Press Release:-  Representatives of the St. Lucia Civil Service Association (CSA) met with the Honourable Dr. Virginia Albert–Poyotte, Minister of the Public Service on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  A number of issues and concerns were discussed, including: the role of the Department of the Public Service within the wider context of the Public Service; the management of COVID-19; the temporary hold on promotions; the proliferation of short term contracts and outstanding matters from the Collective Agreement. The discussions were frank and open and the Minister reiterated her support for trade unions and gave a commitment to ensure that workers would