On August 7th, 2020 Caribbean Dispatch Services Ltd. rolled out a new parental leave policy which includes paternal leave, recognizes surrogacy as well as adoption to all employees. Station Manager, Aaron Grant commented on the new initiative: “I believe this is the opportune time to release such a policy given the fact that we resumed […]
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 […]
A strong Tropical Wave approaching the Windward Islands is moving quickly westward and has begun affecting Saint Lucia and the other Windward Islands. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to affect Saint Lucia and the rest of the Lesser Antilles tonight into tomorrow. Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides should take […]
CARICOM coordinates provision of essential COVID-19 supplies for Member States Amid global challenges by small states accessing COVID-19 essential medical supplies, CARICOM Member States have received a significant donation from the World Health Organisation, the Jack Ma Foundation and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The supplies, worth over US700,000, arrived just over a week ago […]
The Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail price of gasoline, diesel per gallon, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of diesel per litre and kerosene remains unchanged. The price […]
A tropical storm warning has been discontinued for Saint Lucia At 5:00 pm today the centre of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft near latitude 10.0 degrees north, longitude 55.6 degrees west or about 457 miles or 736 kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds have decreased […]
As Inspected and Certified by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour, The Public is hereby informed that under Part IV Section 13 of the Disaster Management, Act No. 30 of 2006 the following are designated as Emergency Shelters. NEMO advises that persons take steps to make their homes their emergency shelter. If this […]
Republic Bank Relationship Officer Terrianne Stanislaus talks about the options for persons who have lost their jobs during this time of COVID-19. She discusses creating new revenue streams, prioritizing needs, speaking to their financial advisors, setting up appointments and other related issues.
The Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail price of gasoline, diesel, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, July […]
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Saint Lucia recorded a positive case of COVID-19. The individual is a 27 year old male, a returning national who arrived in Saint Lucia on Friday, July 10, 2020. Upon arrival, he was tested and placed in institutional quarantine. Upon receipt of the results, the individual have been transferred to […]
