Emma Hippolyte

21/09/2026

21/09/2026

What is life really like for Saint Lucians working on Canadian farms?

Labour Minister Emma Hippolyte has gone directly to the source meeting Saint Lucian farm workers and Canadian employers as government reviews the Canada Farm Labour Programme.

From working conditions and support systems to opportunities and challenges, the discussions could help shape changes aimed at strengthening the programme.

What are workers saying, and what could come next?

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21/09/2026

17/09/2026

07/09/2026

A New Chapter of Service for Soufriere/ Fond St. Jacques 🇱🇨

On Thursday, September 3rd, Soufriere welcomed its newly appointed Mayor, His Worship Yasha Troubetzkoy, and the new councillors, who officially took the oath of office and began their term of service to the people of Soufriere/ Fond St. Jacques.

We extend our warmest congratulations to His Worship Mayor Yasha Troubetzkoy and the new councillors as they take on this important responsibility. May they serve with unity, dedication, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the people and communities of Soufriere.

As we welcome this new chapter, we also recognize and appreciate the service and contribution of the outgoing Mayor and councilors. Their efforts remain part of the continued development and progress of our community.

Wishing His Worship Mayor Yasha Troubetzkoy and the new council every success. May they lead with purpose, work together, and continue building a stronger Soufriere/ Fond St. Jacques for all.

07/09/2026

Supporting Our Students as They Returned to School 📚✏️

A week ago, as the new school year began, I had the pleasure of visiting all the infant and primary schools across the Soufriere/Fond St. Jacques Constituency.

It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with our principals, teachers, staff, and students and to see the excitement as our children returned to the classroom.

These visits also provided an opportunity to connect with our educators, hear about their needs, and wish everyone a successful and productive school year.

As part of my commitment to supporting our students and their educational journey, donations of notebooks and exercise books were made to the infant and primary schools during these visits. These basic school supplies will help provide students with some of the resources they need as they begin the new academic year.

I am grateful to our principals, teachers, and school staff for the warm welcome and for the continued dedication they show to our children each day. Education is an investment in the future of our constituency, and I remain committed to doing my part to support our schools and students.

Visits to CARE and the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School (SCSS) will follow, with their contributions to be made at a later date.

Wishing all our students, teachers, and school communities a successful, fulfilling, and rewarding school year!