Government of Saint Lucia

The Government of Saint Lucia is advancing initiatives to increase the use of renewable energy and promote sustainable practices in schools. Solar energy equipment, including panels, batteries and inverters, has been zero-rated for VAT for five years, helping to reduce the cost of adopting solar technology. The government is also promoting rainwater harvesting in schools, with initiatives underway...

Saint Lucia’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Program is broadening its range of services to improve access to essential healthcare. The expanded package includes enhanced support for chronic diseases, cancer screening, maternal and child health, dental and mental health services, as well as new treatments and diagnostic services. The Ministry of Health says the services have been introduced in ph...

In the headlines: The Universal Health Coverage Program broadens its range of services and government advances its renewable energy drive in schools.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization, is taking steps to strengthen the quality of mental health services in Saint Lucia. A four-day WHO Quality Rights Training Workshop brought together key stakeholders to examine ways of improving mental health care while ensuring that the dignity, rights and indi...

A total of 76 farmers have graduated from a six-week capacity-building workshop, including six interns from the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The programme, supported by the Government of Taiwan, provided participants with practical knowledge in good agricultural practices, pesticide safety, fertilizer use, organic farming, post-harvest techniques, marketing and the business of agriculture.

Saint Lucia’s Olympic champion Julien Alfred has capped off an impressive Diamond League campaign with a commanding victory in the women’s 200 metres at the Diamond League Final in Brussels. Alfred clocked 21.79 seconds to finish ahead of the field, securing her first Diamond League Final title in the 200m and her third overall Diamond League Final victory.

The Cultural Development Foundation has convened stakeholders for a consultation focused on creating a more inclusive and connected creative ecosystem in Saint Lucia. The initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration across the cultural sector, promote national identity and artistic expression and encourage wider participation in the country’s creative industries.

Saint Lucia spends an estimated $565 million annually on imported food, highlighting the need for increased local production. The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging greater participation in farming and strengthening the skills of local producers, particularly among young people, as part of efforts to improve food security and keep more money within the local economy.

Saint Lucia’s unemployment rate has fallen to 10.1% for the April to June 2026 period, marking a two-percentage-point decline from the 12.1% recorded in the first quarter of the year. Youth unemployment also dropped significantly to 15.5%, as the Government continues to prioritize skills development and employment opportunities for young people.

In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre reports on the latest unemployment figures and the Cultural Development Foundation aims to strengthen the creative sector For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition commitment to ensure that timely and appropriate healthcare services are made available to all regardless of their circumstances was achieved following the recent official opening of the improved medical unit at the Bordelais Correctional Facility. The newly improved medical unit will provide inmates with the opportunity to receive timely routine and...

The Saint Lucia Sickle Cell Association is marking 39 years of advocacy and service as the country observes Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September. Under the theme “What Does Pain Look Like?”, the association is drawing attention to the severe and often misunderstood pain experienced by people living with sickle cell disease. The organization is encouraging greater empathy and support from the p...

Legal scholar and former Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has highlighted the historical and colonial influences that continue to shape aspects of Saint Lucia’s legal system. Reflecting on the country’s Civil Code, Dr. Anthony explained that the legislation was historically structured largely around the protection of commercial and property rights, offering limited protections to the newly emancip...

A new Level One Medical Unit has officially opened at the Bordelais Correctional Facility, significantly expanding access to health care for inmates while helping to reduce the need for routine medical transfers to public hospitals. The upgraded facility offers chronic disease management, mental health care, dental services, specialist clinics and health education. The unit features a nursing stat...

The Government of Saint Lucia has submitted its financial requirements to the United States in relation to an arrangement for receiving third-country nationals from the U.S. Minister for External Affairs Hon. Alva Baptiste says negotiations on the financial implications are ongoing and the government is not yet prepared to disclose the amount proposed. He emphasized that any arrangement must take...

In the headlines: Saint Lucia provides the US an estimate for receiving third-country nationals and a new medical unit opens at the Bordelais Correctional Facility For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

With prostate cancer continuing to pose a significant health concern for men, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is urging greater awareness, education and proactive decision-making. In this Health Interview the District Medical Officer, Dr. Aaron Adjodha says understanding the disease, recognizing risk factors and addressing common misconceptions are critical to encouraging men to tak...

To protect the livelihoods of nearly 5,000 Saint Lucian fishers, aquaculture workers, and seafood processors against severe climate threats, the FISH-ADAPT Project (Transforming climate resilience and sustainability in Saint Lucia’s fisheries communities) mobilized over 40 representatives from government, financial institutions, insurance companies, fisherfolk organizations, cooperatives, the priv...

Seventy-six (76) farmers from some of Saint Lucia’s agricultural regions have graduated from a recently-held six-week capacity building Farmers Workshop aimed at ensuring they keep abreast with innovative agricultural techniques. The graduates included six interns from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC).

The Government is strengthening its response to school absenteeism with the addition of two truancy officers. Working alongside social workers, counsellors and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force where necessary, the officers will help identify the causes of absenteeism and reconnect students with education.

The OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service is celebrating 40 years of service, having helped member states save millions of dollars while providing essential medicines and health supplies to nearly one million citizens across the region.

The Ministry of Education is introducing the Educational and Skills Pathways for At-Risk Youth Program, aimed at providing greater opportunities and support for young people who may be at risk of falling through the cracks of the education system. The program will cater to both in-school and out-of-school youth, equipping them with the knowledge, practical skills and competencies needed to pursue...