This festive season, the elderly and the less fortunate were not forgotten. The Government of Saint Lucia supports those in need. Your government is working for you!

The Government of Saint Lucia has increased minimum pension payments to $750 per month, while the NIC increased the minimum pension from $300 to $500 monthly. Over 3000 pensioners received a one-time $500 payment in 2022, and another one-time $600 payment in 2023. Your government is working for you!

Saint Lucia's unemployment rate has remained below 12% for the last three quarters - the lowest in over a decade. Targeted government initiatives like the Youth Economy Agency, the MSME Loan Grant Facility, and the Community Tourism Agency drive this progress. Your government is working for you!

The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, in partnership with the Embassy of the Re-public of China (Taiwan) and the Simply Help Foundation, has reaffirmed their dedication to inclusion, and empowerment. On December 11, 2024, a handing-over ceremony at the Ministry’s conference room marked the official presentation of essential items donated to the people of Saint Lucia, underscoring a shared commitment to supporting the nation’s most vulnerable communities.

The St. Jude Hospital Reconstruction Project, in Augier, Vieux Fort reached a key milestone as the project steering committee and the St. Jude Hospital Board of Directors visited the site for a physical update on the status of the hospital. Launched in November 2022, the project is rapidly advancing with the dialysis, physiotherapy and west wings at 90% completion and work continuing on the hospital’s critical east and surgical wings.

In 2024, adverse weather events took away the livelihoods of dozens of local fisherfolk. The Pierre Administration responded and, within months, found a way to help them start over.

Prime Minister Pierre provides updates on the decreasing level of youth unemployment, increasing support for farmers, improving health care and wellness centres, a multi-dimensional approach to crime, and tourism as Saint Lucia's main income generator.

In 2024, adverse weather events took away the livelihoods of dozens of local fisherfolk. The Pierre Administration responded and, within months, found a way to help them start over.

Prime Minister Pierre provides updates on the decreasing level of youth unemployment, increasing support for farmers, improving health care and wellness centres, a multi-dimensional approach to crime, and tourism as Saint Lucia's main income generator.

Saint Lucians urged to prioritize water conservation and storage, as authorities scale up preparations ahead of the 2025 dry season.

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Opening of Law Year 2025

The Upton Gardens Girls Centre, a satellite agency of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, celebrates the success of two clients who recently completed its engaging and innovative Transformative Programme. This milestone underscores the Centre’s mission to provide young girls facing challenges with the tools to grow, thrive, and reintegrate confidently into their families and communities. Read more: https://www.govt.lc/news/upton-gardens-girls-centre-celebrates-clients-success

The Pierre Administration is opening doors to homeownership by reducing expenses for eligible public sector workers applying to the SLDB for residential loans. ✅Approved applicants will receive a $1,000 government grant to cover legal fees ✅Approved applicants are exempt from paying stamp duties on the first $400,000 of residential loans

Temporary works have been done to the Soufriere Jetties to regain some level of normalcy since the passing of Hurricane Beryl on July 2nd, 2024. In collaboration with other partners, the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation has banded to ensure the completion of the reinforcements on the various jetties.