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n August 2023, the Government of Saint Lucia will be paying an additional $600 to teachers’ one-time allowance in August 2023.

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aint Lucia continues to grapple with the effects of its vulnerability to severe weather systems and climate change. Following the passage of Tropical Storm Bret - a usually early adverse weather system - the Government of Saint Lucia will refurbish schools ahead of the September 4th opening. However, modern policy by the Prime Minister promises to cater to the island’s unique climate vulnerability.