Export Saint Lucia addresses public concerns over Expo Dubai 2020

Export Saint Lucia addresses public concerns over Expo Dubai 2020

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) was estimated for participation in the Expo. This estimated amount is funded through the Citizenship […]

September 14, 2021

Health

Extension of Covid-19 Protocols

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 to reduce the transmission rate of the virus. After discussions and dialogue with the members […]

September 14, 2021

UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan with SLU PM Philip Pierre

Press Release

UK COP26 Champion of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience visits Saint Lucia

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 came to get a first-hand appreciation of how Saint Lucia is tackling the impact of […]

September 10, 2021

Press Release

Closure of Pigeon Island National Landmark

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. As part of our Covid-19 certification, the SLNT carries out regular sanitization throughout the day […]

September 6, 2021

Press Release

Statement by country manager on conversion to Republic Bank platform

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 made the process even more difficult, but rest assured we have our best talent both […]

September 3, 2021

News

Saint Lucia Captures Five Prestigious British Chevening Scholarships

The 2021 Chevening Scholars for the Eastern Caribbean were officially announced yesterday by British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, His Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood. Fifteen fully funded scholarships were awarded to successful candidates from Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, to pursue Master’s Degrees in the UK. Saint Lucia won five of these scholarships which were […]

August 27, 2021

Weather & Climate

Flood warning issued for Saint Lucia

Heavy rainfall over Saint Lucia during the past 24 hours has raised the possibility of flooding and landslides in parts of the island prone to those hazards. Additional showers are expected this afternoon and early tonight associated with moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services has therefore issued a flood warning for Saint Lucia with effect from 2:00 pm today until midnight. […]

August 20, 2021

News

New COVID-19 Recommendations and Protocols

New recommendations and protocols from 13th August, 20201 aim to significantly reduce and control viral spread. Workplace physical distancing and blended approach. All business operations and commercial activities must end by 8:00pm daily. Social gatherings are to be restricted to immediate households and family limited to ten (10) people. All sports are allowed for the given time period limited to field capacity and game structure no spectators or crowding allowed […]

August 11, 2021

Press Release

Royal St. Lucia Police Force to meet with chamber members

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 Chamber calling earlier for increased police presence in the City and its environs as well […]

August 11, 2021

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