St. Lucia Advances HIV Prevention: PrEP Training for Healthcare Professionals
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in partnership with the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC), is strengthening HIV prevention efforts in St. Lucia through education and capacity building.
As part of its sensitization initiatives, the Ministry hosted workshops in both the north and south of the island, titled “Sensitization of Healthcare Professionals and Private Sector Providers on the Use and Prescribing of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).”
The sessions targeted district medical officers, family nurse practitioners, and private sector providers.
U.S. Department of Justice Doubles Reward for Venezuelan President’s Apprehension – $50 Million
The United States Department of Justice has announced that it is doubling the reward for information leading to the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The updated reward now stands at $50 million, underscoring the seriousness and urgency of the case.
Authorities are urging anyone with credible information to come forward as part of this international effort.
WASCO Secures $4.2M Loan to Upgrade Water Treatment Plant
WASCO has announced three critical projects aimed at improving Saint Lucia’s water infrastructure, with a particular focus on the north of the island.
Addressing long-standing challenges caused by aging infrastructure at the Water Treatment Plant, WASCO will soon begin extensive rehabilitation works, funded by a US $4.2 million loan from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF). The loan was secured with the support of the Government of Saint Lucia through the Ministry of Finance.
At the official signing ceremony, WASCO CEO Zylta George-Leslie outlined the urgent need to replace and upgrade the plant’s aged filters, ensuring improved water quality and service reliability for communities.
