Government of Saint Lucia

In the headlines: The Ministry of Agriculture equips Labourers with essential farming techniques and; St. Lucia among eight countries to benefit from a Canadian ten million dollar Food Systems Project.

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

Efforts to combat crop diseases and promote sustainable agriculture continue under the ACP-MEAs 3 program, as a cohort of farmers participated in a Farmer Field School with a focus on cucumber production.

In the headlines: The public, asked to be vigilant in the wake of an increase in gastroenteritis cases on the island and; The Saint Lucia Distress Fund receives an injection of $800 Million.

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In the headlines: The newly established Regulated Substances Authority (RSA) convenes for its inaugural meeting. and; Activities in Constitution park to Spotlight National day of Caring, Today June 7th.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, is issuing this statement to inform the general public of the noted increase in gastroenteritis cases presenting to health care facilities throughout the island. For this year, to date over 700 cases of gastroenteritis have been recorded, a 30% increase in the numbers recorded for last year at this time. 5% of these cases have been admitted to and treated in hospital. 

The plight of farmers in need of farm labor is receiving attention as the Unleashing the Blue Economy in the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, through its Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC), continues to make strides in increasing capacity within the agriculture sector by launching the farm labor support program.

The Boys Training Centre (BTC) successfully hosted the 2nd edition of BTC Jazz on May 23, 2024, under the theme, “Together We Can.” The event, held at the Centre grounds, served as a fundraiser and an opportunity to highlight the talents and skills of juvenile wards undergoing effective rehabilitation at the BTC.

The event featured a stellar lineup of performances, including musical renditions by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Band, BTC Band, Invasion Band, Big People Business Band, and captivating performances by Shirley-Ann Cyril Myers, guitarist Kyle, and other talented artists. The master of ceremonies, Superman a.k.a Pringles, ensured an inspiring and entertaining evening.

The Government of Saint Lucia has launched a modern Financial Management System to replace the current Smartstream platform, which has been used since 1995. Infor Cloudsuite is expected to radically transform the government's financial management capabilities, enhancing efficiency, accountability, and productivity in the delivery of government services.

In the headlines: The Division of Gender Affairs officially opens its doors to the public and; Infrastructure Works set to commence in East Castries, signaling the start of a beautification project

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 Banana and plantain farmers receive much-needed financial assistance from the government of Saint Lucia as they grapple with the consequences of recent box shortages affecting exports.