Alcohol Ban Officially Lifted, Bars Back in Business
Government’s liquor license suspension was lifted today. The move was part of an attempt to restrict social gatherings and assist the Ministry of Health in contact tracing efforts as Saint Lucia continues to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alcohol Ban Lifted This Week
As per Statutory Instrument No. 43 of 2021, the public is hereby informed that from Thursday 25th February 2021 the suspension on alcohol sales is lifted, however, persons are not permitted to consume liquor on the licensed premises. This means that bars and restaurants will only provide takeaway (grab and go) services.
Popular City Store Reopens
S&S Stores island wide are now back in operation after weeks of being shuttered, but the debate over whether the business should be listed as an essential service continues
SLP Undecided about Castries Central Rep
Still no word on the SLP’s selection of a Candidate for Castries Central. The SLP Leader evaded the question from the media outside Parliament on Tuesday
Man Seeks to Clear Name after Social Media Posts
A man is attempting to clear his name after being mistaken for someone else
Online Petition Tries To Get S&S Reopened
A small business owner who depends on supplies from the S&S chain of stores to keep her business running has launched a petition via social media in an effort to get Government to exempt the store from the list of business to remain closed during the ongoing state of emergency. Since the petition was launched thousands of persons have signed on.
Charles Cadet Laid To Rest
The funeral of the late cultural icon Charles Cadet took place at the Minor Basilica Thursday Morning. Cadet a well-known musical composer and a long standing public servant died on Sunday January 17 after a prolonged illness.
Calls for Persons Seen Obstructing Covid Wardens in Video to be Arrested
The National Security Minister has called for the arrest of individuals caught in a widely circulated video obstructing three COVID wardens in their attempts to affect an arrest recently. He is also calling on persons with information that can assist in the identification of the individuals to come forward.
