(PRESS RELEASE) — At Windward and Leeward Brewery Limited and Du Boulay’s Bottling Company Limited (WLBL DBC) we support and care profoundly for the people and communities in which we operate. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve globally, and in Saint Lucia, its front-liners fight this battle daily and even hour by hour. Last week, WLBL DBC announced its support ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has said the relief package which he presented earlier this week was not an economic stimulus but a social stabilization plan. He said the government is “already working” on an economic stimulus. On Wednesday, April 8,  the prime minister delivered an address to the nation which he dubbed the first phase ...

(BARBADOS TODAY) — Regional airline LIAT is moving to rebound from heavy losses from the COVID-19 crisis by offering chartered services, the carrier has told Barbados TODAY. After being forced to suspend its passenger service about a week ago, the airline now stands to lose millions of dollars but remains hopeful that things will get back to normal by July. ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Saint Lucians living overseas are being called upon to help those on the frontlines at home battling the COVID-19 pandemic. A “special fund” has been established to accept and manage contributions, the Saint Lucia Diaspora Affairs Unit said in a message on its official Facebook page. The call comes as the island gears up for ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Minibus operators, vendors, and operators of hospitality operations are among the individuals who will receive relief from the Government of Saint Lucia as a result of the financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has announced. Minibus operators will obtain “relief” through the payment of $1.1 million in fuel rebate, Chastanet ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us. The coronavirus pandemic has put a serious strain on health care systems and economies of many countries, Saint Lucia included. Alongside the direct health risk of contracting COVID-19, many workers have been laid off or made redundant with the closure of businesses, particularly in the tourism ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – Today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a robust and targeted EU response to support partner countries’ efforts in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. The EU’s collective action will focus on addressing the immediate health crisis and resulting humanitarian needs, strengthening partner countries’ health, water and sanitation systems and their research and preparedness ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — The Saint Lucia Electricity Services (LUCELEC) will suspend disconnections for persons on welfare and persons who have lost their jobs directly due to the COVID-19 crisis, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet announced Wednesday in his stimulus package. This will be reviewed month to month to determine if this pool should be expanded to benefit other persons,” ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Prime Minister Allen Chastanet announced Wednesday that temporary income support will be provided to contributors and non-contributors of the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and a monthly allowance for persons who lost their jobs due to COVID-19. He made the disclosure during his address to the nation which details phase one of the government’s ‘Social Stabilization ...

Address to the nation on the Government of Saint Lucia’s response to COVID-19, Impact: Social Stabilization Programme (Phase 1) – April 8th, 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 ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — This Easter Sunday, the global community will stand together with Saint Lucia to offer unwavering support to frontline workers across the island, who continue to serve the nation tirelessly. The spirit of giving will hit the airwaves during the ‘National COVID-19 Response Telethon’ on April 12, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. live on the National Television ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has announced new developments regarding the new 10-hour curfew as the administration continues to activate survival methods amidst the novel coronavirus outbreak. In a Facebook post late Wednesday afternoon, Chastanet revealed that operating hours for essential services have been extended to Thursday, April 9, closed on Good Friday, and resume Easter ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — *Jon West got a big surprise when he turned up at the Massy Stores Supermarket in Rodney Heights, Gros Islet at 5:30 this morning and saw a long line of people. He thought he would have been the first, or among the first of few, considering that the islandwide COVID-19-response curfew ends at 5 a.m. ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Former leader of the Lucian Peoples Movement political party, Therold Prudent, has offered an alternative solution to the shopping congestion experienced at supermarkets and other areas of shopping earlier today, April 7 as the adjusted 10-hour curfew came into effect. Thousands of Saint Lucians came out of the previous 24-7 lockdown, and scores crowded the ...

