Government of Saint Lucia

01/06/2023

Saint Lucia Human Capital Resilience Project

The Human Capital Resilience project is spearheading efforts to train some 3000 secondary school students, enabling them to obtain Caribbean Vocational Qualification level certification in several TVET areas.

The Human Capital Resilience project is spearheading efforts to train some 3000 secondary school students, enabling them to obtain Caribbean Vocational Quali...

01/06/2023

Nutrition Awareness Month calls for more physical activity and healthy eating.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs joins the Caribbean region in commemorating Caribbean Nutrition Day on June 01, and Nutrition Awareness Month throughout the month of June. Caribbean Nutrition Day began in 2004 by the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (CFNI) - a specialized Centre of the Pan American Health Organization, as a day to highlight the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.

The annual observance seeks to increase knowledge and create awareness of nutrition-related topics and issues surrounding diet, nutrition and physical activity, with the expected outcome of positive lifestyle behavioral changes within the populace.

The 2023 theme for Caribbean Nutrition Day and Nutrition Awareness Month is, “Nourish to Flourish: Mental Health Matters”. The theme draws attention to the effect of nutrition and physical activity on mental health.

“There is a link between nutrition and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, mood and others. Good nutrition not only helps us to look and feel good it also significantly improves mental health. A well balanced diet helps one to think better, improves memory and attention span. For optimal mental health, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, provisions, nuts, seeds, legumes and some fish. Physical activity or exercise is also important for good mental health. It helps you to feel good, be more alert, reduces stress, anxiety and depression, improves concentration, and self-esteem,” said Lisa Hunt, Chief Nutritionist at the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs.

Miss Hunt encourages the citizens of Saint Lucia to be more physically active and eat well. “Eat more home- grown foods and less processed foods that are high in sugar, saturated fat, Trans fat, and salt. Processed foods contribute largely to poor mental health and should be limited as much as possible. Protect your mental health by eating well and exercising 3- 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes,” she added.

01/06/2023

Supporting Saint Lucia to map diaspora skills – EUDiF

Supporting Saint Lucia to map diaspora skills

Under a new action to support the Diaspora Affairs Office of Saint Lucia, in April EUDiF was in London to train a group of government officials and diaspora individuals on how to design and run a skills mapping.

Following the completion of our support to Madagascar which generated a profile of Malagasy skills in France and Switzerland, as well as a modifiable methodology for mapping skills, we have started a new action to replicate the exercise with Saint Lucia. The action is a collaboration between the Diaspora Affairs Office and the High Commission of Saint Lucia in the UK. See more at the following link.

Under a new action to support the Diaspora Affairs Office of Saint Lucia, in April EUDiF was in London to train a group of government officials and diaspora individuals on how to design and run a skills mapping.

01/06/2023

Newly paved Venus/Anse La Raye Road

The Vanard (Venus) – Anse La Raye Link Road is on the verge of completion. The initiative is facilitated by the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP). The well-engineered, flood resilient road which will play a critical role in ensuring community and economic linkages are maintained in the event of severe weather events caused by climate change.

Historically the Vanard (Venus) to Anse La Raye Link Road provided an alternative route for commuters between Millet and Anse La Raye. It also served as an economic lifeline by facilitating agricultural, quarrying and eco-tourism activities.

The road was severely compromised after 2010’s Hurricane Tomas and 2013’s Christmas Eve Trough. The two storms resulted in multiple landslides, landslips and pavement washouts.

The DVRP intervention has significantly improved the general conditions and resilience of the roadway which stretches from Vanard (Venus) to Anse La Raye Village. The project has directly benefited approximately 400 households as well as livelihoods in the communities of Vanard, Durandeau, Millet and Anse La Raye Village where agriculture is one of the main or the main economic activity.

The entire project included construction of climate-resilient features such as slope stabilization, drainage and landscaping. Slope stabilization measures include: L-shaped, reinforced concrete retaining walls with weep holes; Stone Strong retaining wall systems; gabion basket retaining walls; and bioengineering techniques. The latter utilizes benching, terracing and various fruit trees to stabilize the slope in a manner that integrates and supports agricultural livelihoods.

The road works were contracted to Construction & Industrial Equipment Ltd. with supervision by the design consultant, TEAMS Inc.

01/06/2023

The Accountant General’s Department Spearheads International Public Service Accounting Standards

The Accountant General’s Department held a seminar for accountants within the public sector to provide training on the International Public Service Accounting Standard (IPSAS) to be implemented within the Government Service. The four-day seminar was facilitated by officials from the World Bank whose aim is to assist in bringing the government's financial reporting in line with internationally accepted public accounting standards.

