St. Lucia ‘barrel concessions’ to start June: PM
(St. Lucia News Online) — The coronavirus crisis will cause Christmas to come early for some. Normally, barrel concessions are announced in November-December annually, but this time, it will begin in...
View ArticleChastanet: 10-hour curfew extended to April 26; hardware stores, home...
PM Chastanet during Sunday’s live address to the nation. (St. Lucia News Online) — The 10-hour curfew — from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. — will continue every day from Tuesday, April 14 until Sunday, April 26,...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: St. Lucia COVID-19 telethon raises $2.5 million
(St. Lucia News Online) — Saint Lucia’s National COVID-19 Response Telethon today, April 12, 2020, raised $2.5 million — and counting. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet made the disclosure on his...
View ArticleMaher Chreiki and his companies donate $205,000 to Saint Lucia’s COVID-19 battle
Maher Chreiki (St. Lucia News Online) — Businessman Maher Chreiki and his group of companies have donated a total of EC$205,000 towards the fight against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Saint...
View ArticlePublic Service Announcement from the Ministry of Commerce
(PRESS RELEASE) — The Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs wishes to advise manufacturers and owners of hardware, home and convenience...
View ArticleAll WASCO outlets open today, April 14
(PRESS RELEASE) — The Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) has informed the public that all their outlets will be open from Tuesday, April 14, 2020. “The reopening is only to facilitate limited...
View ArticlePM Chastanet eyes phased reopening of Saint Lucia’s economy
Chastanet (CMC) — Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has announced plans for a phased reopening of the island’s economy as the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) continues. In an address on April 12, it...
View ArticleMinistry of Commerce: Relevant documentation in order to seek permission to...
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs wishes to advise Manufacturers and owners of Home and Convenience Stores who...
View ArticleRBC donates USD $330,000 to support food security across the Caribbean
(PRESS RELEASE) – Today, RBC Royal Bank (RY on TSX and NYSE) (“RBC”) announced a donation for non-profit organizations across the Caribbean who are supporting food security for at-risk families and...
View ArticleCOVID-19: SLASPA issues seaport operation rules
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) advises customers requiring access to the Seaports (Port Castries and Vieux Fort) for clearing of personal effects (barrels,...
View ArticleRepublic Bank (EC) Ltd joins the battle against COVID-19 in the OECS
(PRESS RELEASE) – The world as we knew it will never be the same. Facilitating a thriving business environment in the OECS beyond COVID-19 will call for a complete shift in the way banking and...
View ArticleCastries mayor pays tribute to Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr.
Dr. Roy Hastick Sr. with Mayor Francis (PRESS RELEASE) – It is with deep sadness that the Office of the Mayor has learned of the passing of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., the founder and CEO of the Caribbean...
View ArticleKM2 Solutions rolls out Work-From-Home operation
(PRESS RELEASE) – KM2 Solutions is pleased to announce the successful rollout of our Work-From-Home (WFH) model. Our technology department has delivered secure solutions for WFH agents using end-to-end...
View ArticleSt. Lucia bosses advised not to send employees on vacation leave during shutdown
(PRESS RELEASE) – The public is reminded that although an employer reserves the right to send an employee on leave, having served the seven days notice (Section 99 of the Act), it is recommended that...
View ArticleS&S boosts Saint Lucia’s COVID-19 fight with $100,000 donation
(St. Lucia News Online) — S&S The Pricebusters joins a number of major companies in Saint Lucia that have pledged their support in the fight against the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The company...
View ArticleSagicor donates EC$27,000 via St Lucia telethon to purchase PPE for first...
(PRESS RELEASE) – Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc (SLECI) committed EC$27,000.00 to the National COVID-19 Response Telethon which was held on Sunday 12th April 2020. This donation will go towards...
View ArticleTaiwan funds Saint Lucia’s COVID-19 support helpline
(PRESS RELEASE) – Ambassador Douglas C. T. Shen of Taiwan made a donation to the Synergy Project to fund the establishment of a support helpline for Saint Lucians placed under COVID-19 quarantine. Hon....
View ArticleSaint Lucia won’t reopen automatically after partial shutdown: Chastanet
PM Chastanet (file photo) (St. Lucia News Online) — Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has addressed concerns about his planned phased reopening of Saint Lucia. Chastanet said although the current partial...
View ArticleCivil Status Registry COVID-19 measures
(PRESS RELEASE) – The general public and our valued customers are informed that opening hours at the Civil Status Registry will be between 8.00am-12.pm from Monday to Friday during the National scaled...
View ArticleCSA President’s message to members
Cyprian Montrope (PRESS RELEASE) – Members I pray for God’s blessings on you and your family as we continue to face this global pandemic Covid-19. I am optimistic that people everywhere will see the...
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