Month: May 2025

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is urging members of the public to exercise caution as Saint Lucia experiences elevated levels of Saharan dust, which continue to blanket the island and pose significant health risks—especially for individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

In a major step toward modernizing regional justice systems, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has officially handed over a Victim-Offender Mediation (V-OM) Toolkit to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, signaling growing momentum for the adoption of restorative justice practices across the subregion. The toolkit, the first of its kind in the Caribbean, is designed to help ease systemic backlogs and improve outcomes for both victims and offenders by promoting dialogue and accountability over traditional court proceedings.

On Friday, the Saint Lucia Crisis Centre, in collaboration with the Division of Gender Affairs, hosted a Parental Guidance Workshop aimed at empowering parents—especially struggling single parents—to better navigate the challenges of raising children and reshaping their families for a more stable future.

After days of protest over worsening space constraints at Port Castries, truckers and port officials have reached an agreement on immediate corrective measures. With container haulage services set to resume Monday, the central government has directed SLASPA to act urgently to address long-standing logistical challenges, signaling a potential turning point in the ongoing standoff.

In observance of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs—through the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat—reaffirms its commitment to tobacco control and the protection of public health.
This year’s global theme, “Unmasking the Appeal,” shines a spotlight on the deceptive and manipulative tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industries, especially those aimed at youth.

On Thursday, the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) hosted its signature awareness initiative, “Walk in My Shoes,” giving members of the public—including representatives from various government ministries—an opportunity to experience the daily realities of living with blindness.