ECCB welcomes the publication of the “Eastern Caribbean Currency Union – Staff Report By ECCB The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) welcomes the publication of the “Eastern Caribbean Currency Union – Staff Report for the 2022 Discussion on Common Policies of Member Countries” by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In May 2022, the IMF held discussions with stakeholders … Read more
Mixed Fortunes for Team Saint Lucia at Commonwealth Games By Commonwealth Games Saint Lucia Three Saint Lucian athletes competed on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games now on in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In the morning session, swimmers Jayhan Odlum-Smith and Mikaili Charlemagne swam one Heat each at the Sandwell Aquatic Centre. Having missed the chance to compete … Read more
Saint Lucia and the United Kingdom of Spain strengthen their relationship By GIS His Excellency Fernando Nogales Alvarez, the Ambassador-Designate of The United Kingdom of Spain to Saint Lucia presented his ambassadorial credentials to the Saint Lucia’s Head of State, the Governor General, H.E. Cyril Errol Charles. The diplomatic relationship between the two countries was … Read more
2021 Trafficking in Persons Report: Saint Lucia remains at tier 2 By US Department Of State SAINT LUCIA: Tier 2 The Government of Saint Lucia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous … Read more
ECCB governor speaks on inflation By GIS ECCB Governor, Mr. Timothy Antoine, spoke recently on inflation and the impact of the global increase in interest rates on islands within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. “One of the issues that is top of mind is inflation. It is a difficult problem at the moment for countries … Read more
St Lucia records 123 new cases of Covid-19 By Ministry Of Health Today Friday July 29, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs reports a total of 123 new cases of COVID-19 from samples processed from Wednesday July 27, 2022 and Thursday July 28, 2022. This is from a total of 506 samples, … Read more
ECCB Monetary Council approves draft Payment System and Services Act By Jacques Hinkson-Compton, GIS The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has approved a draft of the Payment System and Services Bill. According to Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Chair of the ECCB, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, the Payment System and … Read more
COVID-19 stabilizes in the region By PAHO While COVID-19 cases decreased in the Americas for the first time in five weeks, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F Etienne, has urged countries to remain alert to COVID-19 and other health issues, such as monkeypox, which was declared a public health emergency of international … Read more
Julien Alfred promises her best for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Saint Lucian sprint star, Julien Alfred, says supporters can expect the best from her at this summer’s Commonwealth Games now on in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Alfred, 21, will compete in the 100m and 200m in Birmingham, after being disqualified in the semifinals of the 100m … Read more
St Lucia records 88 new cases of Covid-19 By Ministry Of Health Today Wednesday July 27, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs reports a total of 88 new cases of COVID-19 from samples processed from Monday July 25, 2022 and Tuesday July 26, 2022. This is from a total of 340 samples, … Read more