The Epidemiology Unit reports that 82% of deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes

Saint Lucian Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred became the third-fastest woman ever in the 200m with her 21,51 seconds run at the Meeting Herculis in Monaco's Stade Louis II

Access to a reliable water supply is now guaranteed to farmers in Chassin, Babonneau, who have struggled with water shortages and a clogged irrigation system; the major rehabilitation project included clearing the dam and installing a filtration system

Saint Lucia is a model for public debt management among Small Island Developing States; the recognition comes from the Commonwealth Secretariat following reforms carried out by the Island's Department of Finance

Officers attached to the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit conducted a special operation in the south of the island, targeting La Ressource in Vieux Fort, led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, and narcotics