Government of Saint Lucia

A recently held meeting between Education Minister Hon Shawn Edward and ancillary staff employed at the various schools on the island is being seen as a step in the right direction for improving the services they provide to schools. 

In the headlines: The Government of Saint Lucia expands the farm labour programme, and the Ministry of Education and the Saint Lucia Teachers Union hold successful discussions ahead of the new academic year.

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

Ahead of the start of a new school year, dialogue has commenced between the Ministry of Education and the Saint Lucia Teachers Union ( SLTU) on continued action to provide environments conducive to learning at schools.

In the headlines: The World Health Organization declares Mpox a public health emergency; and sporting facilities islandwide to be upgraded.

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

In the headlines: The Ministry of Tourism moves to rationalize Saint Lucia's Taxi Sector; and Saint Lucia records a historic reduction in the first quarter unemployment rate in 15 years.

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

A two-member delegation from the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment returned home from neighboring Trinidad and Tobago following a highly insightful and impactful study tour. Conducted from August 14 to 18, 2024, the delegation comprised Permanent Secretary Dr. Charmaine Hippolyte Emmanuel and Manager of the Boys Training Centre (BTC), Ms. Leanna Wallace. The technocrats sought to deepen their understanding of best practices in rehabilitation, diversion, and reintegration programs for children, adolescents, and youth.

The team visited the Youth Transformation and Rehabilitation Centre (YTRC) in Arouca and the St. Jude Home for Girls in Diego Martin during the tour. These facilities are recognized for their innovative approaches and effective therapeutic interventions, which have successfully supported the rehabilitation and social reintegration of young individuals in the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Find out more: https://www.govt.lc/news/study-tour-to-boost-saint-lucias-youth-rehabilitation-programs

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs informs the public of the recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024. This declaration follows the identification of a new, highly transmissible strain, Clade 1, which has been associated with more severe illness.

Find out more: https://www.govt.lc/news/who-declares-mpox-a-public-health-emergency

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79d79UTUZNE

In the headlines: the recently-compiled report of the 2022 Population and Housing Census discloses key findings, and the Government of Saint Lucia expands opportunities for university education.

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

In the headlines: a Water storage facility opens in Victoria, Choiseul; and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire, addresses the Chamber of Commerce executive on the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP).

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

Sean Mathurin, Director of Statistics at the Central Statistical Office (CSO), shared key findings from the 2022 National Population and Housing Census. These include a decrease in average household size from 2.8 individuals in 2010 to 2.6 in 2022; and a high prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in the Castries and Gros Islet regions.

The preliminary census report can be downloaded from the website of the Central Statistical Office of Saint Lucia. 

For complete details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/cso-announces-the-release-of-the-2022-population-and-housing-census-provisional-report