Liquor license holders stand to benefit from a needed economic relief package. The Philip J Pierre Administration has allocated XCD $1.1 million dollars to help local bar owners bounce back from the collective financial losses blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic. Equity Minister Joachim Henry says at least 2000 liquor license holders qualify for the government’s latest round of income support.
Efforts to sustainably manage Saint Lucia’s Natural resources continue to be extended to the islands Northeast coast. The Iyanola Project is a seven year initiative aimed at addressing multiple issues impacting the locations identified.
Despite several appeals, the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) says residents fail dispose garbage on collection days. The Authority has reminded the residents there will be no waste collection on Saturday, December 25, 2021 (Christmas Day) and Saturday, January 1, 2022 (New Year’s Day)
The Saint Lucia Fire Service urges caution as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the leading days of the year for Saint Lucia home fires. Firefighters have observed serious conditions for house fires over Christmas after more than 500 blazes have been recorded so far for the year.
