Prime Minister Honourable Allen M. Chastanet Address to Nation on the Government of Saint Lucia’s Response to COVID-19 Impact: Social Stabilization Programme (Phase 1) 8th April, 2020 The Outbreak of COVID-19 has created two crises: one is a health crisis and the other is an economic crisis, the likes of which we have never seen. In attempting to deal with the health crisis, we are confronted with the realities of […]
Prime Minister to present Social Stabilization Programme for Saint Lucia On Wednesday April 8th 2020, Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet will present the Social Stabilization Programme for Saint Lucia in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Saint Lucia has been focused on containing the health pandemic locally, while at the same time, coping with and planning for, the economic and social impacts. Over the past […]
As Chairman of CARICOM, I am saddened by the early reports coming out of The Bahamas which are reminiscent of the severe devastation experienced by a number of CARICOM states just two years ago when Hurricanes Irma and Maria hit us. On behalf of the Community, I extend deepest condolences to all who have lost loved ones to this devastating storm.
The Passing of Former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga has been marked with the extension of condolences to the People of Jamaica by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet. In a statement issued following the news of Mr Seaga’s passing Prime Minister Chastanet notes “ “It is with great sadness that the Caribbean region received the news about the Most Honourable Edward Seaga and on behalf of the Government and People of […]
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has outlined a six pronged approach to Medium term Development to be implemented throughout the 2019 -2022 period. Mr. Chastanet outlined the developmental policy in the delivery of the budget address for the financial year 2019/2020 entitled, “ Growth, by Empowerment for a Better Future”, presented yesterday. According to the Prime Minister, the six areas were identified to achieve strategic impact. Allen Chastanet According to the […]
Government of Saint Lucia Congratulates Special Olympics Champions! Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet on Saturday March 23rd officially welcomed home Saint Lucia’s Champion Special Olympics Team. The team gave an amazing performance, winning gold in football, one silver in the track and field, one gold and three bronze in bocce, when they competed in the World Games, Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi from the 14-21st March 2019. The Prime Minister […]
Saint Lucia’s Fisheries Sector has received aid for the procurement of equipment essential to the industry. The official Exchange of Notes between the Government of Japan and the Government of Saint Lucia for an amount of JPY200, 000, 000 or US$1.8 million, on Wednesday March 13th 2019, marked a contribution aimed at development within the Fisheries Sector. Deputy Head of the Mission for Japan, H.E. Mr. Yoshi-nori Yakabe and Prime […]
