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GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA Days in Office 1Days in Office 04 MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER 08 RESPONSE TO COVID 19 10 RESUSCITATING THE HEALTH SECTOR TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 RETOOLING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM 14 REBUILDING HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE 16 REPAIRING SOCIAL SAFETY NETS 18 REVITALISING AGRICULTURE Days in Office 20 RECOMMIT TO CITIZEN SECURITY 22 REIMAGINING TOURISM AND COMMERCE 24 REFOCUS ON YOUTH AND SPORTS 26 RESTORING GOOD GOVERNANCE MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER The morning of July 27, 2021 was indeed the dawn of a new day in our beloved country; the Saint Lucia Labour Party had won the General Elections on the night before.
You, the electors, had rescued our country from a steep downward economic and social trajectory for five (5) long years.

The landslide victory ushered in a new administration under my leadership as Prime Minister.

You gave us the mandate to advance the socio-economic development of our country for the next five (5) year term.

Working as a team with my Cabinet of Ministers, we are happy to report to you on what we have delivered to the country for the first 100 days in office.
We promised to Put You, the People First in our approach to governance.

Our deliverables so far, as outlined in this booklet will attest to the sacredness of that commitment to you.

In this period all our interventions have been people centered, to directly touch the lives of the people who need it most.

We took up office in very difficult financial circumstances.

From day one we had to manage the many challenges of the 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The last incompetent administration left behind a government structure with very tight fiscal space to fund any programme- to ease the pain that you had been experiencing since March 2020.

The concessionary loans and grants obtained by the last government had been squandered on pet capital projects instead of income support for the people who needed it.

Inspite of the difficult financial situation we were able deliver to you in the first 100 days.
This is just the beginning and we are determined to keep the pledges that we made to you.

We are happy to report that there are signs of a silver lining in the menacing clouds.

We are forecasting a good tourism season starting in early December and going well into 2022.

The other sectors are expected to pick up as we get control of the pandemic with increase vaccination in the weeks and months ahead.

My administration will present its first budget to parliament in the first quarter of 2022.
We will roll-out new and innovative policies to spur economic growth in all sectors including the exciting Youth Economy.

This scorecard is just the beginning.

Our journey together continues.


4 PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA 5 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEET OUR MINISTERS 6 MEET OUR MINISTERS 7 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESPONSE TO COVID - 19 0VER 20,000 DOSES OF COVID-19 VACCINES ADMINISTERED IN 100 DAYS Since the beginning of the vaccination rollout in mid February, over 52,000 doses have been administered.
The last three months saw significant increase in the uptake of vaccines.

EASING OF OPERATING PROTOCOLS The State of Emergency was discontinued and shorter confinement hours were introduced.

The re-opening of dine-in at restaurants was also allowed.
SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES ALLOWED Social activities for up to 100 people were approved by the COVID-19 Management Centre ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COVID-19 MANAGEMENT CENTRE The renaming of the organisation coupled with the inclusion of a wide cross-sector of stakeholders to ensure depoliticisation.

This will engender trust and facilitate transparency and consultation.
OUR GOAL To protect the lives and livelihoods of Saint Lucians and to facilitate the safe reopening of the economy 8 RESPONSE TO COVID - 19 9 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESUSCITATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR 12 NEW PATIENT WELFARE ASSISTANTS HIRED To bridge the gap between operations and clinical care of patients (Grooming, feeding etc.)
INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AT RESPIRATORY HOSPITAL Internal and external communication is now available which allows for greater access to hospital personnel by patients and families 8 CUBAN PHYSICIANS ENGAGED To assist with the care of patients and provide support to overworked doctors NEW MOBILE X-RAY MACHINE ACQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY To assist with diagnostic testing of patients, especially those suffering with respiratory complications due to the COVID-19 virus HOSPITAL SECURED 30 OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS TO ASSIST WITH COVID-19 PATIENTS INSTALLATION OF CENTRAL MONITORING SYSTEM To assist with the care and monitoring of Ward 9 and 15-bed ICU at the Respiratory Hospital RECEIPT OF PLUG AND PLAY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT BY ST. JUDE HOSPITAL Improvement of diagnostic capacity to facilitate usage by the general public for Cardiac Ultrasound, Ultrasound Unit, Portable X-ray Machine OUR GOAL To pursue a health policy that is patient centred, evidenced based, equitable, accessible and affordable 10 RESUSCITATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR 11 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RETOOLING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM FACILITIES FEES PAID FOR 14,180 Primary and 10,760 Secondary School Students $2.6 Million was spent by the Government to assist parents with school expenses 1200 MIFI DEVICES MADE AVAILABLE TO HOUSEHOLDS To assist students with distributed learning during the stay at home periods.
SECURED 4000 LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS Re-introduction of the one-laptop per child programme after being stopped by the previous administration SUCCESSFUL FULL FACE-TO-FACE RE-OPENING OF SCHOOL During the second week of November, all students were welcomed back to the safe, physical classrooms ALLOCATED FUNDS TO PAY CXC MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH FEES FOR FORM 5 STUDENTS WHEN IT BECOMES DUE The first in a series of steps to make education accessible to all students.
OUR GOAL To promote education as a right and not a privilege and a means to unlocking the full human potential of every citizen, for the good of the community 12 RETOOLING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM 13 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REBUILDING HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE 5000 HOUSEHOLDS TO RECEIVE HOME COMMUNICATIONS BUNDLES FROM FLOW Households will receive broadband, one modem, a fixed-line to include 100 local flow fixed minutes and 10 TV channels $10.8 MILLION FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME To assist the poor and vulnerable in repairing homes which are in deplorable conditions $4.2 MILLION RENT REPRIEVE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS OF THE CDC Tenants of CDC units will have ALL outstanding rent, for both residential and commercial tenants wiped off by Government ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UPS FOR ALL STAFF OF THE CCC Introduced the free of charged, full medical examination for all staff of the Castries Constituency Council OUR GOAL As a social good, affordable, quality housing will be a priority.
The increase in the housing stock with greater access to land to citizens 14 REBUILDING HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE 15 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPAIRING SOCIAL SAFETY-NETS 2,500 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITED FROM EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME $1.8 million has been allocated to assist parents with the purchasing of school books, uniforms, meal allowances etc.
for students 318 HOUSEHOLDS ASSISTED THROUGH REVISED HURRICANE ELSA RELIEF PROGRAMME Implemented the revised $3 million Hurricane Elsa Relief Programme where households received technical and material assistance $48,000 EXPLORE GENDER DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION Secured financing to compare the academic performance of male primary school children with that of their female counterparts and to explore the extent to which there are gender disparities in the instruction, assessment and discipline of primary and secondary school students in Saint Lucia $1.6 MILLION SECURED FOR ISLAND-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT Secured financing to assist neglected communities with a beautification project which will also generate much needed employment OUR GOAL To reduce current levels of poverty and social vulnerability and to improve access to basic social services and infrastructure 16 REPAIRING SOCIAL SAFETY-NETS 17 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REVITALISING AGRICULTURE DECRIMINALISATION OF 30 GRAMS OF CANNABIS FOR RECREATIONAL USE A first in a series of steps to create a medicinal and recreational Cannabis Industry.
LAUNCH OF SECOND-PHASE OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME This phase focuses on healthy diets and the use of safe and fresh local produce into meals prepared by the School canteens ENSURED MONETARY SUPPORT TO FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK Farmers and fisherfolk were finally paid Hurricane Elsa monetary support after suffering severe losses during that natural disaster.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNICAL TEAM TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL MARKETS FOR BANANAS IN THE UK Since the liquidation of WINFRESH under the former administration, new international arrangements for the purchase of Saint Lucian bananas need to be formed.

