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Press Release

Saint Lucia records eighteenth case of COVID-19

https://youtu.be/qb2_sm70iRQ As on Sunday, May 3, 2020 Saint Lucia recorded another case of COVID-19 bringing the national total of confirmed cases to 18. A total of 52 samples were tested on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The individual is a 51 year old male who sought care at one of our respiratory clinics with a dry cough but none of the accompanying symptoms of COVID-19. He has no known travel history […]

todayMay 3, 2020

Ministry of Commerce

Press Release

Saint Lucia records 2 new cases of COVID-19

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 results of 44 samples for persons tested for COVID-19 were received, of that batch, we received 2 positive results and 42 negative. The first of the two positive results is a 54 year old female, diabetic, who is a direct contact from a previous positive case and has been in isolation from April 4, 2020. She is clinically doing well. The second case is a […]

todayApril 29, 2020

Tourism Taxis

Public Notice

Processing of Registration/Renewal of Licences – Tourism Taxis

The Ministry of Tourism, Information and Broadcasting, Culture and Creative Industries notifies all holders of tourism taxi registration plates, that effective Tuesday April 27, 2020, applications for renewal or registration of vehicle licenses will be received only Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9:00 am  and 12:00 noon.  Kindly note that all documentation should be dropped off at the Reception Desk for processing, however with strict adherence to the […]

todayApril 22, 2020

Solid Waste

Press Release

Solid Waste Collection Reminder

The SLSWMA wishes to advise the public that all residents will continue to receive one residential waste collection per week until advised otherwise. Regular collection will only be undertaken on the first collection day of each week. If your first collection day is normally Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday, you will receive collection ONLY on that day. Bulk waste collection will remain suspended until further notice. All are encouraged to adhere […]

todayApril 17, 2020

The St. Lucia Civil Service Association

Press Release

CSA President’s Message to Members

Members I pray for God’s blessings on you and your family as we continue to face this global pandemic Covid-19. I am optimistic that people everywhere will see the light at some point and that we adhere to all the required safety protocols now and even better than before. I encourage everyone to play their part in the fight against Covid-19 and once again thank all workers who are facing […]

todayApril 17, 2020

mask

Press Release

Ministry of Youth Development and Sports aids in Covid mitigation

As part of the mitigation efforts to reduce the transmission of the corona virus, the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports will be contributing thirty five thousand (35,000) disposable masks to young people across the island.   This  gesture signals the recognition of April as Youth Month as all celebration activities and events that would have attracted public gatherings have been cancelled. Minister responsible for  Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Edmund Estephane through his Youth Month […]

todayApril 17, 2020

Civil Status Registry

Press Release

Civil Status Registry – Press Release

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - (Civil Status Registry)  The general public and our valued customers are informed that opening hours at the Civil Status Registry will be between 8.00am-12.pm from Monday to Friday during the National scaled down of operations.   As a result of this scaled down in operations, the Public is also informed that requests for same day emergency and/or expedited services will not be available, therefore a vital record […]

todayApril 17, 2020

One World; Together At Home

Entertainment

‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on Digicel

‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on Digicel Home & Entertainment and Digicel streaming apps on Saturday 18th April  Digicel’s Amplification Efforts Will Support “One World: Together at Home” Special by Reaching Millions of Viewers across the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific Broadcast to Celebrate and Support Healthcare Workers, to Feature Real Experiences from Doctors, Nurses and Families Around the World Will Include Performances and Appearances by […]

todayApril 14, 2020

Saint Lucia Records Case Number 14

Press Release

Saint Lucia Records COVID-19 Case Number 15

As of April 9, 2020, the World Health Organization reported a total of 1,436,198 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally with a total of 85,522 deaths. There are now 454,710 confirmed cases in the region of the Americas. The affected region includes: Dominican Republic (1956), Haiti (27), Barbados (63), Jamaica (63), Cuba (457), Dominica (15), Grenada (12), Trinidad and Tobago (107), Guyana (33), Antigua and Barbuda (19), Bahamas (36), Saint Vincent […]

todayApril 10, 2020

Social Stabilization Programme

Press Release

Social Stabilization Programme (Phase 1)

Prime Minister Honourable Allen M. Chastanet Address to Nation on the Government of Saint Lucia’s Response to COVID-19 Impact: Social Stabilization Programme (Phase 1) 8th April, 2020 The Outbreak of COVID-19 has created two crises: one is a health crisis and the other is an economic crisis, the likes of which we have never seen.  In attempting to deal with the health crisis, we are confronted with the realities of […]

todayApril 10, 2020