Older Persons To Take Centre Stage As Helpage 50 Plus Pageant Promotes Talent, Empowerment And Active Ageing
- 02:51
- September 4th 2026
The Department of Equity, Social Justice, Gender and Older Persons is strengthening its support for initiatives that empower older persons and create meaningful opportunities for them to remain active, visible and engaged while aging.
Permanent Secretary Esther Rigobert recently met with contestants of the HelpAge 50 Plus Pageant at HelpAge Saint Lucia in La Clery, as preparations intensify for the event, which takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Cultural Centre.
The pageant will provide a platform for older persons to showcase their talents, confidence, creativity and abilities, while promoting greater recognition of their continued contribution to families, communities and national development.
Government of Saint Lucia
A range of topical information based radio programming brought to you from the Government Information Service of Saint Lucia.
This podcast aims to bring an array of programming to the listening public. Our goal is to keep listeners up to date with all government developments, from the political arena through to the cultural sphere. Learn about the latest policy changes, growth initiatives and social projects. Stay attuned to Saint Lucia's rich heritage and culture, from our annual Independence celebrations, to our Summer Festival of Concerts to Kweyol Heritage Month, the December Festivals and more.
The Government of Saint Lucia podcast will keep you up to date, and on the pulse of everything Saint Lucian.
With new programmes added each week day, our goal is to ensure that all those who want to know, are kept in the know.