The Equity Ministry has flagged over 600 ineligible recipients for removal from the Public Assistance Program, while 1,500 eligible applicants remain on a waiting list for welfare benefits due to limited space. Equity Minister Joachim Henry says the initiative is part of the Strategy for Graduation, aimed at reducing dependency on social support and prioritizing the most vulnerable citizens.
JCI St. Lucia has welcomed four new members into its organization, further strengthening its mission of fostering leadership, service, and growth within its ranks and the wider community. As the organization progresses through 2025, it plans to roll out a series of enriched programs aimed at empowering youth who are passionate about self-development and making a positive impact.
The second annual Miss Saint Lucia USA Pageant, hosted by New York City-based 4 Roots Entertainment in collaboration with the Consulate General of Saint Lucia in New York, will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at Medgar Evers College’s Founder’s Auditorium, located at 1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The event begins at 6:00 PM and will feature five talented and poised contestants vying for the coveted title.
Caribbean beekeepers have forged the Gros Islet Declaration, a two-year plan to advance apiculture in the region. Developed during the 12th Beekeeping Congress, the initiative aims to strengthen honey trade, enhance testing, and explore honey’s medicinal potential, fostering sustainable growth in the industry.
Marcella Johnson, prospective UWP candidate for Gros-Islet, is accusing Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the SLP administration of mismanaging the country’s healthcare system. In response, Gros-Islet MP Kenson Casimir defends the government’s progress, highlighting the addition of an ambulance to the Gros-Islet Polyclinic and efforts to make it a 24-hour facility.