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26/01/08

Court room procedure

If you have never been to court before, it is useful to know what to expect. Your lawyer is likely to explain most of the court room procedure to you before your matter arises. So to reiterate what your lawyer will tell you and especially if you are unrepresented, here are a few tips on what to anticipate in the court room particularly in a trial.

Teenager of St. Lucian Parentage Wins Hollywood Awards

The dream of a teenager of St. Lucian parentage of hitting it big in Hollywood USA came a step closer to reality when she won three prestigious awards there recently. Tahnee Hippolyte, 18, is the daughter of former singer Keith Hippolyte and Model Emma Richards Hippolyte of St. Lucia, who now resides in the United Kingdom.

SOUTHERN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ATTEMPTS TO FORGE LINKAGES BETWEEN THE AGRICULTURAL AND TOURISM SECTORS DURING ITS 10TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE FOOD FAIR

There has been much discussion over the years over the need to develop stronger linkages between the tourism and agricultural sectors. This is a need which is fully recognised by key players within both sectors. There is an obvious rationale in this outlook, which makes this a desired goal to pursue. The tourism industry consumes a major quantity of food,

Saint Lucia Has A National Land Policy

“The Land, The People and The Light,” is the phrase meant to formally describe Saint Lucia’s general motivation. The significance of the Land to Saint Lucia and its people can be deduced by the fact that it is enshrined in the country’s MOTTO. Past and current patterns of land development however,

THE VIRTUES PROJECT

What Is Idealism?
A person with ideals is a person who really cares about what is right and meaningful in life. When you practice idealism, you have beliefs that mean something to you and you follow them. You don’t just accept things the way they are. You want to make a difference. Idealists dare to have big dreams and then act as if they are possible.

FirstCaribbean gives St. Lucia a gift of Nobel Art

Through a partnership with another celebrated St. Lucian artist, FirstCaribbean International bank added its own twist and flavour to the observance of Nobel Laureate Day in St. Lucia. In a simple ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday January 22, the bank made a presentation of two pieces of bronze relief sculptures to Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy,

1st National Bank Does It Again

Someone once said, “Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to grow.” Thanks to the 1st National Bank, the first indigenous bank on the island, the opening of Nobel Laureate week got a special boost having been supported amply with a tidy sum of $5000.00. That donation went towards the performing arts,

HMS representing the Business Community

Music plays an important part in the success of thousands of businesses in Saint Lucia. Major users such as radio & television companies, cable & satellite operators, promoters of events featuring live and/or recorded music, restaurateurs, hoteliers and managers of retail stores all benefit to varying degrees from using music.

ICAR Hosts 7th AGM

The Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari will be hosting its 7th annual AGM on Sunday January 27 at the Entrepot Human Resource Development Centre from 11 a.m. The AGM is coming against the background of 30 years of existence as an organized body which was then known as the IYANOLA RASTAFARI IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (IRIA).

LUCELEC Celebrates Excellence

The St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) will host its Annual Staff Appreciation Awards Dinner Tonight. More than 70 awards will be distributed at the event to be held at the Gaiety on Rodney Bay. The Awards are a form of honouring staff for their efforts over the past year. Among the awards to be presented are: the Length of Service Award,

From the Desk of: Abdul Rasheed Popo CEO of The Islamic Association of St Lucia, Inc

Life slips away second by second. Are you aware that every day brings you closer to death or that death is as close to you as it is to other people? As we are told in the verse, Think of a baby who has just opened its eyes to the world and a man who is about to take in his last breath. Neither had influence on their birth or death whatsoever.

Roving Caregivers Programme

Child discipline is one of the most important elements of successful parenting, yet more and more, parents just don’t know what to do. Discipline (or training) might simply be defined as a process to help children learn appropriate behaviours and make good choices. In addition, loving, effective discipline aids a child in exercising self-control, accountability, and mutual respect.