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The civic record · chronological

94 records from 27 Jun 2017 to 27 Apr 2026, sorted most recent first. Every entry links to its source.

April 2026

Saint Lucia's Parastatal Monitoring Department meets with Jamaica's Ministry of Finance and the Public Service

Parliament & Foreign Affairs

Government Expands Social Protection and Targets Youth Crime Through $2.5M Catalyst Programme

The government said it is intensifying efforts to address youth crime while strengthening the social protection framework.

Government Expands Social Protection and Targets Youth Crime Through $2.5M Catalyst Programme

Government Deepens Social Protection Agenda in 20262027 Budget

Official budget-related update on social protection measures.

Social Protection

Pierre strengthens focus on youth empowerment, sports development

The report says the government plans to promote grassroots, school-based athletics, and community sporting...

The Briefing Room (April 20, 2026)

Government & Press

Saint Lucia Sports Academy Expands Focus

The video says the Saint Lucia Sports Academy was created to nurture young people with promising athletic potential.

Budget 2026/27: More support for families, more space for business, no new taxes

The sports ministry network page says the 2026/27 budget includes direct people-first measures such as government...

Department of Commerce Hosts Landmark 2026 Ease of Doing Business Forum; Announces Strategic Action Plan

Government & Press

Prime Minister Pierre to Unveil Record-Breaking Budget to Drive Saint Lucia’s Next Phase of Growth

Official announcement previewing Saint Lucia's 2026/2027 budget presentation.

Budget & Economy

March 2026

The Numbers Do Not Lie: The Pierre Administration Cuts Unemployment

Official labour-market update on unemployment trends.

Budget & Economy

Government Strengthens Social Protection and Equity Systems in 2026-2027 Budget

Official release on equity and social protection systems under the budget.

Social Protection

Prime Minister Welcomes UNICEF Regional Director on First Official Visit, Reaffirms Commitment to Early Childhood Development

The sports ministry network page references a STREAM-based curriculum for early childhood development centres in 2025.

Saint Lucia Magazine (Mar. 18, 2026)

Official government social video carrying a Saint Lucia Magazine edition from March 2026.

Government & Press

Government Launches Nationwide Consultations to Shape Saint Lucia's Medium-Term Development Strategy

Official video announcement on a stakeholder consultation process for Saint Lucia's medium-term development strategy.

Budget & Economy

Sports Ministry official portal and publications feed

The official Ministry of Youth Development and Sports portal includes publications, notices, a press room, and...

February 2026

Major Tax Relief for Taxpayers as Government Expands Allowances and Exempts Pensions

Official tax-relief announcement tied to government fiscal policy.

Budget & Economy

Education ministry current portal

The education ministry portal includes scholarships, a news room, research on education, services, forms,...

January 2026

Education and Sports Ministry Concludes Exciting Inter-School Athletic Season

The article says the first school-sports term ended with competitions in basketball, football, netball, table...

December 2025

Closing of Successful Ciceron Grassroots Football Programme

The ministry said the Ciceron Grassroots Football Programme ended after a successful five-week training programme.

November 2025

End of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Official seasonal notice on the end of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Budget & Economy

September 2025

The Minister for Crime Prevention addresses increase in gun violence

The ministry network page says Saint Lucia had experienced a surge in gun-related violence over the prior week.

August 2025

Saint Lucia Celebrates International Youth Day 2025

The ministry said young people were advancing change through the Youth Service Corps Programme, National Youth...

June 2025

Successful completion of the inaugural Semi-Professional Football League

Pierre said the inaugural Semi-Professional Football League marked a proud moment for sports development and youth...

April 2025

Saint Lucia’s 2025 Budget Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Social Justice, Human Dignity

Official 2025 budget article focused on social justice priorities.

Budget & Economy

Prime Minister Hon Philip J. Pierre Delivers a People-Centric 2025 2026 Budget Address

Official article summarizing the 2025/2026 budget address.

Budget & Economy

Saint Lucia Unveils National Athletics Team for CARIFTA 2025

The article reports that Saint Lucia Athletics Association unveiled the national track and field team for the 2025...

March 2025

Summary of the 2025-2026 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure

Official budget-summary item tied to fiscal estimates.

Budget & Economy

December 2024

Government to Pay Out Over 6M in Bonuses

Official release on bonus payments to public workers and pensioners.

Government & Press

Meetings for Saint Lucia's 2025/2026 Budget Begins

Official notice that budget-planning meetings had begun.

Budget & Economy

November 2024

Government of Saint Lucia reaffirms commitment to Youth Services Centre

The ministry network page says the government remains committed to transforming the former George Charles Secondary...

Statement on Road Accidents and Road Fatalities in Saint Lucia

Official OPM statement urging more responsible driving after fatal road incidents.

June 2024

Revising Saint Lucia’s Education Act Drafting & Consultation

The Education Ministry lists a June 2024 item on drafting and consultation for revising Saint Lucia's Education Act.

Equip Revision of Education ACT

The ministry site lists a June 2024 entry titled Equip Revision of Education ACT.

May 2024

Equip Education Act 2024

The ministry news section includes a May 2024 item called Equip Education Act 2024.

Equip Education Act 2024

The Education Ministry says it seeks a more inclusive and robust Education Act that builds on learners' strengths...

Education Ministry Policies Repository

The ministry policies page includes the 17 May 2024 Education Bill, the Special Needs Education Policy and Strategy...

Revision of Saint Lucia’s Education Act

The ministry's news section includes a May 15, 2024 article on revision of Saint Lucia's Education Act.

Revision of Saint Lucia's Education Act

The Education Ministry published a reform item on the revision of Saint Lucia's Education Act.

National Validation Session

The ministry lists a National Validation Session article dated May 13, 2024.

