Press Release:-  Since his appointment on 28th July, 2021 Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre met with the Permanent Secretaries and other personnel within the various Government Ministries and Departments, to ascertain the current state of the country’s affairs. The Chief Medical Officer provided a briefing on COVID-19 and critical health security matters, whilst the Permanent Secretary for Economic Development provided updates regarding St. Jude Hospital and other key capital projects. A meeting with the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA) was also held where an update of the Hewanorra International Airport (HIA) Redevelopment Project was