Government of Saint Lucia

In today’s headlines: the Hon. Prime Minister speaks with the differently-abled; and the World Health Organization releases the first Global Status Report on physical activity.

In today’s headlines: the Minister for Health lauds the Universal Health Care Flagship Caribbean Knowledge Exchange Conference; and children from Castries are introduced to a slew of creole games and activities as creole heritage month draws to a close.

Vendors/food handlers must follow these guidelines to prevent food-borne illnesses:

Wear adequate head covering

Be properly attired to handle food

Be in possession of a valid health card

Be in possession of a valid temporary health license

Also observe the Basic Food Safety Principles:

Keep foods at required temperature

Cold foods 40 °F and below

Hot foods 140 °F and above

Separate raw from cooked foods

Cook foods thoroughly in an effort to kill bacteria

Keep all surfaces and environments clean

Use safe water and products

Wash hands regularly. Before, during and after food handling and after using the washroom

Have Separate persons dealing with food and money

Change gloves regularly

Refrain from wearing jewelry

Prepare foods as close as possible to eating time and avoid storing large batches of cooked food at room temperature.

A 5-day workshop hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency through funding from the World Banks OECS Regional Health Project, commenced on Monday October 17th in St. Lucia.

The Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Analysis session is being hosted for the benefit of the staff of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, as the governmental department focuses on improving the delivery of health services.

In today’s special Kwéyòl edition: A five-day Monitoring and Evaluation workshop hosted by CARPHA commences; and the Fond St Jacques Development Committee launches Saint Lucia’s first Agro-Tourism Park.

A recent pole Vault Summit held on the island is being seen as a significant strategy of the Saint Lucia Sports Academy to further develop the sport on the island. 

In today’s headlines: the Ministry of Commerce prepares to launch the MSME Loan Grant Facility; and the Anglican School reduces its carbon footprint by going paperless.

In today’s headlines: the IICA-led CARICOM AgriReady Regional Workshop engages senior Caribbean agriculture leaders in discussions; and the Minister for Health applauds the efforts of Saint Lucia’s non-governmental organizations in educating the public on breast cancer. 

Minister for Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, Hon. Moses Jn. Baptiste, delivers statement in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

 In today’s headlines: Saint Lucia’s observance of World Food Day 2022 underlines the strategic actions needed to establish food and nutrition security; and staff and children of the New Beginnings Transit Home become SMART facility beneficiaries.