Government of Saint Lucia

The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment launched a new initiative to encourage the nation’s older persons to take up golf as a way to improve their physical and mental health. The ‘Golf for Older Persons’ initiative is a collaboration between the Marian Home, HelpAge St. Lucia, and the Sandals Foundation.

The aim is to provide older persons access to a golf course, equipment, and coaching and create a supportive and friendly environment while enjoying the outdoors. On October 31, 2023, all suited in their golf attire, older persons embarked on their one-hour activity at the Sandals Golf Club in Cap Estate, Gros Islet.

Read more: https://www.govt.lc/news/ministry-of-equity-rolls-out-golf-for-older-persons-initiative

Watch video news report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zMSOhClYXA

The formulation of the FSRA's strategic plan was a thorough and cooperative endeavor, guided by established principles in the realm of strategic planning. The strategic plan is a forward-thinking yet pragmatic roadmap for the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). The primary goal is to ensure that this plan remains dedicated to serving the public interest by upholding the integrity and stability of the financial services industry.

Read more: https://www.govt.lc/news/frsa-has-new-strategic-plan

Watch video statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76dtL7FKenM

In today’s headlines: Digitalization of small enterprises featured prominently at this years Taiwan Saint Lucia Trade show and; The Tourism Advisory Council work towards Enhancing the Visitor Experience.

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In today’s headlines: The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards and the British Standards Institute steer the development of an international standard against modern slavery; and the Department of Education activates the Education Trust Fund.

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In the headlines: ParlAmericas and the Parliament of Saint Lucia, hold a multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Gender Equality and Sustainable Development and; Vulnerable Families benefit from training in Gardening

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In the headlines: the First-Generation Scholarship Programme is being hailed as a major achievement; and the Government of Saint Lucia and the Embassy of the Republic of China Taiwan sign a Treaty of Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.

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Faux A Chaud residents continue to benefit from a series of theoretical and practical training geared at improving the economic empowerment of parents enrolled in the Community After School Backyard Kitchen Garden Program. The empowerment comes from months of agricultural training that saw participants learning crop cultivation techniques, resulting in the eventual harvesting of fresh produce that their households will consume.

Read more: https://www.govt.lc/news/vulnerable-families-benefit-from-theoretical-and-practical-training-in-gardening

Watch video news report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMpoZq7ye_g

In today's headlines: The Ministry of Health facilitates a COVID-19 After-Action Review; and the Ministry of Agriculture analyzes strategies to improve operations at the National Agriculture Diagnostic Facility.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs through routine surveillance has noted an increase in the number of individuals presenting with flu-like symptoms. The increase is observed both in visits to the emergency departments and hospital admissions.

Our Surveillance systems have been able to identify Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza type A as the two most common viral infections at this time. We have also noted that RSV has been identified in the majority of samples tested.

Read press statement: https://www.govt.lc/news/increase-in-respiratory-illnesses

Watch statement by the Ministry of Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUNr48UXov0

In today’s headlines: Energy Awareness Month begins and Education District Three stages the 2023 Mathematics Symposium.

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