![HERE TO STAY [7TH SEPTEMBER 2026] - Saint Lucia’s third-country nationals programme is now fully underway, with Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste revealing that members of the first group have already begun deciding their next steps. Baptiste says some have opted to return voluntarily to their home countries, while others may remain temporarily under Saint Lucia’s immigration framework, as government continues to address questions surrounding their status, funding and long-term arrangements. More in this report.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
BAPTISTE ADDRESSES STATUS, FUNDING AND SAINT LUCIA’S CONTRIBUTION
HERE TO STAY [7TH SEPTEMBER 2026] – Saint Lucia’s third-country nationals programme is now fully underway, with Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste revealing that members of the first group have already begun deciding their next steps. Baptiste says some have opted to return voluntarily to their home countries, while others may remain temporarily under Saint Lucia’s immigration framework, as government continues to address questions surrounding their status, funding and long-term arrangements. More in this report.
