We've seen a lot more productivity as well as in our citizenship unit,” explained newly-appointed Home Affairs Minister Jeremiah Norbert.

By way of government notice on June 18th 2024, the public was informed of the creation of a new ministry comprising the Department of Home Affairs, the Ministry for Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities.

“The Ministry of Home Affairs, Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities has oversight for the Saint Lucia Fire Service, the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF), Probation and Parole Services, Citizenship and Youth Delinquency Services,” the government press release stated.

On June 24th, Minister Norbert confirmed that he was appointed since May 15th and has been taking the time to settle into his duties.

The Minister assures that he will continue with fulfilling the projects initially commenced by the former Home Affairs Minister, Dr Virginia Albert-Poyotte.

“We have some plans this year. We're tasked with doing the West Coast Fire Station among other projects that have already started. We've embarked on quite a few initiatives with the Bordelais Correctional Facility,” he said.

The administrative function of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has now been harmonised under the Ministry of National Security and is no longer under the Ministry of Home Affairs.