Saint Lucia extends travel restrictions on travellers and prohibits entry of cruise vessels In an effort to restrict the likelihood of introduction of COVID-19 into the Saint Lucian population, the Department of Health and Wellness on February 4, 2020 put in place travel restrictions on non-nationals with a travel history within the last 14 days from Mainland China, (whether in- transit or originating). The Department of Health and Wellness extended […]
The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia has been monitoring the global and regional developments as it relates to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) and we continue to do so with heightened awareness following the announcement of Saint Lucia’s first COVID-19 case on Friday March 13th, 2020. We wish to reassure customers that all our Members have taken precautionary steps to protect our staff and customers, from inadvertently contracting and or […]
As per instructions from the Ministry of Education, classes at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College will be suspended as of Monday, 16th March, 2020. However, instruction will be provided via various online platforms. We urge you to monitor the College's website, social media pages and your SALCC email accounts for further information from the College and your respective lecturers. We also encourage you to ensure that your SALCC email accounts are activated. This is essential for access […]
CXC Statement on Examinations Administration for May/June 2020 in view of COVID-19 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) takes note of the developments concerning COVID-19 in general, and its impact on the CARICOM region in particular. Accordingly, CXC convened a meeting with representatives from the Ministries of Education to discuss the administration of the regional examinations and the respective National protocols. The Council presented and discussed various scenarios as it relates […]
On Saturday, March 14, 2020 Saint Lucia recorded a second case of COVID-19. The patient is a fifty-three (53) year old male with an active travel history with France being his last port of departure. The patient arrived in Saint Lucia on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the company of colleagues. He entered into our health care system on Friday, March 13, 2020 and based on the patient’s travel history […]
In an effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and reduce the potential for transmission, the Department of Education, Innovation and Gender Relations, on the advice of the Ministry of Health, wishes to inform that ALL educational institutions on island will be closed from Monday 16th March 2020 until 13th April 2020. This coincides with the Easter break. ALL school activities will also be suspended. Any further changes will be […]
Statement from The Marian Home "In light of all the information we have received concerning the Coronavirus (COVID 19), The Marian Home has decided to CANCEL the POVERTY MEAL scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Coubaril. We thank you for your support. All funds raised front donations and tickets already sold will go towards the care of our elderly."
In light of the announcement made by the health authorities on the COVID-19 status update for Saint Lucia, and in keeping with the goal of the authorities to protect the health and safety of the Visitors to our shores and our local population, the Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party will be cancelled tonight until further notice. This decision was taken after consultation with the Parliamentary Representative, the Gros Islet […]
Events Company of St. Lucia Inc. Press Statement on Saint Lucia Jazz 2020. The Events Company of Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority have been closely monitoring the recent developments concerning the spread of COVID-19 and the global health crisis that this has created. With the official statement on March 11, 2020, by the World Health Organization (WHO) that declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, both agencies convened […]