(SKY NEWS) – WhatsApp is introducing a new limit on message forwarding to tackle the spread of misinformation, its parent company Facebook has announced. The limitations follow a “significant increase” in forwarding during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a company statement. False claims spreading during the outbreak have included a conspiracy theory linking it to the deployment of 5G masts, ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Caribbean Association of Customs Brokers (CACUB) is asking all Customs Brokers to be aware and follow Government guidelines as we assist in the clearance of medical supplies, food and essential items during the ongoing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CACUB also agrees with the recent joint statement released by the WTO, FAO and the WHO ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia shall resume limited banking operations effective April 7, 2020, following the announcement by Honourable Prime Minister Allen Chastanet on April 5 regarding the end of the 24-hour curfew. Financial institutions are mindful of the continued threat posed by COVID-19 and will be opening their doors to the public from 8 a.m. ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — The spirit of giving will hit the airwaves during the ‘National COVID-19 Response Telethon’ on April 12, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. live on the National Television Network (NTN) and supporting media houses island-wide. The telethon was conceptualized after a number of requests for a formal donating platform from friends of Saint Lucia in the ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — On Wednesday, April 8, 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. ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – International development agencies across the globe agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to humanity a crisis like no other in history, and many have dubbed it a war. This public health crisis not only affects health care systems but every other sector within the economy. Whilst expenditures are rising, revenues are falling at a rapid pace, ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the sustainability of social and economic systems within the OECS, impacting the lives of approximately 1.4 million inhabitants. Recognizing these daunting circumstances and its mandate to support OECS governments and citizens, the OECS Commission has charted a robust response mechanism to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the OECS. This mechanism includes, in ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — The public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and the government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail price of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene remains unchanged. The retail price of LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The price changes take effect from Monday, April ...

(BARBADOS NATION) — In the wake of layoffs at LIAT and suspension of several services due to COVID-19, Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds says the airline is still critical at this time. In a recent statement by chief executive officer, Julie Reifer-Jones, it was revealed that the company was temporarily laying off staff as well as restricting its service to ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Saint Lucian authorities on Sunday announced a revised curfew of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. that will go into effect from Tuesday, April 7 until Saturday, April 11, 2020. During this time, persons are only allowed to take advantage of essential services, banking, shopping for groceries, and medicine, while still adhering to social-distancing procedures. The ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — The 24-hour curfew that began on April 1, 2020, to combat COVID-19 in Saint Lucia remains in effect on Monday, April 6, 2020, despite several new developments — some of which will take place from Tuesday, April 7, 2020, under a revised curfew schedule. Bakeries will open only to provide delivery service. Supermarkets, mini-marts, distributors ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Two major companies in Saint Lucia have contributed thousands of dollars to the island’s COVID-19 response. Massy Stores (SLU) Ltd. announced on its official Facebook page on Friday, April 3 that it had “proudly donated” US$100,000 for the purchase of five ventilators. The donation was made through the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Massy ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — The Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development, and Consumer Affairs wishes to inform the public that the Government Supply Warehouse at Faux A Chaud will be opened ONLY to bakers, wholesalers and owners of mini-marts/community small shops on Monday, April 6, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and not to all customers as previously ...

(TRINIDAD GUARDIAN) — Republic Financial Holdings Ltd has announced that the group will be making a total contribution of US$2 million for the purchase of ventilators, testing kits, PPE and food among other things across all of the territories in which it operates including T&T, Grenada, Guyana, Barbados, Ghana, Suriname, Cayman Islands, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – LIAT will suspend all passenger services for the next 14 days due to the impact of COVID-19. The airline will only operate charters and cargo flights during this period. Chief Executive Officer Mrs Julie Reifer-Jones explained that the imposition of travel bans and border closures had ground regional travel to a halt. “We tried to maintain a ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — As Saint Lucia, like the rest of the world, grapples with the spread of COVID-19, the Consumer Affairs Department of the Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development, and Consumer Affairs urges consumers to adhere to the established protocols by the Ministry of Health and be extremely vigilant and responsible when shopping. Consumers are strongly encouraged ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) has announced that the Republic Group will be making a contribution of the equivalent of US$2 million, collectively, across all of the territories in which it operates, namely, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Guyana, Barbados, Ghana, Suriname, Cayman Islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Maarten, Anguilla ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — KFC is doing ‘finger-licking good’ amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Lucia. The popular fast-food restaurant, like many other agencies on the island, are playing their part in the fight against the novel coronavirus. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has thanked the company, trading in Saint Lucia as Real Foods Inc., for supporting their ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — All members of the St. Lucia Civil Service Association (CSA) are hereby informed that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current State of Emergency, CSA elections scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2020, has been postponed. The positions of assistant secretary/assistant treasurer and trustee are still open and a deadline date for applications to these positions and ...

