Government of Saint Lucia

In the headlines: The Minister for Youth Development and Sports speaks to developments within his ministry and; Saint Lucia Engages as an Observer in CARICOM PJCPP's Second Meeting on Public Procurement Protocol.

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The Ministry of Equity, under the stewardship of Hon. Joachim A. Henry, is seeking to realign and strengthen the Public Assistance Programme (PAP), through the implementation of a much-needed Strategy for Graduation aimed at empowering beneficiaries and fostering economic independence.

Empowering individuals rather than fostering dependence on social support services is central to the initiative's success. Minister Henry underscored The government's commitment to this principle recently, as he highlighted future plans for the rollout of the Strategy for Graduation from Social Assistance in Saint Lucia (2022-2030). In his April 25, 2024-2025 Budget presentation, Minister Henry assured that his Ministry would apply the strategic approach outlined in the Strategy document to the Public Assistance Programme.

In the headlines: The Minister for Education has outlined the consistent effort made by the Government to invest in the education sector and; Saint Lucia prepares for the T20 World Cup.

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Stakeholders from both the private and public sectors engaged in comprehensive training led by representatives from the World Bank and the European Union. The focus of the training was on the licensing procedures and risk assessment protocols concerning Virtual Asset Service Providers. The objective was to deepen participants' understanding of international standards and best practices within the virtual assets sector.

In the headlines: The Government has stated that badly eroded roads are a priority to be dealt with this fiscal year and; Alliance Française showcase the sports-friendly Bridging Diversity Project.

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The exemplary performance of three young students who sat last year’s CPEA exams has resulted in their selection for this year’s presentation of scholarships by telecommunications provider Digicel.

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In the headlines: The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia delivers a Labour Day message and; Organizers prepare for the Junior Jazz and Arts Festival.

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The CARICOM Permanent Joint Council on Public Procurement (PJCPP) convened its second meeting in Saint Lucia to advance discussions on the protocol governing public procurement in the CSME. While Saint Lucia has not yet signed the protocol, it participated as an observer during the meeting, signaling its interest and commitment to the deliberations.

An increase in opportunities to develop technical skills in youth island wide has been initiated through an accord between the Taiwan Technical Mission and the National Skills Development Centre, NSDC.

Dubbed the ‘Specialized Programs and Opportunities Relating to Technical Skills’ (S.P.O.R.T.S.) the initiative is expected to fuel the dreams of nationals, through education.

In the headlines: the Youth Economy Agency hosts a Business Readiness Workshop, and the UBEC Project assists with water supply measures for farmers.

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