Work on the second phase of the John Compton Dam Rehabilitation Project, JCD02 – Dredging of the Reservoir and Transport of Sediment is set to begin in June 2019. The announcement was made by WASCO’s representatives, as well as the contractor for JCD02, VINCI Construction Maritime et Fluvial, who met with residents of Tete Chemin […]
Statement by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development on the control of plastics and Styrofoam® containers The Government of Saint Lucia is committed to improving the health and environment of the nation. As I indicated in my announcement in August 2018, and as studies have shown, food service containers made from […]
At approximately 10:40 pm the fire service was called to put out a fire at Wilton’s Yard in Castries. However upon their arrival the structure where the fire started was completely a flame causing the fire to spread to another building like wildfire. The firemen were face with some difficulty with insufficient water. Also, The […]
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has outlined a six pronged approach to Medium term Development to be implemented throughout the 2019 -2022 period. Mr. Chastanet outlined the developmental policy in the delivery of the budget address for the financial year 2019/2020 entitled, “ Growth, by Empowerment for a Better Future”, presented yesterday. According to the Prime […]
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, kerosene and LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The price changes take effect from Monday April 15, 2019: Gasoline increased from […]
European Union leaders have granted the UK a six-month extension to Brexit, after late-night talks in Brussels. The new deadline – 31 October – averts the prospect of the UK having to leave the EU without a deal on Friday, as MPs are still deadlocked over a deal. European Council President Donald Tusk said his […]
Health Officials Have confirmed the presence of H1N1 Influenza in connection with recent deaths on island, following extensive investigations. This confirmation was received from the Laboratory at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad, relation to 1 of the recent, respiratory related deaths among males. Chief Medical Officer within the Ministry of Health Dr […]
The role of The Caribbean Community has been identified as indispensable in maintaining consistent within the Region by one regional diplomat. The comments were directed to Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, by new envoy of Grenada to the Caribbean Community Ambassador Arley Salimbi Gill while submitting his letter of credence. In welcoming Mr Gill to the CARICOM […]
The city of Castries will soon be the focus of rehabilitative efforts with the announcement of the first phase of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project. The Castries Constituencies Council has announced the commencement of the first phase of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project. Works are scheduled to commence within the next two weeks, with a […]
Authentic and original Saint Lucian creativity is set to take centre stage next weekend, with the staging of the 5th Annual fashion showcase entitled, “That’s My Bag” from Christy Creations. The popular unique fashion event takes place on Saturday 6th April 2019, at Sandals Halcyon, from 8:00 pm. “That’s My Bag!” is an annual fashion […]
