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Adjustments to School Operations

The Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training wishes to inform the general public that it has been continuously monitoring the Covid-19 situation and the impact it is having on the school system. We continue to be reflective of procedures and practices in the interest of the health and safety of all of our stakeholders of the school community. Based on recent stakeholder engagements and consultation, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022

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Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 dubbed ‘The Vaxxed Mas’.

After several consultations between stakeholders and the Government; Department of Creative Industries & Culture and the Department of Health, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided that the country will host Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 dubbed 'The Vaxxed Mas'. The hosting of Carnival 2022 is subject to the full approval of the Ministry of Health, according to established health protocols. The name suggests everyone participating in Carnival 2022, including, revellers, patrons, […]

todayDecember 14, 2021

LUCELEC Cul-de-Sac

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LUCELEC appoints 3 new managers

St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) is pleased to announce the following appointments as part of the company’s ongoing succession planning programme - Mr. Gary Eugene to the position of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Manager, Ms. Maxine Leon to the position of System Control Engineer (SCE) and Mr. Ormond Reece to the position of Planning Manager. Mr. Eugene holds a MEng (a highly specialized Master’s degree in Engineering) with a […]

todayDecember 14, 2021

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Hanna Fitz a Saint Lucian has been accepted into Forbes Business Council

Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders Hanna Fitz is an international brand strategist and business coach and the CEO of Cultured Life Global an international internet company founded by Hanna Fitz which owns and manages the Brand Atelier at hannafitz.com (providing world-class Brand Building services, and Training programs) and Cultured Life Collection (publishing and media) has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, […]

todayDecember 1, 2021

Tyler set for Miss World 2021 Pageant

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Tyler set for Miss World 2021 Pageant

After 5 months of intense preparation, managed by Events Saint Lucia, Tyler Theophane, has left for the Miss World Pageant in Puerto Rico which will take place on December 16th, 2021. Since winning the Title of Miss Saint Lucia World in May – Tyler has been engaged in an intense program of training and development in preparation for her participation in this contest. Tyler’s preparation for the Miss World Pageant […]

todayNovember 25, 2021

COVID-19 - 41 Cases

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COVID-19 AT OKEUH

The management team at Millennium Heights Medical Complex notes the circulation of posts via social media which indicate that there is an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Owen King EU Hospital (OKEUH). As an acute care general hospital which services a significant part of the population, OKEUH continues to work through the challenges which COVID-19 presents. OKEUH has in the past like most business houses been impacted by COVID-19 and […]

todayNovember 5, 2021

BOSL makes life easier with Home Suite Home Mortgage Package

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BOSL makes life easier with Home Suite Home Mortgage Package

Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) customers can look forward to investing in an all in one mortgage facility that offers everything imagineable. Commencing this month, the Bank has launched a packaged mortgage facility to support customers in purchasing or constructing their home. This package encapsulates a wide range of products specially tailored to customers’ needs throughout the entire process. Senior Manager Retail Banking, Mrs. Arleta Rate-Mitchel expressed that “The bundled […]

todayNovember 5, 2021

Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire

National Address

Tourism For Inclusive Growth

Official minister's address for World Tourism Day 2021 Today, Saint Lucia joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day under the theme: "Tourism for Inclusive Growth". This theme captures the very essence of the mandate of the Ministry of Tourism; and the philosophy of my Government, as it emphasizes the urgent need to "putting people first".  Pre-pandemic, there was no doubt that tourism was on a growth […]

todaySeptember 27, 2021

Curfew Passes

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Use of Curfew Passes

The National Emergency Management Organisation (N.E.M.O.) assumes responsibility for providing passes which authorize movement of vehicles during curfew hours. The passes are issued to enable holders inclusive of front line and emergency workers to perform specific functions and services. As such, strict guidelines are attached to the use of these passes. It has been brought to the attention of N.E.M.O. that in some cases the passes are being used for […]

todaySeptember 21, 2021

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Submit financial account information for benefit payments

NIC urges customers to submit financial account information for benefit payments The National Insurance Corporation is urging customers who have submitted benefit claims to the organization to provide their bank or credit union account information in order to receive their payment. As part of measures aimed at controlling the spread of covid-19, NIC is no longer making cheque payments from its office. Benefit claims are now paid to contributors through […]

todaySeptember 20, 2021