(St. Lucia News Online — updated) — In its continued efforts surrounding the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the Saint Lucia government has made adjustments to the 24-hour seven-day curfew, which will now see a limited number of essential services being opened to the public Thursday, April 2 and Monday, April 6. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet revealed this in ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) offices are closed to the public, as we enforce the protocol measures. During this period we continue to operate in order to facilitate the operations of essential services, if you need to contact us, send an email to: [email protected] or [email protected] SLBS ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – In light of the 24-hour lockdown imposed by the Government of Saint Lucia, the SLSWMA wishes to inform the public that waste collection services will continue throughout the course of today, Wednesday, 1st April 2020. However, effective Thursday, 2nd April 2020, all waste collection services will be discontinued until further notice. Residents are asked to secure waste ...

(JAMAICA OBSERVER) – The internationally acclaimed rating agency Fitch is expressing the view that Caribbean telecoms giant Digicel may be unable to repay debt due this year, even as it gets a 30-day grace period for interest payments on US$2.9 billion worth of debt. Fitch reported yesterday that Digicel, which recently defaulted on its debt, “will struggle as a result ...

(St. Lucia News Online) — Following last evening’s announcement by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet of the seven-day shutdown commencing today, Wednesday April 1, 2020, members of the public are encouraged to call 311 to request relief packages from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO). The relief package is expected to include food and/or medical supplies, according to reports. Persons calling ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The SLSWMA reminds all residents that the Deglos Sanitary Landfill and Vieux Fort Waste Management Facility will continue to operate from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mondays – Saturdays. Both facilities will remain closed on Sundays. These changes will remain in effect until further notice. Individuals wishing to access the facilities are asked to adhere to the ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Consumer Affairs Department of the Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs has been closely monitoring the progression of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Saint Lucia. Public health officials advise that in addition to practicing good personal hygiene, social distancing is the most effective strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ...

(JAMAICA OBSERVER) – Regional bank CIBC FirstCaribbean yesterday pledged US$250,000 toward the purchase of much-needed COVID-19 testing kits. The bank, through its charitable arm FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation, will make the donation through its companies across the Caribbean. “Testing is one of the main weapons in the arsenal against the spread of the disease,” a company release quotes chief executive ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) recognizes that we are living in unprecedented and uncertain times and organizations are faced with many difficult but necessary decisions to ensure the well-being of their employees and customers. We are aware that many of our contributors are themselves facing potential hardships and will rely on their NIC benefits for income support. ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – In keeping with the need to observe social distancing measures to combat the spread of COVID 19, Division of Transport wishes to advise that the registration of new vehicles will be suspended this week from Tuesday March 31st , Wednesday April 1st and on Friday April 3rd 2020. This service will only be available on Thursday April ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Department of External Affairs wishes to inform all internal and external clients of the revised hours of operation. Be informed that effective Monday March 30, 2020 the Department of External Affairs will operate with minimum staff in office coupled with a “work from home” arrangement between the hours from 8.00 am to 12.30 pm. These revised ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Water and Sewerage Company Inc WASCO is working to ensure uninterrupted service to you our valued customers during the partial shut-down period. This is in light of the onset of COVID-19 and the national push to stop the spread of the virus. Your well-being and that of our staff are at the forefront of our plans ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – As of Sunday March 29, 2020 health authorities in Saint Lucia recorded nine confirmed cases of COVID-19; and as such the Prime Minister has extended the national curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, as well as the partial shutdown to April 14, 2020. The Management of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) wishes to ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – Cuban Ambassador to Saint Lucia, His Excellency Alejandro Simancas Marin was on hand to welcome a delegation of 113 medical professionals from Cuba as they checked in to Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in Castries. He was joined by Sandals Saint Lucia Managing Director Winston Anderson and General Manager of Sandals Regency La Toc ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – Republic Bank is committed to the safety, security and overall health of its staff, customers and communities. During these challenging times, the Bank recognises that access to financial services and financial well-being may be negatively impacted. The Bank’s Managing Director, Michelle Palmer-Keizer, confirmed it is working with key stakeholders including various bankers associations and regulatory bodies, to ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The public is hereby advised that in an effort to help stem the spread of CoVID-19 the Ministry of Equity will be operating on skeletal staff from March 25, until April 03, 2020 in the first instance. Operations at our main office will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to call their ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The St. Lucia Co-operative Credit Union League Limited (League) would like to thank members of the various credit unions on the island for their demonstrated understanding and patience with the various measures instituted by their credit unions as a means of containment of the COVID- 19 virus. The League would like to assure credit union members that ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — In our efforts to protect our contributors, our staff, their families and the people whom they interact, and mindful of the advisories issued by the Department of Health and Wellness, our offices no longer provide face-to-face service to the public until further notice. Our staff is currently processing the benefit claims submitted and finalizing arrangements to remit ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) regrets to inform consumers that as a result of damage on the 14-inch line at Rodney Bay, residents from Marisule northwards to Cap Estate will experience a temporary interruption in the water supply from 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, to facilitate the repairs. The supply of water will ...

