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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition informs the public of a confirmed case of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Saint Lucia. This represents the first laboratory-confirmed chikungunya case reported in Saint Lucia since 2021. The individual was hospitalized for four days and received supportive care. He showed clinical improvement and has since been discharged home in stable condition, having made a full recovery. At this time, no additional cases have […]

GGGI and AFD Advance Collaboration to Further Promote Resilient, Green and Affordable Housing Across the Eastern Caribbean The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Agence française de développement (AFD) have signed a new grant agreement to further advance a regional program supporting resilient, green and affordable housing solutions in the Eastern Caribbean. The support complements ongoing work by GGGI in collaboration with the government of Ireland and other regional […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has mounted an eleven-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Elections of Saint Lucia scheduled for 1 December 2025. The Mission comprises senior electoral and other officials from nine (9) CARICOM Member States, as well as two (2) members of the CARICOM Secretariat, who will provide administrative and logistical support.The CEOM is headed by the Chief of Mission, Mr. Ian S. Hughes, Supervisor […]

The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organised urgent relief efforts in support of the Government of Jamaica’s humanitarian response for those affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on October 28. With operational backing from MSC Cruises, the cruise ship MSC Divina transported 3,360 gallons of bottled water and 264 tarpaulins to Jamaica, arrived in Ocho Rios on 11 November. These items will help […]