Day: May 8, 2025

The Ministry of Public Service has launched an extensive initiative to reclassify job roles and enhance recruitment standards. Recognising the limitations of the existing classification system, established nearly three decades ago, the Minister has underscored the urgency of this reform. The initiative aims to modernise public service operations, ensuring that job classifications align with current needs and that recruitment processes are more equitable and efficient. This comprehensive approach seeks to improve service delivery and organisational effectiveness within the public sector.

Saint Lucia’s Youth Economy Agency (YEA) is intensifying efforts to empower young entrepreneurs. Recent initiatives include a week-long Business Readiness Workshop covering legal and financial aspects of business, and the launch of the “Introduction to Bookkeeping” training programme, providing participants with essential financial management skills. Additionally, the YEA, in collaboration with the Taiwanese Embassy, hosted the second annual Youth Investment Forum, focusing on sectors like agriculture, digital economy, and youth entrepreneurship to promote investment and innovation.

Saint Lucia is prioritizing innovation to responsibly utilize its marine resources. At the launch of Innovation and Creativity Week, the focus was on the Blue Economy’s potential to drive sustainable change. This aligns with the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing economic growth through marine and coastal resilience across sectors like tourism, fisheries, and waste management. The project seeks to enhance climate resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness within Saint Lucia’s blue economy.

St. Lucia and foreign ministers from across the Caribbean are set to meet for the Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations. This key gathering will focus on strengthening regional ties, addressing current challenges, and discussing collaborative efforts in foreign relations and community development across the Caribbean.

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus has made a significant donation to the National Community Foundation (NCF) of Saint Lucia. This contribution is expected to enhance the NCF’s capacity to fulfill its mission of supporting initiatives that promote self-development and social upliftment. The NCF, a philanthropic non-profit organization established in 2002, relies on partnerships with various stakeholders, including educational institutions like UWI, to advance its programs. The recent donation underscores the ongoing collaboration between UWI and NCF in fostering community development and addressing social needs across the region.

Officials from the local chapter of an international charitable organization are grieving the loss of their president. The chapter’s leadership and members have expressed profound sorrow, highlighting the president’s dedication and impactful contributions to the organization’s mission. Tributes from colleagues and community partners reflect a deep appreciation for the president’s leadership and commitment to service. Plans are underway to honor the president’s legacy and continue the work they so passionately advanced.