The Catholic Church has announced that the year 2025 will be celebrated as a Jubilee Year under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” This sacred tradition, rooted in biblical teachings and centuries of history, offers the faithful an opportunity for spiritual renewal and transformation.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs hosted a Diabetes Wellness Workshop in Dennery, aimed at empowering participants to better manage diabetes. The workshop emphasized balanced nutrition, lifestyle changes, and incorporating affordable local foods into daily diets.
The National Workers Union is voicing strong dissatisfaction over recent public announcements concerning wage increases for public sector employees. In a pointed letter to the Government Negotiating Team, the union stated it will not tolerate any perceived disrespect, signaling growing tensions in the ongoing negotiations.
Twenty-five educators from Saint Lucia have graduated from the Effective Pedagogy for Distributed Teaching and Learning and Cybersecurity Training programs. The initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, was part of the Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Coronavirus Project. It was conducted in partnership with the University of the West Indies and supported by the Caribbean Development Bank, which expressed pride in contributing to this broader social safety net initiative.
What is one thing that you’re thankful for this year?