HR Professionals Call for Greater Focus on Workplace Mental Health and Employee Well-Being
President of the Association of Human Resource Management Professionals, Goretti Paul, said organizations must move beyond treating workplace wellness as an optional initiative and instead recognize it as a critical business priority.
Business Leaders, Police Hold High-Level Talks on Crime and Public Safety
The discussions brought together representatives of the business sector and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force to examine crime prevention strategies, policing plans, traffic management and broader public safety concerns affecting commercial activity across the
Government to Provide Financial Support for Vendors Affected by Castries Vendors’ Arcade Transition
The announcement comes amid growing concerns from vendors and their representatives regarding the possible economic hardship resulting from relocation and disruptions tied to the redevelopment process.
National Workers Union Secures Bargaining Rights for Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Employees
In a press release, the NWU announced that employees voted in favor of the union becoming their “exclusive bargaining representative.”
Suspect Surrenders in Joy St Omer Killing; Calls for Justice Echoes from Society Leaders
Police investigators confirmed on May 21 that a male suspect, identified as the estranged husband of the deceased, has turned himself in to the Criminal Investigations Department and remains in police custody.
Saint Lucia Reviews Major Development Projects During High-Level Regional Assessment
The five-day exercise, running from May 18 to May 22, focuses on initiatives linked to road reconstruction, transportation modernization, flood mitigation, and sustainable development. Regional examples, including Dominica’s geothermal energy programme, are also being examined
Saint Lucia Launches Draft Migration Policy to Address Demographic and Economic Challenges
The initiative brings together government agencies, international organizations and civil society stakeholders in what officials describe as a comprehensive and development-oriented approach to migration management.
Financial Sector Stakeholders Welcome Saint Lucia’s New Insolvency Framework
The consultations, hosted by the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council in collaboration with the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency this week, brought together representatives from the banking sector, credit unions, and other financial institutions
Home Care Programme Expands Support for Vulnerable Elderly Amid Growing Demand
Programme Co-Ordinator for Home Care at the SSDF, Kareen Vidal, outlined the importance, scope and challenges of the initiative during a discussion with SSDF Communications Officer Eeka James.
Health Minister Calls for Responsible Alcohol Consumption Amid Rising NCD Concerns
Speaking during the May 18 pre-Cabinet press briefing, the Minister stressed that alcohol abuse among youth remains a growing concern that requires intervention at all levels of society.
Saint Lucia Appoints First Coroner Following Establishment of Dedicated Coroners Court
Press Secretary Melissa Paul announced during the May 18, 2026 pre-Cabinet press briefing that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission had appointed Ms. Desma Charles to the newly created position.
NIC Clarifies Eligibility Requirements for Sickness Benefit Claims
In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, NIC Communications Manager Shervon Alfred explained that sickness benefits are governed by specific legal requirements outlined in the corporation’s regulations.