In 2020, countries in the region reported 29,147 cases of congenital syphilis, and preliminary figures for 2021 indicate more than 30,000. If not detected and treated early, the disease can have devastating consequences to the fetus.
Managua, Nicaragua – June 15, 2019: A Nicaraguan woman holds her child as he sits in the window of a barrio church. Happy mother and son enjoy a visit from American missionaries. (Shutterstock) Washington, DC, July 5, 2022 (PAHO) – With an increasing trend in cases of syphilis and congenital syphilis in the Americas, the […]
The Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail price of LPG20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of diesel, gasoline and kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, July […]
Many returning Sandals guests, like John and Ann Bechtold, see St. Lucia as a home away from home. The Bechtholds, loyal Sandals guests, were thrilled to be checking in at Sandals Halcyon Beach and donating their fourteenth wheelchair, this time to the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities. “We are delighted to be […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce is conducting another Quarterly Survey and wants its members to participate in the exercise. The information gathered in those surveys allows the Chamber to better articulate the impact of government policy on the economic environment. Members are also able to share their perspectives on various issues through these regular […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture wishes through this statement to voice its grave concern over the recent spate of gun related incidents on the island and more particularly the unprecedented prevalence of gun related displays in Vieux Fort. The year has seen an extremely high level of gun violence and murders […]
Luxembourg / Luxembourg – May 11, 2012: EIB, European Investment Bank in Luxembourg – EIB is a publicly owned international financial institution, its shareholders are the EU member states (Shutterstock) “Micro firms should never be underestimated; everyone starts out small”. This conclusion by the European Investment Bank Group sets the context for the collaboration between […]
In a move to advance the development of the region, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) introduced the OECS Development Scorecard, a tool to help its Member States track its development progress in real-time. The OECS Development Strategy (ODS) is a product of the OECS Commission and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). Originally […]
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has designed a diagnostic survey instrument aimed at addressing supply chain and logistics issues on island brought about by the Russia/Ukraine conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic. The NCPC is seeking the support of the private sector for evidence-based solutions to the current crisis. Supply chain management involves the […]
The Chamber of Commerce will on July 25th host a virtual workshop on improving productivity and operational efficiency. This workshop exposes participants to effective techniques for bringing about significant improvement in the productivity and operational performance of both competing and non-competing organizations. Increased competition and tight fiscal and economic realities are forcing organizations to search […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture invites to participate in an Employer’s Network on Digital Skills. The Network seeks to, among other things, provide critical perspectives on the “Digital Skills and Competency Levels” that are required for the current labor market. Additionally, the Network will also seek to contribute to the establishment […]
