Press Release
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The Public is informed that the Fisheries Department has been impacted by Covid-19 and as a result, will be on a skeleton staff for the next few weeks. As such, the issuance of ID cards and licenses to fish will be impacted. Please note that these services will be resumed in October, 2021. For emergency requests, please call […]
Following a media engagement on Tuesday September 7th to launch Saint Lucia’s participation at Expo Dubai 2020, Export Saint Lucia wishes to address some of the concerns being raised by members of the public. One of the questions being raised is about the cost associated with attending Expo Dubai 2020. In 2019 XCD$1.5 million (USD$537,485) […]
Statement from the Health and Wellness on “Extension of COVID-19 protocols,“ My fellow Saint Lucians, as we continue to manage with this COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Saint Lucia recognizes the efforts of all who are adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. However, we are still at a critical phase and we need to do more […]
As the UK gears up to host COP26 this November, it is keen to hear and understand the challenges that small island developing states (SIDS) such as Saint Lucia face regarding climate change. The UK Champion of Adaptation and Resilience for COP26, Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan, visited Saint Lucia from 5 – 7 September. Minister Trevelyan […]
Closure of Pigeon Island National Landmark and Maria Island Interpretation Centre The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) has been carefully monitoring the number of cases of Covid-19 on island and like everyone else, is concerned about the rapid increase in the number of cases, as well as the confirmation of the Delta variant on island. […]
In January of 2021 we communicated to our customers around the changes associated with the conversion from the Scotiabank banking platform to the Republic Bank banking system. These activities culminated on September 1st, 2021. A project conversion of this magnitude is a huge task and having to work within the challenges of a pandemic, has […]
The Chamber Law and Order Committee has convened an urgent meeting with the Royal St. Lucia Police Force to discuss the recent spate of armed robberies affecting the business community on the island. The recent crime wave over the last month, has been a cause of serious concern among the Business Community, resulting in the […]
The application period to study in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship opened on Tuesday 3 August and will run until 2 November 2021. Applications can now be submitted online via www.chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive […]
Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre received his Warrant of Appoint assigning him responsibility for the portfolios of Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy. Prime Minister Pierre has maintained the established tradition by assuming responsibility for the country’s most important ministerial portfolios. His professional qualifications in economics and business management will be well utilised […]
Since his appointment on 28th July, 2021 Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre met with the Permanent Secretaries and other personnel within the various Government Ministries and Departments, to ascertain the current state of the country’s affairs. The Chief Medical Officer provided a briefing on COVID-19 and critical health security matters, whilst […]
