COVID-19 Protocols Update: Curfew Adjusted to 9:00PM

COVID-19 Protocols Update: Effective March 17th Curfew Adjusted to 9:00PM Following a meeting of the National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC) and based on advice from the Command Centre, the Government of Saint Lucia has amended the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Protocols effective Wednesday March 17th 2021 until Friday April 16th 2021. Saint Lucia experienced a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in January and February 2021, and […]

March 12, 2021

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Caribbean Examinations Council® Launches Strategic Plan for 2021 – 2025

On Friday, 29 January 2021, the Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) launched the organisation’s Strategic Plan for 2021 – 2025 at the Pegasus Hotel in Jamaica, to staff and specially invited guests, including former Governor General of Jamaica and former Chairman of CXC®, Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, now Chancellor of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, (UCC). The five-year plan entitled “Committed to our people – shaping our future”, was ratified […]

February 3, 2021

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Update on COVID-19 Vaccine for Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, like the rest of the world, is working diligently to access COVID-19 vaccines that are safe, efficacious, and of good quality. As a member of the COVAX Advanced market Commitment (AMC) group, St. Lucia will benefit from vaccines to cover 20% of the population in Phase 1 of the distribution process as the supply of vaccines are still limited. The focus is to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines. […]

February 1, 2021

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COVID-19 UPDATE

As of Monday December 21, 2020 Saint Lucia has recorded a total 287 confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of a total of 18,642 tests for the virus that have been processed to date. We have a recorded a total of 243 recoveries, and 5 total COVID-19 related deaths. Currently there are 22 active cases and no critical cases in care. There are no new cases reported today December 21, 2020. […]

December 21, 2020

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BOSL unveils plans for upgraded ATM service

BOSL unveils plans for upgraded ATM service Bank of Saint Lucia Limited (BOSL) in keeping with its commitment to delivering innovative solutions to its customers, announces further enhancements to its convenience banking services. The Bank has unveiled plans to upgrade its ATM service. Effective October 10, 2020, renovation works will commence at the flagship BOSL Financial Centre building, to facilitate the installation of new smart ATMs at the branch. Customers […]

October 10, 2020

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Hyatt Announces Plans for the First Hyatt Hotel in St. Lucia

Grand Hyatt St. Lucia to mark first Hyatt-branded hotel on the island of St. Lucia. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with TTS Resorts LTD. for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in St. Lucia. The 345-room luxury Grand Hyatt hotel is expected to open in 2023 and signifies Hyatt’s continued brand growth into the Caribbean’s leading travel destinations. A new-build resort, […]

October 6, 2020

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CDF newly appointed Board of Directors

CDF welcomes its newly appointed Board of Directors The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) was formally commissioned at an introductory meeting on Wednesday 9th September with the Hon. Minister of Culture and Creative Industries Fortuna Belrose. Hon. Minister Belrose said the CDF’s mandate of Training and Development must be very clearly articulated and redound to the benefits of all established and more so aspiring […]

September 18, 2020

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Forest Springs to begin exporting within the Caribbean Region

Another Saint Lucian manufacturer is set to begin exporting within the Caribbean Region at the end of August. Forest Springs, a producer of natural mineral spring water, having been introduced to two prospective buyers by Export Saint Lucia, will finally see months-long negotiations bear fruit. This new venture stems from the success of a trade mission to Saint Vincent and Grenada earlier this year. While Forest Springs was not on […]

August 26, 2020

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

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Parents of Incoming Form Ones

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School All parents and guardians of the incoming Form One students are asked to report to the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School for registration on Wednesday 15th July 2020 from 9 am to 11 am. In an effort to maintain social distancing ONLY parents/guardian should come to the registration exercise. Students are to remain home. Parents/guardian should walk with: 1. The child's birth certificate. 2. The […]

July 14, 2020

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