Government of Saint Lucia

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs usually records high vector

presence, like mosquito and rats during the rainy season and by extension an increase

in vector borne diseases. As a result, Vector Awareness Week is being observed

annually to create that understanding among the populace for the importance of

eradicating or minimizing the presence of such vectors in the environment. Vector

Awareness Week which was launched on June 21, 2023 under the theme “Vectors be

Gone, Better St. Lucia come along”, has numerous activities to engage the public and

build capacity for reducing vector presence.

The Environmental Health Division through the Ministry of Health, Wellness and

Elderly Affairs therefore invites you to a community fair in observance of Vector

Awareness Week. The fair will be held on Friday July 28 at the Soufriere Bus Terminal

from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Representatives from various departments will be present to engage residents on

Water Safety, Food Safety and Vector Control. There will also be blood pressure

checks and entertainment inclusive of live performances and jazzercise, for those

wishing to burn some calories.

We are inviting all members of the community to bring their family along to

participate and win prizes.

As part of the ongoing Apiculture Farmer Field School (FFS) series of programs organized by the Veterinary & Livestock Services Division to promote sustainable and responsible beekeeping practices, over 40 Apiculture Farmers received emergency training in beekeeping harvesting.

The July 13, 2023, initiative also covered various aspects of beekeeping, ranging from hive management to honey harvesting techniques.

In today's headlines:

The Ministry of Agriculture holds its annual Agriculture Exporters Meeting and; The CDB and the Government Of Saint Lucia focus on Early Childhood Development Centers across Saint Lucia.

In the headlines:

The Saint Lucia Fire Service and the SLHTA have joined forces in an effort to aid vulnerable youth and; The Minister for Agriculture, has highlighted  positives within the Agricultural sector over the last financial year.

In the Headlines:

Saint Lucia’s Department Of Forestry has been selected to Represent The Caribbean In Land Degradation Neutrality and; Revenue generated by the new Health and Citizen Security Levy aims to provide quality healthcare services to the public and reinforce national security infrastructure. 

In today's headlines:

Lucian Carnival 2023 comes to a close and; The ministry of Agriculture hosts a financial literacy workshop.

In today’s headlines:

The Government announces improved quality of health services for Type 2 Diabetics and those suffering from Hypertension and; The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs have asked MSME grant  applicants to bear some patience as all applications are being reviewed.

In today’s headlines:

The Prime minister has tabled a Resolution in Parliament to provide additional economic relief to the public and; The MSME Loan Grant Facility to include duty free concessions.

Saint Lucians in targeted communities will receive improved quality of health services for Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension at community wellness centres. 

In today’s headlines:

The Ministry of Tourism gets set for The National Tourism Public Speaking Competition 2023; and STO’s, Youth Development Officers and volunteers sharpen skills on community mapping methodologies.