Concerns over mold at the Babonneau Wellness Centre have prompted staff complaints about health risks, and the temporary closure of the facility for deep cleaning. Health Minister Moses Jn Baptiste has given assurances that the ministry of health is addressing the issue, which is also affecting other facilities on the island.

The Saint Lucia Fire Service conducted a fire drill at the St Aloysius RC Boys School on Wednesday. School staff also learned how to create and execute an emergency evacuation plan for school employees & students. The exercise forms part of activities to mark Fire Prevention Week and similar exercises will be conducted at schools island wide in the coming weeks.

Medical Practitioner, Dr. Sylvia Wilson, has been shedding light on the state of primary healthcare facilities on island. She says that the lack of a primary healthcare facility within the Castries Basin is putting pressure on medical staff as well as patients.

The Anse La Raye Primary School is the latest recipient of a buddy bench. The bench was unveiled at a ceremony at the school on Thursday.

The Ministry of Health took its message about vector borne illnesses on the road recently. The Vector Awareness Roadshow in Micoud was led by the Environmental Health Department, aimed to raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of vector-borne diseases, particularly dengue fever.

We have recorded 65 homicides for the year so far. Do you feel safe walking in the streets or in your home community?

Join us in welcoming miss Mya Mc Diamed, Ms. Coco Palm Resort, as a contestant for the Miss Good Deed's Day Pageant, happening at the National Cultural Center on November 30th, 2024, at 7 PM. Don't miss the chance to support Ms. Coco Palm Resort and the other contestants in their mission to promote goodwill and positive change. Tickets are available for purchase at Do-Nation Foundation inc: Pointe Seraphine, Cell Rack: Castries, or from your favorite contestants. Come out and be part of this inspiring event!

Join us in welcoming miss Gena Joseph, Ms. Harbour Club Saint Lucia, as a contestant for the Miss Good Deed's Day Pageant, happening at the National Cultural Center on November 30th, 2024, at 7 PM. Don't miss the chance to support Ms. Harbour Club Saint Lucia and the other contestants in their mission to promote goodwill and positive change. Tickets are available for purchase at Do-Nation Foundation inc: Pointe Seraphine, Cell Rack: Castries, or from your favorite contestants. Come out and be part of this inspiring event!

Join us in welcoming miss Harriet Bernard, Ms. Saint Lucia Bamboo Rafting, as a contestant for the Miss Good Deed's Day Pageant, happening at the National Cultural Center on November 30th, 2024, at 7 PM. Don't miss the chance to support Ms. Saint Lucia Bamboo Rafting and the other contestants in their mission to promote goodwill and positive change. Tickets are available for purchase at Do-Nation Foundation inc: Pointe Seraphine, Cell Rack: Castries, or from your favorite contestants. Come out and be part of this inspiring event!

Join us in welcoming miss Bertrice Stanio, Ms. Island Adventures, as a contestant for the Miss Good Deed's Day Pageant, happening at the National Cultural Center on November 30th, 2024, at 7 PM. Don't miss the chance to support Ms. Island Adventures and the other contestants in their mission to promote goodwill and positive change. Tickets are available for purchase at Do-Nation Foundation inc: Pointe Seraphine, Cell Rack: Castries, or from your favorite contestants. Come out and be part of this inspiring event!

Dr Sylvia Wilson - Medical Practitioner

The Ministry of Agriculture is using today’s observance of World Food Day to encourage more Saint Lucians to find ways to grow their own food and to consume locally grown produce. Meanwhile the government continues to explore ways- along with its regional counterparts- to reduce the food import bill.

One local NGO is using this week’s observance of International Day of Rural Women to draw attention to the many ways women contribute to crop production and distribution as well as the systemic inequalities which they continue to struggle with. The theme for 2024, is "Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All"

The St. Lucia Workers Credit Union (SLUWCU) says that it’s community outreach project, Clothe and Feed the Needy for 2024 was a success. The activity, which provides meals and clothing for the less fortunate, forms part of the SLUWCU observance of International Credit Union Day.

Helen’s Daughters-a local non-profit dedicated to the economic empowerment of rural women, is calling their recent trip to the Caribbean Week of Agriculture a success. The event was held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and was seen as critical in helping to tackle the intertwined issues of food security and climate change. It was also an opportunity to shine the spotlight on the numerous challenges affecting women and their ability to participate fully in agricultural development.

Outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex, Dr Dexter James is setting the record straight about the circumstances surrounding his departure from the facility. According to him the decision to not renew his contract which came to an end today, October 16, 2024, was entirely his own.

Secondary school students were encouraged to cultivate good money saving habits at the 2024 St. Lucia Teachers' Credit Co-operative Youth Symposium. Under the theme, SLTCC The Educated Choice, students who are part of SLTCC affiliated school thrift societies or programmes, were offered guidance to help plan their financial futures.

A Financial Information Fair held at the Constitution Park in Castries on Tuesday was geared at spurring more interest in investing. The activity formed part of Financial Information Month which is being held under the theme “Financial Investing: From Savers to Investors”.

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) has launched a comprehensive Communication Strategy and Action Campaign, aimed at fostering a climate-conscious nation that recognizes the need for water security. The two-year campaign, under the theme "Secure our Water, Secure our Future," seeks to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change on the island's water supply.

On Sunday City Gate Bar distributed warm meals to residents of different communities in Choiseul. The activity is a regular one for the city business which has made volunteering a key part of its culture.