"When poverty, violence and disease are discussed, no one thinks about the Caribbean. It's just a place to vacation and sit in the sun. People don't know that St. Lucia has one of the highest rates of diabetes per capita in the world. They look at the bare feet of the children playing soccer in the street and don't realize it's because they have no shoes. It's my mission to expand awareness and aid for these issues which equally affect the Caribbean, especially for the children and youth." -Taj Weekes
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Government Facilitates Repatriation Flight from the United States
Efforts by senior leadership of Saint Lucia’s representative offices in the United States and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) will result in a JetBlue repatriation flight on June 10, from New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
St. Lucia police deny permission for Black Lives Matter rally
A request for a “Black Lives Matter” rally to be held here today has been turned down by the police.
THEY OFTEN CRY OUTREACH (TOCO) FORMALLY LAUNCHED IN SAINT LUCIA
On Friday February 28th a number of social support agencies, community-based groups, non-governmental organisations, well-wisher and project partners from the United States were on hand for the Saint Lucia launch of They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) – a Taj Weekes foundation.
Culture Minister Belrose thanks Goodwill Ambassadors
The Investiture Ceremony of Goodwill Ambassadors brought together some of Saint Lucia’s best at Government House on Thursday evening. The initiative—spearheaded by the Cultural Development Foundation—seeks to serve as a catalyst for the development of human capital in all sectors related to the creative arts.
Taj Weekes Named Goodwill Ambassador and Brand Ambassador for St. Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced Reggae artist Taj Weekes is among the names of twelve Saint Lucians appointed as Goodwill Ambassadors and one of nine as Brand Ambassadors.
HUNDREDS AT MICOUD BENEFIT FROM FREE TOCO FOUNDATION DENTAL CLINIC
The TOCO Foundation, in partnership with the Montana Dental Clinic has wrapped up a free one week dental clinic at Ti Rocher, Micoud. The clinic, which ran from Monday January 07 -10, exceeded its targets, having recorded a daily average of 80 clients.
TOCO, SRDF, SLMDA PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS GET FREE DENTAL SERVICES TO SOUFRIERE
Four Soufriere Primary schools were among over 225 community people receiving free dental services in Soufriere through another outreach initiative spearheaded by the TOCO Foundation.
Clothesline Project addresses sexual violence
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Department of Gender Relations in collaboration with Strut for a Cause, and the US based not-for-profit organization They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), hosted a Clothesline Project.
TOCO, HelpAWS and World Vets Conduct Spay and Neuter Clinics
FOR many years now, stray dogs and cats have been part of the national pastime in Saint Lucia. With some homes being a stone�s throw from business-places and other thoroughfares, the line often becomes blurred as to whether these animals really are strays. These animals � mostly dogs � often run in packs, and are prone to abuse by passersby, death by misadventure, or disease. They also multiply in number, creating a public health problem.
