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.
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