Government of Saint Lucia

A fresh group of Saint Lucian students are preparing to embark on academic journeys in the Republic of Cuba, having been awarded full scholarships to pursue studies in various disciplines. The awardees were officially congratulated by the Minister of Education during a brief send-off ceremony.

The Dennery Hospital recently collaborated with the Faces of Development Summer Camp to provide health screening, wellness checks and educational information to participants of the camp and residents of Dennery through a health fair. The health fair was undertaken at the Clendon Mason Memorial School and was aimed at ensuring health professions educate and empower community members on the importan...

In the headlines: Saint Lucia to implement an insurance program for the unemployed.and Ministry of Health advances HIV prevention via sensitization workshops. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Government launches the MIC7 survey, strengthening its approach to data-driven policy and; investigative officers are enforcing government's zero-rated VAT policy. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

A week-long workshop at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is preparing instructors from across the Caribbean to service electric and hybrid vehicles. The initiative is in direct alignment with national goals for TVET training, sustainability and technical workforce development.

Tune in today and catch the latest stories shaping our region. This week: ⿡ The 2025 OECS Boxing Championships successfully concluded. ⿢ The UBEC business development services information session in Grenada empowers blue Economy Entrepreneurs.  ⿣ The staff of the OECS Commission pay tribute to Her Excellency Elma Gene Isaac, a long-serving Commissioner of the OECS, Ambassador of Saint Lucia to CAR...

In the headlines: The Saint Lucia government secures financing to revitalize the island's water infrastructure and; the Immigration Department has begun issuing 10-year passports. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities has officially launched a state of the arts aquaponics facility and its associated Organic Able brand. The facility is located in the south of the island and is operated and managed by persons with disabilities.

Healthcare professionals and Private Sector Providers recently got the opportunity to participate in a workshop on the use and prescribing of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). The workshop was aimed at building the capacity and knowledge of participants on PrEP and to also take a look at the proper practices for prescribing the medication, explore key indications for PrEP use and also discuss some...

In the headlines: The Ministry of Agriculture is developing a national food production plan to safeguard food security and; 130 students enter the public service as part of government's summer employment program. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Prime Minister Honorable Philip J. Pierre addresses the lingering impact of slavery and; 44 St. Lucian students head to Taiwan on full scholarships. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Several faith-based organizations receive government subventions and; access to Reduit Beach is restricted to facilitate construction works. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Dozens of Saint Lucian students have been awarded international scholarships, unlocking opportunities for higher education in Taiwan. The latest round of awards reflects deepening ties and continued investment in Saint Lucia’s human capital.

Dozens of Saint Lucian students have been awarded international scholarships, unlocking opportunities for higher education in Taiwan. The latest round of awards reflects deepening ties and continued investment in Saint Lucia’s human capital.

​The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs joins the rest of the region in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7 under the theme “Prioritizing Breastfeeding in the Caribbean: Towards Sustainable Support Systems.”

In the headlines: A month-long emancipation celebration will showcase Saint Lucia's rich history, and; government representatives engage in migration data and statistics training. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

This week: 1️⃣OECS signs MoU with engineering and energy firms 2️⃣OECS Leverages Drone Imagery Technology in Saint Lucia 3️⃣OECS Boxing Championship officially launches with Press Conference  

Public Health Officers within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently got the opportunity to participate in a one-day workshop on Advanced Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC). The workshop was aimed at building the capacity of participants to plan, evaluate and implement risk communication strategies before and during a disaste...

In the headlines: The Ministry of Health moves to improve primary health care delivery and; newly selected Chevening scholars celebrated before their departure to the United Kingdom. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Cabinet creates a post of Director of Mental Health to fill a health gap and; an environmental project is launched to restore lands in the South. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Saint Lucia is leading the charge in reshaping primary education across the region. With the launch of a new OECS-wide curriculum, teachers are being trained to deliver lessons that reflect modern standards, regional identity, and real-world skills.

The Government of Saint Lucia through funding from the Health System Strengthening Project and the OECS Regional Health Project has committed to undertaking significant infrastructural developments at various health facilities around the island. This initiative is expected to play a part in modernizing the primary health care system and also improve the delivery of health services to the public. S...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has taken initiative to build the capacity of health professionals and senior officers in the ministry on mental health care and support following the recent launch of Mental Health Action Gap Training Programme. The training programme is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and tools to better detect, manage and refer individuals...

In the headlines: A hydroponics facility at Union paves the way for modern farming techniques and; a former education minister lauds government's policy of one university graduate per household. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc