Government of Saint Lucia

Consumer Affairs Minister Emma Hippolyte highlights how global geopolitical friction affects oil prices and food security, urging St. Lucians to scale up backyard gardening and support local producers.

The Pan American Health Organization warns countries to brace for extreme weather and schedules a July 11th virtual regional meeting to synchronize disaster management protocols and safeguard public health.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announces that Cabinet is waiving all interest and penalties on outstanding tax obligations incurred up to December 2025 to give businesses and individuals financial relief

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee wraps up its 22-school Junior Carnival tour with an interactive workshop teaching secondary students emceeing, hosting, and event production.

Organizers reveal the 20 advancing performers in both the Power and Groovy Soka categories ahead of the upcoming June 26th semi-finals.

Covers the National Primary and Secondary Schools Calypso and Soka Competitions, as well as the historic, inaugural National Schools Panorama (Steel Band) Competition.

In the headlines: Julian Alfred wins the women's 100 meter dash at the Oslo Diamond League, and Saint Lucia highlights social justice and workers rights at an ILO conference. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health convened health sector leaders, Heads of Departments, and administrators from both hospitals and polyclinics across Saint Lucia to assess readiness ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

In the headlines: Government extends tax amnesty program through 2027, and the Central Statistical Office introduces drone technology. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The National Integrated Planning and Programming Unit (NIPP) is leading a new initiative aimed at strengthening Saint Lucia’s climate resilience through citizen science and environmental monitoring. Under the SALUT Project, weather stations will be installed in schools across the island, allowing students and communities to contribute directly to climate data collection while helping policymakers...

In the headlines: Junior Carnival showcases outstanding young talent, and Semi-finalists announced for 2026 Groovy and Power Soka Monarch Competition.  For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is closely monitoring the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. While no cases have been detected in Saint Lucia or the wider Caribbean region, the risk of importation through travel remains as the region is highly connected through international travel. As a precautionary measure to safeguard the health and well-being of all citizens and to prevent t...

In the headlines: Julian Alfred scores gold at the 2026 Wonder League 200m, and Saint Lucia boasts highest April stay-over arrivals on record. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Saint Lucia is taking steps to strengthen the production, management, and use of official statistics as the country prepares to revise its Medium-Term Development Strategy and develop a National Development Plan. Stakeholders from across government participated in a National Statistical System Symposium aimed at improving coordination, data quality, and the use of evidence in decision-making.

The Central Statistical Office has introduced new technology to improve the accuracy of national surveys and statistical data collection. The agency has begun integrating drone technology into its mapping operations to ensure field officers have the most up-to-date information when conducting household surveys across the island. Officials are assuring the public that the drones will be used strict...