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Saharan Dust: A Health Threat – And An Unlikely Weather Protector
St. Lucia Times
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June 1, 2025
A dense blanket of Saharan dust is once again affecting Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean, bringing a serious health risk for vulnerable groups, even as it helps to suppress the development of tropical storms. The Saint Lucia Meteorological...
St Lucia to undergo revamping of education system with funding from CDB
Dominica News Online
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March 6, 2025
In a landmark effort to enhance educational outcomes in Saint Lucia, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 17 million loan to support the Government’s initiative to expand access to quality education, modernize infrastructure,...
Buy a house, get a passport: Why Americans are flocking to 5 Caribbean nations
The Indian Express
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July 29, 2025
In the Eastern Caribbean, house-hunting now often comes with a surprising bonus: a second passport. Five island nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia, offer citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes...
St. Lucia’s Health Ministry Observes World Obesity Day 2025 With Call For Systemic Change
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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March 5, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs joins the global community in observing World Obesity Day under the theme: “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives”,emphasizing the urgent need for systemic action to...
Prime Minister Drew Champions National Lotteries Authority Bill To Keep Millions In The Federation
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 1, 2025
- Advertisement - Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, championed the passage of the National Lotteries Authority Bill, 2025, emphasising its transformative potential to retain an...
Saint Lucia at 46: Douvan Ansanm – Health and Well-Being for a Prosperous Nation
The Voice
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March 2, 2025
By Dr. Olympia Piper Cools Vitalis- Psychologist (PhD), Psychotherapist (MSc), Social Worker (BSc) . FEBRUARY 22, 2025, marked 46 years since Saint Lucia gained its independence-a milestone that speaks to resilience, growth, and the pursuit of...
Lions Club in Martinique Donates Corrective Eyewear to Help Saint Lucians with Visual Impairments
St. Lucia Times
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April 3, 2025
The Lions Club Internationale District 63 Zone based in neighbouring Martinique has donated more than 6 000 pieces of correction eyewear to the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment. The initiative will provide critical support to...
Freedom Project promises legal action if Bahamian ‘Archangel’ not pardoned
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 1, 2025
Features Melissa Doughty 8 Hrs Ago Trinidad and Tobago's first prime minister, the late Dr Eric Williams also did a lot of work to decolonise public spaces. - The directors of the Caribbean Freedom Project and the Cross Rhodes Campaign will take...
How to Get a St Lucia Passport: A Complete Guide
Realty Times - Nevada
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The beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia is becoming more well-known due to its alluring citizenship by investment (CBI) software. Whether you're looking to go abroad, invest, or start your own business, a St. Lucian passport can be a valuable...
St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Pierre Addresses The Threat Of Substance Abuse
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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March 4, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating the growing challenge of substance abuse that threatens to stymie national development. In his address during the Celebratory...
SLCFA Urges Saint Lucians to Oppose Efforts to End the Cuban Medical Programme
The Voice
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March 29, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below The Saint Lucia-Cuba Friendship Association (SLCFA) is urging Saint Lucians to join other Caribbean and Latin American citizens in voicing opposition to US efforts to bring an end to a long-lasting Cuban medical...
WASCO to Saint Lucians – Safeguard the Island’s Water Resources
The Voice
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March 29, 2025
The Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) is calling on Saint Lucians to safeguard the island’s water resources in the face of a looming drought threat. The water company said that together, citizens can adopt effective adaptation strategies to...
St. Lucia’s La Ressource Dennery Wellness Centre To Resume Operations On Monday
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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March 1, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is pleased to announce that after rehabilitation, the La Ressource Dennery Wellness Centre will officially resume operations on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 8:00am...
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – March 31, 2025 – Former St. Lucia PM to talk cruise tourism in Cayman
I News Cayman
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April 1, 2025
The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news weekly. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]. Celebrating the women of MPE From left to right: Darcel Choy, Jasmine Joy...
Saint Lucian Artist Uses Art to Champion Human Rights
St. Lucia Times
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February 25, 2025
Saint Lucian artist Orrin Vivaldi d’Auvergne has a unique creative talent. Tucked away in a quiet enclave in Castries, he is harnessing his distinctive ability by creating works of art to tell his story and help raise awareness about human rights,...
St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Health Vigilant Amid Rising Yellow Fever Cases In The Region
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 28, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs remains on high alert following an advisory from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) regarding a recent surge in confirmed human cases of yellow fever in...
HEALTHY EATING FOR BETTER LIVING PROGRAM PROMOTES NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS
HTS St Lucia
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A program focused on curbing chronic illnesses is on the policy menu in Saint Lucia, offering residents hands-on instruction in preparing healthy meals with local ingredients. The initiative, called “Healthy eating for better living,” is a...
SLMDA President Attends World Health Assembly in Switzerland
The Voice
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May 28, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below SLMDA President Dr. Merle Clarke Newly re-elected President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA), Dr. Merle Clarke, on Thursday May 22, 2025 joined a high-level panel of experts at the World...
Health Ministry In St. Lucia Engages Stakeholders In National Elderly Policy Consultation
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 25, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for Saint Lucia’s older population through a strategic consultation on the draft...
SLFS HOSTS COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL EMT COURSE FOR PROTECTIVE SERVICE PERSONNEL
HTS St Lucia
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The Saint Lucia Fire Service is currently conducting a regional Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. This training program is specifically designed for senior fire officials, and also includes participants from law enforcement agencies,...