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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...
Banana Stems to be used in Making Sanitary Napkins in Saint Lucia
The Voice
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March 1, 2025
. LOCAL bananas stems are to be used to make sanitary products. Minister for Agriculture Alfred Prospere said the initiative has been proposed by an entrepreneur. “As we speak, we have an investor who has occupied space in my constituency … and...
Canaries Wellness Centre Stakeholder Engagement Session In St. Lucia
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 27, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Project Implementation Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs invites all residents of Canaries to a stakeholder engagement session to discuss the SMART Rehabilitation of the Canaries...
Saint Lucian Defender Donacien Gets a Fresh Start
St. Lucia Times
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January 15, 2025
Saint Lucia international defender Janoi Donacien is resuming his career in England, after a lengthy hiatus due to injury. The 31-year-old former Ipswich Town defender has signed for League Two side Chesterfield, where he’ll be reunited with...
What to expect if you have to visit the medical facilities onboard a cruise
The Points Guy
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May 13, 2025
Things sometimes go wrong on cruises. Even a minor medical incident can undo all your careful planning. What happens when you're in the middle of the ocean or in a foreign country where your cruise ship is docked and you find yourself in need of a...
Health Ministry Rolls Out Fitness Programme for Senior Citizens
St. Lucia Times
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April 4, 2025
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, through its Bureau of Health Education and Elderly Affairs Units, in partnership with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), has launched a structured Seniors...
CARICOM Congratulates Saint Lucia On Independence Anniversary
St. Lucia Times
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February 22, 2025
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) congratulated the government and people of Saint Lucia as the country observed its 46th independence anniversary on Saturday, declaring the occasion a time for reflection. “This milestone allows for reflections on...
Fishing vessel comes under gunfire off Owia
St. Vincent Times
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July 27, 2025
Vessel shot up off Owia, One shot, Two Missing at sea Reports emerging from Owia, in northern St Vincent, indicate that a fishing boat from the village came under gunfire from a vessel originating from neighbouring St Lucia while at sea. The St...
OECS Commission Celebrates Saint Lucia’s 46 Years of Independence
I News Cayman
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February 22, 2025
Joining the celebrations under the theme “Douvan Ansanm: Health and Well-Being for a Prosperous Nation”, the OECS Commission congratulates Saint Lucia on its 46th Anniversary of Independence on February 22, 2025. In commemoration, the Director...
Pierre Pledges Continued Progress For Saint Lucia Amid Independence Observances
St. Lucia Times
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February 22, 2025
In a heartfelt address at the Sab, Vigie, on February 22, Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing the nation’s social, cultural, and economic development as Saint Lucia celebrated its 46th anniversary...
From LA to the Caribbean: Celebrity Chef Ameera Finds Peace in Saint Lucia
St. Lucia Times
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February 22, 2025
Celebrity chef and holistic wellness practitioner Ameera Muhammad has found a new home in Saint Lucia, bringing her culinary expertise and passion for holistic healing to the island. The Los Angeles-based chef, known for working with some of the...
UN Reviews Support To Saint Lucia Under 2024-2025 Country Implementation Plan
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 22, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – Government officials, UN representatives and project beneficiaries in Saint Lucia today participated in a hybrid meeting to review United Nations support to the country in 2024, relative to progress made under the...
Mount Pimard Resort Development to Boost Saint Lucia’s Tourism and Economy
St. Lucia Times
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February 21, 2025
Tourism and investment officials are looking forward to the completion of a resort development on Mount Pimard that will further diversify Saint Lucia’s tourism offering and increase local economic opportunities. A’ila Resorts is a multi-concept...
A Broken Promise: The Untimely Payment of Salary Increases to Public Service Workers of St. Lucia
The Voice
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February 22, 2025
In a move that is more insulting than insulting, the Government of Saint Lucia has finally announced the payment of salary increases to public service workers, negotiated by the previous UWP administration in 2021. This long-overdue gesture is a...
Economic Improvements Expected From Resort Development At Mount Pimard In St. Lucia
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 20, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – Tourism and investment officials are looking forward to the completion of a resort development on Mount Pimard, that will further diversify Saint Lucia’s tourism offering-and-increase local economic opportunities....
Health Officials in Antigua and Barbuda Mourn Dr Gemma Chery
Antigua News Room
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April 2, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Health officials in Antigua and Barbuda have joined the regional medical community in mourning the passing of Dr Gemma Chery, a respected public health advocate and physician. Dr Chery, who served as the Pan...
Mother of All Parties celebrates 2021 Victory ahead of 75th Anniversary
The Voice
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July 26, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Today (July 26, 2025) the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) celebrates four years since its 2021 General Elections victory that saw Party Leader and Castries-East MP Philip J. Pierre lead...
Saint Lucia Records First Homicide For 2025
St. Lucia Times
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January 10, 2025
At about 9:20 pm on Thursday, Saint Lucia police responded to a report of a shooting at Barre Denis, Castries, and learned that a 22-year-old man had succumbed to apparent gunshot injuries. Investigators have identified the deceased as Gabriel...
Venue Change For Independence Celebratory Activities In St. Lucia
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 18, 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – Due to heavy rainfall over the last few days, a decision has been made to relocate two national celebratory events that will be held in commemmoration of Saint Lucia’s 46th Independence Anniversary. The annual...