The Accountant General’s Department held a seminar for accountants within the public sector to provide training on the International Public Service Accountin...

01/06/2023

This video by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is focused on the The Government of Saint Lucia efforts to achieve holistic development, by balancing economic growth with sustainability to ensure that the progress made today doesn’t compromise the prospects of tomorrow. Watch now.

01/06/2023

Launch of UHC Maternal Care Pt II (June 1, 2023)

Launch of UHC Maternal Care Pt II (June 1, 2023)

01/06/2023

The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will be held here, June 12th to June 23rd 2023. The CDB is turning the spotlight on the host country Saint Lucia with a focus on how the Government of Saint Lucia is enabling ecomomic inclusion through partners like CDB

01/06/2023

Timeline photos

We have made changes to the schedule of events for our 53rd Annual Meeting. Please take a few minutes to review the updated schedule and make note of any new dates. Be sure to tune in for these engaging and exciting events as we continue working to accelerate the Caribbean’s progress towards .

For more details, visit 🔗 https://bit.ly/cdbbog53
To watch live events 👉https://bit.ly/CDBBOG53-YouTube

01/06/2023

Launch of UHC Maternal Care (June 1, 2023)

Launch of UHC Maternal Care (June 1, 2023)

01/06/2023

What can we do to ensure access to adequate and affordable financing to drive regional development?

Join the conversation at on 'Marshalling Finance for Development: Access to Adequate and Affordable Financing .

See the full callendar at the following link: https://www.caribank.org/newsroom/news-and-events/53rd-annual-meeting-board-governors

01/06/2023

Timeline photos

01/06/2023

Instagram Photos

01/06/2023

Saint Lucia - Access Government

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Executive Legal Assistant to the Chief Justice within the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Saint Lucia.

Applications, along with two references and certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Judicial and Legal Services Commission
2nd Floor, Heraldine Rock Building
The Waterfront
Castries
Saint Lucia, W.I.

to reach him no later than Friday, 30th June 2023.

Applications may also be submitted via email to [email protected].

Select the following link for more information.

Official Web Site of the Government of Saint Lucia

01/06/2023

Congratulations to the St. Mary's College on winning the " Take Your Best Shot" regional schools trivia game show.

01/06/2023

Take Your Best Shot! Finals

"Take Your Best Shot" schools trivia game show. A Covid-19 and Immunisation Secondary School Online Game Show.

COVID-19 and Immunisation Secondary Schools' Online Game Show Competition

01/06/2023

VFSS students add their voices to the effects of Substance Use

Ahead of World No To***co Day observed annually on May 31st, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat has embarked on a series of drug prevention and building resilience sessions targeted at secondary schools.

Ahead of World No To***co Day observed annually on May 31st, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat has embarked on a series of drug prevention and...

01/06/2023

Piaye Community Centre Completed!!

The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) is proud to announce the completion of the Piaye Community Centre. Construction of the Community Centre is one of many facilitated by the DVRP. The DVRP’s aim is to reduce Saint Lucia’s vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.

The first of these community centres was completed in September of 2022 in Odsan. The Community Centre will eventually serve as a human resource development centre, training facility and emergency shelter. The 11,000 square foot structure will include a rainwater harvesting systems, energy efficient lights, solar heating an IT Room, theatre, bar and bathrooms for male, female and different abled persons.

The team of Triple L Co. Ltd and Theobalds Consulting are also responsible for the construction of the Roblot Community Centre.

01/06/2023

Saint Lucia Magazine (May. 31, 2023)

Saint Lucia Magazine (May. 31, 2023)

01/06/2023

📢Happening today! 1st June, 2023

The Launch of the Maternal & Child Health Services - Universal Health Coverage

9:30 a.m.
Constitution Park

01/06/2023

Government Notebook (Jun. 01, 2023) - Government of Saint Lucia

In the headlines: The DVRP partners with a slew of agencies in an effort to improve Saint Lucia’s construction sector and; The finalists in the search for the Min. of Tourism Junior Minister are announced.

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In the headlines: The DVRP partners with a slew of agencies in an effort to improve Saint Lucia’s construction sector and; The finalists in the search for the Min. Of Tourism Juniour Minister are announced.

01/06/2023

The 2023 GIMIES Special Recognition Award recipient, Berthia Parle for long-standing service within the hospitality sector.

