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Saint Lucia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS (CRSF) 2019 – 2025. -

Adoption: 2019-10 | INT-2019-M-110909

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Child Justice Act, 2018 (No. 9 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-12-11 | LCA-2018-L-108393

The Act establishes the judicial procedure for the treatment of children and youth within the court and penal system. Sets out to protect the rights of the child. Repeals the Children and Young Persons Act (Cap. 3.01).

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act 2018 (No. 10 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-12-11 | LCA-2018-L-108394

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Free Zone (Amendment) Act, 2018 (No. 11 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-12-11 | LCA-2018-L-108395

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Shipping (Amendment) Act (Act No. 14 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016 | LCA-2016-L-102707

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Agriculture and Fisheries Incentives Act, 2014 (Act No. 13 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-12 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-22 | LCA-2014-L-99620

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Non Governmental Organisations (Amendment) Act, 2013 -

Adoption: 2013 | LCA-2013-L-96180

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Labour Code (Amendment) Act 2011 (No. 6 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-05-03 | LCA-2011-L-90256

Changes the title of the Act by replacing "Code" with "Act" and also amends all other sections where "Code" is mentioned and replaces this with "Act". Also amends the following sections: 2, 18, 23, 30, 31, 59, 90, 95, 95A, 100, 106, 122, 134, 135, 140, 150, 165, 247, 263, 267, 285, 287, 289, 304, 358, 363, 367, 380, 402, 407. Following the adoption of these amendments by the parliament, the Government published the date for the entry into force of the 2006 Labour Act.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Counter-Trafficking Act, 2010 (No. 7 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-01-25 | LCA-2010-L-107614

AN ACT to give effect to and to implement the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and to provide for related matters.

The object of this Act is to prescribe measures to prevent and combat trafficking in persons with particular regard to victims who are women and children, by
(a) protecting and assisting victims of trafficking, having due regard to their human rights;
(b) facilitating the efficient investigation of cases of trafficking in persons;
(c) facilitating the just and effective punishment of individuals and organizations involved in trafficking in persons;
(d) promoting cooperation between Saint Lucia and other States in order to prevent and suppress trafficking in persons and to punish offenders.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the St Lucia Police Welfare Association for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-11-10 | LCA-2009-CA-88081

Regulates hours of work, leave, safety and health, wages, recruitment, grievance procedures etc.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia Teachers Union for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-09-04 | LCA-2009-CA-88079

Regulates hours of work, leave, safety and health, wages, recruitment, grievance procedures etc.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia Civil Service Association for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-08-31 | LCA-2009-CA-88076

Regulates hours of work, leave, safety and health, wages, recruitment, grievance procedures etc.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia Fire Service Association for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-08-28 | LCA-2009-CA-88077

Regulates hours of work, leave, safety and health, wages, recruitment, grievance procedures etc.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia Nurses Association for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-08-28 | LCA-2009-CA-88078

Regulates hours of work, leave, safety and health, wages, recruitment, grievance procedures etc.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Vieux-Fort General and Dock Workers Union for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-08-28 | LCA-2009-CA-88080

Regulates hours of work, leave, safety and health, wages, recruitment, grievance procedures etc.

Saint Lucia - - Collective agreement

Collective Agreement Between the Government of Saint Lucia and the National Workers Union for the Period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2010. -

Adoption: 2009-08-26 | LCA-2009-CA-88075

Article 1
1.1 The spirit and intention of this Agreement is to maintain and further the good relationship between the Employer and his Employees as represented by the National Workers' Union and to provide a procedure for the avoidance and settlement of disputes.
1.2 This Agreement is intended to promote the economic and efficient operation of the works of the Employer, avoid industrial disturbances, achieve the highest level of employee performance consistent with safety, good health and sustained effort and to those ends, the Employer provides the rates of pay, hours of work and conditions of employment for the employees mentioned in the above bargaining unit.
1.3 In the furtherance of this purpose the Employer and the Union both acknowledge the rights and functions attributed to each other in Article 2 and 3 of this Agreement.
1.4 They specifically agree that any requests, complaints or differences arising out of or concerning the amendments or renewal of all or part of this.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Poverty Reduction Fund (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2009).

Adoption: 2009-02-12 | LCA-2009-L-82149

Amends the title of the principal Act by deleting "Poverty Reduction Fund Act" wherever it appears and replacing it with "Saint Lucia Social Development Fund Act". It also establishes a Board of Directors for the Fund and lists the participants in the board (section 10). Various other related amendments are made to section 2 and 11(3) of the Act.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act (Chapter 3:02).

