THE National Workers Union (NWU) is saying no to the proposed amendment to extend the Severance Pay entitlement in the …
NWU Stands Against Severance Pay Entitlement Extension from 12 to 24 Weeks
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Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Saint Lucia Congratulates OECS on 39th Anniversary
ON the occasion of the 39th Anniversary of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and the 10th Anniversary of the …
A Friend Has Left Us
JOHANNES “John” De Veer passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 27th, 2020 in Caracas, Venezuela. The eldest of three brothers, …
Saint Lucia to benefit from the Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund
Canada is committed to remaining a strong partner for Caribbean countries in these uncertain times, and recognizes that the needs …
Covid 19 Testing Capability At Ezra Long Lab Soon To Increase By 400%
The capacity for testing for Covid-19 in St. Lucia will shortly be increased by a massive 400 per cent. On …
Cannabis Commission presents Economic Analysis of Cannabis Industry to Cabinet
The Cannabis Commission presented to the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday morning (June 15th) on the “Economic Analysis of the …
Summer Classes at SALCC
The Department of Continuing Education of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is pleased to announce the opportunity for registration …
Castries Constituency Council Clarifies “Daring And Fallacious” Statements Made By Castries East Mp
Representatives of the Castries Constituency Council in a statement this week noted that they were “left flabbergasted as a result …
Over $8 Million paid out by NIC as Prime Minister Provides Update on Income Support
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Allen Chastanet has announced that the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) has paid out over …
MOH Officials Discuss Emergency Response Plans for Hurricane Season
As part of this year’s hurricane preparedness efforts, heads of departments and representatives in the Ministry of Health convened a …
CCJ Issues Declarations Against CARICOM and Barbados but Cement Tariff Increase Stands
In a judgment released on June 10, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) upheld the decision of the Council for …
CCREEE Launches 2020 Internship Programme
With the aim of building capacity within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency …
CARICOM Mounts Election Observation Mission for SKN General Elections
At the invitation of the Government of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has fielded …
UK Aid to Boost Caribbean Trade
A plan of action to support trade in several Caribbean states was launched last week. The newly announced UK Trade …
We All Have a Duty to Protect Our Oceans
Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott wrote, “The sea is history.” Scientific theory holds that life on earth began shortly after the …
How Poor Mental Health Affects Productivity
It has been noted that there is a distinct correlation between poor mental health and productivity. In this article I …
World Bank Provides US$159 Million for Regional Air Transport Connectivity in Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, and Saint Lucia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a series of Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Projects in four countries …
City Mayor Warns Against Unhygienic Street Vending
Castries, St. Lucia, May 26 2020 – The Mayor of Castries has called for an end to the unhygienic and …
Regional Bank Committed to Supporting Tourism Sector
Despite bleak forecasts for the tourist sector hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, a regional bank is committed to the sector …
St Lucia Distillers Donates 100,000 Face Masks to Saint Lucia’s Front Line Workers
Local manufacturer St Lucia Distillers, which is currently supplying ALCOSAN Rubbing Alcohol as a low-cost sanitizer, has been assisted by …