In observance of World Obesity Day and World Kidney Day, the Gros-Islet Primary School engaged residents of Gros-Islet by walking throughout the village carrying colorful placards with messages about making healthier lifestyle choices. This activity provided students and teachers with the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition, physical activity and the preventive health practices to reduce the risk of obesity and kidney disease. A health fair was also held on the school grounds where students received talks on healthy eating, protecting kidney health and information on the abuse of alcohol and substances.

Saint Lucia joins the global community in observing World Water Day 2026, a United Nations initiative which is observed annually on March 22nd to highlight the importance of safe water and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources.

The global theme for this year’s observance is “Water and Gender,” which explores how water and sanitation challenges affect women and girls. It also calls for women having a voice and leading when it comes to water management and decision making.

As part of activities marking World Obesity Day and World Kidney Day 2026, students from the Laborie Boys and Laborie Girls Primary Schools joined forces for an interactive health walk through the streets of Laborie. Armed with placards and chants, the young health ambassadors brought messages on healthy eating and lifestyle directly to residents and businesses in the village. The walk was held under the theme "Twòp Sik Pa Bon" , a rallying call for the reduction of sugar-sweetened beverages and unhealthy dietary habits. As the students moved through the village, they chanted health messages and engaged with community members and business owners along the route.

A push to improve productivity and competitiveness among local businesses is gaining momentum in Saint Lucia. The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, in collaboration with the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project, has wrapped up a series of training sessions designed to help entrepreneurs operate more efficiently and make smarter, data-driven decisions.