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Launch of Lucian Carnival 2026

The Media Launch of Lucian Carnival 2026 is carded for Thursday, March 12, 2026. Produced by the Carnival Planning and Management Committee, the 2026 installment is set to be a riveting display of mas, pageantry, and culture. The event will showcase a variety of Lucian Carnival Elements, that will signal the official commencement of the season. In commenting on the upcoming launch, Chairperson of the Carnival Planning and Management Committee Mrs. Tamara Gibson noted, “This year, we want to continue […]

March 11, 2026

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National Carnival Queen Pageant Auditions Slated for March 8th

The 2026 instalment of Lucian Carnival is finally upon us! On Sunday, March 8, a slew of hopeful delegates will audition for the National Carnival Queen Pageant. The Carnival Planning and Management Committee alongside the National Carnival Queen Planning Committee are facilitators for the event that will bring us one step closer to a new Carnival Queen for Lucian Carnival. With registration officially closed, all auditioneers have been identified for the event that will coincide with International Women’s Day. The […]

March 5, 2026

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Saint Lucia Responds to United Kingdom Decision to Introduce Visa Requirement for Saint Lucian Nationals

The Government of Saint Lucia has formally received communication from the United Kingdom Government advising that a visit visa requirement will be introduced for nationals of Saint Lucia travelling to the UK, including a direct airside transit visa for travellers transiting through the UK to another destination. According to the correspondence from the UK Home Office dated 4 March 2026, the decision was taken by the United Kingdom as part of its broader efforts to strengthen border management and respond […]

March 5, 2026

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Ministry of Health confirms its First Case of Chikungunya Virus in Country since 2021

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 been identified in country. Our public health teams are actively […]

March 4, 2026 2

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GGGI and AFD Advance Collaboration to Further Promote Resilient

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 partners. Under the agreement, GGGI will support ongoing regional efforts […]

January 30, 2026

Press Release

2026 Dry Season Updates

The 2026 dry season in Saint Lucia is developing as a high-impact meteorological event, with characteristics comparable to the severe droughts of 2020 and 2009–2010. Current atmospheric and hydrological conditions show significant departures from the 1991 2020 climatological average, indicating a heightened drought risk and intense pressure on national water resources. Current Meteorological & Hydrological Conditions The transition from the 2025 wet season into 2026 was marked by notable rainfall deficits. December 2025 failed to provide the expected transition moisture, […]

January 12, 2026

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Caricom Election Observation Mission to Saint Lucia

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 of Elections, Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission. The Caribbean Community […]

November 26, 2025

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Caribbean Food Systems to Weather Climate Change Needs Action

Caribbean agriculture faces an existential crisis as increasingly intense climate events devastate farming communities across the region, experts and development leaders warned at a critical side event during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which was held on November 10 – 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) convened panel discussion, "Agriculture and Food Security in the Caribbean: Scaling Innovative Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture," brought together representatives from the CDB, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]

November 24, 2025

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MSC Foundation and MSC Group Support Relief Efforts in Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

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 meet immediate needs for safe water and shelter materials identified […]

November 14, 2025