Government of Saint Lucia

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  Teachers Appreciation Week Address 01.10.2026 1мин
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  Health Interview - World No Alcohol Day 2026 01.10.2026 12мин

  As Saint Lucia joins the global community in observing World No Alcohol Day on Friday, October 2, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is calling on citizens to take a closer look at their relationship with alcohol and consider what life, celebration and connection can look like without it. Observed this year under the theme “Alcohol and Me,” the initiative encourages every Saint Lucian to pause, reflect and honestly assess the role alcohol plays in their daily lives, social interactions and celebrations. In a country where alcohol is often part of limes, village fêtes, family gatherings and weekend relaxation, the observance seeks to create space for a national conversation about alcohol use without blame, stigma or shame. Saint Lucia continues to record high levels of alcohol consumption on a per-capita basis within the region, making awareness and reflection an important part of the country's broader public-health efforts. Through this year's observance, the Ministry is encouraging individuals, families, communities and social groups to use October 2 as an opportunity to try alcohol-free alternatives, start conversations about responsible choices and recognize that socializing and celebrating do not have to center on alcohol.
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  CAMDU Introduces Historic Prisoner of War Narrative 30.09.2026 3мин

  The Ministry of Education and Digital Transformation’s Curriculum and Materials Development Unit (CAMDU),reinforces its commitment to preserving, documenting and sharing the experiences and legacy of those affected by the events of 1976, while ensuring that significant chapters of the island’s past are accurately and meaningfully reflected in the national curriculum for future generations. The research initiative draws on the specialized expertise of facilitators; Professor Kate Astbury of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Warwick, and Honorary Research Fellow at the University Dr. Abigail Coppins to deepen understanding of this important chapter in the region’s history.
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  Ministry Engages Fisheries Stakeholders Ahead of Castries Fisheries Complex Upgrade 29.09.2026 4мин

  The Government of Saint Lucia is accelerating efforts to modernize the nation’s fisheries infrastructure, prioritizing safer and more functional environments for local stakeholders.  On Tuesday, September 15, the Department of Fisheries in Castries hosted a key stakeholder engagement bringing together Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Sustainable Development, the Hon. Lisa Jawahir, ministry officials, and operators of the Castries Fisheries Complex. Central to the meeting was the upcoming removal of the building’s asbestos roofing.
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  Minister of Agriculture Hon. Lisa Jawahir Visits Amity Hall Agro Park in Jamaica 28.09.2026 3мин
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  Nouvel An Kweyol 28th, September 2026 28.09.2026 3мин
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  2026 Labour Conditions and Earnings Survey Gets Underway 28.09.2026 1мин

  The Department of Labour, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs has launched its island-wide 2026 Labour Conditions and Earnings Survey. Authorized enumerators will visit homes and businesses to gather information on employment, working conditions and earnings to support informed labour policies and planning.
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  Forensic Analysts Strengthen Courtroom Skills Through Expert Witness Training 28.09.2026 1мин

  Staff of the Saint Lucia Forensic Science Laboratory and justice sector partners have completed specialized expert witness testimony training. The annual course equips forensic analysts with the practical skills needed to present and defend evidence effectively during legal proceedings.
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  West Coast Road Project Continues to Advance 28.09.2026

  Work continues on the remaining sections of the West Coast Road between Anse La Raye and Canaries. Minister for Economic Development and Youth Economy Hon. Wayne Girard says government remains focused on completing the project to improve safety and ease transportation for residents, commuters and visitors.
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  Government Advances Water Infrastructure Projects to Address Water Challenges 28.09.2026 2мин

  Government is advancing several water infrastructure projects, including the Northern Pipeline, John Compton raw water line, Ciceron Treatment Plant and Patience Water Project. Minister for Utilities Hon. Keithson Charles says repairing existing infrastructure and reducing water losses remain priorities, with an estimated 43 percent of water currently lost through leaking pipes.
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  Saint Lucia Prosthetic Center Opens to Expand Access to Prosthetic Care 28.09.2026 1мин

  The Saint Lucia Prosthetic Center at Tapion Hospital has officially opened, providing local access to prosthetic services, initially focusing on below-the-knee prostheses. The initiative aims to reduce financial barriers and eliminate the need for patients to travel overseas for care.
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  Government Notebook (Sep. 28, 2026) 28.09.2026 15мин

  In the headlines: Saint Lucia Prosthetic Centre officially opens and Hon. Keithson Charles outlines Government’s approach to water challenges For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc
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  Fond St. Jacques’s Dasheen Festival 25.09.2026

  This one-day festival is being organized by the Fond St. Jacques Development Committee (FSJDC) in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia, and aims to highlight the community’s historical and economic dependence on its favourite agricultural crop, dasheen.  During the festival, patrons will be able to purchase dishes prepared from dasheen and other local produce. A variety of entertainment will add to the rich ambience, including live performances by popular Saint Lucian artistes. Come out and support the community on this important venture.
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  OECS NEWSLINK #55 250926 25.09.2026 8мин
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  Ministry of Education's Continuity of Operations Plan 25.09.2026 2мин

  The Department of Education and Digital Transformation is strengthening its capacity to keep Saint Lucia’s education system functioning during emergencies and disasters. Education officials are advancing work on a comprehensive Continuity of Operations Plan, or COOP, designed to protect critical Ministry functions while ensuring that teaching and learning can continue following a major disruption.
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  Presbyopia Screening and Distribution of Reading Glasses at Primary Health Care Facilities Commences October 1st. 24.09.2026 4мин

  The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Office of the Prime Minister, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Restoring Vision, which will allow for the integration of presbyopia screening and near vision eyeglasses distribution into Saint Lucia’s public health system. Presbyopia is an age-related decline in near vision that affects adults, usually beginning after 40 years of age.  The eye screening services and distribution of reading glasses will be available at selected primary health care facilities from October 1, 2026 and will be offered at NO COST to the public. Each health facility will designate a clinic day each week for the offering of these services. Services may also be delivered through appointments, walk-ins and outreach screening (community groups, workplaces, elderly homes, Bordelais Correctional Facility, etc).
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  Software Technology to Modernize Saint Lucia’s Insolvency System 24.09.2026 3мин

  The administration of insolvency cases in Saint Lucia could become more efficient, transparent and coordinated through the use of software technology, as the country moves toward the development of an integrated digital system to support its insolvency framework.
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  CXC to Spotlight Saint Lucia's Education Journey 24.09.2026 4мин

  For more than five decades, the Caribbean Examinations Council has helped to shape the educational journeys, professional opportunities and economic participation of millions of Caribbean citizens. As CXC prepares to commemorate its 55th anniversary in April 2027, a historic documentary will examine the institution's regional legacy, with particular attention to its contribution to education and human-capital development in Saint Lucia.
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  Fashion Camp 2026 Underway 24.09.2026 1мин

  The Department of Commerce, in close collaboration with the Saint Lucia Fashion Council (SFC), is currently hosting Fashion Camp 2026. The much-needed training program, which has received a strong participatory response, runs from September 14, 2026 to September 25, 2026, at the Blue Coral Mall on Bridge Street, Castries. Fifty-seven aspiring designers, tailors, dressmakers, and hobbyists have signed on and secured program placement.
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  Nouvel An Kweyol 24th, September 2026 24.09.2026 4мин