Government of Saint Lucia

In today's headlines:

The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development,  have signed an agreement for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the St. Jude’s Hospital Project and; The ECCB is seeking Public Input On Updating the Look of EC currency.

In today's headlines:

The CDF’s Drum and Dance Festival commences a month of activities in recognition of Emancipation Day and; Saint Lucia’s Agriculture Minister visits Costa Rica's Tropical Agriculture Research and Higher Education Centre.

In the headlines:

With the reintroduction of it’s Scholarship and Book Bursary in 2022, the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation continues efforts to foster educational development and empower young minds and; The Upton Girls’ Garden Centre announces the opening of applications to its Development Center for the academic year 2023/24.

Caribbean Wellness Day is held annually in all CARICOM countries, on the second Saturday of September. This event is geared towards increasing awareness and promoting activities to address Non-Communicable Diseases including mental health. The theme for Caribbean Wellness Day is, “Power Through Collective Action”, which spans the period 2020 to 2024.

In keeping with this theme, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will collaborate with partners throughout the month of August and early September to undertake several precursor activities building up to Caribbean Wellness Day which will be observed on September 9th, 2023. Please take note of this important date.

These precursor activities will complement many of the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Health to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation in accordance with its mandate to improve health for all. Many activities hosted by partnering agencies will contribute to the “St. Lucia Moves” initiative which encourages increase in age-appropriate physical activity across the island and in workplaces. This is in keeping with regional and global health strategies to reduce and to manage non-communicable diseases through exercise.

Persons should take advantage of the many health screening programmes that are being conducted at health facilities and through community and workplace outreach activities. This will contribute to the “Know Your Numbers” initiative where all Saint Lucians are encouraged to know their blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and cholesterol level, among others. Knowing these numbers will allow for the early detection and management of chronic health conditions like hypertension and diabetes, which can lead to premature death. 

There will also be activities that speaks to our nutrition and mental health. For us to succeed as a nation in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, we must contribute in whatever way we can to make this a reality. As a result, the Ministry of Health is calling on all public and private sector agencies, faith-based organization and non-profit organizations to be involved in the many activities leading up to Caribbean Wellness Day. 

These activities will include healthy competitions and fun filled and relaxation moments. The precursor activities will commence with a Bike Ride on August 1st, Emancipation Day, which will be hosted by Move2Live of the St. Lucia Mission of Seventh Day Adventists. On the August 11th, the Vieux Fort Wellness Centre will host a workplace wellness health screening session for our Police Officers and Firemen in the south of the island. The technical team at the Ministry of Health will use the various media houses and social media platforms to inform you of the many more activities planned by our partners for August and early September.

The Ministry of Health encourages everyone to engage in healthy lifestyle like being physically active, engage in healthy eating, to quit smoking if you do, to reduce your alcohol consumption to recommended safe levels, to get annual checks and to improve your relationship with family and friends.

 Let us embrace a culture that values and supports the holistic well-being of every citizen, for a healthier, happier, and more prosperous Saint Lucia.

In today's headlines:

The Ministry of Agriculture, is supporting the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in their effort to guide children and young people of Saint Lucia towards effective environmental management strategies and; Great Shape Inc 1000 smiles return to Saint Lucia.

In todays's headlines:

SLASPA reinforces their commitment To Secure Ports To Prevent the entry of TR4 and; The GGGI announces the successful applicants selected for the Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program .

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The Ministry of Culture and the CDF are recognizing emancipation this year with a month full of activities and; The (NCF) has awarded thirty-five full scholarships and four bursaries to successful students of the (CPEA) Examinations. 

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Saint Lucia's House of Assembly is underscoring the vulnerability of small nation states in meeting demands set by international agencies and; A collective agreement between the Saint Lucia Electricity Services and the Civil Service Association is successfully signed.

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The message of renewable energy is being spread via the Central Library’s summer camp program and; The Prime Miniter of Saint Lucia hands over the chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Monetary Council.

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Over 40 Apiculture Farmers have received emergency training in beekeeping harvesting and; The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 7.6 million loan to boost youth enterprises in Saint Lucia.