Government of Saint Lucia

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Agriculture leaders in partnership with the Taiwanese Embassy to capitalize on the newly initiated Import Substitution Project

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The Government of India reaffirms its commitment to CARICOM Countries 

News from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.

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The CARICOM Secretariat seeks to make it easier for CARICOM nationals to access social security benefits throughout the region

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Renovation works at the Hewanorra International Airport is currently underway.

Saint Lucian teachers involved in a recent TVET Teacher Immersion Programme of the Ministry of Education’s Human Capital Resilience Project are now prepared to offer more TVET subjects at the secondary level, following a recent graduation exercise at the Mount of Prayer in Coubaril.

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) said the Security Interest in Movable Property Bill will spur increased economic activity within the local business community.

The Bill is intended to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and is a critical step towards a cohesive and inclusive system to promote access to finance and growth within the small business sector. MSMEs will now be able to use their movable assets to secure financing from financial institutions. This new legislation is expected to positively impact national productivity and competitiveness.

Saint Lucia's forensic science laboratory is the first in the OECS to be accredited; the Development Control Authority calls for a collective approach to building resilience; and the Ministry of Health implements programmes to support residents affected by the flash floods.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs advises the general public, particularly those affected by the recent system, that flood waters may be highly contaminated from toxic chemicals, and sewage among other pollutants. As a consequence, the following safety tips must be adhered to.

For details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/post-disaster-flood-tips

In today's headlines: The World Bank provides assistance to islands in the region; the Ministry of Commerce observes Business Month; and a recent weather system underscores Saint Lucia's vulnerability to climate change.

The World Bank continues to be steadfast in providing assistance to islands in the region who are moving steadily towards UHC implementation, as a sustainable development goal to be achieved by 2030.

To this end, a Knowledge Exchange Conference was hosted in St. Lucia during the month of October, which focused on improving and strengthening the region’s health sector.

In today's headlines: the Minister for Infrastructure co-ordinates government's response to flash flooding; and the Prime Minister ensures proper management of the St. Jude Hospital reconstruction project; and the Community Tourism Agency has launched.

In today’s headlines: Minister for Infrastructure co-ordinates response to flash flooding; Prime Minister ensures proper management of the St. Jude Reconstruction Project; Launch of the Community Tourism Agency.