of Saint Lucia™ with the Saint Lucian Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property. The trademarked “Taste of Saint Lucia” currently covers Export Saint Lucia’s primary sectors of; Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Agro-processing, and Fashion. Export Saint Lucia first launched the Taste of Saint Lucia brand in 2018 […]
Cruise Line to Offer New 7-night Itineraries from Nassau, The Bahamas, Starting in June This summer, travelers can trade in virtual travel experiences for their long-awaited vacations and cruise in The Bahamas and Mexico with Royal Caribbean International. The global cruise line has announced a summer lineup of 7-night cruises on board Adventure of the Seas, setting sail this June from new homeport Nassau, The Bahamas. Vacationers now have the […]
Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) now have even more opportunities to access guaranteed loans including start up financing and access to working capital. These new offerings are made available through the continued partnership with Bank of Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC). The partnership was originally launched in 2020, in response to the challenges being faced by MSMEs in light of the ongoing […]