LAUNCHED THE COCOA SECTOR ENHANCEMENT PROJECT To increase productivity and production of cocoa for local consumption and for export.
OUR GOAL Ensure that Saint Lucians have access to enough food that is affordable, safe, healthy and meets the nutritional needs of citizens 18 REVITALISING AGRICULTURE 19 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RECOMMIT TO CITIZEN SECURITY TRAINING AND HIRING OF 49 NEW SPECIAL POLICE CONSTABLES Increase the number of police officers to provide citizens with adequate care and protection DECRIMINALISED COVID-19 PROTOCOL BREACHES COVID-19 breaches will now be a ticketable offence.
In addition, people who had been previously arrested, charged and convicted for COVID-19 protocol breaches will have their records expunged PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES FOR RSLPF Increase in the fleet of vehicles of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force to assist in surveillance and citizen security EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS FOR USE OF SMALL QUANTITIES OF CANNABIS People who have been convicted for the possession of small quantities of cannabis will have their records expunged, allowing them opportunities to be gainfully employed and without the stigma of conviction.
INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE IN COMMUNITIES To curb the long unchecked gun violence which has reached record breaking numbers over the past 5 years OUR GOAL A proactive police force complimented by citizens who respect the lives and property of others 20 RECOMMIT TO CITIZEN SECURITY 21 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REIMAGINING TOURISM & COMMERCE RETURN OF VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRLINES TO SAINT LUCIA Successfully negotiated the return of Virgin Atlantic to Saint Lucia after a 29 months absence from the market.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE PROPERTIES 40 additional alternative properties were certified to reopen during the period resulting in an additional 40 persons being employed on a part time basis.

LAUNCHED THE RESTRUCTURED EXPO-DUBAI Attracted over 20,000 visitors per week during the course of the Expo with a sales conversion rate of approximately 5%.
LAUNCHED “TASTE OF SAINT LUCIA” STOREFRONT ON EBAY To improve the online presence of SMEs, particularly in the COVID-19 environment OUR GOAL To ensure that our goods and services are reflective of our unique strengths, culture and people 22 REIMAGINING TOURISM & COMMERCE 23 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REFOCUS ON YOUTH & SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT POLICY To ensure the proper upkeep and accountability of sporting facilities across the island SECURED LIGHTING FOR BONNETERRE COURT, BOCAGE AND CORINTH PLAYING FIELDS To provide lighting for night time use of residents and to host friendly and revenue generating competitions HOSTING OF SAFE SPORTS Development of COVID-19 programmes in collaboration with Ministry of Education for students in sports YOUTH ECONOMY PROGRAMME Completed the design and presentation of the Youth Economy which will be launched before the end of November OUR GOAL Correct current deficiencies in sports infrastructure and enhance the development of opportunities for athletes 24 25 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESTORING GOOD GOVERNANCE CONVENING OF PARLIAMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS Acting in accordance with the Constitution, unlike the previous administration, the first Sitting of Parliament was convened within 30 days ELECTION OF A DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE After 5 years without the appointment of the Deputy Speaker, the Lower House of Saint Lucia once again appointed a Deputy Speaker APPOINTMENT OF ST. JUDE HOSPITAL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE To review the options for completion and commissioning of the St. Jude Hospital APPOINTMENT OF HEWANORRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REVIEW COMMITTEE Tasked to review the scope and financing arrangements of the HIA Redevelopment Project APPOINTMENT OF ALL BOARDS Board appointments were made with sensitivity to gender, geography and age of the citizenry.
OUR GOAL To restore Parliamentary conventions and to safeguard our institutions of democracy 26 27 2021 | GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA - 100 DAYS IN OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA Days in Office