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Government of Saint Lucia
A range of topical information based radio programming brought to you from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.
This podcast aims to bring an array of programming to the listening public. Our goal is to keep listeners up to date with all government developments, from the political arena through to the cultural sphere. Learn about the latest policy changes, growth initiatives and social projects. Stay attuned to Saint Lucia's rich heritage and culture, from our annual Independence…
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House of Assembly Passes US$37.75 Million Loan Resolution for Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Parliament approves a major funding injection from the International Development Association to back the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure…
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Prime Ministerial Vision Initiative Secures 50,000 Eyeglasses Drive via US Non-Profit
Prime Minister Pierre signs a cross-agency agreement with Restoring Vision to launch a 12-month pilot program integrating free presbyopia screenings and…
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Government Maintains Retails Fuel and Cooking Gas Price Subsidies
Under the modified price pass-through mechanism, the cost of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene remains locked through July 12th as state relief funds keep…
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Deputy Prime Minister Fiercely Defends Arsenal Football Club Partnership Strategy
Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire outlines extensive youth development benefits, highlighting an upcoming international partner summit, local training access to the…
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Prime Minister Tables Resolution to Refinance Public Debt and Fund New Budget Cycle via Treasury Bonds
Minister for Finance Hon. Philip J. Pierre seeks parliamentary authorization to raise EC$49.5 million for the 2026–2027 budget and roll over EC$856 million in…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 26, 2026)
In the headlines: Parliament approves financing for a renewable energy infrastructure facility, and a digital transformation project is set for expansion under…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 25, 2026)
In the headlines: Government seeks approval to raise money by the issue of treasury bonds, and Deputy Prime Minister Defends Arsenal Partnership as investment…
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Ministry of Health Issues Vigilance Advisory Following Surge in Snake Sightings
The Ministry of Health urges the public to seek immediate emergency hospital care for snakebites. Residents are cautioned against dangerous home remedies like…
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Peace Corps Trainees Participate in Eastern Caribbean Cultural Immersion Program
Marking the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps in Saint Lucian development, 26 new trainees engage in a 9-week pre-service training block focused on learning…
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Upgraded Chassin Babonneau Community Irrigation System Handed Over to Farmers
Implemented by the Taiwan Technical Mission via the Seven Crops Project, a newly desilted dam and filtration network are unveiled by Ambassador Nicole Su and…
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Prime Minister Advocates for Regional OECS Framework on Anti-Trust Legislation
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre emphasizes that anti-monopoly and anti-trust rules are best structuralized collectively at the regional level through the OECS…
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Eighteen Calypsonians Advance to the National Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals
Following the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, 18 successful contenders are announced to compete at the National Cultural Centre on June 28th for a place…
Government of Saint LuciaCustoms Online Payment Platform Transforming Trade and Business Operations in Saint Lucia
The Customs and Excise Department is reporting a strong uptake of its online payment platform, with officials indicating that the system is already helping to…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 24, 2026)
In the headlines: The semifinalists are announced for the 2026 National Calypso Competition, and Government favours a regional approach to anti-trust…
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House of Assembly Convenes to Debate Key Financing Measures and Bills
Lawmakers gather for a June 23rd legislative sitting to address a comprehensive agenda including treasury bond refinancing, green energy motions, the Saint…
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WASCO and Government Advance Northern Water Supply System Project for Climate Resilience
Project management officials review a major concept note for submission to the Green Climate Fund, aiming to offset aging infrastructure, mitigate the dry…
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Prime Minister Outlines Regional Food Security Strategy for Saint Lucia's CARICOM Chairmanship
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre targets agricultural independence by identifying seven specialized local crops for national self-sufficiency and…
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CARDI and Ministry of Agriculture Launch Online Training Platform for Youth Leaders
Following a comprehensive needs assessment survey, agricultural stakeholders establish a flexible, after-hours virtual training hub tailored to empower the…
Government of Saint LuciaMinistry of Health urges public vigilance on safe access of Prescription Medications and GLP-1 Medicine
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is advising the public to exercise caution when seeking prescription medications, particularly GLP-1 medications…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 23, 2026)
In the headlines: The House of Assembly meets today, and WASCO advances the Northern Water System Plan. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc
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Ministry of Education Explores Ph.D. and Sports Science Programs with Monroe University
Following a regional graduation cohort of 30 Saint Lucian students in New York, Minister Hon. Kenson Casimir announces ongoing discussions with Monroe…
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Nationwide School Survey Shows Negative Results for Bilharzia Parasite
National Epidemiologist Dr. Michelle Francois announces that all primary school samples tested negative for Bilharzia, marking a massive milestone toward the…
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Saint Lucia Earns Top Tier Ranking in 2026 Freedom House Assessment
Scoring 91 out of 100 in the global Freedom in the World index, Saint Lucia is celebrated among the highest-scoring nations in the Caribbean and worldwide for…
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Prime Minister Defends Integrity of Citizenship by Investment Program
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre addresses international scrutiny by reaffirming Saint Lucia's commitment to a transparent CIP framework, highlighting…
