Government of Saint Lucia

In a decisive move to curb mosquito-borne illnesses, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition, through its Environmental Health Division, mobilized residents and Environmental Health Officers in Au Leon, Dennery on Saturday, February 14, for a targeted community clean-up aimed at eliminating vector breeding sites and reducing public health risks.

In the headlines: Government of Saint Lucia opens the Gros Islet Police Divisional Headquarters and, a new emergency department at the Dr. Winston Parris Medical Complex forecasted for completion in 2026. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Prime Minister confirms loss of lives from an unspecified attack on a fishing vessel and the Bananes Bay project site to be handed over to Global Ports Holding.  For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Equity, Labour, Gender, Elderly Affairs, Social Justice and Consumer Welfare has underscored the significance of the recent strategic meeting between Minister Hon. Emma Hippolyte and members of the Labour Tribunal, describing the engagement as a pivotal step towards strengthening labour justice and improving service delivery to workers and employers across Saint Lucia. The high-lev...

In the headlines: The Caregivers programme to expand to meet growing demands and, the Minister of Health calls for a shift in behavior over rising deaths from non-communicable diseases. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Central Statistical Office (CSO) is strengthening public access to national statistics with the rollout of an upgraded Redatam platform, giving users dynamic, real-time access to census and survey microdata.

In the headlines: Teachers to receive life-saving first aid training and, the Ministry of Equity and Social Justice pledges support to vulnerable groups. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Contingency plans are advanced should the Cuban Scholarship Program end, and; the government refutes claims of increased water rates. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is closely monitoring the situation of the Nipah virus currently in India. As of January 13, 2026, two (2) cases of Nipah virus (NiV) have been confirmed in Kolkata, West Bengal State India. The risk of the Nipah virus to the Caribbean region is designated at low at this time. Saint Lucia is ensuring the level of preparedness to manage possible import...

In the headlines: Brandy and Monica to headline the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival's Ultimate Celebration and. Saint Lucia's Witness Protection Program to be strengthened in the next budget cycle. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Taiwanese Embassy has announced that Saint Lucia might receive as many as forty scholarships for academic study in Taiwan in the upcoming academic year. They have also promised to increase the number of subject areas offered to Saint Lucian students.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition informs the public, and in particularly residents served by the  Grand Riviere, La Guerre, Ti Rocher (Micoud), Etangs, Fond St. Jacques, Jacmel,  and  La Croix Maingot Wellness Centres , that these facilities will be temporarily closed as of  Monday February 16, 2026  to facilitate essential rehabilitation works under the SMART Initiative funded by th...

In the headlines: Parliament approves yet another tax amnesty and; Saint Lucia's creatives are honored at a recent prize-giving ceremony. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition in collaboration with Hand Help Inc. will be hosting the second Hand Surgery Mission in Saint Lucia from March 29th -April 2nd, 2026. The Mission will be held at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex and the St. Jude Hospital. Hand Help Inc. is a charitable organization that provides hand surgery care to children and adults around the globe for the l...

The successful conclusion of the BE-CLME+ Micronesia Challenge Twinning Initiative reinforces Saint Lucia’s commitment to a people-centred Blue Economy by strengthening regional cooperation, shared learning, and practical solutions for fisheries management, food security, and climate resilience. The initiative brought together regional and international partners to exchange best practices in ocean...

A high-level consultation meeting between the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Sustainable Development has reinforced strategic alignment and implementation readiness for the final phase of the  Building Resilience for Adaptation to Climate Change and Climate Variability in Agriculture in Saint Lucia (BRACCC-VAS)  Pr...

National Schools Counsellors gathered recently for their annual week of activities. In this report we hear about the work of Schools Counsellors and how they impact the school population.

In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre commits resources to steering young men away from criminal activity and. police officers receive specialized training to respond to domestic violence. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Dental Services Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition, in collaboration with ACADO St. Lucia Limited, recently held an oral health promotion and education activity at the St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Boys Infant School, aimed at improving oral hygiene practices among students at the early childhood level. The students were taught the importance of proper oral hygiene, inclu...

In the headlines: Saint Lucia calls for stronger regional collaboration and the 2026-2027 budget to make allocations for St. Jude's Hospital commissioning. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Kids Insight Medical Mission to provide free services for blinding eye conditions, and the Minister for Tourism provides an update on the disbursement of grant funding for creative economy initiatives. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Chief Medical Officer makes a statement following the passing of a 10-year-old at the Jacmel Wellness Center, and the Government of Saint Lucia seeks to reduce road traffic deaths following a spike in vehicular accidents. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is deeply saddened by the passing of a 10-year old student, at the Jacmel Wellness Centre on Thursday January 29, 2026. The Ministry of Health understands that this situation is heartbreaking and wants to express heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time. Following the recent incident at the health facility, we have immediately la...