![POPULATION & PRINCIPLE [5TH MAY 2026] - As Saint Lucia confronts declining birth rates and a shrinking youth population, the national conversation is expanding beyond demographics into the personal and moral dimensions of family and parenthood. While government has not urged citizens to have more children, the issue has drawn increased focus on fertility and procreation. Weighing in, Parish Priest Father Albert Smith says Christian teachings emphasize that children should be conceived within the sanctity of marriage. Kishana Smith tells us more.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
SAINT LUCIA’S POPULATION DEBATE SHIFTS TOWARD QUESTIONS OF FAITH AND RESPONSIBILITY
POPULATION & PRINCIPLE [5TH MAY 2026] – As Saint Lucia confronts declining birth rates and a shrinking youth population, the national conversation is expanding beyond demographics into the personal and moral dimensions of family and parenthood. While government has not urged citizens to have more children, the issue has drawn increased focus on fertility and procreation. Weighing in, Parish Priest Father Albert Smith says Christian teachings emphasize that children should be conceived within the sanctity of marriage. Kishana Smith tells us more.
