The seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 7) is now fully underway across Saint Lucia, reaching households from Micoud to Anse La Raye, Bocage, and beyond. Designed to capture critical data on the well-being of men, women, and children, the survey is one of the most comprehensive tools available to inform national policy and track progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The MICS was developed by UNICEF to provide governments with timely, reliable data to shape social policies. The household-based survey collects indicators on children, women and men's health, nutrition, education, protection, and broader living conditions, ensuring no one is left behind.

In the headlines: Saint Lucia Police caused massive breakthrough with illegal firearm seizure, and; Saint Lucia to benefit from Eco Youth Ventures Project.

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Thousands of Saint Lucian families and children living with disabilities will now have their indispensable support system safeguarded through the upcoming biannual review of the Public Assistance Programme (PAP) and the Child Disability Grant, scheduled from September 29 to November 3, 2025.

The review process plays a vital role in safeguarding the welfare of households across the island by keeping beneficiary records accurate and up to date. Failure to participate in the review could result in the suspension of funds and the invalidation of client cards, directly impacting the livelihood of vulnerable families.

The Ministry of Health calls for Healthier Drinking Choices In Observance of World No Alcohol Day

In the headlines: Aquaculture and Seamoss farmers are given hurricane safety guidelines and; Saint Lucia highlights local agriculture at the Dasheen Festival.

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In the headlines: Residents of Odsan are now eligible to own the properties they have been occupying for decades and; a special mission under the OECS Skills and Innovation Project is set to boost job readiness in Saint Lucia.

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What began in 2017 as a simple call for young swimmers to share what they had has grown into one of Saint Lucia’s most inspiring acts of generosity. The Lightning Aquatics Swim Club, through its annual Walk In My Shoes initiative, continues to equip less fortunate students with the tools they need to succeed in school.

This year’s drive brought together swimmers and their families who donated new and gently used school supplies, including textbooks passed on by graduates of the Club. The effort reflects the Club’s enduring commitment to instilling empathy and social responsibility in its athletes.

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In the headlines:

🟢 The OECS Commission is proud to announce the installation of self-service immigration kiosks in Saint Lucia.

🟢 The UBEC initiative hosts virtual and in-person information sessions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to prepare MSMEs for the upcoming Window 1 Call for Proposals of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme.

🟢 Director General of the OECS, H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules engaged in a virtual meeting with the French delegation of the French Senate for Overseas Territories on the regional integration movement and the cultural and geographic importance of the French territories.

TTM input sales under the Seven Crops Project

TREE CROP PROJECT MOU SIGNING CEREMONY