Government of Saint Lucia

In the headlines: Saint Lucia's Prime Minister provides details of discussions held between the OECS heads of government and the President of Nigeria and; Saint Lucia's health care system is on a path to improvement as new services and incentives are introduced. For details on these stories and more, visit: www.govt.lc

The Saint Lucia Employers’ Federation is leading the charge for healthier, more productive workplaces. At a recent breakfast meeting, the Federation urged employers to make employee wellness a top priority. With non-communicable diseases on the rise and health-related costs mounting, Executive Director Cornelia Jn Baptiste says the message is clear: a healthier workforce drives stronger businesses...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs offers health screening services to farmers of Monchy and Babonneau to ensure timely intervention and improved overall well-being. This activity was held on the grounds of the Balata Rubis Service Station.

In the headlines: The Minister for Labour serves as a mediator in a St. Jude's Hospital labour dispute, and the government extends the moratorium on VAT on building materials for yet another year. For details on these stories and more, visit: www.govt.lc

Nineteen educators and school administrators have marked a significant milestone in Saint Lucia’s education sector, completing a six-month training initiative, under the Advancing Caribbean Teachers in Mathematics Project.

Saint Lucia has taken a crucial step to strengthen its ability to detect early and respond to potential public health threats by launching the National Event-Based Surveillance System. This system is designed to incorporate an unstructured way of identifying and assessing reports of potential public health threats through channels such as the community and social media platforms. Saint Lucia has t...

In the headlines: Nigeria’s President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlines his vision for bilateral co-operation; and the removal of government-imposed taxes on food items aims to ease economic pressure on the nation’s most vulnerable.  For details on these stories and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The government of Saint Lucia has awarded contracts for the renovation of two wellness centers and; the Botham Jean Foundation partners to help support vulnerable youth. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

Episode 22 of the #OECSNewslink brings you some exciting stories! Find out more about:  🟢 OECS at UNOC3: Caribbean leadership takes action for healthy oceans. 🌊 🟢 Scaling Up Ocean Finance: Unlocking sustainable solutions for the blue economy. 🐟 🟢 Men's Health Month: Advocating for men to prioritise wellness and close the empathy gap. 🩺 🟢 Regional ECD Workshop: Advancing early childhood deve...

In a continued show of support for Saint Lucia’s youth, the Botham Jean Foundation has once again partnered with the Boys Training Centre (BTC), this time delivering on a heartfelt request made during the Centre’s recent 65th Anniversary celebrations. At that milestone event, one of the BTC residents appealed for basketballs to enhance recreational activities at the facility. The Botham Jean Found...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs through the OECS Regional Health Project and the Health System Strengthening Project has taken a major step to ensure enhancement of health infrastructure on the island following the signing of contracts for the rehabilitation of the Babonneau and Fond Assau Wellness Centres. The rehabilitation works for the two wellness centres will take place...

In effort to support the appeal to save lives through blood donation, the St. Lucia Medical and Dental Association partnered with the Blood Bank to host a blood drive activity. The doctors took the opportunity to lead by example and donate blood which will help significantly with the management of patients during the health emergencies. The public is encouraged to do the same and donate blood as o...

In the headlines: The government reduces VAT on food items and construction material and; Saint Lucia bids farewell to the Nigerian President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College as part of his presidential visit to Saint Lucia and; the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce hosts an event to commemorate MSME Day. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs extends sincere condolences to the family, friends, loved ones and colleagues including the nursing fraternity on the passing of the beloved, La Toya Alexander, Nurse- Midwife, who worked at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex. The Ministry expresses deepest gratitude for her dedicated service as a nurse and midwife and recognized her contrib...

In the headlines: Nigeria and the OECS pledge deeper diplomatic relations and St. Joseph's Convent Steelpan Orchestra shine at Arts Festival in Martinique. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is conferred the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia and; the Caribbean Public Health Agency CAFA urges men to prioritize their health. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: 54 youth graduate from NSDC's specialized program and opportunities relating to technical skills, and; the Department of Education opens applications for first-generation Scholarships.. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: A new Human Resource Centre in Bar St. Joseph opens up opportunities for residents and; seedless watermelons introduced into Saint Lucia's food biodiversity. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Nigerian president's visit to Saint Lucia expected to deepen economic collaboration with the Caribbean and; Creole instruction will expand to more schools following positive feedback. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The UBEC initiative has launched workshops to inform MSMEs about the regional matching grants program and; Saint Lucia’s tax amnesty has been extended to May 1, 2026, allowing taxpayers to settle obligations without interest or penalties. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

The first phase of Saint Lucia’s historic Kwéyòl Curriculum Pilot Program has concluded, with positive results. The initiative aims to boost student engagement and preserve the island’s indigenous language, through education.

In the headlines: The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs advances plans for 24-hour services at the Gros Islet Polyclinic and; Saint Lucia among 16 Caribbean countries to boost debt transparency with Commonwealth IMF support. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc