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Saint Lucia Launches First-Ever National Inter-Agency GBV Task Force

December 13, 2024 - Saint Lucia’s Minister for Gender Affairs, Honourable Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, has expressed her enthusiasm over the establishment of the country’s first-ever National Inter-Agency Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response (GBV) Task Force. The Task Force was...

Ministry of Equity Announces the Successful Closure of the Income Support Program (ISP)

Background InformationThe Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Income Support Program (ISP), a significant initiative under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)- funded "Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by...

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,...

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Bradley Felix Unfazed by SLP’s New Candidate for Choiseul/Saltibus

Two-time parliamentary representative for Choiseul/Saltibus, Bradley Felix, says he remains unbothered by the Saint Lucia Labour Party’s (SLP) newly...