Government of Saint Lucia

In today's headlines: A week of events is launched in recognition of World Tourism Day and; The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports highlights the Saint Lucian finalist participating in the Commonwealth Youth Awards.

For more government developments, visit: www.govt.lc

The Sustainable Honey Production Farmer Field School Program's closing ceremony celebrates a transformative journey toward responsible and sustainable beekeeping, uniting 33 enthusiasts in the pursuit of apiculture excellence.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Security reaffirms its unwavering commitment to nurturing, advancing, and fostering the sustained growth and prosperity of the agro-processing industry as they convened with agro-processors to chart a way forward.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has noted an increase in Respiratory Infections over the last four weeks. Generally, the flu season runs from October to March annually, and during period, we normally see an increase in the number of persons with flu-like symptoms, both at the public and private health facilities.

As Saint Lucia continues to record confirmed cases of Covid-19, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs encourages persons who have not been vaccinated against Covid19, or are partially vaccinated to visit their nearest wellness centre and get vaccinated. Persons with chronic illnesses and the elderly are particularly advised to get vaccinated. Vaccination remains the best protection against severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization and death.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs informs the public of the availability of the COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine at the community wellness centres. Like Covid-19, the flu is a contagious and potentially serious respiratory disease that can result in unfavorable outcomes such as severe illness, hospitalization and death. It is therefore important for persons, especially our vulnerable population and the elderly to be vaccinated against the virus causing the Flu. The Flu virus constantly changes and as a result, the vaccine is updated from one season to the next to protect against newer influenza virus strains. For this reason, it is recommended that persons get vaccinated annually.

The Pfizer, Janssen covid-19 vaccines and the Influenza vaccine are available at all wellness centres from Monday, September 11, 2023. It is important to note, both the Covid-19 vaccine and Influenza Vaccine can be administered at the same time.

The Pfizer vaccine is available from Monday September 11, to Saturday September 30, 2023.

The Jansen vaccine is available until January 31, 2024. The public is advised to access the vaccines during that period as they may not be available after those dates.

Persons are encouraged to call or visit their nearest wellness centre to access the available Covid19 and Influenza vaccines. They are available free of charge to the public.

For additional information please call the Community Health Services Unit at 468-5321.

Staff of the Dennery Hospital and the Bureau of Health Education engaged clients in the promotion of healthy lifestyle practices in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day.

In today's headlines: The Minister for Education and other education officials welcomes staff and students back to the classroom as the new academic year commences and: Drivers get ready to represent Saint Lucia in motor racing.

For more government developments, visit: www.govt.lc

In today's headlines: The National Culinary Champion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) displays culinary talent at a recently held bakery training workshop, and Crusita Descartes-Pelius has been appointed Commissioner of Police.

For more government developments, visit: www.govt.lc

In today's headlines: The National Culinary Champion of The Republic of China-Taiwan displayed his culinary talent at a recently held Bakery Training Workshop and; Cruscita Descartes-Pelius is the Commissioner of Police.

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

Ministry officials are reporting a good start to the new academic year after Minister for Education Shawn Edward and other education officials visited schools on the island to welcome back students and school staff to the classroom.

In today's headlines:

The Ministrty of Health Wellness and Elderly Affairs holds the first ever Transport sub-unit capacity building workshop and; The Rotary Club of Gros-islet and Diamonds International donate backpacks for needy students for the 2023/2024 Academic year.