Government of Saint Lucia

The Black Bay Farmers’ Cooperative have received support to resume seedling production; an outcome of the partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and World University Services of Canada (WUSC).

In the headlines: Qualified fishing vessel owners will now receive a $2.50 per gallon rebate on fuel, and CARPHA prepares for the 68th Annual Health Research Conference.

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

Saint Lucia has been playing host to a professional development retreat for leaders in the tertiary education sector across the Caribbean,

Dubbed Caribbean Educational Leadership Institute, CELI 2024 the meeting which ended Friday at the Bel Jou Hotel sought to find solutions to emerging challenges facing tertiary education within the region.

In the headlines: the Sentencing Guidelines Advisory Committee of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court meet in Saint Lucia, and the Department of Fisheries announce new initiatives and programs for the sector.

For details of these updates and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Saint Lucia and France strengthen cooperation, and today is World Down Syndrome Day.

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

In a display of international solidarity and kindness, the Taiwanese government has generously provided essential mobility aids to the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment for distribution to vulnerable citizens. During a ceremony on March 12, 2024, at the Ministry’s conference room, the benevolent gesture was celebrated, signifying a step forward in improving the lives and mobility of the elderly and differently-abled individuals across Saint Lucia.

March 24 marks the 42nd anniversary of World Tuberculosis Day since its beginning in 1982. The theme for 2024 is "Yes! We Can End TB." Persons who have tuberculosis disease have TB bacteria within them that is actively reproducing. Coughing will spread the disease to other persons who are exposed.

Saint Lucia has the ability to eliminate TB. This requires all of us to play our respective roles. The tools to diagnose TB infection and TB disease and the medications to treat TB are available in Saint Lucia. Therefore, it is important for persons to get tested when advised to do so and that they take their medications when prescribed and as directed.

There should be no shame or stigma associated with being diagnosed with TB. TB is an illness that can be cured. Let us all contribute to the collective effort of ending TB in Saint Lucia.

For details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/saint-lucia-to-observe-world-tuberculosis-day

In the headlines: the House of Assembly has a new Deputy Speaker, and staff at the Ministry of Health receive Geographic Information Systems training.

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

In the headlines: the Minister for Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment delivers a compelling statement at a UN World Food Programme event, and medium, small, and micro enterprises benefit from free business enhancement training sponsored by the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project.

For details of these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Francophonie month is launched, and the Government of Saint Lucia will host a two-day Cannabis Symposium this week.