Government of Saint Lucia

The House of Assembly greenlights financing to upgrade Saint Lucia's electricity grid infrastructure, increase the domestic renewable energy mix, and lower regional implementation costs through aggregated private sector concessions.

Parliament approves a major funding injection from the International Development Association to back the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility , establishing flexible, 40-year long-term repayment timelines.

Prime Minister Pierre signs a cross-agency agreement with Restoring Vision to launch a 12-month pilot program integrating free presbyopia screenings and diagnostic reading glass distributions into neighborhood wellness clinics.

Under the modified price pass-through mechanism, the cost of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene remains locked through July 12th as state relief funds keep household cooking gas affordable.

Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire outlines extensive youth development benefits, highlighting an upcoming international partner summit, local training access to the London facilities, and the upcoming "Let Her Inspire Your Cup" tournament for Saint Lucia's women's national team.

Minister for Finance Hon. Philip J. Pierre seeks parliamentary authorization to raise EC$49.5 million for the 2026–2027 budget and roll over EC$856 million in existing treasury instruments, citing robust domestic investor confidence.

In the headlines:  Parliament approves financing for a renewable energy infrastructure facility, and a digital transformation project is set for expansion under additional financing. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines:  Government seeks approval to raise money by the issue of treasury bonds, and Deputy Prime Minister Defends Arsenal Partnership as investment in Saint Lucia's future.  For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health urges the public to seek immediate emergency hospital care for snakebites. Residents are cautioned against dangerous home remedies like tourniquets or cutting wounds, and are advised to maintain cleared yards.

Marking the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps in Saint Lucian development, 26 new trainees engage in a 9-week pre-service training block focused on learning local life skills, language integration, and traditional cooking.

Implemented by the Taiwan Technical Mission via the Seven Crops Project, a newly desilted dam and filtration network are unveiled by Ambassador Nicole Su and Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir to benefit nearly 60 local farmers.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre emphasizes that anti-monopoly and anti-trust rules are best structuralized collectively at the regional level through the OECS Single Market and Economy framework to protect consumers without disrupting supply chains.

Following the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, 18 successful contenders are announced to compete at the National Cultural Centre on June 28th for a place in the finals against defending monarch Dezral.

The Customs and Excise Department is reporting a strong uptake of its online payment platform, with officials indicating that the system is already helping to improve cargo clearance, increase transparency, and make it easier for businesses and individuals to conduct transactions. The initiative forms part of a broader modernization agenda aimed at enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and the...

In the headlines: The semifinalists are announced for the 2026 National Calypso Competition, and Government favours a regional approach to anti-trust legislation. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Lawmakers gather for a June 23rd legislative sitting to address a comprehensive agenda including treasury bond refinancing, green energy motions, the Saint Lucia Flood Investment Project, and amendments to the Crown Lands and Income Tax Acts.

Project management officials review a major concept note for submission to the Green Climate Fund, aiming to offset aging infrastructure, mitigate the dry season, and bring in capital upgrades via a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre targets agricultural independence by identifying seven specialized local crops for national self-sufficiency and discussing cross-border distribution plans ahead of a regional heads retreat.

Following a comprehensive needs assessment survey, agricultural stakeholders establish a flexible, after-hours virtual training hub tailored to empower the next generation of local farming coordinators.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is advising the public to exercise caution when seeking prescription medications, particularly GLP-1 medications for example Ozempic which is used for the treatment of diabetes and weight management. 

In the headlines: The House of Assembly meets today, and WASCO advances the Northern Water System Plan. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc