Government of Saint Lucia

Efforts persist in the Enhancement of the Efficiency of Production-Distribution Supply Chain of Fruit and Vegetable Project, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Rural Development, along with the Taiwan Technical Mission, marked by the unveiling of a compost house aimed at addressing challenges within the agricultural sector.

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In the headlines: The Government of St. Lucia secures financing  for skills training and community tourism and Stakeholders receive training in Environmental Statistics.

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The Central Statistical Office coordinated a capacity-building workshop aimed at producing an Environmental and Climate Change Statistical Compendium. This compendium is essentially a report with data on Saint Lucia’s biodiversity, land use, forestry, solid waste management, energy, and access to potable water among other key environmental considerations. Saint Lucia’s latest compendium was produced in 2001.     

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In the headlines: The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs release the results of the 2019/2020 STEPS Survey and: The Saint Lucia Business Expo for Independence 45 is here.

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In the headlines: The number of hospitalizations and fatalities attributable to the COVID-19 has decreased and; The Government of St. Lucia continues to strengthen the crime fighting capabilities of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force

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In the headlines: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme Grant is launched and; The Ministry of Health hosts a workshop focussed on improving the island's health surveillance system.

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In the headlines: Forty primary school teachers receive specialized training in the use of smart classrooms and; The Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning is registering major successes as nineteen primary schools benefit.

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Over the past few years, Health Region 3 which includes La Ressource, Richfond and Dennery, recorded the highest cases of Diabetes and Hypertension in Saint Lucia. Since the implementation of the Performance-Based Financing (PBF) Pilot Program at the Richfond Wellness Centre, an increase has been noted in the number of Diabetic/Hypertensive clients attending the clinic. Our clients in the region have been receiving many services at NO COST under the PBF pilot program; including screening and risk assessment and laboratory tests such as cholesterol testing; HBA1c testing. These services are available at NO COST to clients. This major milestone is attributed through the PBF initiative, within our region.

As a team, we want to keep motivating our clients to access the services available under the PBF Pilot Program and get screened and treated for Diabetes and Hypertension. Therefore, a fun walk in the community is one way of celebrating the efforts of our Diabetic and Hypertensive clients within the region. The Rich Fond Wellness Centre will be hosting a Grand Fun Walk event under the theme “Walk for Health and Love” on Saturday February 17, 2024 from 7am to 4pm. This activity is geared at screening people 18 years and older for Diabetes and Hypertension. The activity culminates with Valentine’s Day activities. We have partnered with various groups within the region to help heighten the awareness of this activity. Residents of the entire health region, that is La Ressource, Richfond and Dennery are invited to take part in this activity.

“Walk for Health and Love” will commence from the Richfond Health Center gap, then through Grand Ravine and gather at Palm Valley (Grand Riviere), where screening will take place. Free transportation will be provided for persons from the La Resource area, who wish to take part in the event. The buses will be stationed outside the Dennery North Constituency office, from 7am

to transport persons to the event and back. The truck and Sound System leading the walk will be provided by DJ Cammo.

Participants are encouraged to wear Red, White or Pink on that day. Light refreshments will be provided.

Services being offered on that day include:

·      Cholesterol testing

·      HBA1c testing

·      Nutrition Counseling

·      Health Education

·      Doctor's Consultation

·      Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar testing

For more information, please call the Richfond Wellness Centre at 468-7929.

In the headlines: The Water and Sewerage Company has issued a statement pertaining to the recent water supply interruptions and; Export St. Lucia has unveiled new packaging for a variety of local produce.

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Healthcare professionals on island attended a 2-day training hosted by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs and CARPHA, focused on improving the islands health surveillance system.

This system is used to monitor changes in infectious diseases within a nation.

St. Lucia’s surveillance system has been in place since 2014 and according to officials has played a major role in surveillance on island.

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