Today marks an important milestone for Saint Lucia and an important moment for the Caribbean Community as we officially launch the Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which Saint Lucia will host from 5 to July 8, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, July 5.

This meeting carries special significance for our country.

Saint Lucia will formally assume the Chairmanship of CARICOM on July 1, 2026, when I will succeed the current Chairman, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Lucia will serve as Chair of the Community for a six-month period, from July 1 to December 31, 2026.

September 22, 2026 / Regional News, St Lucia Media Releases

Minister Hippolyte Engages Workers and Canadian Farm Employers in Assessment of Farm Labour Programme

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September 22, 2026 / Regional News, St Lucia Media Releases

Nominations officially open for the Order of Saint Lucia national awards

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September 22, 2026 / Regional News, St Lucia Media Releases

Plans Advance For Statue Honouring Olympic Champion Julien Alfred

by Office of the Prime Minister SEVERAL ARTISTIC CONCEPTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND ARE BEING ASSESSED.... Plans for a statue...

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