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DR. SHANDA LEE TO HARACKSINGH TO CHALLENGE OPPOSITION LEADER ALLEN CHASTANET FOR MICOUD SOUTH SEAT
HTS St Lucia
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The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) officially endorsed Dr. Shanda Lee Harracksingh to contest the next general election against Allen Chastanet, the incumbent parliamentary representative and leader of the United Workers Party (UWP). Dr....
Saint Lucia Observes World Wetlands Day
St. Lucia Times
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February 2, 2025
Birdwatching and a beach cleanup on will be among local activities in observance of World Wetlands Day on Sunday. The Division of Forest and Land Resources has organised the activities to generate more awareness of wetlands and their vital role....
Saint Lucia Business Expo heads to Vieux Fort for third staging
Loop News
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Export Saint Lucia, in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs, is proud to announce the return of the Saint Lucia Business Expo. Held under the auspices of the Government...
World Wildlife Day: Advocating for the Preservation of Saint Lucia’s Unique Species
The Voice
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March 5, 2025
Pius Haynes Curious onlookers, students and teachers gathered at Constitution Park in Castries on Monday, eager to view the island’s rich fauna and flora, as the Ministry of Agriculture hosted an inclusive interactive mini-exhibition to highlight...
LAMAT 2025 Readiness, Delivers Care in Saint Lucia
DVIDS - Georgia
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February 28, 2025
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – U.S. military medical professionals and their partner nation counterparts launched the latest iteration of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission in Saint Lucia Feb. 24, 2025, underscoring the ongoing...
St. Lucian company awarded multi-million dollar contract to build hospital
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The Montserrat government says it has signed a multi-million dollar contract with a St. Lucia-based construction company to build the third phase of the New National Hospital of Montserrat project. A statement by the Ministry of...
Saint Lucians Adrift At Sea For Over A Month Recount Their Ordeal
St. Lucia Times
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January 27, 2025
Two Saint Lucians reported adrift at sea for over a month in a 22-foot boat have been recounting their ordeal before, eventually, the Colombian Navy, in coordination with the fishing vessel “Capt Hyde I”, rescued them. Anthony Emmanuel and his...
Americans warned as Caribbean destinations see rising safety alerts
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
With the U.S. government reissuing its travel advisory for Haiti as the country adds a terrorism indicator to its Level 4: “Do Not Travel” status, the U.S. Department of State has recently elevated travel advisories for a number of Caribbean...
Saint Lucians Rescued At Sea by Colombian Navy
St. Lucia Times
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January 25, 2025
Two Saint Lucians who had reportedly been adrift on a 22-foot boat for more than a month were rescued in the San Andrés archipelago by the Colombian Navy, and efforts are underway to return them home. Their names have not been disclosed, but...
Saint Lucians Urged to Take Inspiration From Nobel Laureates and Aim for Excellence
St. Lucia Times
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January 25, 2025
Nobel Laureate Week serves as a reminder of the potential within Saint Lucians waiting to be unlocked with the right approach, declared Director of Finance Imran Williams during the annual Nobel Laureate wreath-laying ceremony on Friday. Director...
Saint Lucian Company Awarded Contract To Build Hospital in Montserrat
St. Lucia Times
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January 26, 2025
On Friday, January 24, 2025, the Government of Montserrat released a statement saying that the Ministry of Health and Social Services had signed a contract for Phase 3, also called Main Hospital, of the New National Hospital of Montserrat project....
US and Taiwan Medical Teams Providing Free Healthcare to Saint Lucians
St. Lucia Times
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March 1, 2025
The United States Air Force Southern Medical Mission, Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 (LAMAT-25) is currently in Saint Lucia, delivering free, life-saving medical care to hundreds of residents. The mission, which began on February 25...
St. Lucia’s Vieux Fort Wellness Centre Reopens After Extensive Rehabilitation
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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January 25, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – After months of comprehensive rehabilitation, the Vieux Fort Wellness Centre officially reopened its doors on Monday, January 20. The upgraded facility now offers enhanced patient comfort, safety, and accessibility,...
FAO Promotes Biological Control to Support Farmers in St. Lucia
The Voice
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March 1, 2025
. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is collaborating with Zamorano University in response to the request from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development to introduce and promote the...
A National Entertainment Centre for Saint Lucia?
The Voice
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March 1, 2025
The National Cultural Centre, at Barnard Hill, Castries In both political and public discourse, the creation of a National Entertainment Centre in Saint Lucia has emerged as a vital objective. Saint Lucia’s transformation into a ‘Festival Country’...
Saint Lucia To Host Hand Surgery Mission, Offering Free Medical Care
Loop News
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Residents of Saint Lucia are set to benefit from a life-changing initiative as the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in partnership with Hand Help Inc., hosts a transformative Hand Surgery Mission from April 6th to 13th, 2025....
Address by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Saint Lucia’s 46th Independence Anniversary (February 22, 2025)
The Voice
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February 26, 2025
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre My fellow Saint Lucians, both at home and in the diaspora, distinguished guests, and friends of Saint Lucia, I am honoured, gratified, and humbled to address you as we gather here today, unified in purpose, to...
St. Lucian Company Wins Montserrat Hospital Construction Project
Discover Montserrat
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January 22, 2025
The contract for the main works to construct the new Glendon Hospital is expected to be signed shortly. This was the word from Minister of Health Dr. Ingrid Buffonge in Tuesday’s sitting of the Parliament. In answer to a question posed by the...
St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Health, Millennium Heights Medical Complex Remain Steadfast In Their Commitment To Improving Healthcare
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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January 22, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC), recognizing the challenges posed by increased patient admissions at the Owen King EU (OKEU) Hospital, has implemented strategic measures to address overcrowding in the...
DeVry University Expands Scholarship Initiative to Saint Lucians
St. Lucia Times
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February 23, 2025
Saint Lucian students now have a new opportunity to pursue higher education at a reduced cost. DeVry University has expanded its Bridge to Brilliance Initiative to include the island among 16 Caribbean nations. The initiative offers up to 50 per...