Rights of the Indigenous People of Saint Lucia – Part I

On 13th September 2008, the Indigenous People (Bethechilokono) of Saint Lucia will have much to celebrate as they join five hundred million (500 million) counterparts world-wide in the observance of the first anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

From Marryshow to King

History indicates that the late Theophilus Albert Marryshow of Grenada devoted considerable time and energy fighting for “closer union”, repeatedly advocating that the “West Indies must be West Indian.” The late Eric Gairy continued along that path, promoting the concept of Federation and was among the first signatories to the Treaty of Chaguramus.

ISSL Back to school

‘Back-to-school’ buzz reaches fever pitch this week and at the International School St. Lucia the happy, hard-working administrative staff are putting together final preparations for the first day of the new semester on Monday, September 1st. While others were enjoying summer vacations, ISSL Administrative Assistant, Sharnna Lewis,

New Management at Spartan University

Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine has a new management which will take the school to a higher level than it is. This assurance was given by President of the school, Dr. Addabada C. Rao, while addressing the Basic Sciences Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday at which 22 students graduated. The momentous event was also attended by,

Digicel assists the St. Lucia Crisis Centre

Mr. Kegan Cox, Manager of DIGICEL on Friday, August 22, 2008 donated a fax machine, desk top and hand held cell phone to the Saint Lucia Crisis Centre at a brief handing over ceremony at the SLCC’s offices on Chaussee Road. Ms. Leona Sandra Phillip – Murray, Director of the Crisis Center received the equipment on behalf of the Board of Directors,