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3 New Cases of COVID-19 Recorded

Press Release

3 New Cases of COVID-19 Recorded

On Thursday, July 2, 2020 Saint Lucia recorded three positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals are a 44 year old female, a 32 year old male and a 36 year old female; all returning nationals who previously worked on cruise lines. Upon return to Saint Lucia in June, they were all placed in institutional quarantine and were tested in keeping with the testing strategy for repatriated cruise line workers. Upon […]

todayJuly 3, 2020

Solid Waste

Press Release

Solid Waste Collection Update

The SLSWMA wishes to inform the general public that residential waste collection has been increased from a once to twice-weekly service (see full waste collection schedule at https://www.sluswma.org/?p=1931). Residents are reminded to bag all waste and place out for collection by 7a.m. on the designated collection day. A Mass Bulk Waste Collection Drive will be undertaken during the latter part of July ahead of the recommencement of the monthly bulk waste collection. Residents […]

todayJune 30, 2020

Gas Price

Public Notice

Fuel Price Adjustment – June 29, 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 LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of gasoline, kerosene and diesel remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, June 29, 2020. GASOLINE remains unchanged at $2.53 per litre or $11.50 per gallon Kerosene […]

todayJune 29, 2020

Solid Waste

Public Notice

SLSWMA Waste Collection Schedule

Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority Waste Collection Schedule Regular Waste Collection ONLY GROS ISLET Monday & Thursday Beausejour, Bella Rosa, Belle Vue, Bonne Terre, Cap Estate, Cas-en-Bas, Habitat, Pigeon Point, Massade (near Boys Training Centre) Tuesday & Friday Assou Canal, Bois Virille, Cardinal, Careffe, Caye Mange, La Riviere Mitant, Corinth, White Rock, Emerald Development, Degazon, Grande Riviere, La Feuille, Monchy, Monier, Morne Serpent, Moulin A Vent, Piat, Vieux Secreic, […]

todayJune 26, 2020

Mass Stores - Response to Public Concerns

Press Release

Response to Public Concerns on Price Increases at Massy Stores (SLU)

Massy Stores (SLU) has always been and remains fully committed to serving the nation and our valued customers particularly at this extremely difficult time in our country’s history and well into the future. Staff and customer welfare remain paramount for the company and we continue to do everything we can (in keeping with national COVID 19 safety protocols) to provide a safe and quality shopping experience for everyone who visits […]

todayJune 26, 2020

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Weather & Climate

Dust Haze Phenomenon affecting St. Lucia

Director of the Saint Lucia Met Services Mr Andre Joyeaux has described the dust haze phenomenon being experienced on islands as an annual occurrence, which may manifest with varying intensity. According to Accuweather.com the condition may be attributed to an abnormally large dust cloud originating from the Sahara Desert in Africa some 5,000-miles across the Atlantic Ocean.     Met Service Director commented on the weather systems which may contribute […]

todayJune 23, 2020

Public Health Act by Chief Environmental Health Officer Mr. Parker Ragnanan

Press Release

Public Health Act by the Chief Environmental Health Officer

Press Release Public Health Act  https://youtu.be/Sv6qhUV6oVk The Public Health Act came into enforcement in 1975 and thereafter the following regulations were enacted under this act;  Nuisances S.I. 10/1978  Offensive Trades S.I. 11/1978  Communicable and Notifiable Diseases S.I. 12/1978, Amended by S.I. 21/1991  Barber S.I. 13/1978  Water Quality Control S.I. 14/1978  Apartments Guest Houses & Hotels S.I. 15/1978, Amended by S.I. 26/1983  Swimming Pools S.I. 16/1978, Amended by S.I. 27/1983  Notification […]

todayJune 12, 2020

State of Emergency

News

Emergency Powers (Disasters) (COVID 19) (Curfew) (No. 9) Order

SAINT LUCIA STATUTORY INSTRUMENT, 2020, No. 91 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Citation 2. Interpretation 3. Curfew 4. Operation of services 5. Operation of public services 6. Essential services to operate during curfew 7. Physical distancing protocols 8. Confinement to residence 9. Educational institutions 10. Restriction on social activities 11. International travel 12. Restriction on road traffic 13. Restriction on visitation 14. Disposal of intoxicating liquor 15. Wearing of mask […]

todayJune 12, 2020

cooking gas

Press Release

Fuel Price Adjustments – June 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 diesel, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of gasoline and kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, June 8, 2020. GASOLINE remains unchanged at $2.53 per litre or $11.50 per gallon Kerosene […]

todayJune 8, 2020