Price Increases for Petroleum Products

St. Lucia

April 4, 2016

gas127 ST. LUCIA: Consumers in Saint Lucia will be paying more for both gasoline and diesel as of Monday, April 4, 2016. These increases are reflective of the increase in the price of oil on the world market. The CIF prices of products imported by the suppliers of petroleum products during the review period will reflect these adjustments in world market prices.
Gasoline will be sold for $0.67 more, at $9.92 per gallon. Diesel will be sold for $0.59 more, at $9.04 per gallon. Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) increases by $1.69 to $24.42 for 20lb cylinders; by $1.86 or $27.14 for 22lb cylinders; and by $8.48 to $162.02 for 100lb cylinders.
The price increase notwithstanding, the Government of Saint Lucia continues to subsidize the 20lb and 22lb LPG cylinders at a cost of $7.98 and $8.50 per cylinder, respectively.
Below is a schedule of the current retail prices for petroleum products:

Petroleum Product	Existing Price	New Price	Change
Unleaded Gasoline	$9.25 per gallon $2.03 per Litre	$9.92 per gallon $2.18 per Litre	Increase by $0.67 Increase by $0.14
Diesel	$8.45 per gallon $1.86 per Litre	$9.04 per gallon $1.99 per Litre	Increase by $0.59 Increase by $0.13
Kerosene	$5.40 per gallon $1.19 per Litre	$5.40 per gallon $1.19 per Litre	Unchanged
LPG:
20 Pound	$22.73 per cylinder	$24.42 per cylinder	Increase by $1.69
22 Pound	$25.28 per cylinder	$27.14 per cylinder	Increase by $1.86
100 Pound	$153.54 per cylinder	$162.02 per cylinder	Increase by $8.48
Bulk	$1.41 per pound $3.10 per kilogram	$1.49 per pound $3.29 per kilogram	Increase by $0.08 Increase by $0.19

The next price adjustments will be made on April 25, 2016.

Prime Minister Congratulates West Indies

St. Lucia

April 4, 2016

ACE - AEC — Association of Caribbean States

West Indies captains pose with their respective ICC World T20 trophies — West Indies captains Taylor and Sammy pose in Kolkata

ST. LUCIA: West Indies men and women made history on Sunday in Kolkata, India, as both teams chased record targets to win their respective versions of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World T20. The West Indies men, led by Saint Lucia’s Darren Sammy, became the first team ever to win multiple editions of the World T20, Sammy having led them to the 2012 title.
In Sunday’s finals, West Indies women beat Australia, losing just two wickets in a successful chase of 149 for victory. The men, meanwhile, lost six wickets in chasing 156 to beat England in a final-over thriller. Both matches came down to the final few balls, leaving millions of West Indians and West Indies fans at home and abroad on the edges of their seats.
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony extended his congratulations to the regional teams, and especially to Daren Sammy, the captain of the men’s team.
Said Dr. Anthony,

“What a spectacular pair of victories. The West Indies team fought to the end and snatched victory just when it mattered. This is another example that leadership and team spirit are critical ingredients for success.”
Congratulations to Darren Sammy and the West Indies on its World T20 victory over England. Congratulations to West Indies women on their huge victory against Australia. Raise your flags. I am a proud Saint Lucian and a proud West Indian. You should be too!
One thing I know about the West Indian spirit is that it can be resurrected against the odds. We were very good with the ball and just as extraordinary with the bat.
Thanks to the leadership of Darren Sammy, today is a beautiful day in the Caribbean, with many records to celebrate.”

The West Indies team also included another Saint Lucian, in the person of opening batsman Johnson Charles, whose 52 against India in the semifinal helped guide West Indies into the final.

