On Wednesday May 12, 2021, Saint Lucia received 26,400 doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine from the COVAX Facility through the …
318 OECS Nationals Travel to Canada for Employment
The OECS Commission facilitated yet another charter flight to assist farmworkers with travel to Canada. This marks the 3rd charter …
Gun violence continues to plague the south of the island
Gun violence continues to plague the south of the island. On Saturday, May 15, 2021, one man suffered what appeared …
Archaeologist Returns for Final Stage of Investigation
THE Saint Lucia National Trust and the Saint Lucia Historical and Archeological Society rejection of a survey by well-known archaeologist …
Sad Week for National Youth Council
THIS week may have been the saddest one on record for the Saint Lucia National Youth Council as it grapples …
Eastern Caribbean Solar Initiative to be Launched
The OECS Commission recently announced the upcoming launch of an exciting renewable energy initiative. The OECS believes that solar electricity …
Over Twenty-Five Thousand Citizens Receive First Dose
As of May 12, 2021 a total of 25, 716 individuals have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine …
Under Fire Youth Council Implements Safeguarding Process
In the past 48 hours, the Saint Lucia National Youth Council’s image has been flung into disrepute by the circulation …
Police Nab Six Individuals, Drugs and Guns Recovered
During an operation conducted on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, on Martin Luther King Street in Vieux Fort, five firearms and …
Director-General hails FAO employees for their dedication and resilience amid pandemic
In April 2020, with much of the world facing severe restrictions on movement, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the …
OECS Commission Responds to Reports of Alleged Misconduct of Employee
The controversy surrounding a senior officer of the Saint Lucia National Youth Council continues to be a major talking point …
Saint Lucia Records 25 New Cases of COVID-19
On Wednesday May 12, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 25 …
Survey on Cabot Development Rejected by SLNT and AHS
THE official findings of an archaeological survey, conducted on the northern end of the Cas-en-Bas beach, that seems to have …
Legislators Call for Collective Responsibility to Fight COVID-19
WHILE legislators here agree that a cohesive approach is needed to combat the Covid-19 virus, there are still some debilitating …
Consumption of sugary drinks could decline substantially if they were properly taxed, PAHO study shows
REPORT demonstrates how to utilize taxes to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, which are major contributors to overweight and obesity …
FAO to implement new Nutrition Strategy to ensure healthy diets for all
After an extensive consultative and iterative process over the last two years, the Vision and Strategy for FAO’s Work in …
NAGICO has assumed control of CLICO St. Lucia non-EFPA policies
Pursuant to a Scheme for Transfer of Insurance Business Agreement between CLICO International Life Insurance Limited (“CLICO”) and NAGICO Life …
Saint Lucia records 10 new cases of COVID-19
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 10 …
SLNYC Responds to Allegations of Misconduct
The Saint Lucia National Youth Council has a zero tolerance for alleged matters of misconduct among members and hence, a …
LUCELEC Holds Covid-19 Vaccination Drive For Its Team Members
No one individual or company has been immune to COVID-19. The St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) is no exception. …