Saint Lucia is set to revolutionize its identification system. From birth, every citizen will be assigned a unique identification number.
Public Service Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte announced that the implementation of a National Authentication Framework will enhance identity verification, significantly reducing the risks of identification fraud and duplication.
Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has expressed confidence that his party will retain power in the next general election, dismissing comparisons to Trinidad and Tobago’s recent political shift where voters ousted the ruling party amid economic and crime concerns.
A graduation ceremony was held Tuesday for officers who will join a newly established unit within the Royal St Lucia Police Force, marking the start of their service to national security.
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with key partners, officially launched the “Mosquito No More” public education campaign Tuesday, a bold multisectoral effort aimed at boosting national response through a range of targeted initiatives.
Supporters, officials, and the Political Leader of the opposition United Workers Party gathered at Constitution Park to commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of Sir John Compton, St Lucia’s first Prime Minister and founding figure of the UWP.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire has brushed aside an IMF Technical Mission’s report which flagged inaccuracies in government data collection, especially in tourism, stating the findings overinflate actual performance.
