Upton Gardens Girls Center takes a strategic review for its functioning and operations By Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment Additional moves towards the Upton Gardens Girls Centre becoming the leading catalyst for change for adolescent girls in Saint Lucia have taken place. On August 8, 2023, staff of the educational and behavioral-change institution … Read more
International PAHO Consultant and Ministry of Health to review the Syndromic Surveillance Report By Ministry Of Health International PAHO Consultant Dr. Gladzdin Jean Denis will be engaging the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs from the 28th of August to the 1st of September, 2023, in a review of the Syndromic Surveillance Report- its … Read more
Franklyn now a category 4 hurricane and first major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean By NHC BULLETINHurricane Franklin Advisory Number 33NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082023500 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 …FRANKLIN REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE……LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS ARE OCCURING ALONG THECOAST OF THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES… SUMMARY OF 500 … Read more
Taiwan Youth Ambassadors who will be setting sail for Saint Lucia By Embassy of Saint Lucia, ROC, Taiwan. On Monday, Aug. 20, Ambassador Dr. Lewis, his wife Mrs. Brenda Lewis, and staff of the Embassy of Saint Lucia met with this year’s Taiwan Youth Ambassadors who will be setting sail for Saint Lucia next month!The … Read more
CDB will host women entrepreneurs from the region at its Barbados headquarters The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host women entrepreneurs from the region at its Barbados headquarters on September 26, 2023, as it launches the SheTrades Regional Hub in the Caribbean. SheTrades is a global initiative of the United Nations and World Trade Organization’s (WTO) International Trade … Read more
LUCELEC recognized the 2022 efforts of team members, with awards By St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited The Sandals Grande ballroom was transformed into an affair that rivaled any other held by Jay Gatsby – the fictional F. Scott Fitzgerald character made legendary for his Jazz Age lavish parties. It was fitting given that the St. … Read more
Tropical Depression Six becomes Tropical Storm Gert as the hurricane season heats up with activities By SLUMET Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy. Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F. Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 75°F. Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the … Read more
Tropical Storm Franklin forms in the Caribbean Sea By SLUMET Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 12 … Read more
A strong tropical wave will continue to produce an increase in cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms By SLUMET Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers. Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F. Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F. Wind at … Read more
Putting People First – Legislated relief for Saint Lucia’s small contractors! By OPM The Income Tax (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2023 is now law. As of August 16, 2023, government contracts valued at XCD 10,000 or less will not get taxed. This means the 10% withholding tax charge on government contracts valued at XCD 10,000 … Read more