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Caribbean Coalition Renews Advocacy for Suicide Decriminalization

The Coalition for Suicide Decriminalization in the Caribbean has issued a statement following a recent incident in Micoud, Saint Lucia, where a man was hospitalized after a failed suicide attempt. According to reports, the man is now recovering in...

Caribbean Public Health Workforce Strengthened Through CARPHA’s Advanced Training

Recognizing the urgent need to enhance the region’s capacity to tackle public health threats, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has launched an intensive five-day training program aimed at equipping public health professionals with advanced skills in disease surveillance...

Health Ministry and PAHO Collaborate to Strengthen Immunization Financing in Saint Lucia

Castries, February 13, 2025 – The Ministry of Health has taken a decisive step toward bolstering Saint Lucia’s immunization program with a two-day workshop dedicated to the financial sustainability of vaccine coverage. Held on February 12 and 13, the workshop...

Sandals Return Guests Neil and Sheila Stephen Partner with Colgate UK to Promote Oral Hygiene Education in Saint Lucia

February 10, 2025, Castries, Saint Lucia – Neil and Sheila Stephen, a dedicated couple from the United Kingdom, have been visiting Saint Lucia for the past eighteen years as part of their regular vacations at Sandals resorts. However, their...

Health Ministry Breaks Ground On Gros-Islet Polyclinic Expansion For 24-Hour Healthcare Service

Castries, February 11, 2025 - With a symbolic sod-turning ceremony at the Gros-Islet Polyclinic,  the Ministry of Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs has officially launched critical infrastructural  upgrades as part of its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)...

Caribbean Galaxy Invests $400,000 in OKEU Hospital Expansion, Boosting Saint Lucia’s Healthcare Future

Saint Lucia’s healthcare sector is set to receive a major upgrade as the government moves forward with plans to complete the highly anticipated fifth wing of the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital. This ambitious expansion, aimed at enhancing...

Ben Emmanuel Appointed Chairperson of Millennium Heights Medical Complex Board as Government Strengthens Healthcare Leadership

The Government of Saint Lucia has officially appointed former Cabinet Secretary Ben Emmanuel as the new chairperson of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Board, signaling a strategic move to enhance the island’s healthcare governance. The announcement, made by Minister...

Pledge 5 Challenge for World Cancer Day 2025!

🚨 Join the #Pledge5Challenge for World Cancer Day 2025! 🚨 This February and beyond, let's Act Against Cancer by making small but powerful changes. Together, we can create a healthier future for all! 💪 Pledge to:✅ Adopt 5 cancer-fighting habits –...

Taiwan’s New Ambassador Strengthens Ties with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Home Affairs

Saint Lucia and Taiwan reaffirm their strong diplomatic ties as Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Nicole Su, paid a courtesy visit to Minister for Home Affairs, Crime Prevention, and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Jerimiah Norbert, and Permanent...

Men’s Health Clinic and Colposcopy Clinic Now Available at the Vieux Fort Wellness Centre

Following months of extensive refurbishment, the Vieux Fort Wellness Centre has reopened, offering residents of Vieux Fort and surrounding communities access to upgraded healthcare services in a safer and improved facility. The Centre resumed operations on January 20, 2025, after...

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Police Investigate Creators’ Alliance Amid Ponzi Scheme Concerns

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has launched an official investigation into the controversial “Creators’ Alliance” initiative, which captured...