Senior Leadership within the Ministry of Health which included the Minister for Health, Permanent Secretary, Heads of Departments, representatives from projects such as OECS Regional Health Project and CDB and high level representatives from St. Jude Hospital and OKEU Hospital met for an Introductory and Strategic Meeting at the Bay Gardens Hotel. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the progress made on programmes, activities and projects within the ministry and also to align the plans and priorities for 2026/ 2027. This meeting is aimed at strengthening coordination, planning and service delivery across the national health sector. The gathering marked an important opportunity for dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders responsible for the management and delivery of public healthcare services in Saint Lucia.

Minister in the Ministry of Education , Danny Butcher who has responsibility for Special Schools, has undertaken visits to all five Special Education Institutions on Island.

In the headlines: The government of Saint Lucia advances reforms to support business development and; farmers are being asked to prepare for a severe dry season.

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In the headlines: A discretionary MOU between Saint Lucia and the US will allow for the transfer of third country nationals from the United States and; the 2026 Nobel Laureate Festival is underway.

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In the headlines: Prime Minister Honorable Philp J. Pierre delivers a New Year address to the nation at the start of a new term and; newly assigned ministers visit the departments under their purview.

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The Government of Saint Lucia is exhibiting its commitment to ensuring schools on the island are given the best environment in which to operate.

Minister in the Ministry of Education, Honourable Danny Butcher toured a numbe of schools in the south of the island to get a feel of the enthusiasm within the school population at the start of a new school term.

A delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Education, headed by newly-appointed Minister Hon. Kenson Casimir has successfully conducted a tour of schools in Education District ONe, which saw them visit nine schools in one day.