Government of Saint Lucia

On December 1, Saint Lucia commemorates the 33rd annual observance of World AIDS Day, under the theme "End Inequalities, End AIDS, End Pandemics".

Saint Lucia documented its first known case of HIV/AIDS 36 years ago. Today, a free rapid test can let you know whether you may or may not have HIV in just 15 minutes. Like diabetes, high blood pressure, lupus, sickle anemia, among others, HIV is a chronic disease and daily medication is needed to be well and healthy.

HIV medication is free and available to all persons diagnosed. For more information please contact the Office of the Chief Medical Officer or the Epidemiology Unit, at 468-5309/468-5317 respectively.

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Law enforcement receives advancement training to combat firearms trafficking

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Carving out a sustainable strategy for the use of marine resources.

These stories and more in this episode.

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Experts from The House of Lords and The House of Commons are to share best practices with the Parliament of Saint Lucia

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The 2021 Saint Lucia Taiwan Trade Show, expands opportunities for mutual benefits.

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The Minister of Agriculture completes a fact finding mission on the markets response to local bananas

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The Ministry of Youth, Development and Sports commences planning for the 2022 school sports season.

News from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.

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The fourteenth annual Saint Lucia Taiwan Partnership Tradeshow opens today under the theme 'Technology To Propel Business'

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Vanessa Eugene completes a record marathon swim.

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The Government of Saint Lucia is to observe sixteen days of activism against gender based violence

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Saint Lucia mourns the death of another great musician.

These stories and more in this edition.

News from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.

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The Governments of Saint Lucia and the Republic of China Taiwan have signed an agreement paving the way for the development of the Youth Economy

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Port Castries welcomes another inaugural call as cruise tourism rebounds.

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The Government launches the Youth Economy as it creates avenues for young people

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Local businesses and organisations are encouraged to apply for funding from the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund.

News from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.

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The Government announces plans to improve the operations of the Boys Training Centre

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The food service industry helps pilot a plastic free Saint Lucia.

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The Government reiterates it's commitment to constitutional reform

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The Chief Medical Officer urges compliance to Covid-19 protocols ahead of the festive season.