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British High Commission Castries St. Lucia

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Application period for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships opens

The application period to study in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship opened on Tuesday 3 August and will run until 2 November 2021. Applications can now be submitted online via www.chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change; and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The […]

todayAugust 4, 2021

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First Appointments by Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre received his Warrant of Appoint assigning him responsibility for the portfolios of Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy. Prime Minister Pierre has maintained the established tradition by assuming responsibility for the country’s most important ministerial portfolios. His professional qualifications in economics and business management will be well utilised in the portfolios. Also appointed today was attorney-at-law, Mr. Leslie Mondesir, who was sworn in […]

todayJuly 31, 2021

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Prime Minister to Update the Nation

Since his appointment on 28th July, 2021 Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre met with the Permanent Secretaries and other personnel within the various Government Ministries and Departments, to ascertain the current state of the country’s affairs. The Chief Medical Officer provided a briefing on COVID-19 and critical health security matters, whilst the Permanent Secretary for Economic Development provided updates regarding St. Jude Hospital and other key […]

todayJuly 30, 2021

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Stanley Jon Odlum Memorial School’s IT Lab Receives a Boost from Axcel Finance

In the current Digital Age, and especially due to the pandemic, education is highly driven by computer-based learning, which no longer is a luxury but a necessity. As a result, students with limited to no access to the digital world and online resources find it more difficult for them to keep up and succeed academically. The Electronic Management of Information System (EMIS) department at the Stanley Jon Odlum Memorial School […]

todayJuly 12, 2021

Digicel and Dramacan Partners

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Digicel and Dramacan is about to GoLoud in Saint Lucia with 2 new Podcasts

Digicel has collaborated with local drama club, Dramacan to create and produce two podcasts that will be available on GoLoud and PlayGo. Both apps can be downloaded free from the Google Play and Apple app stores, and offer users access to great local and international content.   GoLoud is the ultimate audio experience with the best in local radio and podacasts, while PlayGo offers users the best sports, movies, news […]

todayJuly 9, 2021

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BOSL customers to benefit from Renewable Energy Financing

Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) customers will soon benefit from a new renewable energy financing programme which launches in July 2021. The programme gives customers the opportunity to acquire home Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and to facilitate the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles at 100% financing. Deputy Managing Director of Lending & Investments, Medford Francis stated, “providing affordable financing towards renewable energy initiatives is BOSL’s commitment to countering climate […]

todayJune 30, 2021

Celebrity Millennium Set to Mark the Reintroduction of Cruise calls to Saint Lucia

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Celebrity Millennium Set to Mark the Reintroduction of Cruise calls to Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia will welcome Celebrity Millennium to Port Castries on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, setting the tone for the gradual reintroduction of cruise tourism to the island, since closure amid the global Covid-19 pandemic. Celebrity Millennium will call into port just about 7:30a.m. with an anticipated 400-passenger capacity. The scheduled call into Saint Lucia bodes well for business linkages and signals the reinstatement of revenue for well over 1000 cruise-dependent […]

todayJune 28, 2021

MOU between CXC and Western Illinois University

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MOU between CXC and Western Illinois University

Caribbean Students to Benefit from CXC® MOU with Western Illinois University The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has welcomed another partner into the fold with the Thursday, 17 June 2021 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Western Illinois University (WIU). Due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, this signing was held virtually and broadcast online on CXC® TV. Under this agreement, Caribbean students seeking to take advantage of degree programmes […]

todayJune 18, 2021

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Sitting of the House of Assembly

A Sitting of the House of Assembly is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 with Papers to be laid by the Honourable Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service, the Honourable Minister of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour, the Honourable Minister for Commerce, Industry, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs and the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Information, Broadcasting, Culture and Creative Industries. […]

todayJune 18, 2021