National Validation Session

After extensive public consultation, the ministry said it made further adjustments to the draft Education Bill.

March 2024

UNESCO Handover of Steel Pan Programme to Dennery North

The Education Ministry lists a March 2024 item on UNESCO's handover of a Steel Pan Programme to Dennery North.

OECS PEARL ECE 2024 Leaders Forum

The ministry lists a March 2024 article on the OECS PEARL ECE 2024 Leaders Forum.

February 2024

Taiwan Scholarships 2024 Press Briefing

The ministry lists a February 2024 press briefing on Taiwan scholarship opportunities.

Special Needs Education Policy and Strategy

The ministry lists a February 2024 article on special needs education policy and strategy.

Special Needs Education Policy and Strategy

The ministry says the policy aims to guide Saint Lucia in responding to the needs of all learners and aligning...

January 2024

Police Commissioner's End-of-Year Address

The address says partnerships were formed with social agencies, community groups, faith-based organizations,...

August 2023

Crime and Violence Interruption Program launched, today

The government said the Crime and Violence Interruption Project aims to reduce violence at the community level by...

August 2022

Athletic scholarship recipients awarded laptops

The ministry said seven students who attained athletics scholarships received laptops to support their studies.

December 2021

Elite and Emerging Athlete programme receives support

The ministry said the Elite and Emerging Athlete Programme established processes to identify young and promising...

October 2019

Saint Lucia Sports Academy opens

The government said the Saint Lucia Sports Academy became home to 37 students and was the island's first and only...

November 2018

Crime Perception Survey

The ministry page said the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force was conducting a nationwide Crime Perception Survey.

March 2018

2018 Inter School Championship

The ministry said the Department of Youth Development and Sports had begun preparations for the inter-school championship.

June 2017

Government, USAID collaborate

The article says the USAID Youth Empowerment Service project in Saint Lucia focused on reducing youth crime and violence.

Undated references

‘No new taxes’, PM declares in Budget statement

Budget & Economy

Young man shot dead in Vieux Fort

UK 2024-2025 Commonwealth Scholarship Press Release

The scholarship press release states that Commonwealth Master's Scholarship applications could be submitted through...

Throne Speech summary: Key policy priorities ahead of Budget address

Government & Press

The End of Year Media Briefing

The OPM statements page includes an item titled The End of Year Media Briefing.

Government & Press

Swearing-In Ceremony of New Mayor and Councillors

The OPM site surfaces a news item about the swearing-in ceremony of a new mayor and councillors.

Parliament & Foreign Affairs

St Mary’s make history at Penn Relays with heat victory

Shooting at Soufriere Mini Stadium leaves at least two injured

Saint Lucia earns more medals in regional table tennis

Saint Lucia Launches Income Support Programme

The main government portal highlights an Income Support Programme among its featured items.

Social Protection

Resilience Matters: How the right infrastructure can strengthen Caribbean communities on the frontline of climate change

The main government portal lists this as a latest news item focused on resilient infrastructure.

Prime suspect in 2024 Nke St Ville homicide captured

Prime Minister Attends One-Day CARICOM Meeting

The OPM site surfaces a news item on the Prime Minister attending a one-day CARICOM meeting.

Parliament & Foreign Affairs

Pierre: 1,000-dollar grant was ‘never meant to be enough’

Budget & Economy

Pierre strengthens focus on youth empowerment, sports development

PM lays out education reform plan

News Centre currently shows no news to display

The fetched Ministry of Public Service News Centre currently states there is no news to display.

Government & Press

New Tourism Development Bill

Tourism-sector update on new legislation affecting the industry.

More Support for vulnerable families, elderly and disabled

Social Protection

Monroe College First Generation Scholarship 2024/2025

The Monroe College First Generation Scholarship document states that 50 applicants would receive full scholarships...

Ministry of Youth Development and Sports official Facebook page

The ministry maintains an official Facebook page for distributing programme updates and announcements.

Ministry of External Affairs official ministry portal

The official ministry portal states that it contributes to national goals by implementing Saint Lucia's foreign policy.

Parliament & Foreign Affairs

Ministry News feed available through tourism.govt.lc

The Ministry of Tourism portal exposes a ministry news area and press room.

Mathurin’s ‘Manmay-la, nou wivé’ longlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

Government & Press

Listen to the News Now (Mon. - Fri.)

The archived government portal still exposes a News Now listening feature for weekdays.

Government & Press

Lionel’s ‘A Soft Place’ on Commonwealth Short Story Prize longlist

Government & Press

Latest News feed available through Government News Centre

The News Centre is the government's dedicated official news portal.

Government & Press

He’s 16—and already running his own marine services business

Hewanorra International Airport control tower more than halfway complete

Govt to review WASCO operations as water projects get underway

Government to pay school cooks, janitors in August

Budget & Economy

Government of Saint Lucia official Facebook page

The government maintains an official Facebook page for services, events, and programmes.

Government & Press

Government of Saint Lucia Stipend for Student Nurses of SALCC 2024/2025

The Department of Education invited applications for a government stipend for student nurses in the Department of...

Government Speeches - Ministry of Youth Development and Sports

The ministry maintains a dedicated speeches section on its official website.

Government Notebook

The archived government portal prominently links to Government Notebook and News Now.

Government & Press

Government Committed to Providing Safety-Nets

The OPM homepage surfaces an item stating the government is committed to providing safety-nets.

Social Protection

Fuel prices stable, but larger gas cylinders cost more

Government & Press

Fevrier makes Six Star marathon history for Saint Lucia

Climate experts say hotter, drier days ahead

Parliament & Foreign Affairs

Archived government portal includes PDF document links for offline viewing

The archive portal explicitly notes PDF document links can be downloaded for offline viewing.

Government & Press