Government of Saint Lucia

Litfest 2026 served as another inspiring occasion that turned the spotlight on the island's creatives. The annual literary festival is held in observance of Nobel Laureates month. This year's day-long event included a midday cultural and artistic showcase.

A volunteer team of pediatric eye specialists from the West Virginia Eye Institute, the Kids Insight Medical Mission is here on island to provide eye care relief to children and adults affected by preventable and treatable eye conditions. For over 20 years, the Kids Insight Medical Mission has been collaborating with the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association to provide free screening, diagnosis and...

In the headlines: Government plans to introduce tougher laws to stem the growing toll of road fatalities, and a new financial agreement will expand access to affordable housing. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Saint Lucia joins the world in observing Children's Mental Health Week from February 9th to 13th and takes this opportunity to strengthen national conversations on children’s mental health. Children’s Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents, while promoting strategies to minimize and prevent these challenges. The theme for Chi...

In the headlines: The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and Global Partners set strategic direction for the industry and; Development 101 to equip Gros Islet youth with essential skills. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Saint Lucia is strengthening its ability to plan for climate change through a new initiative that supports real-time data, citizen science, and education for smarter, more resilient decision-making.

For forty-five years, UNESCO’s work in Saint Lucia has helped shape classrooms, protect culture, support science, and strengthen the way we communicate as a nation. Today, that legacy came into sharp focus; not as a celebration of the past, but as a conversation about the future. Under the theme “Pursuing Pathways for Partnership and Progress,” UNESCO convened a national stakeholder consultation a...

In the headlines: The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force welcomes a new cohort, and; farmers receive training in modern tillage practices. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Saint Lucia joins the world in observing World Cancer Day on February 4th every year. This observance is an opportunity for us to continue to raise awareness, improve education and drive much needed action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. The theme for this year's World Cancer Day is “ United by Unique, ” which places focus on recognizing every individual as a unique person with a unique exp...

Saint Lucia joins the world in observing World Cancer Day on February 4th every year. This observance is an opportunity for us to continue to raise awareness, improve education and drive much needed action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. The theme for this year's World Cancer Day is “ United by Unique, ” which places focus on recognizing every individual as a unique person with a unique exp...

Farmers in Choiseul are now better equipped to improve soil health, increase productivity, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts following a hands-on agricultural machinery training conducted under the Building Resilience for Adaptation to Climate Change and Climate Variability in Agriculture in Saint Lucia (BRACCCVAS) Project. The initiative delivered immediate, practical benefits by intro...

In the headlines: The Environmental Health Division hosts a cleanup campaign aimed at eliminating vector breeding sites and; Saint Lucia's Independence Calendar of Activities has been launched. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The National Independence Baton Relay launches, and; the Minister for Equity undertakes a familiarization tour of community organizations. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition will officially implement the Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) system on island, which will assist with the collection and investigation of reports regarding unusual health events from healthcare workers and the community in a timely manner. This system will help the ministry to be more proactive in detecting and responding to emerging health risks. Eff...

The Environmental Health Division of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition has partnered with residents of Anse La Raye to conduct an intensive source reduction and community cleanup campaign aimed at eliminating mosquito and rodent breeding sites. This initiative was undertaken in response to growing concerns over an increase in mosquito and vector breeding sites identified throughout th...

In the headlines: Saint Lucia launches its 47th anniversary of independence, and renowned economist Sir Tim Besley explores how to make economic policies work. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Newly appointed Minister for Equity, Labour, Gender, Elderly Affairs, Social Justice and Consumer Welfare, Hon. Emma Hippolyte, today undertook official visits to Cornerstone Humanitarian Society and the Saint Lucia Crisis Centre, as part of a broader familiarization and sensitization exercise across her expanded ministerial portfolio. The visits form part of the Minister’s ongoing effort to gain...

At a time when education systems across the region are being called to adapt, innovate, and respond to rapidly changing global realities, Saint Lucia’s education leadership is taking a proactive step forward. Today, the Minister for Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation met with school principals from across the island, underscoring a renewed commitment to collaboration,...

In the headlines: Saint Lucia Jazz 2026 is reimagined as a lifestyle, and; the Saint Lucia Fire Service receives radiation sensing devices. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In 2025, the health system expanded Universal Health Coverage, improved health facilities, managed many health programs, health conditions ranging from infectious diseases, chronic non-communicable diseases and international, regional and local collaborations and Medical Missions. From the summary of the health status of the country, some of the health data analyzed are below: The Total Fertility...

In the headlines: The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival boosts local talent, and; cruise tourism numbers trend toward a record-breaking year. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: A Saudi delegation applauds the completion of the St. Jude Hospital and Saint Lucia observes World Leprosy Day. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

Through the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) project, the Ministry of Health hosted a robust four-day palliative care workshop for home caregivers. Led by Dr. Owen Gabriel and experts from Harvard Medical School. This initiative ensures our elderly receive the dignity, comfort, and professional care they deserve.