Health

A strengthened partnership between the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is continuing to expand mobility and inclusion for persons with disabilities across Saint Lucia. Through a recent...

Tapion Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Tracy Semei as its new Medical Director. A respected clinician and healthcare leader, Dr. Semei will serve as the hospital’s senior clinical authority, guiding the delivery of safe, efficient,...

The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) has extended warm congratulations to Senator the Honourable Dr. Shanda Harracksingh following her appointment to the Senate and as Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, describing the milestone as...

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...