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Dr. Merle Clarke has been reelected President

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 […]

todayMarch 30, 2021

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Export Saint Lucia Trademarks “Taste of Saint Lucia” Brand

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 […]

todayMarch 24, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Marks 2021 Return To Caribbean With Cruises From The Bahamas

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 […]

todayMarch 22, 2021

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New Start Up Loans & Working Capital Loans for Small Business

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 […]

todayMarch 22, 2021

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PwC continues efforts to support those most vulnerable

PwC continues efforts to support those most vulnerable through $22,000 donation The pandemic certainly isn’t over and it’s negative effect on people here in Barbados will be with us for some time. For some, the transition into a new version of normal will be easier than others. It’s everyone’s responsibility to look after each other and particularly, those most vulnerable. It’s equally important that the private sector continues to play […]

todayMarch 22, 2021

Statement on Preparation of Resumption of Cruise Tourism this Summer
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Saint Lucia Prepares to Welcome Cruise Tourism this Summer

Saint Lucia is gearing up to welcome its first international cruise ship since closure to the sector amid the global Covid-19 pandemic. Following considerable dialogue with local authorities, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has signaled the return of the cruise industry to Saint Lucia after more than a year, naming Her as a port-of-call on a mid-July itinerary, that will see Celebrity Millennium make its first voyage of the season to […]

todayMarch 22, 2021

The UWI mourns the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones
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The UWI mourns the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, March 12, 2021. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community joins the Mona Campus in mourning the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones, who was ailing for an extended period of time; he transitioned on the morning of Wednesday March 10, 2021. Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dale Webber stated, “We mourn the passing of a UWI giant, Professor Edwin Jones whose […]

todayMarch 16, 2021

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The safety of COVID-19 vaccine

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has noted that some countries in the European Union have suspended the use of a specific batch of Astra Zeneca Vaccine distribution, after reports of rare blood coagulation disorders in persons who received it from that specific batch. A full investigation was carried out to determine whether there was a link between the vaccine and the disorder. In a report dated March 14, 2021, […]

todayMarch 16, 2021

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COVID 19 Protocol Breaches

On the evening of Sunday, March 14, 2021, officers attached to the Gros Islet Police Station received information that a social gathering, with accompanying loud music, was being hosted at a location in Beausejour, Gros Islet. No permits for social gatherings or the operation of loud speakers have been granted by the office of the Commissioner of Police, nor any other duly authorized individual. Officers proceeded to the said location […]

todayMarch 16, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination drive for homebound individuals

The Ministry of Health and Wellness informs the public that during the week March 15, 2021 to March 19, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination drive will cater to individuals who are homebound due to age or immobility and unable to visit the vaccination sites. These individuals are asked to make an appointment at their nearest Community Wellness Center to receive the vaccine at home. Therefore, the public is informed that during […]

todayMarch 15, 2021