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Eon Phillips AVP EC Insurance Operations, Branch Manager and Principal Representative St Lucia

The later you start, the harder it will be to prepare financially for a comfortable retirement

They say hindsight is 20/20, however Sagicor is encouraging everyone to avoid waiting until it is too late before realising they have not adequately prepared for their retirement years. The advice came from Eon Phillips, Assistant Vice President, Insurance Operations; Principal Representative and Branch Manager for Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc. (SLECI), in St Lucia as he discussed some of the misconceptions individuals have surrounding pension planning, along with the steps that should be taken during their most productive years. […]

March 30, 2021

Press Release

Dr. Merle Clarke has been reelected President

Dr. Merle Clarke has been reelected President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association. The Association held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday March 27, 2021. In light of Covid-19, the meeting was held virtually, a move which was overwhelmingly endorsed by members. Dr. Clarke in her address emphasized the importance of solidarity, mentorship, collaboration and reaching out to the public that members serve. Physicians/dentists were specially recognised for their unwavering commitment to providing the best quality healthcare to […]

March 30, 2021

Press Release

Export Saint Lucia Trademarks “Taste of Saint Lucia” Brand

The Government of Saint Lucia through Export Saint Lucia is pleased to announce that it has completed the registration of its trademark Taste of Saint Lucia™ with the Saint Lucian Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property. The trademarked “Taste of Saint Lucia” currently covers Export Saint Lucia’s primary sectors of; Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Agro-processing, and Fashion. Export Saint Lucia first launched the Taste of Saint Lucia brand in 2018 to focus on commanding visibility and increased market share for […]

March 24, 2021

Press Release

Royal Caribbean Marks 2021 Return To Caribbean With Cruises From The Bahamas

Cruise Line to Offer New 7-night Itineraries from Nassau, The Bahamas, Starting in June This summer, travelers can trade in virtual travel experiences for their long-awaited vacations and cruise in The Bahamas and Mexico with Royal Caribbean International. The global cruise line has announced a summer lineup of 7-night cruises on board Adventure of the Seas, setting sail this June from new homeport Nassau, The Bahamas. Vacationers now have the chance to island-hop and relish the adventures they have missed, […]

March 22, 2021

Press Release

New Start Up Loans & Working Capital Loans for Small Business

Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) now have even more opportunities to access guaranteed loans including start up financing and access to working capital. These new offerings are made available through the continued partnership with Bank of Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC). The partnership was originally launched in 2020, in response to the challenges being faced by MSMEs in light of the ongoing impact of COVID19. Access to credit has for many years, […]

March 22, 2021

Press Release

PwC continues efforts to support those most vulnerable

PwC continues efforts to support those most vulnerable through $22,000 donation The pandemic certainly isn’t over and it’s negative effect on people here in Barbados will be with us for some time. For some, the transition into a new version of normal will be easier than others. It’s everyone’s responsibility to look after each other and particularly, those most vulnerable. It’s equally important that the private sector continues to play a key role in helping where possible. PwC is proud […]

March 22, 2021

Statement on Preparation of Resumption of Cruise Tourism this Summer

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Saint Lucia Prepares to Welcome Cruise Tourism this Summer

Saint Lucia is gearing up to welcome its first international cruise ship since closure to the sector amid the global Covid-19 pandemic. Following considerable dialogue with local authorities, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has signaled the return of the cruise industry to Saint Lucia after more than a year, naming Her as a port-of-call on a mid-July itinerary, that will see Celebrity Millennium make its first voyage of the season to the destination, as well as to sister islands and homeports […]

March 22, 2021

Press Release

The UWI mourns the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, March 12, 2021. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community joins the Mona Campus in mourning the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones, who was ailing for an extended period of time; he transitioned on the morning of Wednesday March 10, 2021. Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dale Webber stated, “We mourn the passing of a UWI giant, Professor Edwin Jones whose contribution to the Faculty of Social Sciences and MSBM has […]

March 16, 2021

Press Release

The safety of COVID-19 vaccine

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has noted that some countries in the European Union have suspended the use of a specific batch of Astra Zeneca Vaccine distribution, after reports of rare blood coagulation disorders in persons who received it from that specific batch. A full investigation was carried out to determine whether there was a link between the vaccine and the disorder. In a report dated March 14, 2021, Astra Zeneca has indicated that safety is of paramount importance […]

March 16, 2021