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | LCA-2008-L-111582

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Civil Code (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 1 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-02-11 | LCA-2008-L-81518

Amends the Civil Code, Cap. 242 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957. Amends article 1 and 25 (register of births).

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

The Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2006 (No. 38 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-11-09 | LCA-2006-L-75329

Amends sections 360, 361 and 593.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Registration, Status and Recognition of Trade Unions and Employers Organisations (Form of Notice) Regulations 2006 (No. 164 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-09-14 | Date of entry into force: 2006-09-25 | LCA-2006-R-75330

Provides the form on which the notice on which applications made under section 25(2) of the Registration, Status and Recognition of Trade Unions and Employers Organisations Act (Cap 16.06) shall be made.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2006 (No. 26 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-05-21 | LCA-2006-L-73949

Amends section 2 of the principal Act by replacing it with a new text on the fixing of minimum wages. Allows the Minister to fix a minimum wage for workers generally or specific classes of workers. There is also a minor amendment to section 12 through the deletion of the word "shall" after the word "organization".

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Labour Act, 2006 (No. 37 of 2006). (Labour Code, 2006) -

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2012-08-01 | LCA-2006-L-90251

PART I - PRELIMINARY
PART II - FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPALS OF EMPLOYMENT
PART III - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
Division 1: Contracts of Employment
Division 2: Continuity of Employment
Division 3: Hours of Work
Division 4: Wages
Division 5: Minimum Wages
Division 6: Sick Leave and Benefits
Division 7: Vacation Leave
Division 8: Public Contracts
Division 9: Employment of Children and Young Persons
Division 10: Termination of Employment
Division 11: Termination of Benefits
PART IV - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Division 1: Registration and Requirements of Industrial Establishments
Division 2: Hazardous Chemicals, Physical Agents and Biological Agents
Division 3: Notification of Accidents and Occupational Diseases
Division 4: Duties of Employers, Workers and Other Persons
PART V - EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND TREATMENT
Division 1: Discrimination
Division 2: Pregnancy and Maternity Benefits and Protection
PART VI - RECRUITMENT OF EMPLOYEES FOR OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT AND WORK PERMIT
Division 1: Recruiting
Division 2: Work Permit
PART VII - TRADE UNIONS AND EMPLOYERS ORGANIZATIONS
Division 1: Rights to Association
Division 2: Recognition of the Rights to Bargaining and Representation
Division 3: Collective Agreements
PART VIII - PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
Division 1: Settlement of Trade Disputes
Division 2: Regulation of Disputes in the Essential Services
Division 3: Disputes Resolution by Labour Department
Division 4: The Labour Tribunal
PART IX - MISCELLANEOUS

Repeals the following laws:
(a) Equality of Opportunity in Employment Act, Cap. 16.14;
(b) Minimum Wages Act, Cap. 16.09;
(c) Registration, Status and Recognition of Trade Unions and Employers' Organizations Act, Cap. 16.06;
(d) Essential Services Act, Cap. 16.12;
(e) Contracts of Service Act, Cap. 16.03;
(f) Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children Ordinance, Cap. 100, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957;
(g) Employment of Women Ordinance Cap. 99, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957;
(h) Employment of Children (Restriction) Ordinance Cap. 98, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957;
(i) Employers and Servants Ordinance Cap. 97, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957;
(j) Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act, Cap. 16. 13;
(k) Holiday With Pay Act, Cap. 16.11;
(l) Protection of Wages Act, Cap. 16.08;
(m) Shop Hours Ordinance, Cap. 42, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957;
(n) Employees (Occupational Health and Safety) Act, Cap. 16.02; and
(o) Factories Act, Cap. 13.02.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Correctional Services Code of Conduct Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 159).

Adoption: 2005-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2005-11-21 | LCA-2005-R-72733

Sets out the Code of Conduct to govern correctional officers including impartiality, personal gains and benefits, treatment of persons, conflict of interest, confidentiality and prohibition on certain conduct.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Criminal Code (No. 9 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | LCA-2004-L-88074

A Code to provide for criminal offences and procedure and for matters incidental thereto.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 2 of 2004) . -

Adoption: 2004 | LCA-2004-L-88082

Section 4(3) is repealed and replaced by a new section concerning establishment of a company. Section 64(1) and (2) are also replaced by new sections concerning the drafting of company by-laws. Sections 95, 195, 199, 250, 261, 355, 515 and 543 are also amended.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Correctional Services Act (No. 24 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-09-08 | Date of entry into force: 2003-11-03 | LCA-2003-L-66198

