An increase in the tax charged by the Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) on fuel purchased by Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) came into effect on June 16, 2014 when the statutory instrument for that purpose was published in the Saint Lucia Gazette.

Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has established an electric car charging station at the JQ Mall in Rodney Bay. It is a test point for a corporate diversification project that will eventually be managed by a subsidiary company LUCELEC is in the process of setting up.

Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) is 50 years old! The electricity company observes the milestone anniversary on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

LUCELEC Managing Director Trevor Louisy says the occasion is a cause for celebration and reflection, a time to “celebrate what we have accomplished, yes, but also to reflect on what lies ahead, regroup, and prepare ourselves for the next 50 years.”

The LUCELEC Managing Director adds, as significant a milestone as this is, in commemorating the occasion, the company is mindful of the current operating environment.