Government of Saint Lucia

In the headlines: The Center for Adolescence, Rehabilitation and Education (CARE) opens a catering and hospitality facility, and the Employee Assistance Programme teams up with community health services to raise awareness on suicide prevention.

For details on these developments and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has declared a dengue outbreak in Saint Lucia as reported cases of the viral infection continue to rise sharply.

The increase in dengue cases is significant, with August alone accounting for 47% of all cases this year.

https://www.govt.lc/news/ministry-of-health-calls-for-urgent-community-preventative-action-to-combat-dengue-outbreak

In the headlines: Saint Lucia and Saudi Arabia sign a joint venture agreement to complete the St. Jude Hospital, and the Ministry of Agriculture partners with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch Climate Smart Agriculture.

For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Agriculture receives equipment from The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to aid in the prevention and monitoring of African Swine Fever in Saint Lucia.

Hundreds of participants of all ages gathered at the Phillip Marcellin Grounds in Vieux Fort for the 2nd Annual Caribbean Wellness Day Walk, culminating a week of activities celebrating Caribbean Wellness Day.

The event was organized in collaboration with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), the Saint Lucia Wake Up and Run initiative, and the Saint Lucia Moves Campaign.

Dr. Gennie Issac-Louisy, District Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, emphasized the holistic benefits of adopting healthier habits: https://www.govt.lc/news/caribbean-wellness-day-walk-inspires-saint-lucians-to-prioritize-health

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs brought vibrant energy to the Micoud community as it successfully celebrated Caribbean Wellness Day with a dynamic Health Fair at the Micoud Wellness Centre on Friday, September 15, 2024. The Health Fair provided an invaluable opportunity for residents to take charge of their health by fostering a renewed sense of community wellness and vitality.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart attacks, and mental health disorders, are closely tied to unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity, tobacco smoking and alcohol abuse. Addressing these health challenges requires a concerted effort from both individuals and the healthcare system.

In the headlines: Saint Lucia's Parliament passes an Insolvency Bill, providing benefits and protection to both creditors and debtors and; The Ministry of Equity launches a Civil Sosiety Platform for social protection.

For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Saint Lucia gets ready to welcome sprint star, Julien Alfred, and Serenity Park to be upgraded with the inclusion of an amphitheatre. 

For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

 Insolvency occurs when an individual or company can no longer meet their debt obligations. For a business, this means that its liabilities exceed the value of its assets and income. 

For details: https://www.govt.lc/news/insolvency-legislation-to-be-enacted-in-saint-lucia

The Parliament of Saint Lucia has finally passed the Insolvency Legislation, which has been in the making for the past 10 years. This legislation will modernize the credit sector in Saint Lucia and provide protection and benefits for both creditors and debtors.