Citizens are being advised against self-treatment for snake bites.
This caution comes as the Health Ministry launched a Snake Bite Management service under its Universal Health Coverage program.
ZANE Romulus tells us more
An epic marriage conference is set to take place here within a matter of weeks.
The March 21st to 23rd event is in an effort to empower married couples and encourage single persons to embrace the sacredness of the institution amid an increase in the divorce rate globally.
The facilitators are seeking to remind individuals of the power which couples have & the spiritual benefits they possess.
Several renowned counsellors will offer their services during the conference.
Manasseh Stanislaus has the details.
The island`s Health Minister hopes that previous plans to establish a National Cancer Registry can become a reality within the next few months.
Meanwhile, the Saint Lucia Cancer Registry continues to push for its establishment, highlighting the value of this data repository in improving cancer care, research, and prevention.
Here is Zane Romulus with more.
A moment of silence was held today at a national event in memory of the island`s latest murder victim who leaves to mourn three young children.
Messages of hope, prosperity and togetherness were relayed as leaders of government dignitaries and students from schools in the south of the island gathered at the Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Vieux-Fort for the National Ecumenical Service.
The event forms part of activities to observe St Lucia`s 46th independence anniversary.
DBS` Zane Romulus begins our news coverage.