Government of Saint Lucia

Government Notebook (Jul. 03, 2026) 03.07.2026 14:46 ↓

In the headlines: CARICOM Heads Of Governments meet in St Lucia on July 5th and Tourism Development Act amendments aim to strengthen industry governance For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Responsible Sexual Health during the Carnival season. 02.07.2026 5:27 ↓

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is encouraging people who will be participating in Carnival events and activities to practice responsible sexual health by always carrying protection, that is condoms in the event a person finds themselves in unexpected situations; avoid risky behaviors such as casual and unprotected sex especially when judgement is impaired by alcohol or other substa...

Government Notebook (Jul. 02, 2026) 02.07.2026 15:33 ↓

In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre assumes the Chairmanship of CARICOM and Saint Lucia's National CPEA performance improves For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Environmental Health Division Highlights Key Preparedness Measures for the Hurricane Season 01.07.2026 8:07 ↓

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is encouraging Saint Lucians to be vigilant and proactive this hurricane season, especially since we are expecting the presence of El Nino conditions which will bring warmer temperatures which runs the risk of intense storms and heat stress. Glenda Etienne-Cepal, the Senior Environmental Health Officer spoke on the ways people take the necessary prepa...

Government Notebook (Jul. 01, 2026) 01.07.2026 14:58 ↓

In the headlines: Ministry of Education releases the 2026 CPEA Resolve and, Senior Minister Hon. Stevenson King backs Julian R. Hunt Highway financing. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

NCPC calls for road safety reforms to boost national productivity 30.06.2026 3:44 ↓

The NCPS is calling for sweeping reforms to road safety and traffic management, arguing that road accidents are no longer simply a policing or transportation issue but a major obstacle to Saint Lucia's productivity and economic competitiveness.

Ministry of Health continues to strengthen its National Ebola Virus Disease Plan 30.06.2026 5:20 ↓

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition continues to strengthen the National Ebola Plans in collaboration with the hospitals and health stakeholders. Sensitization and training have been held with healthcare workers, the Education, Tourism and Business Sector, Immigration, Customs and SLASPA. Interventions continue to strengthen the ports of entry to support timely identification, reporting...

Government Notebook (Jun. 30, 2026) 30.06.2026 15:18 ↓

In the headlines: Plans are underway for the establishment of a new cargo port facility and, Initiatives to strengthen Saint Lucia’s tourism product continue. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Taiwan Technical Mission Trains Forty Local Stakeholders in Advanced Guava Grafting 29.06.2026 0:44 ↓

As a core element of the ongoing Seven Crops Project, senior agricultural experts lead a specialized training session in Union to teach farmers practical vegetation grafting methods to elevate domestic fruit security.

House of Assembly Passes Extended VAT Exemption on Construction Materials 29.06.2026 1:42 ↓

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre secures absolute parliamentary backing to waive value-added taxes on crucial building inputs—such as cement, lumber, structural roofing elements, and newly added guttering supplies—to protect vulnerable coastal communities during the active hurricane season.