Government of Saint Lucia

📢Are you ready for this week's #OECSNewslink?  📺 Tune into Episode 34 and catch the latest stories shaping our region. In the headlines: 🟢 The OECS Commission is proud to announce the installation of self-service immigration kiosks in Saint Lucia. 🟢 The UBEC initiative hosts virtual and in-person information sessions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to prepare MSMEs for the upcoming Window...

TTM input sales under the Seven Crops Project

TREE CROP PROJECT MOU SIGNING CEREMONY

In the headlines: Saint Lucia has launched a climate fund unit to spare head Saint Lucia's climate resilience agenda and; 100 Saint Lucians will undergo training in cyber security. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

A week-long consultant mission hosted by the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) in Saint Lucia has successfully gathered critical insights from students, educators, and workforce representatives, laying the groundwork for programs that will boost skills, innovation, and job readiness across the island.

In the headlines: The Minister for Crime Prevention calls for immediate strengthening of public safety measures and; Education officials and His Grace, Archbishop of Castries, Gabriel Malzaire holds discussions on key education matters. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: An uptick in violent crime has sparked calls for the creation of a national alliance in the fight against crime and; Saint Lucia has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and inclusive development at a high-level forum. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Department of Fisheries urges fishers to adhere to hurricane advisories and; a team is being assembled to represent Saint Lucia at Nigeria's renowned Lagos Fashion Week For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Department of Physical Development urges compliance ahead of a national cleanup campaign and; a capacity-building workshop lays the foundation for a national immigration policy. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

📢Are you ready for this week's #OECSNewslink?  📺 Tune into Episode 33 and catch the latest stories shaping our region. In the headlines: 🟢 The OECS Congratulates the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on its 42nd Anniversary of Independence. 🟢 UBEC Hosts Business Development Services Information Sessions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Support Blue Economy MSMEs. 🟢 The new edition of...

🫵 Are you ready for this week's #OECSNewslink?  📺 Tune into Episode 32 and catch the latest stories shaping our region. In the headlines: 🟢 The OECS Launches Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop for Business Support Organisations 🟢 OECS Commission Announces Project to Strengthen Disaster Resilience in Indigenous Schools  🟢 U.S. Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit on the OECS Commission

In the headlines: A committee to be appointed to oversee operations at the newly upgraded Serenity Park and; the Ministry of Health recruits youth in its fight against chronic diseases. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Tourism Minister gives a candid appraisal of the tourism sector while announcing latest tourism figures and; the Water and Sewage Authority WASCO charts the future with a comprehensive strategic plan. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Government increases social support for victims of abuse and; the Department of Physical Development undertakes island-wide demolition of unauthorized structures. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: The Prime Minister announces a second consecutive December bonus for civil servants and; Saint Lucia showcases Brand Saint Lucia on the world stage at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Saint Lucia wins two major awards at the 2025 King's Trust Awards and; construction work progresses on Saint Lucia's National Aquatic Facility. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently hosted a high-level validation workshop to advance the finalization of the National Strategic Plan for Health 2025-2035. The workshop was supported by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the World Bank brought together key partners and stakeholders in health development to finalize the health sector roadmap. The NSPH 2025–20...

Earlier this month the Community Services Unit within the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, together with the Anse la Raye Parents in Action Group, marked International Charity Day with a donation and day of service at the Trinity Home for the Elderly. The initiative encompassed grooming, games, shared meals, and companionship, uplifting residents with dignity, joy, and inclusion...

In an effort to bring the message of healthy living to Saint Lucia's youth, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is targeting schools to sensitize students on the areas of physical activity, nutrition, mental well-being and substance use prevention. Students from the Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School benefitted from this initiative which was held under the banner of the Sai...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently held a walk in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day, aimed at promoting regular physical activity to fight non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease and Chronic Respiratory Illness. The walk took place from the George Odlum Stadium to the Sandy Beach in Vieux-Fort. The Ministry of Health also collabo...

Food Programme, the Ministry of Equity has introduced a new Anticipatory Action approach, acting early, before a storm hits, to help vulnerable families prepare and stay safe. Recently, a national simulation was carried out to test how quickly support can reach those most in need.

This year, Caribbean Wellness Day is being observed on Saturday September 13th, under the theme, "Engage, Empower, Elevate” and the subtheme "Working together to improve health and well-being for all.” This theme was developed to underscore the necessity for collaboration and inter-sectoral approaches in helping to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improve the management...

Health professionals from the Health Management Information Unit (HMIU), Epidemiology Unit and Environmental Health Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs received training in data entry and visualization and effective use of the District Health Information Software (DHIS2) platform. This training will play a great part in strengthening Saint Lucia’s health information sy...

A team from the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently came together to discuss the submission of new initiatives for the budget circular 2026-2027. The meeting provided a platform for Heads of Departments to get a better understanding of the submissions to be made and to ensure it is aligned with the government's strategic goals and plans and there is use of data to support it....