Prostate Cancer Awareness: The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is running a month-long September campaign to tackle myths, encourage healthier lifestyles, and push early prostate cancer screening, noting prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Saint Lucia. Hospital Accountability: The UWP is calling for an independent, non-partisan audit of the long-delayed St Jude Hospital reconstruction after a 2009 fire, saying the new building still isn’t fully operational and demanding a full accounting of decisions, contracts, spending, and delays. Prison Health Access: A dedicated medical unit has opened at the Bordelais Correctional Facility to expand primary care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and mental health support for nearly 560 inmates. Workplace Health Services: NWU and Millennium Heights Medical Complex signed a new workplace agreement after dialogue facilitated by the Department of Labour, aiming to improve industrial relations and service conditions. Road Safety Injuries: Fire Service reports two separate crashes—one at Pierrot and another on the Millennium Highway—sending multiple people to medical facilities for treatment. Labour Market & Youth: Unemployment fell to 10.1% in Q2 2026, with youth unemployment dropping to 15.5%, as the government points to infrastructure and business support driving gains.