Government of Saint Lucia

As Saint Lucia joins the global community in observing World No Alcohol Day on Friday, October 2, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is calling on citizens to take a closer look at their relationship with alcohol and consider what life, celebration and connection can look like without it. Observed this year under the theme “Alcohol and Me,” the initiative encourages every Saint L...

The Ministry of Education and Digital Transformation’s Curriculum and Materials Development Unit (CAMDU),reinforces its commitment to preserving, documenting and sharing the experiences and legacy of those affected by the events of 1976, while ensuring that significant chapters of the island’s past are accurately and meaningfully reflected in the national curriculum for future generations. The res...

The Government of Saint Lucia is accelerating efforts to modernize the nation’s fisheries infrastructure, prioritizing safer and more functional environments for local stakeholders.  On Tuesday, September 15, the Department of Fisheries in Castries hosted a key stakeholder engagement bringing together Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Sustainable Development, the Hon. Lisa Jaw...

The Department of Labour, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs has launched its island-wide 2026 Labour Conditions and Earnings Survey. Authorized enumerators will visit homes and businesses to gather information on employment, working conditions and earnings to support informed labour policies and planning.

Staff of the Saint Lucia Forensic Science Laboratory and justice sector partners have completed specialized expert witness testimony training. The annual course equips forensic analysts with the practical skills needed to present and defend evidence effectively during legal proceedings.

Work continues on the remaining sections of the West Coast Road between Anse La Raye and Canaries. Minister for Economic Development and Youth Economy Hon. Wayne Girard says government remains focused on completing the project to improve safety and ease transportation for residents, commuters and visitors.

Government is advancing several water infrastructure projects, including the Northern Pipeline, John Compton raw water line, Ciceron Treatment Plant and Patience Water Project. Minister for Utilities Hon. Keithson Charles says repairing existing infrastructure and reducing water losses remain priorities, with an estimated 43 percent of water currently lost through leaking pipes.

The Saint Lucia Prosthetic Center at Tapion Hospital has officially opened, providing local access to prosthetic services, initially focusing on below-the-knee prostheses. The initiative aims to reduce financial barriers and eliminate the need for patients to travel overseas for care.

In the headlines: Saint Lucia Prosthetic Centre officially opens and Hon. Keithson Charles outlines Government’s approach to water challenges For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

This one-day festival is being organized by the Fond St. Jacques Development Committee (FSJDC) in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia, and aims to highlight the community’s historical and economic dependence on its favourite agricultural crop, dasheen.  During the festival, patrons will be able to purchase dishes prepared from dasheen and other local produce. A var...

The Department of Education and Digital Transformation is strengthening its capacity to keep Saint Lucia’s education system functioning during emergencies and disasters. Education officials are advancing work on a comprehensive Continuity of Operations Plan, or COOP, designed to protect critical Ministry functions while ensuring that teaching and learning can continue following a major disruption.

The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Office of the Prime Minister, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Restoring Vision, which will allow for the integration of presbyopia screening and near vision eyeglasses distribution into Saint Lucia’s public health system. Presbyopia is an age-related decline in near vision that affects adults, usually beginning after 40 years of age. ...

The administration of insolvency cases in Saint Lucia could become more efficient, transparent and coordinated through the use of software technology, as the country moves toward the development of an integrated digital system to support its insolvency framework.

For more than five decades, the Caribbean Examinations Council has helped to shape the educational journeys, professional opportunities and economic participation of millions of Caribbean citizens. As CXC prepares to commemorate its 55th anniversary in April 2027, a historic documentary will examine the institution's regional legacy, with particular attention to its contribution to education and h...

The Department of Commerce, in close collaboration with the Saint Lucia Fashion Council (SFC), is currently hosting Fashion Camp 2026. The much-needed training program, which has received a strong participatory response, runs from September 14, 2026 to September 25, 2026, at the Blue Coral Mall on Bridge Street, Castries. Fifty-seven aspiring designers, tailors, dressmakers, and hobbyists have sig...

The Order of Saint Lucia Committee has opened nominations for the National Awards, inviting citizens at home and in the diaspora to nominate individuals who have made significant contributions to the country. Nominations are open across areas including public service, education, culture, sports, business, community development and humanitarian work, with submissions due by December 11, 2026.

Plans are progressing for a statue honoring Olympic champion Julien Alfred in recognition of her historic achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The project is in the advanced planning and design stage, with potential locations being assessed based on visibility, road safety and public access.

Tourism showcase 2026 brought tourism buyers and media representatives from key international markets to Saint Lucia for a first-hand experience of the island's communities, culture and tourism products. The five-day event aims to strengthen partnerships and convert new connections into tourism business.

Government is increasing financial support for private early childhood institutions while investing in the early identification of learning difficulties. A total of $3.4 million is allocated to TVET, special education and early childhood education development, with an additional $1 million dedicated to identifying learning challenges.

The Youth Economy Agency has issued approximately 3,000 grants valued at $14.2 million and trained more than 1,200 young Saint Lucians since its establishment. The initiative continues to provide financial and developmental support to young people pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities.