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News Articles, Notices from Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment

  1. Edith Petra Jeffrey Nelson appointed King’s Counsel in recognition of legal excellence
    Fri Apr 04 2025
    by Office of the Parliament
    MS. NELSON IS ONE OF TWO FEMALE COUNSELS IN SAINT LUCIA TO BE ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF KING’S COUNSEL.
  2. Ministry of Equity secures increased support for vulnerable communities in 2025-2026 Budget
    Fri Apr 04 2025
    by Ministry of Equity
    THE INCREASES WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE TANGIBLE DIFFERENCES IN ELDER CARE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND HOUSING FOR THE VULNERABLE.
  3. NCA hosts first-ever graduation ceremony
    Fri Apr 04 2025
    by Geraldine Bicette-Joseph, GIS
    THIRTY-THREE FIELD STAFF AND COMFORT STATION ATTENDANTS EARN CVQ QUALIFICATIONS, RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT CARICOM.
  4. PAHO issues new epidemiological alert amid rising yellow fever cases
    Thu Apr 03 2025
    by PAHO
    THE NUMBER OF CASES CONFIRMED IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF 2025, IS MORE THAN DOUBLE THE TOTAL CASES IN 2024.
  5. Construction work on A’ila Resorts well underway
    Thu Apr 03 2025
    by GIS
    RENOVATION WORK ADVANCES ON THE NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ON MOUNT PIMARD IN RODNEY BAY.
  6. Minister addresses public concerns over visa-free access to the EU
    Thu Apr 03 2025
    by Kishma Serieux, GIS
    HON. DR. ERNEST HILAIRE ELUCIDATES THE LAWS THAT GOVERN VISA FREE ACCESS TO THE EU, AND POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO REVOCATION.
  7. Prime Minister Pierre assumes chairmanship of the Regional Security System
    Thu Apr 03 2025
    by Office of the Prime Minister
    THE PRIME MINISTER IS EN-ROUTE TO ST. KITTS TO ATTEND THE RSS COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING.
  8. Statement on the joint Ministerial Task Force of Tariffs
    Thu Apr 03 2025
    by Office of the Prime Minister
    THE PUBLIC IS ASKED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES IN TARIFFS, WHICH WILL TAKE EFFECT ON APRIL 9.
  9. The Pierre-led administration invests $500,000 in youth-driven Innovation Hub
    Wed Apr 02 2025
    by Office of the Prime Minister
    THE REGIONAL HUB WILL NURTURE, DEVELOP AND SUPPORT TECH-BASED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES.
  10. Saint Lucia Athletics Association announces 2025 CARIFTA Games Team
    Wed Apr 02 2025
    by Saint Lucia Athletics Association
    THIS YEAR'S CONTINGENT COMPRISES 22 ATHLETES.
  11. Ministry of Health launches seniors exercise programme
    Tue Apr 01 2025
    by Ministry of Health
    THE INITIATIVE AIMS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING.
  12. Government hosts Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts sponsorship ceremony
    Mon Mar 31 2025
    by Geraldine Bicette-Joseph, GIS
    THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM UNDERSCORED THE VALUE OF SPONSORSHIP TO THE CONTINUITY OF THE FESTIVAL.
  13. Ministry of Health launches national survey on Schistosomiasis elimination
    Mon Mar 31 2025
    by Ministry of Health
    COMMONLY KNOWN AS BILHARZIA, THE PARASITE IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH WATER INFESTED WITH INFECTED SNAILS.
  14. Ministry of Health partners to offer free hand surgeries
    Mon Mar 31 2025
    by GIS
    THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAS COLLABORATED WITH HAND HELP INC. TO PROVIDE FREE SURGICAL CARE.
  15. Office closed - Ministry of Commerce
    Mon Mar 31 2025
    by Ministry of Commerce
    THE MAIN OFFICE LOCATED ON THE WATERFRONT, WILL BE CLOSED FROM MARCH 31 TO MAY 30.