Government of Saint Lucia

The Central Statistics Office provided a recent update on the National Population and Housing Census 2022. After numerous setbacks and delays on the project, the data collection process is near completion and data processing has now begun.

In the headlines: UNESCO and the Department of Culture collaborate to preserve cultural diversity, and the Ministry of Agriculture officially transfers management of a Banana Ripening Facility to the National Fair Trade Organization.

In the headlines: the British High Commission’s solid commitment to partnership with Saint Lucia is highlighted; and the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia attends the CARICOM-Saudi Summit.

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In the headlines: The Ministry of Education continues to raise awareness and foster Acceptance of Students with Special Education needs, and; Local artisans engage in bamboo craft design training.

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Attention has been brought to Dennery South as the Agriculture Ministry collaborates with the Taiwan Technical Mission under the Seven Crops Project to introduce new technologies and crop varieties to local farmers.

A General Technical Cooperation agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF)is set to usher in a new era of economic and social development, offering opportunities for the agriculture sector.

In the headlines: Preparations for the 2023/2024 budget are underway, and the Ministry of Equity launches a new initiative to encourage the nation’s elderly to take up golf.

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In the headlines: A mock Parliamentary exercise, forms part of the Caribbean Women in Leadership Training, and; Education officials collaborate to transform the education system. 

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The Ministry of Health during the month of October received generous donations of medical supplies from the Rotary Club of Lamentin Martinique.

The donations in sum of 70 thousand plus Euros were facilitated by the Rotary Club of St. Lucia, who is also a frequent donor to the island’s health agency.

In the headlines: Mr. Cletus Springer has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Japan in Saint Lucia, and Saint Lucia will be taking part in the alternative sport of drag racing later this month.

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