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Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat (SAACS) Engages Stakeholders to Discuss Study on Substance Use Among Youth Aged 13 to 17 years.

OAS CICAD provides support to Saint Lucia to assist with identifying the behaviors and risk exposure of youth aged 13 to 17 years with substance use. OAS CICAD provides support to Saint Lucia to assist with identifying the behaviors and...

Heavy RSLPF Presence in Babonneau Leads to Firearms and Ammunition Recoveries

At the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s (RSLPF) last press conference, Deputy Commander of the Special Services Unit, Inspector Small, announced that the Special Services Unit would intensify patrols and its presence. This announcement was followed by action. On Wednesday,...

Ministry of Health Engages Youth in Diabetes Prevention Through Mini Health Fair at the Des Barras Primary School

In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2024, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs organized a Mini Health Fair at the Des Barras Primary School, engaging students and teachers in an interactive program aimed at promoting awareness of...

The Department of Finance implements an AI-powered solution to transform Government operations

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) continues to champion the integration of AI-driven solutions within the public sector to enhance productivity. By automating processes, unlocking valuable insights, and streamlining tasks, these technologies enable the Public Sector to achieve...

Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Undertakes Public Awareness Efforts on Schistosomiasis

Saint Lucia is taking a major step towards confirming the elimination of schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia. While the prevalence of the disease is at extremely low levels with only 36 cases recorded in the past decade, the World...

RSLPF Operation Leads to Firearm Recovery and Significant Results

Ongoing RSLPF operations between November 22nd and November 23rd, 2024, in the northern region of the island, involving the Special Operations and Traffic Enforcement Team, have resulted in the seizure of an illegal firearm and the arrest of two...

French Delegation Explores Saint Lucian Banana Market

A French delegation from Banane Mart met with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Fair Trade Organization (NFTO) to discuss a strategic partnership that could see local farmers supplying up to 60,000 tons of high-quality bananas annually...

Saint Lucia and Springfield College Discuss Pathways to Greater Educational Opportunities

Dialogue with representatives of the US based ‘Springfield College’ is hoped to result in increased opportunities for Saint Lucian students to obtain tertiary level certification. A delegation from the institution recently met with Minister for Education Hon. Shawn Edward,...

RSLPF Launches Probe into Homicide in Soufriere

On Sunday, November 24, 2024 about 11:30 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station responded to a report of an unresponsive male on Market Road, Soufriere. At the scene investigators observed one (1) male, who bore signs of...

Ammunition and Component Part of a Firearm and Wearing a Mask in a Public Place, Charges preferred

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, about 8:20 p.m. Officers attached to the Tactical Response Unit of the Vieux Fort Police Station encountered a male suspect during the course of patrols on George Shine and Clarke Street, Vieux Fort. While wearing...

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Saint Lucia Keeps Final Say in US Third-Country Transfer Deal

Saint Lucia will have the power to reject any individual proposed for transfer from the United States under a...