Government of Saint Lucia

Five seed trainers are set to leave for Taiwan in September.

For complete details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/saint-lucian-delegation-headed-to-taiwan

In today's headlines: The Ministry of Health introduce Performance Based Financing programs at selected Wellness Centres and; The Ministry of Tourism facilitates customer service training for vendors.

In today’s headlines: the Ministry of Health introduces Performance Based Financing programs at eight selected Wellness Centres; and the Ministry of Tourism facilitates customer service training for vendors.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recognizes the need to undertake various interventions to address the prevalence and impact of Diabetes and Hypertension in Saint Lucia. To this end, the Performance-Based Financing (PBF) Pilot Program was launched on June 29, 2023. This program is aimed at providing screening and treatment services for Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension.

Under the PBF Pilot Program, individuals who are 18 years and older will be eligible to access the services of screening and risk assessment and laboratory tests at NO COST.

For full statement, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/availability-of-pbf-services-at-eight-wellness-centres

In today’s headlines: the Soufriere Fishermen's Cooperative Society has assumed ownership of the fisheries facility; and the National Population and Housing Census is extended due to low public cooperation and high enumerator drop-outs.

In today's headlines: Crown land residents gain from a road extension project by the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund; and the Government of Saint Lucia has announced the allocation of $5 million for renovation works on schools.

In today’s headlines: Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre asks for co-operation regarding the Value Added Tax exemption policy, and eight United States Peace Corps volunteers are sworn in at a virtual ceremony.

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The Project Implementation Unit within the Ministry of Health begin preparations for rehabilitation works to wellness centres and; The Boys Training Centre, participates in the ConnectED Summer Student Internship initiative. 

In today’s headlines: Hon. Alva Baptiste attends the Third European Union Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit, and the Ministry of Agriculture highlights the BRAC VACS project aimed at building resilience among agricultural stakeholders.

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ICT training is provided for over 45 vendors from across the island and; The SSDF Provides Single Mothers with Entrepreneurship Training.