 The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is currently exploring options to address the pharmacist shortage in country following discussions with the Sa'afah Lewis Community College, SALCC. The discussion focused on the development of programs at the Sa'afah Lewis Community College to ensure the training of healthcare professionals. Director for Health, the Honourable Mose Jebatis, says he is very pleased with the eagerness of the SALCC team to work towards addressing this issue, especially given that pharmacists continue to play a vital role in the nation's healthcare infrastructure. The principal, Dr. Nus, approached us and suggested that we meet on the issue of pharmacists and the possible collaboration between the Sa'afah Lewis Community College and the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs to see whether a program can be developed at the Sa'afah Lewis Community College to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to not only fill our dire need in St. Lucia, but possibly who knows to train young people who are looking for opportunities in the medical field, in the health and wellness field, to become pharmacists in the future. Principal of the Sa'afah Lewis Community College, Dr. Keith Nus says the issue of shortage and migration of pharmacists continues to affect the country and therefore his institution will work diligently to assist with this problem. There is a clear need and demand for filling not just the shortage, but also the potential flow through for this profession. We are also recognizing that this is a huge employment opportunity for young people in St. Lucia and that what is required is to have a professional program that's fully accredited that would deliver these capabilities for young people to enter the profession. Dean of the Department of Health, Wellness and Human Performance of SALCC, Presca Regis Andrew Sez, her institution remains committed to the training of healthcare professionals in St. Lucia and the Caribbean region. We are well aware of the situation of the shortage of pharmacists here in St. Lucia and the negative impact it is having on our healthcare delivery and we have committed to work together with the Ministry of Health and the public sector to address the situation. The Ministry of Health will continue working with the Sa'afah Lewis Community College in regards to research, accreditation and other pertinent aspects of the development of these programs. Reporting from the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, I am Funa Neptune.