Saint Lucia

Ten Ciceron women have been honoured by the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with Help Age Saint Lucia for their contribution to community development

COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be administered at mass vaccination sites, but offered at Wellness Centres across the island through a walk-in service

Lucia Electricity Services Limited has pledged to donate US$450.000 to the newly established Government of Saint Lucia Social Assistance Fund, a programme to benefit indigent members of society

The Saint Lucia National Youth Council (SLNYC), a democratic, independent and non-governmental organisation comprised of youth and student organisations, has reopened nominations for Executive Council positions for the 2021 - 2023 term of office

The National Green Party leader raised concerns at the authoritarian way politicians and medical authorities are handling the pandemic, saying the rejection of repurposed, cheap and safe drugs and proven natural remedies is "nothing less than criminal"

The country's travel portal is back up and running after the weekend outage; all travellers must apply to enter Saint Lucia's travel authorisation portal which operates through www.stlucia.org

The National Council on Public Transportation believes it is unfair to minibus drivers that, amid rising prices everywhere, minibus operators have not had a fare increase in about ten years

Appeal for 'stronger public cooperation' comes from Minister of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs as he underlines how common sense and compliance with the rules are a crucial elements to curb surging Covid infections

Suspended and fined by the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Council for using and promoting Ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19, Dr Gilbertha St Rose has defied the authorities by saying she will pay the $10.000 with Monopoly money

After several consultations between stakeholders and the government, Cabinet has decided that the country will host the Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 dubbed 'The Vaxxed Mas'

A new integrated marketing campaign has been launched to promote staycation, rediscover and enjoy the country, now that fully vaccinated Saint Lucians can once again stay at any property on the island

Swimmer Vanessa Eugene completed the first documented swim known from Sandals Grande St Lucian beach to Rat Island and back, for a total of 14 Km

Police officers and firefighters highlighted their work challenges faced in the last months during a visit of Home Affairs Minister Virginia Albert-Poyotte to the Babonneau Police and Fire Stations