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CXC Strategy for May/June Examinations

CXC Announces Strategy for the Administration of May/June Examinations The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the region and the international community as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on our way of life. During the past two weeks, we have been monitoring developments across the CARICOM region and working closely with representatives from the Ministries of Education and tertiary institutions to arrive at a regional consensus for the administration of May/June 2020 examinations. The Council recognises […]

March 27, 2020

Press Release

All Banking Halls will be Closed

Bank of Saint Lucia wishes to advise its valued customers of the adjustments to banking hours from Monday March 30th to Friday April 3rd 2020. Please note that all banking halls will be closed during this period. ATM Services including ATM Deposits, Night Depository Services, Electronic Wire Transfers, Online Transfers and Payroll Services, and the processing of urgent temporary credit facilities via electronic means are available during this week. Services not offered during this period are in branch face to […]

March 26, 2020

Press Release

KFC New Opening/Closing Hours

March 26, 2020

Press Release

Grenada COVID-19 Cases Increased

Thursday, March 26th, 2020, Grenada records six other laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Among the six cases are persons who came in some form of contact with our first recorded case, that we announced on Sunday. The six new cases are now in isolation and being monitored by health officials. The Ministry continues with aggressive contact tracing, in an effort to ascertain and mitigate further spread of the virus. I also must report that at least one of these new cases […]

March 26, 2020

Health

Tapion Emergency Room Remains Open

Tapion Hospital reaffirms its commitment to its patients and the people of St. Lucia. Our Emergency Room continues to remain open twenty-four (24) hours a day. Many doctors' offices operate on the basis of Urgency and Emergency. In keeping with precautionary measures, patients are advised to call in advance at 459-2617. A triage station is also present near the Emergency Room entrance.

March 26, 2020

Health

Taiwan helps Saint Lucian Medical Staff

Embassy of Taiwan helps Saint Lucian medical staff acquire part of the needy personal protection equipment To help Saint Lucia enhance its preparedness against the threat of COVID-19, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) made a donation to the Ministry of Health towards the procurement of part of the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) suits and medical face masks. The donated items will be procured by the Government of Saint Lucia through CARICOM regional vendors. Hon. Mary Isaac, […]

March 26, 2020

Press Release

COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan

A global approach is the only way to fight COVID-19, the UN says as it launches humanitarian response plan UN humanitarian chief warns that failing to help vulnerable countries fight the coronavirus now could place millions at risk and leave the virus free to circle back around the globe. UN launches US$2 billion global humanitarian response to fight COVID-19 in 51 countries across South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Governments urged to commit to fully supporting the global […]

March 26, 2020

Public Notice

Emergency Repairs to affect consumers from Marisule to Cap Estate

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) regrets to inform consumers that as a result of a damage on the fourteen-inch line at Rodney Bay, residents from Marisule northwards to Cap Estate will experience a temporary interruption in the water supply from 9pm on Thursday March 26th 2020 to facilitate the repairs. The supply of water will be restored immediately upon completion of the repairs. WASCO being fully cognizant of the COVID-19 and the best way of fighting its spread, […]

March 26, 2020

Press Release

KFC Immediate Release – COVID-19

We would like to dispel the rumors circulating in recent social media posts claiming an ill employee at KFC Choc - KFC Choc does not have any known or confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus among its staff. Also rest assured that, to ensure the safety and health of our customers and teams, we have enacted stricter protocols and increased rotations of cleaning and sanitization. We have also enacted protocols to monitor, record and report any employee symptoms that are […]

March 26, 2020