Provides for establishment and management of correctional facilities. Divided into 8 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 3-5) provides for constitution of correctional facilities, lock-ups and legalised police cells. Part 3 (s. 6-8) regulates appointment, administration, powers and duties of correctional officers. Part 4 (s. 9-15) deals with powers and duties of correctional officers. Part 5 (s.16-28) regulates custody and removal of persons detained. Part 6 (s. 29) provides for juvenile delinquency. Part 7 (s. 30-38) makes provision for discipline and control of inmates. Section 30 sets forth duty of inmates to carry out duties and tasks assigned to them. Part 8 (s. 39-49) contains miscellaneous provisions.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance Regulations (S.I. 22/2003). -

Adoption: 2003-03-03 | LCA-2003-R-104924

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Aliens Liscencing Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-09-30 | LCA-2002-L-88072

AN ACT to regulate the holding of land by aliens and alien companies and for matters incidental thereto.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

National Insurance Corporation Act (No. 18 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-09-30 | LCA-2000-L-60635

Establishes a National Insurance Corporation and regulates national insurance. Part II provides for establishment and administration of National Insurance Fund and National Insurance Corporation. Part III deals with finances. Part IV determines which persons shall be insured, and regulates contributions. Finally, Part V provides for different types of benefits. Repeals the National Insurance Act (No. 10 of 1978).

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Equality of Opportunity and Treatment in Employment and Occupation Act 2000 (No. 9 of 2000) [Cap. 16:14]. -

Adoption: 2000-03-07 | LCA-2000-L-57932

Makes provision for protection against unlawful discrimination. Section 6 provides for equal remuneration, and Section 12 for equal treatment in the context of vocational training. Part III deals with exceptions, and Part IV with offences, penalties and remedies.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Registration, Status and Recognition of Trade Unions and Employers Organisation Act, 1999 (No. 42 of 1999).

Adoption: 2000-01-11 | LCA-2000-L-56646

Establishes procedures for the registration and status of trade unions and employer organisations. Part II provides for basic rights and freedom of association for employees. Part III deals with registration and status of trade unions, Part V with recognition and bargaining rights, and Part VI with collective agreements.

Repeals the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Ordinance, 1959

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Education Act, 1999 (No. 41 of 1999). -

Adoption: 2000-01-04 | LCA-2000-L-88071

AN ACT to provide for a regulatory system for the delivery of educational services in Saint Lucia.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act (No. 2), 1999.

Adoption: 1999-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 1999-12-31 | LCA-1999-L-55795

Amends the Companies Act of 1996. Extends the time limit for the registration of external and former-Act companies.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cooperative Societies Regulations, 1999. -

Adoption: 1999-10-29 | LCA-1999-R-56421

Regulates various aspects of cooperative societies, such as dividend rates, minimum amount of fidelity bond, annual financial statements and special returns, auditor's reports, election of directors, appointment and duties of Secretary and Treasurer, Supervisory Committee, loans, etc.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Minimum Wages Act (No. 27 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-09-07 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-01 | LCA-1999-L-54295

Establishes a Minimum Wage Commission which shall set forth minimum wages for workers in particular sectors or industries.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Co-operative Societies Act (No. 28 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-09-07 | LCA-1999-L-54430

Governs the registration and management of cooperative societies. Repeals the Co-operative Societies Ordinance, Ch. 82.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. 7).

Adoption: 1999-02-24 | LCA-1999-L-53143

Amends the Companies Act 1996 to extend the time limit for the registration of external companies and those incorporated under the previous Act.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Free Zone Act (Cap. 15.17). -

Adoption: 1999-02-24 | LCA-1999-L-53144

Provides for the operation of Free Zones in Saint Lucia, and the establishment of a Free Zones Management Authority. Sets forth powers and responsibilities of Free Zone developers. There shall be no restrictions regarding hours of operation of businesses in Free Zones.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Governor-General's Emoluments and Pensions (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. 2).

Adoption: 1999-01-30 | LCA-1999-R-54899

Amends the Governor-General's Emoluments and Pensions Act, 1968 by changing the amounts of the Governor-General's salary, duty allowance and alowance in lieu of import duty.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Retiring Allowances (Legislative Order) Act 1999 (No. 6).

Adoption: 1999-01-25 | LCA-1999-L-54901

Provides retiring allowances and gratuities for legislators and other related matters.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pensions (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. 1).

