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 operations effective July 9th, 2020 after being shutdown due to COVID-19 from March 27th, 2020. […]
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 mission to Saint Vincent and Grenada earlier this year. While Forest Springs was not on […]
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 all necessary precautions against those hazards. Small craft operators, especially local fishermen are advised against […]
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 in Barbados – the home base of the Integrated Regional Logistical Hub, operated by the […]
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 changes take effect from Monday, August 10, 2020. Gasoline increased from $2.63 to $2.67 per […]
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 to near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is still […]
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 is not possible then make advance arrangements to be with family or friends during a […]
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 20, 2020. GASOLINE increased from $2.53 to $2.63 per litre or $11.50 to $11.95 per […]
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 the respiratory hospital for isolation and related supportive care. He is currently doing well. The […]
