Government of Saint Lucia

Government Notebook (Sep. 29, 2021)

Preparations for the 14th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show are underway; and the Minister for Youth Development engages the National Youth Council.

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As of Monday 27th September 2021, a total of 45,245 first doses, and 31,520 second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. This is inclusive of both the Astrazeneca and Pfizer BioNTech vaccines. 17.4% of the population have received the complete regimen of the vaccine.

Over the last month, there has been a noted increase in the uptake of the vaccines. This response is very encouraging, particularly at a time when we see reports of steady rising of COVID-19 cases and associated deaths. 

Read more: http://www.govt.lc/news/ministry-of-health-notes-an-increase-in-vaccine-uptake

"Propelling Business Development Through Technology” is the theme for the 14th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show scheduled for Nov. 26 - 27.

Minister for Commerce, Hon. Emma Hippolyte and her team, met with Taiwanese Ambassador H.E. Peter Chen and his delegation to advance planning efforts for the 2021 Trade Show.

The Trade Show aims to heighten awareness of ICT business solutions while showcasing unique products and services of Taiwanese and Saint Lucian MSMEs to a local and international audience. 

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Government Notebook (Sep. 28, 2021)

Law enforcement agencies now better equipped to stay ahead of criminal entities; and Tourism Minister Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire assures a more inclusive sector on World Tourism Day.

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Today Monday September 27, 2021 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs received notification from the Caribbean Public Health Agency of 9 new cases of the Delta Variant. All of the cases are nationals, the majority from Castries and Gros-Islet. 5 of them are female, 4 male and the ages range from 18 to 60 years.

Based on contact tracing data, the majority of the cases are acquired from non-adherence to recommended protocols. We note excessive social activity especially on weekends even during curfew hours. The contact tracing team has informed of positive cases providing false contact information, withholding their place of employment and contacts. This prevents us from tracing and testing in a timely manner. The Respiratory Hospital also reports that many persons remain at home with respiratory signs and symptoms for extended periods and only access care at the critical stage which leads to poor outcomes.

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Close to the one month marker of a successful reopening of early childhood centers island wide, Training Officer at the early childhood services unit Ruth Phillip Fevrier reflects and says that the move to open early childhood centers was a thorough, collaborative process involving several governmental agencies such as the Saint Lucia bureau of standards, environmental health and the early childhood services unit working to ensure the safety of children, staff and administrators.

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Government Notebook (Sep. 27, 2021)

The Castries (south-east) Constituency Council is urged to act on the needs of constituents, and; moves are afoot to preserve the local architecture language.

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Government Notebook (Sep. 24, 2021)

A new project designed to enhance digital skills in the education sector launches today and; Caribbean voices at the Global COVID-19 Summit.

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Government Notebook (Sep. 23, 2021)

Students with special needs to receive assistive devices; and Labour Minister, Virginia Albert Poyotte expresses concern over non-unionized workers.

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Government Notebook (Sep. 22, 2021)

The Ministry of Health urges the partially-vaccinated to complete the second dose of the vaccine; and a major initiative is underway to prevent and reduce tobacco use in Saint Lucia.

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