Health

The Soufriere Super League (SSL)—a community-centered inter-hotel charity football tournament—held its official Cheque Presentation Ceremonyon, November 28, 2025, at the Soufrière Hospital, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the Soufrière community through unity, collaboration, and meaningful action. This year’s tournament saw...

As the world observed the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday, local advocates have highlighted the need for greater understanding of autism spectrum disorder, challenging widespread misconceptions. Suzy Hall Fontaine, Vice President of Helen’s Association for Persons with...

The Communications specialist at the newly completed St. Jude Hospital is forcefully rejecting opposition claims of an electrical problem at the medical facility, calling the allegations “baseless, reckless, and politically motivated.” St. Jude Hospital Communications Specialist Jade Brown dismissed the...

With public discourse heating up over the status of the St. Jude Hospital, former Prime Minister Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has stepped forward to provide a definitive explanation of the difference between “handing over” a hospital and “commissioning”, two...

Sixteen years after the fire that destroyed St. Jude Hospital and claimed the lives of three patients, the facility was formally handed over to the people of Saint Lucia on November 16th in a ceremony led by Prime Minister...

Photo caption: (L-R) Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer, UKHSA and Dr. Lisa Indar, Executive Director, CARPHA signed the agreement on November 6th, 2025 at the UKHSA Headquarters,  London. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the United Kingdom Health Security...

A simple act of compassion has transformed the life of a resident of Bois d’Orange whose mobility had been severely limited. Thanks to a partnership between the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys...

According to the World Health Organization the first 28 days are the most delicate for a newborn with the highest risk of death. Lifesaving equipment to stabilize and treat complications that may arise from infections or preterm birth plays...

Courts Optical Saint Lucia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, joined the global celebration of World Sight Day 2025 under the theme “Love Your Eyes.” The event highlighted the importance of protecting vision health and reinforced Courts Optical’s commitment...

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the St. Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) organized a breast cancer awareness walk on Sunday, bringing together staff, community members, and health advocates to stand in solidarity with those affected by the disease. The...