Government of Saint Lucia

The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to launch a hobby farming initiative aimed at encouraging small-scale food production in urban communities. The program will provide starter kits and promote backyard, rooftop, balcony and veranda gardening as a way of strengthening food security and encouraging healthier lifestyles.

During Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Saint Lucia Sickle Cell Association is encouraging the public to learn more about the disease and challenge the myths and stigma faced by people living with sickle cell disease. The association is also inviting members of the public to volunteer, donate blood, sponsor a warrior and support its awareness efforts.

The Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Commerce, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage has begun rolling out its Creative Industries Grant. The program, announced in 2025, attracted nearly 1,000 applications and is intended to provide financial support to creatives while stimulating growth and activity within Saint Lucia’s creative sector.

The Traffic Department at the Gros Islet Police Divisional Headquarters has been officially activated. Parliamentary Representative for Gros Islet, Hon. Kenson Casimir, says the new unit will provide targeted traffic management interventions in the constituency, particularly along the Gros Islet Highway during periods of heavy traffic.

Prime Minister and Minister for Justice and National Security, Honourable Philip J. Pierre, is calling for a united effort from the public, private sector, churches, media and other stakeholders to address crime and lawlessness. He also reaffirmed Government’s support for the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and highlighted measures aimed at strengthening law enforcement, the justice system and crim...

In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon Philip J Pierre urges collective action against crime and the Government of Saint Lucia has introduced the Creative Industries Grant For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Fire and Emergency Services Unit is advising motorists and bystanders on how to safely respond when people are trapped or pinned in vehicle collisions. The public is urged not to move trapped victims or attempt to drive away vehicles pinning them but instead to call emergency services immediately, secure the area and provide reassurance while specialized rescue equipment is deployed.

The Central Statistical Office is working to modernize the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistical information in Saint Lucia. The initiative will strengthen the country’s statistical system, improve data-sharing and information technology capacity and prepare the office to make use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

The Department of Education and Digital Transformation has begun consultations on the establishment of a National Parent Teacher Community Association. The initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration among families, schools and communities while creating stronger support systems for students and encouraging greater community involvement in education.

The Small Business Development Centre’s Young Entrepreneurs in Action Program has graduated its fifth cohort, with 98 Form 4 and 5 students completing six weeks of hands-on training with small businesses across Saint Lucia. Officials highlighted the program’s role in promoting entrepreneurship, skilled trades and careers in the creative industries, with several participants already operating busin...

In the headlines: A new cohort graduates from the Small Business Development Centre and the Ministry of Education considers the establishment of a National Parent Teachers Association. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Saint Lucia National Trust has launched its "Places of Memory" initiative to uncover and highlight lesser-known historical sites, stories and events across the island. The initiative will involve communities in identifying and preserving their heritage, including through the establishment of monuments, with the aim of strengthening connections between communities and places of historical signi...

Prospective homeowners are being encouraged to make use of the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Materials Laboratory before beginning construction. Engineering Assistant Bernard St. Cyr stresses the importance of soil testing and professional guidance on construction materials, particularly concrete, to ensure that foundations and structures can safely support the intended building.

New prices for gasoline, diesel and liquid petroleum gas have taken effect under the Government’s modified fuel price mechanism. Gasoline and diesel increased by 50 cents to $17.25 per imperial gallon, while the prices of LPG cylinders also increased. The Government continues to subsidize diesel, kerosene and LPG products to help cushion consumers from higher international oil prices.

Saint Lucia’s Forensic Science Services is set to highlight its expanded capabilities at the Caribbean Medical Legal Society’s 10th Annual Symposium in Trinidad and Tobago. The recently established firearms and tool marks units, supported through equipment donations and specialized training, will be featured alongside the laboratory’s work in areas including ballistics and drug chemistry. The symp...

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has assured the public that the investigation into the discovery of a body along the Millennium Highway is being treated with urgency. The Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in establishing the facts. Police say all available resources will be utilized, including international expert...

In the headlines: The police force reassures the citizens of its commitment to public safety and Government subsidies continue to temper the impact of rising fuel costs For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Government of Saint Lucia is taking another significant step in its digital transformation journey with plans to establish a cross-sector regulatory sandbox for Digital Identity and Financial Technology, or FinTech. The initiative, supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, aims to provide a safe testing environment for innovative digital solutions...

The Central Statistical Office is moving forward with plans to modernize the way official statistics are collected, analyzed and shared in Saint Lucia. Government agencies and key stakeholders met recently to help shape a stronger, more responsive National Statistical System through a series of consultations supported by the World Bank-funded OECS Data for Decision Making Project.

Young people from the Boys Training Centre (BTC) and, for the first time, the New Beginnings Transit Home, two institutions under the purview of the Department of Equity, Social Justice, Gender and Older Persons, have been equipped with much needed practical knowledge to make safer choices around drugs, smoking, vaping and online activity. The two-day programme, hosted through a partnership betwee...

The Saint Lucia Fire and Emergency Services joined first responders around the world in commemorating the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The 25th anniversary was marked locally with a moment of silence and station sirens, while the Fire Service also honoured the courage and sacrifice of its own emergency personnel.