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Digicel - PlayGo App

Press Release

Digicel PlayGo App – TV on the Go

More Drama, More Fun, More Action, More Local - PlayGo Is Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device TV & Movies There’s a new kid on the block in the entertainment world with the intro of the new all-singing, all-dancing PlayGo app available right now in the Google Play and Apple app stores. PlayGo is much more than your average video streaming service; it’s a cloud-based entertainment platform where users can discover, watch, […]

todaySeptember 23, 2020

Statement on Housing Development within the PMA

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Statement on Housing Development within the PMA

Statement by Honourable Herod Stanislas, Minister for Physical Planning, on housing development within the Pitons Management Area The Government of Saint Lucia acknowledges the concern regarding the development of a private dwelling house at the base of the Pitons and within the Pitons Management Area. Let me first start by saying that as the Minister for Planning and a proud product of the community of Soufriere, I treasure our World […]

todaySeptember 18, 2020

CDF

News

CDF newly appointed Board of Directors

CDF welcomes its newly appointed Board of Directors The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) was formally commissioned at an introductory meeting on Wednesday 9th September with the Hon. Minister of Culture and Creative Industries Fortuna Belrose. Hon. Minister Belrose said the CDF’s  mandate of Training and Development must be very clearly articulated and redound to the benefits of all established and more so aspiring […]

todaySeptember 18, 2020

BOSL partners to back small & medium sized businesses in Saint Lucia

Business

BOSL to back small & medium sized businesses

BOSL partners to back small & medium sized businesses in Saint Lucia Bank of Saint Lucia has partnered with the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) to assist owners of Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSME’s) to access loans. The Bank is one of the first two financial institutions within the Caribbean region to come on board with the ECPCGC in 2020.  According to the Chief Executive Officer […]

todaySeptember 17, 2020

Caribbean Dispatch Services

Press Release

CDSL Parental Leave Policy Roll Out

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. […]

todaySeptember 15, 2020

Forest Springs

Business

Forest Springs to begin exporting within the Caribbean Region

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 […]

todayAugust 26, 2020

Strong Tropical Wave Approaching the Windward Islands

Weather & Climate

Strong Tropical Wave Approaching the Windward Islands

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 […]

todayAugust 18, 2020

COVID-19 supplies for Member States

CARICOM

COVID-19 supplies for Member States

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 […]

todayAugust 10, 2020

Gas Price

Press Release

LPG and Gasoline prices increase

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 […]

todayAugust 10, 2020

Tropical Storm Gonzalo Advisory Number 5

Weather & Climate

Tropical Storm Gonzalo Advisory #5

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 […]

todayJuly 24, 2020