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19/08/08

Talking Talk Shows

The objective of the show was to examine the possible effects of the privatization of St. Lucia’s water service. Both Sandra Messiah and Flavia Cherry opposed the very idea that such an important basic, pertinent service should be placed in the hands of the private sector. Messiah argued that the government is trying to convince the public that the only solution is to privatize WASCO,

“Fighting HIV/AIDS through Character Building”

“Should we have sex before marriage?” was the topic of the day. This question opened a very lively and heated debate; it was so passionate that Gower Aimable and Addie Abbott, two of the facilitators, had a hard time trying to ensure that the verbal exchanges remained respectful and peaceful. This group discussion was part of the morning programme,

For the Love of Children

It was the author Phyllis Dryden who penned, “Life, love, and laughter - what priceless gifts to give our children.” Perhaps her passion to help underprivileged and disadvantaged children does not extend to building a Home for Kids of her own, but she would surely like to reach out to those with the time and the patience to do so. And she hopes that her gifts will indeed bring some joy,

Parry Passes On

He had a passion for the game of tennis, loved playing the organ and possessed an encyclopedic and comprehensive knowledge of the law that no one in the legal fraternity here could deny. And when the history of St. Lucia’s legal development is documented it would certainly reflect his significant contribution to it. Parry Jones Husbands, Q.C., CMG,

St. Lucia Gets New ARC Contract

St. Lucia has been given a new contract to continue hosting the annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) up to 2012.Mr. Cuthbert Didier, the General Manager of the Rodney Bay Marina, the termination point for the rally since 1990, announcing the extension, said the contract was being reviewed by the St. Lucia Tourist Board and marina owners,

C&W Scholarship for children on staff

Cable & Wireless has awarded three secondary school scholarships to the children of staff members for the 2008-2009 school year. At a presentation held at Cable & Wireless Corinth on Thursday, Antonio Deterville, son of Celia Deterville, Karyl Cyril son of Junius Charles and Maryanna Desmangles daughter of Mitch Phillips all received scholarships,

Vieux-Fort comes out for CSN

On Thursday August 14th the people of Vieux-Fort came out in large numbers to all activities hosted by the Civil Society Network of St. Lucia. The people of Vieux-Fort are not easily motivated to attend public meetings but I sensed early in the day that things were going to be different. I was approached on the street by two young girls,

Cletus Springer Launches New Book

A new book chronicling some of the most poignant articles penned by Cletus Springer was launched last Friday. At an official launching held in the Conference Room of the National Insurance Corporation, the author also used the occasion to launch The Impact Foundation: The Emmanuel and Una Springer Memorial Foundation.