The 2020/2021 fiscal year will not be an easy one for the administration of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet who on …
PM Chastanet Delivers $1.697 Billion Budget as Pierre Hammers Government
Stakeholders address reopening dilemma facing Caribbean’s tourism-dependent economies, one insisting: ‘We Must First Replace Fear with Innovation and Hope!’
The VOICE has been continuing to reach-out to the island’s major tourism stakeholders to continue to feel the industry’s pulse …
Despite Large-scale Covid-19 Payouts NIC Will Remain Strong
Chairman of the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Isaac Anthony has attempted to calm whatever fears persons may have about the …
World Bank Provides US$10.5 Million to Saint Lucia for COVID-19 Response
Saint Lucia will benefit from US$10.5 million activated from World Bank projects to support the country’s COVID-19 response. This financing …
Regional Food Security: OECS Ministers of Agriculture to host Virtual Meeting on Impacts of COVID-19
A special meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers of Agriculture will be held virtually on Thursday, 30 April 2020 …
Taiwan Donates Medical Equipment to Help Front-line Medical Staff of Saint Lucia Combat COVID-19
The Embassy of Taiwan and the Government of Saint Lucia held a joint donation ceremony at the Government Information Service …
Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases for Saint Lucia
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 results of 44 samples for persons tested for COVID-19 were received. Of that batch, we …
Castries Constituency Council to Lay Off Staff in May
Castries, St. Lucia, April 28, 2020 – Hard hit by the economic fallout due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic, …
Protect workers both now and after lockdowns ease, says ILO
GENEVA (ILO News) – As the pressure mounts on countries to ease their lockdown restrictions, the International Labour Organization (ILO) …
Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture COVID-19 Survey Results
The survey was completed between April 6—15th 2020. Approximately 30% of the Chamber membership responded. 52% of respondents indicated that …
CDEMA’s Executive Director, Ronald Jackson bids farewell
Barbados, April 27, 2020 (CDEMA) – Following seven (7) years of unwavering and exemplary service to the region, Executive Director …
COVID-19 Induces Cash Flow Problems in Government
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet this week received approval from both Houses of Parliament to extend the state of emergency all …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance to Present Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2020/2021
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service Honourable Allen Chastanet will …
Saint Lucia Remains on High Alert for COVID-19
Saint Lucia has recorded a total of 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 all of whom have recovered and been discharged …
NIC Application Process Compromised
Saint Lucians who have been jobless since COVID-19 forced the closure of business island-wide, will have to wait a while …
Industrial Climate Remains the Same Today But There is Still Tension
Saint Lucia’s industrial landscape today remains the same as it was yesterday as employees of the government, barring a slight …
Saint Lucia Police Clamp down on Criminals during Curfew
It has been a busy fortnight for the members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. A total of 56 …
Government/Trade Unions Clash Over Date To Pay Salaries/Wages
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Tomorrow, Thursday 23 April, will determine who has the upper hand in the “fight” between public sector trade unions and …
100 percent recovery of COVID-19 cases For Saint Lucia
As of April 22, 2020, Saint Lucia has a total of 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19. To date, all of …
Eight Saint Lucian Norwegian Spirit Employees Come Home
The Government of Saint Lucia has been working closely with the Government of Barbados to see the successful repatriation of …