St. Lucia Back in Business Following Hurricane Dean

The eye of Hurricane Dean spared St. Lucia’s tourism infrastructure from its wrath as it past north of the island as a Category 2 storm last Friday.

Director of Tourism Maria Fowell reported that the airports in the north and in the south of the island were now open for business with the news that services were being resumed with increased airlift to help delayed passengers.

Mrs. Fowell added that all roads affected by landslides have now been cleared and are passable, returning access between the north and south. Additionally, electricity has been restored and businesses resumed operations on Saturday.

Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Senator Allen Chastanet reported that government authorities are making admirable progress with the clearing up debris on the island. Similarly, hoteliers have reported no significant damage to their properties as they complete the clean-up this weekend.