01/06/2023

The 2023 GIMIES Special Recognition Award recipient, Simona Leon-Morille for her worthwhile culinary contribution within the tourism sector.

01/06/2023

The 2023 GIMIES Special Award recipient, Matthew Beaubrun for his vision and long-standing contribution in the development of the cruise industry in Saint Lucia.(Lifetime Achievement)

01/06/2023

Canice Thomas is a recipient of the 2023 GIMIES Special Recognition Award for his contribution to heritage tourism.

01/06/2023

31/05/2023

The 2023 GIMIES Special Award recipient, Yohance Cazaubon for his youthful and entrepreneurial spirit in the tourism sector. (Youth inTourism)

31/05/2023

The 2023 GIMIES Special Recognition Award recipient, Percival McDonald for his contribution to the early development of the tourism industry in Saint Lucia.

31/05/2023

Anista Brown is one of the 2023 GIMIES Special Recognition Award recipients, for her visionary work in the hospitality industry.

31/05/2023

The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is about to roll out their 1st set of standards dealing with Cannabis. The following draft standards are being proposed for adoption as Saint Lucia National Standards:
https://www.slbs.org/draft-standards-for-public-comment/

31/05/2023

On Sunday, May 28 2023, about 10:51 a.m. Officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department, executed a Search Warrant on the premises of Dwain Williams of Monkey Town, Ciceron, Castries.

During the conduct of the search Officers recovered one (1) Pump Action homemade firearm and two (2) rounds of Ammunition. Dwain Williams was subsequently arrested and charged for the Possession of Firearm and Ammunition.

Dwain Williams was escorted to the First District Court for bail purposes and was granted bail for the offense of Possession of Firearm the sum of fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars and for the offense of Possession of Ammunition the sum five thousand ($5000) dollars and other court conditions.

31/05/2023

Top Ten May 21st - May 27th 2023

31/05/2023

Euroclima Launch in the Caribbean

Euroclima Launch in the Caribbean

31/05/2023

31/05/2023

Photos from Ministry of Youth Development and Sports - Saint Lucia's post

31/05/2023

HURRICANE SEASON STARTS ON THURSDAY 01st JUNE 2023

Tomorrow 01 June 2023 marks the start of the hurricane season for the North Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Following three years of above normal activity, which coincided with La Nina events, most of the hurricane season forecasting agencies have predicted a Hurricane season with near normal activity. A year with normal activity, based on data from 1991 to 2020, would produce 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. This year’s predictions considered competing factors, some of which could suppress tropical cyclone development and others that could enhance development.
• The NOAA Climate Prediction Center scientists in their forecast released on 25th May 2023, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season. They have forecasted with a confidence level of 70%, the formation of twelve to seventeen (12-17) named storms of which five to nine (5-9) could become hurricanes including one to four (1-4) major hurricanes.

• The Colorado State University team in their latest forecast released on 13th April 2023, predict the formation of thirteen (13) named storms, of which six (6) will develop into hurricanes with three (3) attaining major hurricane status.
• The Tropical Storm Risk team on 6th April 2023 predicted a season with slightly below normal activity with the formation of twelve (12) named storms, of which six (6) will develop into hurricanes with three (3) attaining major hurricane status.
The Saint Lucia Met Services advises all Saint Lucian residents and interests in our region, to exercise due diligence in their planning and preparation for the hurricane season. We encourage you to consistently follow regional weather developments and to pay particular attention to local weather reports, advisories and bulletins issued by the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will also be issuing important instructions and information which you are strongly advised to follow.

Pre-season rainfall over Saint Lucia this year has generally been near normal and a normal to below normal trend is expected in the coming months. Nevertheless, heavy rainfall episodes are an expected feature of our rainy season and in general, the occurrence of flooding and landslides will remain a major concern this year.

The heat season which runs from August to October is forecasted to be warmer than normal, thereby increasing the chances and duration of warm spells and heat waves, which is an added concern this hurricane season.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services urges the public to be prepared for this Hurricane Season. We will, as usual be utilizing all available communication channels and facilities, including local news and social media, to transmit timely information to the Saint Lucian populace and other interested parties.

The hurricane season ends on 30th November 2023.

Venantius Descartes Meteorologist III
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

The 2023 Atlantic Tropical Cyclones names are Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harold, Idalia, Jose, Katia, Lee, Margot, Nigel, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince and Whitney.

31/05/2023

Saint Lucia looks forward to Euroclima country dialogue