Sir Arthur Lewis And T.A. Marryshow To Face Off In OECS Debate Final On Environmental Challenges
Four top OECS colleges battled in the semi-finals of the Recycle OECS Windward Islands Virtual Inter-College Debates, tackling key environmental challenges. Saint Lucia’s Sir Arthur Lewis Community College and Grenada’s T.A. Marryshow Community College emerged victorious and will face off in the finals on February 19. The debate, part of the OECS Commission’s Recycle OECS Project, highlights youth-driven solutions for sustainable waste management across the region.
SLTA Highlights Eco-Tourism For Sustainable Growth On Global Tourism Resilience Day
In observance of Global Tourism Resilience Day, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is emphasizing the vital role of eco-tourism to the island’s sustainable development. For many developing nations—including small island states, African nations, and middle-income economies—tourism is a key driver of income, foreign exchange earnings, tax revenue, and employment. With its deep connection to nature, sustainable tourism has the power to promote environmental responsibility and conservation while supporting economic growth.
Health Ministry Workshop Focuses On Immunization Costing To Strengthen Health Security
Saint Lucia’s Health Ministry, in collaboration with PAHO, hosted a two-day workshop on February 12 and 13, bringing together healthcare officials, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss the costing of immunization programs. The initiative aims to strengthen health security by equipping stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the financial frameworks that sustain vaccination efforts across the island.
