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- Fire Service Smoke Alarm Drive launched
The Saint Lucia Fire Service is collaborating with the corporate sector, as well as the Ministry of Equity, the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) and disaster management committees in order to shortlist recipients for this fire prevention initiative. The goal is to distribute 1000 smoke alarms by December 21.
Acting Assistant Divisional Officer Mabius Francis commented that the Fire Service has noticed a worrisome link between house fires and low-income households.
3 min - Government Notebook (Nov. 7, 2022)
In today’s headlines: Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Saint Lucia presented his Letters of Credence to the acting Governor General of Saint Lucia; and the Ministry of Health urges the public to care for their mental health.
15 min - Saint Lucia Strengthens National TVET Framework
The Generation of Employment through Private Sector Development Programme (GEPSED), the agency responsible for the implementation of Saint Lucia’s 2019–2025 National TVET Policy and Strategy, recently hosted a National TVET Symposium, a call to action for all stakeholders.
5 min - Ministry of Health collaborates on St. Jude Hospital construction
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will work collaboratively with sister agencies, namely the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Ministry of Economic Development to oversee the new St. Jude Hospital reconstruction project.
For complete details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/ministry-of-health-collaborates-on-st-jude-hospital-construction
4 min - UN agencies visit the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School
UN agencies in Saint Lucia joined forces last week, to educate students at the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary school on the work of the UN in Saint Lucia, and to inspire interest in careers within the UN.
The activity was organized in commemoration of UN Day, observed on Oct. 24 worldwide.
4 min - Government Notebook (Nov. 4, 2022)
In today’s headlines: unemployed and vulnerable single mothers can now benefit from effective micro-enterprise business opportunities; and construction work recommences on the site of St. Jude’s Hospital.
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16 min - Government Notebook (Nov. 3, 2022)
In today’s headlines: Saint Lucia gets set for COP 27; and the Bordelais Correctional Facility introduces rehabilitative programmes.
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16 min - Community Health Services Unit hosts Mental Health Awareness Motorcade
On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Ministry of Health’s Community Health Services Unit took to the streets in the fight against mental health stigma. October 10 is recognized annually as World Mental Health Day, however, the entire month is used to raise awareness of the ongoing issues.
This year’s global campaign focused on ending stigma and discrimination against mental illness, by choosing one’s words carefully. Region 8’s Community Mental Health Nurse, Maria Charles Monrose said education is the solution to the problem.
“If we want to stop stigma we have to start it with education. So we visited Castries, Bexon, Dennery, Micoud and Mon Repos to share information about mental health and mental illness.”
3 min - Government Notebook (Nov. 2, 2022)
In today’s headlines: The Ministry of Equity strengthens community support systems to tackle cancer and mental health; and the Ministry of Agriculture trains a cohort from the Canaries Community Improvement Foundation in drone safety, for the monitoring of vetiver grass restoration efforts.
16 min - Caribbean Flagship Regional Knowledge Exchange Conference closes
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly affairs hosted the opening ceremony to a three-day Knowledge Exchange Conference at the Finance Administrative Center on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The Knowledge Exchange Conference is intended to improve health systems resilience and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage in the Caribbean.
The historic event is a first collaboration between the Korea World Bank Partnership Facility and the World Bank.
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A range of topical information based radio programming brought to you from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.
This podcast aims to bring an array of programming to the listening public. Our goal is to keep listeners up to date with all government developments, from the political arena through to the cultural sphere. Learn about the latest policy changes, growth initiatives and social projects. Stay attuned to Saint Lucia's rich heritage and culture, from our annual Independence celebrations, to our Summer Festival of Concerts to Kweyol Heritage Month, the December Festivals and more.
The Government of Saint Lucia podcast will keep you up to date, and on the pulse of everything Saint Lucian.
With new programmes added each week day, our goal is to ensure that all those who want to know, are kept in the know.