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Health

Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Undertakes Public Awareness Efforts on Schistosomiasis

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Saint Lucia is taking a major step towards confirming the elimination of schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia. While the prevalence of the disease is at extremely low levels with only 36 cases recorded in the past decade, the World...
Crime

RSLPF Operation Leads to Firearm Recovery and Significant Results

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Ongoing RSLPF operations between November 22nd and November 23rd, 2024, in the northern region of the island, involving the Special Operations and Traffic Enforcement Team, have resulted in the seizure of an illegal firearm and the arrest of two...
Business

French Delegation Explores Saint Lucian Banana Market

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A French delegation from Banane Mart met with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Fair Trade Organization (NFTO) to discuss a strategic partnership that could see local farmers supplying up to 60,000 tons of high-quality bananas annually...
Education

Saint Lucia and Springfield College Discuss Pathways to Greater Educational Opportunities

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Dialogue with representatives of the US based ‘Springfield College’ is hoped to result in increased opportunities for Saint Lucian students to obtain tertiary level certification. A delegation from the institution recently met with Minister for Education Hon. Shawn Edward,...
Crime

RSLPF Launches Probe into Homicide in Soufriere

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On Sunday, November 24, 2024 about 11:30 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station responded to a report of an unresponsive male on Market Road, Soufriere. At the scene investigators observed one (1) male, who bore signs of...
Crime

Ammunition and Component Part of a Firearm and Wearing a Mask in a Public Place, Charges preferred

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On Saturday, November 16, 2024, about 8:20 p.m. Officers attached to the Tactical Response Unit of the Vieux Fort Police Station encountered a male suspect during the course of patrols on George Shine and Clarke Street, Vieux Fort. While wearing...
Health

Ministry to Host Historic Event for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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In a historic move to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Crime Prevention, and Persons with Disabilities will host its first-ever event dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of individuals with...
News Releases

Good Lands East Celebrates New Road Construction, A Game-Changer for Residents

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In a significant step toward improving infrastructure and reducing poverty, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), in partnership with the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) under the 10th Program (BNTF 10), officially handed over the newly constructed Good...
Business

Barbados launched the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation

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The deal generated US$125 million in fiscal savings which will be channeled into new resilience investments The debt conversion represents an innovative financing model for climate adaptation that avoids increasing the burden of public debt Barbados has successfully completed an unprecedented...
Business

Fuel Price Adjustment for the period December 2 to December 22, 2024

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Castries, Saint Lucia - The Government of Saint Lucia continues to subsidize the cost of the LPG 20-pound gas cylinders by $15.47 per cylinder and the LPG 22-pound gas cylinders by $17.02 per cylinder. Meanwhile, in keeping with changes in...
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Sizzla Brings Fire and Heart to Jazz Festival Opening

Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji has touched down in Saint Lucia with a blazing message of love, unity, and cultural...

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