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State Funeral Held for Former Governor General Sir Neville Cenac
Former Governor General Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac is laid to rest following an official state funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 22, 2026)
In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre defends the Citizenship by Investment Program, and a State Funeral held for Sir Neville Cenac. For…
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Government to Modernize WASCO Through Public-Private Partnership Amid Severe Drought
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre announces plans to reform the water utility's corporate structure to attract private investment. He also warns of a…
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New Climate Adaptation Toolkit Launched to Protect Small Businesses
Under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Project, national coordinators validate a specialized toolkit to help micro, small, and medium enterprises identify…
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Brand Saint Lucia Announces Historic Multi-Year Partnership with Arsenal Football Club
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority secures a massive sports tourism and investment deal with England’s Premier League Champions. The agreement includes setting…
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Ministry of Education Structuralizes Cross-Agency Truancy Reduction Initiative
Minister Hon. Kenson Casimir announces a comprehensive program to mitigate student absenteeism, utilizing social transformation groups, school principals…
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Ireland Imposes Mandatory Travel Visa Requirements for Saint Lucian Nationals
Effective June 15, the Irish government establishes new border restrictions for all St. Lucia passport holders—including transit passengers—aligning its…
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Prime Minister Outlines Record-Breaking Infrastructure Investments in Public Safety
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre details sweeping funding upgrades for national emergency sectors, including a brand new training wing for the Fire Service…
Government of Saint LuciaCARPHA visit on implementation of population-based cancer registry
Efforts to establish a population-based cancer registry in Saint Lucia are underway and this is being supported by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)…
Government of Saint LuciaHealth Interview - Nutrition Awareness Month
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is encouraging Saint Lucians to rediscover the power of traditional Caribbean foods and adopt healthier…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 19, 2026)
In the headlines: Brand Saint Lucia partners with Arsenal Football Club, and Wasco and Government are advancing plans to strengthen the island's water…
Government of Saint LuciaMinistry of Health Launches Nutrition Awareness Month
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition officially launched Nutrition Awareness Month in June 2026 to promote healthier lifestyles among Saint Lucians…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 18, 2026)
In the headlines: The Prime Minister highlights major investments in essential services, and TVET institutions receive new equipment to boost skills training…
Government of Saint LuciaSchool leaders equipped with new skills to improve safety and management of education infrastructure
School principals and vice-principals across Saint Lucia are being empowered with new tools to better manage school facilities, improve safety, and secure…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 17, 2026)
In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre to lead CARICOM, and 55 new recruits strengthen Saint Lucia's public safety services. For details on…
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Cabinet Paper to Determine Future Management of Saint Lucia Women's Crisis Center
The government is preparing a foundational review to keep the newly renovated facility under public accountability rather than shifting it to private operators…
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Saint Lucia Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with Call for Policy Action
Aligning with the United Nations theme, Minister Hon. Emma Hippolyte announces that a comprehensive national policy for older persons will be presented to…
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Public Safety Workforce Boosted by Joint Graduation of 55 New Recruits
A joint training initiative culminates in the graduation of 34 firefighters and 21 correctional officers, drawing praise from Home Affairs Minister Hon…
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Saint Lucia to Assume CARICOM Chairmanship on July 1st
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announces that Saint Lucia will host the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in July 2026, shifting…
Government of Saint LuciaTVET Graduation and Exhibition
A project aimed at improving the skills of students in several areas of technical and vocational studies came to an end here recently, with a graduation…
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Prime Minister Announces Major Bus Terminal Upgrades in Transportation Reform Review
Reviewing a study backed by the Caribbean Development Bank, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre commits the upcoming national budget to building centralized bus…
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Government Launches Digital Platform to Map Coastal Climate Hazard Risks
Developed under the Green Climate Fund, the new Shoreside Coastal Climate Assessment and Decision Support System introduces advanced data mapping to streamline…
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Regional Initiative Drives Sweet Potato Productivity and Food Security
Partnering with IICA, CARDI, and Taiwan, Saint Lucia enters the second year of a joint project focused on virus-free crop propagation and biological pest…
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Upgrade of St. Jude Hospital Enhances Regional Health Care Equity
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sharon Belmar-George highlights how the newly commissioned secondary care facility provides high-standard surgery, delivery, and…
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Government Notebook (Jun. 16, 2026)
In the headlines: Quality health care to be enhanced following the commissioning of St. Jude Hospital, and Saint Lucia advances its sweet potato industry…
Government of Saint LuciaMinistry of Health Shares Results from Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Survey Among Primary School Children
From April 29, 2025 to May 16, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition conducted a Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Survey among children aged 8–11…
Government of Saint LuciaSaint Lucian Jameel Leonce Becomes the World’s Youngest Sea TREK Training Coordinator
A young Saint Lucian has earned international recognition in the marine tourism industry. Twenty-year-old Jameel Leonce of Sea Life Paradise at Pigeon Island…