Daily News Briefing for Tuesday March 13th,2018

13 March 2018

Daily News Briefing for Tuesday March 13th,2018

By OPM

Hon. Dr Ubaldus Raymond officially announces Saint Lucia's removal off of the EU's Blacklist

Hon.Dr Ubaldus Raymond this morning held a Press Briefing to officially announce Saint Lucia's removal off the EU's Blacklist, a reduction in the Unemployment rate since assuming office, 3% Economic growth for the year 2017 and a reduction in Saint Lucia's Debt to GDP ratio.

National Youth Month Approaches

The Department of Youth Development and Sports will launch National Youth Month next week, ahead of the observance which begins on April 1.

The observance was designed to promote strong youth involvement, and emphasize youth empowerment, through a series of national and community activities.

SLASPA to hold Auction sale on March 14th,2018

In July 2017, the Government of Saint Lucia contracted Panorama Environmental Inc. to prepare an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for exploratory drilling activities in Fond St. Jacques, Belle Plaine and Mondesir-Saltibus.

Agriculturists rally against Taro Blight Disease

Dasheen producers from agricultural region eight met at the Inland Reception and Distribution Center in Odsan, recently, for a one-day workshop on the identification and management of the Taro Blight Disease in dasheen crops.

Department of Youth & Sports encourages the public to support 2018 Inter Schools Championship

This year the championship consists of a northern and southern qualifier.The southern qualifier began this week Monday at the La Resource playing field in Dennery whilst the northern qualifier will commence on Thursday at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project to host meeting with resident of Marc/Bexon today March 13th,2018

The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project, would like to invite residents of Marc and Bexon, to a meeting to discuss drainage works that will reduce flooding in their communities

Saint Lucia celebrates women's health

World Kidney Day and International Women’s Day were commemorated globally March 8, offering the opportunity to reflect on the importance of women’s health and specifically, kidney health.

Request for Expressions of Interest - Consulting Services - Financial Management Assistant under the OECS Regional Tourism Competitiveness Project

SLTA Launches 2018 Saint Lucia Jazz in Martinique

The event was held under the auspices of Saint Lucia’s Consul General to Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guyana, Her Excellency Johanna Salton.

Case Manager I within the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Case Manager I within the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

"REVISED" Invitation for Bids - Procurement of Furniture and Office Equipment for Schools

The Government of Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project and intends to apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Contract for Procurement of Furniture and Office Equipment for Schools.