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09/08/08

July @ UWI Programme comes to St. Lucia

The July-at-the- University of the West Indies programme based at the Mona Campus, began in 1997 as part of the Office of Administration’s International Programmes. This programme is designed for children between the ages of eleven (11) and seventeen (17) years and runs for a period of three (3) weeks. It is a period of enrichment,

The BodyHoliday brings Mogul Architecture to St. Lucia

The BodyHoliday, renowned for its Oasis (recently ranked number 6 in the world by Conde Nast Traveller), takes wellness to a whole new level with the introduction of the new and authentic Ayurvedic Temple, featuring Mogul architecture and designs. One of the defining characteristics of the Ayurvedic Temple is the regal freshness,

Farmers urged to join “Greener” revolution to improve soil health & boost food production

Some 100 delegates from 36 countries meeting at FAO headquarters recently called on the global farming community to join the ongoing “Greener” revolution represented by a form of farming known as “Conservation Agriculture.” This farming system, CA for short, aims to help feed the world more sustainably by building up soil ecosystems,

Venezuelan Military build up cause for anxiety

The bizarre remarks and actions of the Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez continue to concern anyone who is interested in the peace and security of the Caribbean region. Chavez has recently purchased $4 billion worth of military equipment from Russia. These include: 24 Sukhoi combat aircraft with missiles, main battle tanks, transport aircraft,

COCONUT BAY, SFF and SLASA host the First Learn to Swim Clinic

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa hosted the 1st FINA Learn To Swim Clinic in St Lucia. The clinic coordinated by The St. Lucia Amateur Swimming Association (SLASA) in conjunction with the Southern Flying Fish Swim Club (SFF) is the first for St Lucia and what is hoped to be an annual event on the calendar of activities for SLASA.

So you want to be a St. Lucian…

If you are interested in applying for citizenship in St. Lucia, here are some guidelines to initiate the process. According to the Citizenship of Saint Lucia Act 2001, Part 2, s.3, 4, 5 the Department of Home Affairs will entertain an application for citizenship from the following:
• A UK or Commonwealth citizen;

A Brief Biography of the Late Parry Jones Husbands - M.Sc. Econ. QC. CMG.

The late Parry Jones Husbands started his career as a School Teacher at the R.C.Boys’ School in Vieux-Fort. From there he was transferred to the Castries Methodist School under Teacher Alix Walcott. After a few years there, he moved to St. Mary’s College where some past students remember he taught them History, French, Maths etc.

Roving Caregivers Programme Family Corner

Planning can go a long way in maximizing summer benefits for any family. Here are 5 helpful tips for thinking about and planning your summer months. 1. Plan ahead! The key is not to let summer sneak up on you, and overwhelm you in the process. You know summer’s coming, so commit to making it a great experience for everyone involved instead of a stress-fest for your family.

Australian HC Visits the SLBWA

The Australian High Commissioner is in St Lucia to initiate the Direct Aid Program (DAP) in St Lucia. He visited the St Lucia Blind Welfare Association on August 6, 2008. According to H.E. Mr. Philip Kentwell, (High Commissioner) he was on the island “to provide assistance to the Blind Welfare Association in a very small way,” and with the blessings of Prime Minister Stephenson King,

C&W Helps Boys Training Centre

C&W has donated an HP Compaq laptop to the Boys Training Centre to help the teachers at the Centre with their educational program for the youths housed at the facility. C&W is also providing the Centre with free broadband service. Manager of the Boys Training Centre, Cyrus Faulkner expressed his appreciation for the laptop and said it would be a great help,

Prize Giving for KiddiCrew Summer Fun Games

Sunday August 10th, 2008 is Prize Giving Day for the 2008 KiddiCrew Summer Fun programme, “Let the Games Begin”! Teams competed daily during the two week programme which began on Monday July 28th and ended Friday August 8th and included exciting activities such as Sand Castle building, Mural designing, a photography hike, Fun Sports,

Karib Cable and Digicel Team Up

“A natural progression, that brings more choice and innovation to St Lucia” The newest entrant in the St Lucia telecommunications market, Karib Cable, teams up with Digicel in what is the first of many planned collaborations with the launch of the Digicel “Welcome to the Better Life campaign.” “This is a natural progression” says Mineva Ross, Marketing Manager for Karib Cable,

Digicel Supports Those in Need

Digicel supports the Salvation Army in their quest to raise funds for their meals-on-wheels programme. In an effort to commemorate the official visit of the Salvation Army Territorial Commander the organization held a country theme banquet on July 25th which was funded by a hearty donation of $5,000 from Digicel.

ACOUSTIC FRANCE

An enchanting musical voyage to France with contemporary songs by leading singer-songwriters, including tracks by Carla Bruni, Sandrine Kiberlain, Thomas Dutronc and Others. Putumayo World Music brings the romance and charm of Paris and the French countryside with the release of Acoustic France on August 19, 2008.

BOSL hosts Student Loan Forum

Under the theme ‘Are you ready for the college experience?’ the purpose of the forum was to guide new students on financial management whilst at school and prepare them for the experience away from the sheltered environment of home. It was very well attended by some 65 students who will be commencing school locally and abroad in September of this year.

BOSL supports the SALCC Summer Youth Clinic

Bank of Saint Lucia Limited sponsored the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Summer Youth Clinic for the third consecutive year. The clinic which ran for a period of two weeks targeted children ages 5 to 13 and engaged them in various sporting disciplines. As part of the activities in the programme the children were treated to a tour of the Financial Centre building,

Sandals Offers Environmental Tips To The Young

A group of youngsters from the Holy Family Children’s Home were on Thursday given a tour of the Sandals Regency Golf Resort Spa at La Toc. The tour by the nine children and their teacher, Aunty Sharon Prospere, formed part of their summer camp activities. The group was given insightful tips on garbage separation, distribution control,