Government of Saint Lucia

GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 25, 2021)

Minister for Education urges educators to stay the course, despite the challenges likely to arise from the return to classrooms; and staff of the Saint Lucia Marketing Board undergo training in post-harvest handling.

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Nurse Julietta Frederick-Cassius, Principal Nursing Officer of Community Nursing Services, provides an update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, and information on the availability of Pfizer and Astra Zeneca booster doses from Oct. 25.

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Dr. Delphina Vernor, District Medical Officer, Epidemiology Unit, issues advice on the re-opening of schools.

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GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 22, 2021)

School principals receive government-promised payments of facilities fees; and the Department of Home Affairs reminds the public about the dangers of human trafficking.

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GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 21, 2021)

Tourism officials strategically position Destination Saint Lucia at the 2021 FCCA; and males outperform females in five key subjects.

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GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 19, 2021)

Saint Lucia improves its digital presence as an investment destination; and the Saint Lucia National Trust to use drones in the conservation of natural resources.

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Consistent with the Government’s mandate for a more inclusive and depoliticised advisory body on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cabinet of Ministers pursuant to the COVID19 Prevention and Control Act (Amendment) (No.2), 2021 has appointed development planner, Mr. Cletus Springer to chair the National COVID-19 Management Centre. A national, regional and international professional, Mr. Springer brings to the Centre his experience in public sector management, environmental health, sustainable development and communications.

The National COVID-19 Management Centre will also benefit from the appointment of representatives from the following organisations in the coming weeks;

1) Director of Information of the Government Information Service or his or her designate;”

2) a representative from the Trade Union Federation;

3) a representative from the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association;

4) a representative of the youth;

5) a representative from the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association;

6) a representative from the private sector;

7) other persons approved by Cabinet.”

The Government of Saint Lucia remains committed to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to ensure that resources are made available for its effective management. 

GOVERNMENT NOTEBOOK (Oct. 18, 2021)

Selected students to return to classrooms in a phased reopening of the nation's schools; and increasing Saint Lucia's capacity to manage diseases.

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Particularly important for persons who have tested positive for COVID-19, whether you are isolating at home or in a healthcare facility, your oral health plays a huge role in your recovery.

According to a new international study led by McGill researchers, “infected and inflamed gums may result in higher rates of complications and more fatal outcomes for individuals diagnosed with the SARS-COV-2 virus.”

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Department of Fisheries and the Soufriere Marine Management Association have joined forces to map out the boundaries of the marine reserves, zones, and other areas within the Canaries, Anse La Raye, and Soufriere Marine Management Areas.

According to Chief Fisheries Officer, Sarita Williams-Peter, the initiative is a critical component in ensuring the effective and efficient management of fisheries as the agencies will be better equipped to avoid and resolve conflict between resource users in the area while also protecting marine life.