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Free Hand Surgery Initiative Coming to Saint Lucia in April
St. Lucia Times
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January 22, 2025
Residents of Saint Lucia are set to benefit from an initiative offering free specialised hand surgery to both children and adults. The Hand Surgery Mission, a collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs and the...
Prostate Cancer Genetic Study In Saint Lucia
Bernews
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January 20, 2025
The Caribbean “took a bold step toward precision medicine with the official launch of the Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study in Saint Lucia.” A spokesperson said, “This landmark event, hosted by GenTech Analytica, CariGenetics Limited, and...
Saint Lucia To Export Some Derelict Vehicles For Recycling
St. Lucia Times
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December 5, 2024
The campaign to remove derelict vehicles from roadsides and public spaces in Saint Lucia involves exporting some of the items for recycling. The disclosure came from Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) Information and...
Strengthening public health capacities essential to ensure resilience and equity in the Americas says new PAHO report
The San Pedro Sun
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April 26, 2025
Washington, D.C., 15 April 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today presented Implementation of the essential public health functions in the Americas: Evaluation and strengthening of capacities. This report highlights the...
Visas in focus as Africa-Caribbean explore deepening trade
I Witness News
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July 31, 2025
By Kenton X. Chance ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Caribbean and African politicians, trade representatives, bankers, academics and other stakeholders were heading back to their respective destinations on Wednesday after two days here discussing...
Health Officials on Alert as Measles Cases Surge in the Americas
St. Lucia Times
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March 6, 2025
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is ramping up public awareness efforts as measles cases rise significantly across the Americas. Saint Lucia has not reported a measles case in decades. However, according to the World Health...
Belize Secures US$20M World Bank Credit for Climate and Disaster Readiness
Love FM
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July 31, 2025
Earlier today, the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million Development Policy Credit with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) for Belize. This funding aims to provide emergency financing in the event...
Outgoing Afreximbank President: $250 million investment in Grenada
Now Grenada
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July 28, 2025
by Curlan Campbell Afreximbank has over $3 billion already mobilised and tangible projects under construction Afreximbank co-financing world class tertiary hospital in Grenada estimated at US$250 million Oramah proposed permanent commission to...
Saint Lucia Event Mulls Preserving Lives, Protecting Fer De Lance
St. Lucia Times
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November 30, 2024
On Friday, The Harbor Club in Saint Lucia was the setting for the 3rd International Symposium on Snakebite Envenoming and One Health, an event aimed at addressing the dual challenge of managing snakebite cases and preserving biodiversity. The...
EDITORIAL: Health and Safety in the Workplace: For All, Not Some
St. Lucia Times
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April 26, 2025
Labour Day, observed annually on May 1, serves as a reminder of workers’ vital role in any economy. It’s a day to spotlight critical issues like fair wages, working hours, conditions, and overall worker well-being. This year, Saint Lucia’s theme,...
Saint Lucia Delegation Attends Ministerial Conference In Vienna, Austria
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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November 30, 2024
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Minister for Commerce, Hon. Emma Hippolyte, heads Saint Lucia’s Delegation to the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme from 26th-28th...
“Saint Lucia Has Become The Cash Cow For Massy Stores!”
St. Lucia Times
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November 29, 2024
Deputy Leader of the Opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Guy Joseph, has strongly criticised the government’s handling of the rising cost of living in Saint Lucia, accusing both the administration and Massy Stores of exploiting citizens. Joseph...
CARPHA Strengthens Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies in Dominica
Win Media SKN
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April 23, 2025
(Press release) Roseau, Dominica – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, in Dominica, conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Data Appreciation Workshop,...
Health Ministry urges vigilance as measles cases surge in the Americas
Loop News
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The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is ramping up public awareness efforts as measles cases rise significantly across the Region of the Americas. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global measles cases surged by...
Louise Thompson had miscarriage after traumatic birth and brutal health battle
Daily Star
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April 26, 2025
Louise Thompson enjoys family holiday in MayLouise Thompson has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage. She took to Instagram to inform fans that she suffered a miscarriage more than a year ago and admitted that she confided the news only to "a...
Inside Louise Thompson's heartbreaking health battles from stoma bag to septic shock
The Mirror
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April 23, 2025
Louise Thompson has opened up about the serious health issues she's had to contend with since welcoming her son Leo-Hunter, revealing that she feels "lucky to be here". In an emotional interview on This Morning today, Louise spoke with hosts Ben...
Louise Thompson shares miscarriage pain amid long-term health battle
The Mirror
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April 25, 2025
Louise Thompson has revealed she suffered a miscarriage in January 2024 - just over two years after the traumatic birth of her son. The 35-year-old former Made in Chelsea star nearly died giving birth to three-year-old Leo, whom she shares with...
CARPHA and the World Bank Convened ...
SKNVibes
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America. July 23, 2025 -- The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)?in collaboration with the World Bank convened the 12th Meeting of the Regional Project Advisory Committee for the Organisation...
Suspected drowning in Soufrière, St Lucia
Loop News
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On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at about 5:45 pm, police officers attached to the Soufrière Police Station in Saint Lucia received a report of a suspected drowning at St. Philip, Fond St. Jacques, Soufrière. Upon arrival at the scene, officers...
Saint Lucians Benefit from Short-term Training Workshops in Taiwan
The Voice
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November 27, 2024
Mrs. Sylli Maqueda Valcin, Community Health Aide in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, second from left, with other participants and trainer in the Nursing Aide Training Course. Capacity building remains a top priority for the...