Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

26.   Guarantee of borrowing of FZMA

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    (1)   With the approval of Parliament, the Minister may guarantee, in such manner and on such conditions as he or she may think fit, the repayments of the principal of and the payments of interest and other charges on any authorised borrowing by the FZMA.

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    (2)   Where the Minister is satisfied that there has been default in the repayment of any such principal or the payment of any such interest or other charges guaranteed under this section, he or she shall direct the payment out of the Consolidated Fund, of the amount in respect of which there has been such default.

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    (3)   The FZMA shall make to the Accountant General at such times and in such manner as the Minister may direct, payments of such amounts as may be so directed in or towards repayment of any sums issued in fulfilment of any guarantee given under this section, and payments of interest on what is outstanding in respect of any sums so issued at such rate as the Minister may direct, and different rates of interest may be directed as regards different sums and as regards interest for different periods.