(St Lucia News Online) – Saint Lucians will get a reprieve on their principal and interest payments for at least six months as the government seeks to respond to the coronavirus crisis on the island. In an address to the nation earlier this week, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet said three months could be added if the need arises. He stated ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – In response to the challenges being faced by its clients across the region due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sagicor has instituted two key additional measures for pensioners and mortgage holders. Firstly, the early payment of pension to pensioners to ensure they have the financial capability to meet their current needs; and secondly, the ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – With the mounting concern over the spread of COVID-19 globally and in the region, the Castries Constituency Council has made adjustments to its service operations. The aim is to minimize person-to-person contact and to control the potential spread of COVID-19. Our focus and challenge as an essential service is on maintaining operations within the City of Castries, ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – Today, RBC Royal Bank (RY on TSX and NYSE) (“RBC”) announced the introduction of special month-end banking times for seniors and differently-abled persons due to the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. From Friday, March 27, 2020 to Friday, April 3, 2020, most RBC branches will open 15 minutes early to serve seniors and differently-abled persons. Following ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The National Workers Union (NWU) from its establishment in 1973 has always had as its priority, the interests and well being of its members. Out of the blue and from very far afield, the appearance and widespread circulation of the Novel Coronavirus now known as COVID-19 has put us ALL on alert and in a sea of ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – It was with great sadness that the Board and Secretariat of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. received the news on the evening of Monday 23 March 2020 that Director Sean Husain had passed away. Director Husain took ill suddenly on Monday night, having been involved in calls earlier in the day with fellow CAB Board ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia shares the concerns over the spread of COVID-19 globally and in the region. In the time since the Honourable Prime Minister Allen Chastanet’s announcement of a partial scale down of all non-essential economic and social services under the Heightened Protocol and Social Distancing Regime, the number of COVID-19 infected persons and ...

(NOTICE) – The Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs is cognizant of the precautionary measures necessary to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to protect staff, clients, other stakeholders and the general public, it is advised that persons limit their visits to the Ministry. Effective immediately, the Ministry’s offices and the Government ...

(PRESS RELEASE) — There is no doubt that Jet Sweep has some of the most loyal clients that we can ever imagine, and as they have the right to choose any other company at any time, they have continued to choose us to add value to their life every single time, and we appreciate that so much from the bottom ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – On Friday March 20, 2020, the Government of Saint Lucia announced the implementation of a Heightened Protocol and Social Distancing Regime to come into effect from Monday, March 23, 2020. The measures include the scaling down of non-essential services. We at the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards have implemented social distancing protocols but remain available to serve ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Government of Saint Lucia announces the closure of Saint Lucia’s airports to all incoming commercial and private flights effective 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020. All airports will be closed to all incoming passengers until Sunday, April 5, 2020. Aircraft facilitating departing passengers repatriating from Saint Lucia will be permitted. Air Cargo operations are permitted. ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to monitor and follow the protocols issued by the Ministry of Health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, the DOJ in an effort to maintain the established guidelines and keep our customers and employees safe, the Department has suspended the services at the Civil Status Registry as it ...

(PRESS RELEASE) – Today, RBC Royal Bank (RY on TSX and NYSE) (“RBC”) announced plans to temporarily close select branches in four Caribbean countries due to the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. To protect the health and well-being of employees, clients, and communities, RBC is encouraging clients to limit in-branch interactions by performing day-to-day banking transactions through RBC’s online ...