Government of Saint Lucia

DVRP and NEMO joined forces in building disaster management capacity in the community.

In today's headlines: The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia attends the 44th regular meeting of the confrence of heads of government of CARICOM and; The Ministry of Health reports a significant increase in resparatory illnesses.

The Ministry of Education and Monroe College have joined forces to provide 50 new scholarships under the First-Generation Scholarship programme, launched recently.

In today's headlines: The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports sets the stage for the National Sports Awards and; The DVRP continue in their efforts to build the island resilient to natural disasters

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) is spearheading the development of the Collateral registry to support the Security Interest in Movable Properties legislation. The collateral registry will enhance access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and bolster economic growth within Saint Lucia.

At present, we note increases in Respiratory Illnesses over a wide range of age groups, impacting the education sector significantly. The Ministry of Health is monitoring the COVID-19 situation and the presence of other respiratory viruses. 

In today's headlines: PAHO spearheads a mission on data collection for Arthropod-Borne Viruses and; The Prime Minister highlights the importance of early warning systems.

Construction of the new Piaye Bridge is one of many civil works activities facilitated by the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP). The bridge was severely damaged by multiple storms as far back as the 1990s. Most recently the 2013 Christmas Eve Trough. 

The National Principals Association (NPA) honored five retired Principals and Education Officers at its recently held annual retirement dinner.

St. Aloysius RC Boys Primary School recently held the 2023 edition of its Academic Awards of Excellence to honour its students' accomplishments.