The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has called on member states to remain vigilant against mosquito-borne diseases, which pose a significant public health threat to the Caribbean Region.

Tiller Week came to an end with a display by the Marine Police Unit in the Castries Harbor and a ceremony to honor Marine Unit officers at the Marine Base in Vigie. The display showcased the skills of the unit and what they do out on open waters.

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has sought to reassure citizens that their welfare remains at the heat of government policies, despite opposition claims to the contrary. He made the comments while delivering a speech to mark his third anniversary in office.

Commissioner of Police, Crusita Descartes- Pelius, says the leaking of internal documents from the Royal St. Lucia Police Force concerning death threats against the police is being investigated. The commissioner has also repeated her intention to host a press conference soon to address a number of issues in the public domain

With the current Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris looking increasingly likely to get the nod from the Democratic Party to run for President of the US social commentators have been weighing in on what a victory either way could mean for the Caribbean region.

Winning with the Saint Lucia National Lottery has become even easier with the launch of a new sports betting platform called Let's Bet Sports. This exciting new offering allows sports enthusiasts to use strategy to bet on their favorite teams, games, players, and events.

The United Workers Party has initiated steps towards seeking a judicial review of the Citizenship by Investment Program from the courts. Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet anticipates that if granted the judicial review will provide answers to outstanding questions on the CIP, more specifically the infrastructure option.

As the Saint Lucia Labour Party gets set to celebrate its third anniversary in office, the United Workers Party Chairman Therold Prudent, has been highlighting the Labour Party’s failures and what he says is its lack of transparency and accountability.

The stage is set for the biggest anticipated event in St. Lucia’s entrepreneurial landscape. The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) St. Lucia 2024 National Finals will take place on August 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Finance Administrative Centre. This event will highlight the country’s innovative and promising startups as they vie for top honors and the coveted National Winner award. The event is hosted by SLUDTERA Inc., a business development & social impact consulting firm.

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A project to map out the island’s coastlines in an effort to identify coastal risk areas is underway. Models created will depict what the island’s coastlines looks like presently, in the 2050’s and at the end of the century. This database is expected to help the government and relevant stakeholders make more informed decisions about coastal developments.

Darious Augustin is the island’s 47th homicide victim. Augustin was shot near a school at Balata whilst students attended a summer program nearby.

The Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators held its 26th General Assembly & Technical Conference on Monday 22nd July. The Inland Revenue Department hosted the conference under the theme: "Tax Resilience in a Rapidly Changing Global Environment".

The local marine police unit is celebrating Tiller Week. The week ends on Friday which is observed as Tiller Day. As part of activities to mark the occasion the department opened its doors to the public including several curious students who may one day serve in the unit.

St. Lucia has recorded its 46th homicide for the year. Thirty-eight-year-old Devon Maximin was fatally shot in a suspected ambush. The incident occurred near a community pre-school where Maximin was picking up his three-year-old daughter.

Health Minister, Moses Jn Baptiste, has announced that the government will soon present financing models for the health sector to the people of Saint Lucia. These models are designed to provide a sustainable funding mechanism for the Universal Health Coverage Project.

The Piton Management Area is now designated as a legally protected Environmental Protection Area (EPA). The announcement was made by the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

The discovery of skeletal remains along Vigie Beach from the nearby cemetery has those who frequent the beach concerned. Beachgoers are concerned about the possible health risks and are calling for conversations about the decommissioning of the Choc Cemetery to resume.

The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs has launched the 3rd installment of its Small Business Development Centre - Young Entrepreneurs in Action Programme. The programme runs from July 22nd – August 23rd, 2024. This job attachment programme aims to equip students with various entrepreneurial skills required to establish their own businesses.