Government of Saint Lucia

Minister for Sustainable Development, Hon. Shawn Edward, presents an address on the occasion of the 18th anniversary since the Piton Management Area was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list on June 30, 2004.

Based on the recent situation of a crew member on a flight arriving into Saint Lucia and testing positive for the monkeypox virus, the Epidemiology Department within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has undertaken the required contact tracing process and placed all passengers of interest in quarantine. Currently, these individuals are being monitored for a twenty-one day period with the support from the Home Monitoring Team of clinicians. To date, the monkeypox virus has not been confirmed in Saint Lucia.

Government Notebook (June 29, 2022)

In today's headlines: The Minister for Tourism affirms the importance of agriculture to Saint Lucia's economy; and a TikTok competition is launched by the Ministry of Tourism geared toward selecting Saint Lucia's 2022 junior Minister of Tourism.

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The Department of Infrastructure, Ports, and Transport is aware of a video circulating via social media over the past few days depicting the installation of speed bumps and a pedestrian crossing at the Vieux Fort Freezone.

We wish to inform the public that the aforementioned traffic control devices WERE NOT erected, painted or authorized by the Department.

The public is therefore reminded that in accordance with Saint Lucia’s Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, persons MUST NOT erect, place or mark any traffic sign or device unless authorized to do so by the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Transport.

Section 72(15) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act Cap 8.01 prescribes the penalties:

(15) A person who —

(a) unlawfully places, erects, marks or retains, or causes to be placed,

erected, marked or retained, any traffic sign or device on or near any

road; or

(b) removes, defaces, damages, alters, obscures or in any way interferes with any traffic sign lawfully placed, erected, marked or retained on or near any road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both.

The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport is therefore appealing to members of the public involved in this and similar acts, to cease and desist, and remove any sign or marking placed on or near any road without proper authorization.

Government Notebook (June 28, 2022)

In today's headlines: The National Emergency Management Organization provides an update on the inclement weather; and Mango Expo 2022 gets rave reviews.

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The Epidemiology Department within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs received an alert by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of a crewmember on a flight which came into Saint Lucia and he has since tested positive for the monkeypox virus.

For details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/increased-monkeypox-surveillance

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Fiona Philip-Mayer, informs of the closure of schools for today, June 27, 2022, due to the inclement weather.

As part of implementation activities for smoke-free spaces, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat within the Ministry of Health recently visited various health facilities and government buildings to install and distribute the legally required “no smoking” signs. The initiative is expected to restrict public smoking and smoking in other enclosed places.

Deputy Coordinator of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat Joanna Joseph-Henry, said: “The signs remind persons that certain areas are smoke free zones. Smoke-free applies to all substances: cigarettes, any other kind of substance whether it is legal or illegal and also any electronic devices.”

For more on this development, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/new-signs-indicate-smoke-free-spaces

Government Notebook (June 27, 2022)

In today's headlines: The Minister for Tourism details how the government is developing legislative reform to improve tourism in Saint Lucia; and Dr. Virginia Poyotte ask for understanding regarding delays in the issuance of passports.

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Government Notebook (June 24, 2022)

In today's headlines: The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, challenges government heads to put people first; and the Cultural Development Foundation launches the calendar of activities for this year’s commemoration of Emancipation.  

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