The Office of the Prime Minister purchases new Mercedes Benz

April 4, 2016

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: April 4, 2016: The Office of the Prime Minister has procured a new Mercedes Benz S-Class.
This motor vehicle is a replacement of the Prime Minister’s official vehicle, “PM 1”, which is 9 years old and is currently out of commission.
The cost of the new vehicle from Sterling Services (Battoo Bros.) Limited is $970,763.26.
The procuring of motor vehicles for the use of the Office of the Prime Minister is an administrative function carried out by the relevant staff of the Office of the Prime Minister. There are a number of matters that are considered in determining the vehicle(s) used to transport the Honourable Prime Minister including, safety, comfort and security.
The Office of the Prime Minister has been replacing motor vehicles on a phased basis as those older than five years have become increasingly costly to maintain. The estimates of the Office of the Prime Minister for the years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 included sums for the replacement of motor vehicles. All replaced vehicles are and will be publicly auctioned in accordance with the law.

Our Men are True Champions Indeed – Grange

Jamaica

April 3, 2016

JAMAICA: Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment & Sport Hon. Olivia Grange describes the West Indies men’s team as “true and worthy champions” after they became the first team to win the ICC T20 World Cup twice.
The Caribbean men, today, edged a pulsating four-wicket win over England in the grand showdown at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India with Carlos Brathwaite smashing four mighty sixes in the final over with two balls remaining.
“Like every West Indian I was nervous too with 19 runs required from the final over. But Carlos Brathwaite showed that he has a big, big heart. He believes in himself and his calmness under such immense pressure is indicative of his quality and sheer class. Marlon Samuels was outstanding as well, it was his innings that was pivotal in making this victory possible.
But overall this team has proven throughout the tournament that they are true and worthy champions and it’s a victory most deserving for the entire region and all West Indian around the world,” said a beaming Grange.
“We must not overlook the contribution of the West Indies Cricket Board, the coaching and management staff; the sponsors and ardent fans they have all played their part in this momentous occasion for West Indies cricket which undoubtedly remains an emblem of regional integration, pride and joy.”
She added “It is really an historic occasion and I’m really happy that I’m the Minister at this time. We won the Under-19 world time and in less than 24 hours have added the men and women ICC T20 World titles.”

LUCELEC Doing Its Part To Promote Literacy Among Primary School Students

April 1, 2016

ST. LUCIA: Published on Fri, 2016-04-01: The annual Rainforest of Reading Festival organized by One World School House Foundation was held in March 2016 at Castries and Vieux-Fort. This is the third year the festival, with support from St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) was held in Saint Lucia.
Seventy-seven hundred (7,700) students from all seventy-four (74) primary schools on the island participated in the Reading Festival. The activity is endorsed by the Ministry of Education and held under the patronage of H.E Governor-General Dame Pearlette Louisy.

New Investment in Vieux Fort

St. Lucia

April 1, 2016

Investment in St. Lucia — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony touring the Caribbean Grains Flour Mill construction site in Vieux Fort

ST. LUCIA: Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Vieux Fort South, Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has welcomed a new investment into the town of Vieux Fort. Caribbean Grains Flour Mill, which proposes to employ over one hundred (100) persons upon completion, is currently under construction at the Vieux Fort Seaport. According to the Prime Minister, this is a major boost for the south of the island. Dr. Anthony said,

“I welcome this investment, particularly because of the job opportunities it presents now and in the future. Over the years, we have had the challenge of dealing with unemployment in Vieux Fort, particularly as most of our factories have closed and moved overseas on the ground that costs of operation in Saint Lucia are prohibitive. The challenge then has been to find alternatives and to attract investors to the south of the island. Therefore, this is a timely and much appreciated investment in Vieux Fort. For many, it is nostalgic, as a Flour Mill once existed in the same location.

“This is also good news for Saint Lucia, because once fully operational, this would make us self-sufficient in producing flour for our needs.”

During his constituency day on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, Prime Minister toured the construction site and was briefed of the current status of the project.
The project currently employs twenty-six (26) individuals, and engages five sub-contractors. Construction commenced in October 2015 and is expected to be completed in July 2016. The investors have expressed a desire to be fully operational by November 2016.

Caribbean Press Release

Price Increases for Petroleum Products

Prime Minister Congratulates West Indies

The Office of the Prime Minister purchases new Mercedes Benz

Our Men are True Champions Indeed – Grange

LUCELEC Doing Its Part To Promote Literacy Among Primary School Students

New Investment in Vieux Fort

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