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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 venturing far from port during the next 24 hours. This […]

August 18, 2020

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 Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, CDEMA, which has since distributed […]

August 10, 2020

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 litre or $11.95 to $12.13 per gallon Kerosene remains unchanged […]

August 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 possible before Gonzalo reaches the southern Windward Islands but Gonzalo […]

July 24, 2020

Weather & Climate

List of Emergency Shelters per district – 2020

As Inspected and Certified by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour, The Public is hereby informed that under Part IV Section 13 of the Disaster Management, Act No. 30 of 2006 the following are designated as Emergency Shelters. NEMO advises that persons take steps to make their homes their emergency shelter. If this is not possible then make advance arrangements to be with family or friends during a storm. REMEMBER that shelters are not normally opened before a […]

July 24, 2020

Featured

Republic Bank offers solutions during COVID-19

Republic Bank Relationship Officer Terrianne Stanislaus talks about the options for persons who have lost their jobs during this time of COVID-19. She discusses creating new revenue streams, prioritizing needs, speaking to their financial advisors, setting up appointments and other related issues.

July 24, 2020

Press Release

Fuel Price Adjustments – July 2020

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, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, July 20, 2020. GASOLINE increased from $2.53 to $2.63 per litre or $11.50 to $11.95 per gallon Kerosene remains unchanged at $1.57 per litre or $7.15 […]

July 20, 2020

Press Release

Saint Lucia Records Case #23 of COVID-19

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Saint Lucia recorded a positive case of COVID-19. The individual is a 27 year old male, a returning national who arrived in Saint Lucia on Friday, July 10, 2020. Upon arrival, he was tested and placed in institutional quarantine. Upon receipt of the results, the individual have been transferred to the respiratory hospital for isolation and related supportive care. He is currently doing well. The risk to people in quarantine and staff of the facility […]

July 14, 2020

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

News

Parents of Incoming Form Ones

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School All parents and guardians of the incoming Form One students are asked to report to the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School for registration on Wednesday 15th July 2020 from 9 am to 11 am. In an effort to maintain social distancing ONLY parents/guardian should come to the registration exercise. Students are to remain home. Parents/guardian should walk with: 1. The child's birth certificate. 2. The child's Common Entrance Results Slip. 3. One passport size photo […]

July 14, 2020