In January of 2021 we communicated to our customers around the changes associated with the conversion from the Scotiabank banking platform to the Republic Bank banking system. These activities culminated on September 1st, 2021. A project conversion of this magnitude is a huge task and having to work within the challenges of a pandemic, has […]
The 2021 Chevening Scholars for the Eastern Caribbean were officially announced yesterday by British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, His Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood. Fifteen fully funded scholarships were awarded to successful candidates from Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, to […]
Heavy rainfall over Saint Lucia during the past 24 hours has raised the possibility of flooding and landslides in parts of the island prone to those hazards. Additional showers are expected this afternoon and early tonight associated with moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services has therefore […]
New recommendations and protocols from 13th August, 20201 aim to significantly reduce and control viral spread. Workplace physical distancing and blended approach. All business operations and commercial activities must end by 8:00pm daily. Social gatherings are to be restricted to immediate households and family limited to ten (10) people. All sports are allowed for the […]
The Chamber Law and Order Committee has convened an urgent meeting with the Royal St. Lucia Police Force to discuss the recent spate of armed robberies affecting the business community on the island. The recent crime wave over the last month, has been a cause of serious concern among the Business Community, resulting in the […]
Dr. Ernest Hilaire Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information. Moses Jn. Baptiste Minister for Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs. Shawn A. Edward Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training. Hon. Alva Romanus Baptiste Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs. Hon. Stephenson King Senior […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Address by Hon. Philip J Pierre at the Swearing Ceremony of the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia It has been a long and difficult journey. One that began when a child was born to Auguste, a policeman and Evelyn a teacher. This child grew to be a man always underestimated sometimes ridiculed as stutterer but […]
