On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the Government of Saint Lucia fulfilled a commitment from the 2024/2025 Budget Policy Address by …
Government of Saint Lucia Awards $2,500 Grants to 105 Early Childhood Development Centers
Public School Teachers to Receive $1400 Teaching Material Allowance
Before July 2021, the government provided the customary Teaching Material Allowance of $800 to public school teachers. Many teachers felt the …
Kadeem Larcher to Participate in World Athletics U20 Championship
Kadeem Larcher has been selected to represent Saint Lucia in the 100m event at the upcoming 2024 World Athletics U20 …
Why are so many people so ungrateful?
We were not always like we are now, I recall in my boyhood days, the friendliness towards one and other, …
Rising Gun Crimes in the Caribbean: Urgent Action required by all
There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger people and gangs. This plague has now spread from …
Voices from the Valley
On Saturday, buoyed by the stunning exploits of Julien Alfred at the Paris Olympics, I happily accepted Primus “Primo” Hutchinson’s …
A Dying Culture?
The La Rose Festival or “La Woz”, an event held annually in observance of Saint Lucia’s rich cultural history and …
SJHRP Set for Completion in September
THE St Jude Hospital Rehabilitation Project is set to enter its final phase of completion in September. The government has allocated USD 75 million…
SLP’s Walk of Progress on for Tomorrow
THE Saint Lucia Labour Party’s (SLP) Walk for Progress is set to take place tomorrow. The SLP says it is an important event that will showcase the government’s commitment…
Digital Literacy Summer Training Sessions Begin
The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP) in partnership with the Taiwan Technical Mission, the Division of Innovation within the Ministry …
SLHTA’s Chef’s Table Meeting a Success
On Friday, August 16th, 2024, the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) hosted a timely Chef’s Table meeting on …
CDB and Agence Française de Développement Partnership Unlocks USD50 million to Enable a Greener Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has secured an additional USD50 million in financing through a groundbreaking credit facility established with …
YEA Entrepreneurs Recognized at Certificate Ceremony
The third cohort of participants involved in the Youth Economy Agency’s (YEA) Introduction to Business Planning Training Workshop were recognized at a Certificate…
Ministry of the Public Service Hosts Top Performer Awards
Earlier this month, the Department of Public Service held the first formal Minister of the Public Service Top Performer Awards Ceremony at the Financial Administrative…
New Online Learning Institution Gives a Second Chance at Higher Education
Innovation Qube Caribbean Ltd. (IQ Caribbean) is encouraging secondary school graduates and individuals with no formal education to continue their …
Did you know… ? Quick Mpox Facts
Background: Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus was first discovered …
Study Tour to Boost Saint Lucia’s Youth Rehabilitation Programmes
A two-member delegation from the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment returned home from neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago following …
Actress Kim Fields Partners with Stonefield Villa to Launch Coffee Brand in Saint Lucia
Iconic actress and Director Kim Fields has announced an exciting partnership with Stonefield Villa Resort in Saint Lucia to introduce her Signature Blends By KF coffee brand…
Government Injects More Than $240,000 in Seeds for Justice Initiative
The government has injected substantial funds into empowering communities aligned with its social development policies…
CDB Launches Knowledge Exchange Lab to Advance Gender Equality in the Caribbean
Recognising the critical need for a collaborative platform to advance gender equality in the region, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) …