Adoption: 1999-01-04 | LCA-1999-R-54900

Amends the Pensions Act 1967 to make further provision for the retirement of public officers.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Micro and Small-Scale Business Enterprises Act (No. 19 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-09-14 | LCA-1998-L-51625

Allows owners of small-scale enterprises to apply for registration as a micro or small-scale business enterprise. Registered enterprises shall qualify for financial relief under the Fiscal Incentives Act, 1974, provided that they are considered to be in a priority area and have achieved significant growth and created employment in the past 2 years, and if they operate in an environment-friendly manner.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Saint Lucia Social Development Fund Act (No. 7 of 1998). (Poverty Reduction Fund Act (No. 7 of 1998).) -

Adoption: 1998-04-27 | LCA-1998-L-50167

Establishes a Poverty Reduction Fund which shall finance poverty-alleviating measures and small-scale projects to improve living conditions.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Companies Act, 1996 (No. 19 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-09-04 | LCA-1996-L-44876

Provides comprehensive legislation regarding private companies. Provisions cover incorporation of companies, management, shareholders, takeover bids, trusts, receivers, prohibition of insider trading, winding-up of companies and investigation of companies.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Pensions (Amendment) Act, 1995 (No. 11 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-10-25 | Date of entry into force: 1995-10-28 | LCA-1995-L-42543

Amends section 8 of Pensions Act, 1967, re-enacting a provision which allows compulsory retirement of public servants after the age of 55.

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Shipping Act (Cap. 13.27). -

Adoption: 1994-11-19 | LCA-1994-L-104923

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Administration of the Act
Part 3 - Restriction on Trading
Part 4 - Registration and Licensing of Ships and Proprietary Interest in Ships
Part 5 - National Character and Flag
Part 6 - Manning and Certification
Part 7 - Engagement and Welfare of Seamen
Part 8 - Official Log Book and Ordinary Ship's Log
Part 9 - Prevention of Collisions and Safety of Navigation
Part 10 - Safety of Life at Sea
Part 11 - Load Lines
Part 12 - Carriage of Bulk Cargoes
Part 13 - Dangerous Goods
Part 14 - Seaworthiness of Ships
Part 15 - Wreck and Salvage
Part 16 - Passenger Ships
Part 17 - Limitation and Division of Liability
Part 18 - Inquiries and Investigations
Part 19 - Legal Proceedings
Part 20 - Miscellaneous
Part 21 - Final and Transitional Provisions

Saint Lucia - - International agreement

Convention créant l'Association des Etats de la Caraïbe (ensemble deux annexes), faite à Carthagène des Indes le 24 juillet 1994 (publiée par le décret n° 98-450 du 4 juin 1998). -

Adoption: 1994-07-24 | INT-1994-IA-50297

L'Association est un organisme de consultation, de concertation et de coopération dont l'objectif est d'identifier et de promouvoir la mise en oeuvre de politiques et de programmes visant notamment à renforcer, utiliser et développer les capacités collectives de la Caraïbe afin de parvenir à un développement soutenu dans les domaines culturel, économique, social, scientifique et technologique. La participation de la France est ouverte comme membre associé au titre de la Guadeloupe, de la Guyane et de la Martinique.

Saint Lucia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Fisheries Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 9 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-03-05 | LCA-1994-R-88066

"These Regulations apply to any fishing vessel or any other vessel capable of being used for fishing within fishery waters at a distance greater than three miles from the nearest land" (reg. 3). However, they seem to apply also to inland fisheries (see reg. 37).
The 52 Regulations are divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary (I); Fisheries Advisory Committee (II); Foreign Fishing Licences (III); Local fishing Licences and Registration (IV); Sport Fishing Licences (V); Fish Processing Establishment Licences (VI); Fishery Conservation Measures (VII); Miscellaneous (VIII).
Regulation 6 provides for the establishment of a Fisheries Advisory Committee. Regulations 13, 14, 15 and 16 prescribe conditions attached to a foreign fishing licence. In Part VII fishery conservation measures for lobsters, turtles, corals, sponges, algae, conch, sea urchins, marine mammals and freshwater shrimp and crayfish, are specified. Other provisions deal with protection of fishing in fishing priority areas and the use of certain fishing methods. (11 Schedules containing licence application forms (1, 4 and 7) licence forms (2, 5 and 8), fees (3, 6 and 9) and prescribing designated landing areas (10) and metric measurements (11).

Saint Lucia - - Law, Act

Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 1992 (No. 4 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-01-21 | LCA-1992-L-32906

Amends the Pension Act 1967 in respect of compulsory retirement.