Government of Saint Lucia

The Government of Saint Lucia is moving toward a major transformation in the delivery of social assistance services following a high-level mission by the World Bank, which concluded a series of strategic engagements with key government ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons, Labour, Co-operatives and Consumer Affairs. The two-week mission,...

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre detailed a multi-level approach to public safety, combining justice system modernizations (such as police investments and Evidence Act revisions) with social programs targeted at youth crime prevention.

Facing the island's third driest season on record and a massive 37% rainfall deficit, WASCO has ramped up water trucking operations and community valving to cope with critically low water levels across multiple treatment plants.

The new Moroccan Ambassador presented his credentials to Deputy to the Governor-General outlining plans to expand collaboration in agriculture, solar energy, water management, and education.

Honourable Kenson Casimir toured schools in Districts 1, 2, and 3 to support students, teachers, and administrators as the crucial primary school exit examinations commenced on May 13th.

In the headlines: Hon. Kenson Casimir visits schools on day one of the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, CPEA, and WASCO intensifies action to safeguard Saint Lucia's limited water supply amid the prolonged dry season. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition wishes to inform the public that the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic was temporarily closed to facilitate an environmental health intervention following the identification of bed bugs within sections of the facility. The Environmental Health Division with the Vector Control Team, has commenced a comprehensive assessment and treatment exercise to dete...

Senior Medical Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, Dr. Shana Cyr-Philbert sits down with the team from the Education and Communications Unit to speak on the observance of World Hypertension Day on May 17th. World Hypertension Day, is a time to raise public awareness about hypertension or high blood pressure, a condition which affects approximately 1.4 billion people wor...

As Saint Lucia’s 2026 examination season continues, Minister for Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation, Kenson Casimir, joined students sitting both the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) examinations in a series of school visits marked by encouragement, reassurance and national solidarity. The engagements form pa...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition recently conducted a Disease Surveillance Training for Vaccine Preventable Diseases as part of activities marking Vaccination Week of the Americas 2026. The training brought together healthcare workers from across the ministry to strengthen Saint Lucia’s disease detection systems. The session focused on syndromic surveillance, a system that looks at g...

Under the theme "Our Nurses, Our Future, Empowered Nurses Save Lives," Association President Nurse Shirlene Duncan advocates for safer working environments amid global staffing shortages and rising healthcare demands.

Agriculture Minister Hon. Lisa Jawahir introduces a comprehensive national budget plan focused on modernizing farming, expanding fisheries, boosting climate resilience, and encouraging citizens to buy local to reduce the food import bill.

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) reports a massive transformation in wealth management driven by AI, international mobility, and changing family structures. STEP highlights the Caribbean as a major 23% growth region and announces a new virtual Caribbean branch.

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre meets with police high command after a violent weekend leaves three dead. He details legislative and resource upgrades—including law scholarships for police, forensic lab enhancements, and witness protection changes—to combat crime.

In the headlines: Prime Minister Pierre responds to gun violence, and global shifts in the wealth management industry force the sector to adapt. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The importance of mastering mathematics and realising how critical it is in the development of young minds has been promoted to students of the Aux Lyon Combined School. The plea was made during the presentation of a number of text books on the subject to the school. More in this report from the Department of Education and Digital Transformation. 

On International Nurses Day, Chief Nursing Officer Kerthney Charlemagne-Surage reaffirms the government’s commitment to professional development and empowering nurses as essential leaders in healthcare.

While the price of 100-pound LPG cylinders and bulk gas saw an increase on May 11, the Government of Saint Lucia continues to subsidize smaller cooking gas cylinders and gasoline to cushion the impact of global price volatility.

Organizers highlight the rapid growth of the festival as a structured platform for students to gain professional experience in the creative arts, music, and event management.

The Ministry of Health is monitoring the global spread of the Andes Hantavirus strain linked to the MV Hondius; while nine cases have been reported elsewhere, Saint Lucia remains at low risk with no local cases.

In the headlines: Saint Lucia monitors the spread of the Andes Hantavirus and, Growing participation in Junior Carnival encourages youth development. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc