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ARE WE SCAPEGOATING OUR POLICE FORCE? For how much longer will successive governments fail to see our police force as our sole defence against anomie and chaos? How much longer before the longstanding problems of the force are effectively addressed?

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(An over-my-shoulder look at life) I

Memento Mori

By Michael Walker

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don’t know about you, Dear Reader, but I can remember the worst day of my life as if it were yesterday. I doubt I will ever forget the feeling I had as I walked into the basement after arriving home from some school visit to find my wife Inger and the kids waiting for me just inside the door. “Your sister wants you to call her. It’s urgent.” I knew at once that something serious had happened.

I was living in Sweden at the time. My brother had moved to Canada but our sister, Chris, had stayed in our home town with her husband. She and Bill had two kids, just as we had, a girl first and then a boy. In fact, she and Inger had been pregnant at the same time both times so our kids were almost the same age. Gillian, their daughter, had left home and was training to become an airline pilot in Oxford.

I finally got through. In those days international calls were not as simple as they are today. She must have been waiting for my call because she answered immediately with, “Michael. Please come. Mum’s dead.” That’s all she said. Within minutes I was on my way back to the airport. The only remaining flight to London was due to leave within an hour. It was full but I was able to wangle a place on the jump seat up front in the cockpit with the pilots. It’s amazing how helpful people can be when there is really no help to be given. It felt like the end of my world; nothing helped.

I rented a car at Heathrow and drove to Oxford to pick up Gillian, who had completely gone to pieces, before heading north. Our brother was almost on his way too on the overnight flight from Toronto. It’s amazing how death brings people together.

The next few days were a blur of activity.

The death industry runs well; it is a well-oiled operation that functions according to strict rules and regulations all over the world, or so I would imagine. There was a problem with the death certificate as mum had died so suddenly outside her home after returning from the shop. Dad had dropped her off and then gone off to the pub for his lunchtime beer, so she died alone on her own doorstep.

Dad never got over it. For the next seven years he just waited to die so that they could be together again. Faith is a remarkable thing sometimes.

We wanted him to move into a more manageable house than the one he had shared with mum, the one I had bought for

them with my first royalty cheque many years earlier, but he stubbornly refused. Our mum’s name was Edna, and he wanted to stay close to her. We had no choice but to respect his wishes. Our brother lived in Canada as I mentioned, while I was all over the world. Our sister had stayed at home and, as is so often the case, the stay-at-home one was the one to shoulder most of the burden. We quickly realized how totally dependent our father had been on our mother. She was the one who ran the house, who paid the bills, organised the economy. She took all the decisions and once she was gone, dad was totally lost. Up until that point I had seen only two dead people, my paternal grandparents. My mother’s parents had died much earlier. Dad wanted to say goodbye to mum so I took him to the funeral parlour so that he could kiss her one last time. It was a beautiful moment but, for me, mum was no longer there. The corpse that lay in the coffin seemed to have nothing in common with our mum. She had died of a bleeding in the brain so they had opened her skull during the post mortem. They had done their best to repair the damage and she looked so peaceful, but they had combed her hair the wrong way, so I knew it wasn’t mum.

On the day of the funeral, we kids had spent most of the morning making sure that the house was ready for the many mourners who were expected to spend time with us after the funeral. Mum wanted to be cremated and the crematorium was not very far from their home. A good fifteen minutes before the hearse carrying mum’s body was due to arrive from the funeral parlour, the street was filling with cars full of friends, neighbours and relatives waiting to escort her to the chapel. Chris and I were rushing round the house making sure that everything was in order for the reception. It’s amazing how many last-minute things there are to do when something is so final as a funeral. For the first time in my life I understood what ‘final’ meant. Death is final. There is no turning back, no time to address regrets. It is over.

As I was coming down the stairs I met my sister going up. I asked her where she was going; it was time to leave. “I just want to check the upstairs toilet,” she replied. “Mum would die if people came to visit and found the toilet dirty.” For a brief moment we stared at each other and then collapsed in laughter.

She was right: Mum would have died if people had found her toilet not to be clean.

Memento mori: in the midst of life, we are in death. Remember we must all die some time.

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Davy Dacy’s Musical Message at Fête de la Musique

t was a warm June evening outside the Alliance Française Pyramid last Friday as the excited crowd eagerly awaited the commencement of the first singing performance. Having already been dazzled by the dance display of the Bamboo Productions crew, members of the audience were on the edge of their seats. The occasion: Fête de la Musique Saint Lucia, 2019, an affair altogether different from the 2018 production. It was a competition last year, with three performers vying for prizes on offer. This year’s edition was non-competitive; it was more a music festival, with four participants taking the stage. Last year’s Fête was held indoors; this year performers and audience alike were able to enjoy the occasion under the stars.

There was a grander feel to this year’s event, encapsulated by perhaps the biggest difference from last year: the presence of star performer Davy Dacy.

“I was with a show in Martinique Première when the director of Alliance Française, Evelyn Gasse, invited me on Facebook to Fête de la Musique, and here I am,” said the New York-based musician in advance of the show. “Recently I heard that the Fête de la Musique is the only day in France where musicians don’t get arrested if they’re playing in public. I think it’s a pretty cool thing.”

Dacy was born in Martinique. At 12 he moved with his parents to California for a year, then transferred to Brooklyn, New York. “It actually created a hybrid of different types of people and mentalities into one person,” said Dacy of his childhood travels. “Being close to the Caribbean roots, I gravitated towards Jamaicans, Guyanese, Trinidadians. I also got closer to the Saint Lucian community in Brooklyn, taking various dialects and languages of the Caribbean people, with a little bit of Brooklyn and California slang. I took a piece of everything and it became me.

That’s what helped shape me into who I am.”

He added: “I don’t think I have a favourite but I gravitate more towards the Caribbean vibe, you know? The genres

Davy Dacy, pictured performing at Fête de la Musique, says he hopes to bring a message of unity to his fans and community with his music.

I perform definitely reflect everything I’ve experienced in the United States.”

That variety of music and personal backgrounds was on full display at Alliance Française. And although three of the four performers were from Saint Lucia, their stories and musical selections were as wide-ranging as Dacy’s—from Adele’s Hello performed in French, to Léa Castel’s Abîmée.”

Recording artist Chrycee opened the night with the aforementioned Adele hit. “That was quite interesting,” she said, reflecting on her rendition, “Another artist had done a cover on YouTube and I just loved it.

So I learned it and I felt it would be a perfect opening to the show as well.”

Each performer sang two musical pieces, one of their own choosing and another in French. Chrycee’s second was her self-penned Heavenly. She said she took into consideration the crowd when she decided to perform “something that was upbeat and also Caribbean".

She also bore in mind that “Alliance Française is all about integration”.

Taking a break from her media duties in order to perform on the night was the host of DBS's This Morning. Chela Mendes said of her singing: “It’s a hidden talent that I don’t really share often. Two years ago at this event, Alliance heard me sing during the open karaoke portion of the show. So this year I had no choice but to say yes and step out of my comfort zone

to be a part of this.”

She sang Toxic by Britney Spears and Léa Castel’s Abîmée, Mendes saying she “fell in love with two years ago and always sang it at home, which is how I learned it word for word”.

Sam Eudovic was next and really impressed with Never Enough from The Greatest Showman soundtrack. A Modern Language teacher at the Vide Bouteille Secondary School, he was able to introduce his songs to the audience in perfect French.

The last of the four participants was Juliètte Coquille, an intern at Alliance Française, who performed three songs: the Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse version of Valerie, Lady Gaga and actor Bradley Cooper’s Shallow from their movie together, and Joe Dassin’s Les Champs-Elysées which came after a special request from the crowd.

“I love to sing a lot,” admitted Coquille afterwards.

“My co-workers heard me singing one time and asked: "Why don’t you participate in the event?" Madame Gasse encouraged me and so I agreed to sing tonight. I was really nervous. It was the first time I sang onstage like this. But I had a lot of fun.”

“They were all amazing!” exclaimed an obviously impressed Dacy after he followed the four performers with his own showstopper. “The dancers, the singers, everyone was great.”

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Teen shot by Police laid to rest

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amily and friends said their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Arnold Joseph last Saturday at the Church of the Holy Family in Jacmel. Joseph, in his last year at the Entrepot Secondary School, was fatally shot by police on 22 May. Loved ones turned out mainly in red, Arnold's favourite colour.

His former home-room teacher, Ms. Sheralene Dosserie, delivered a moving tribute: "Arnold was known by every teacher, every student, and every worker at the Entrepot Secondary School . . . Arnold was known as one of the sweetest students at the school, one who left absolutely no record of being rude or disrespectful."

She recalled that he wanted to pursue several careers. He had developed a special love for theatre arts. But theatre was not his only love, his teacher revealed; he also had a passion for music. She noted that once his classmates taught him how to mix music, in his own mind he was already a DJ. "DJ-ing was becoming Arnold's life," she said, "to the point it was the last thing we believe he did before his untimely demise. On the night his life was snatched from him, his life was snatched from us. He came

CEO of Export Saint Lucia Addresses WTO Symposium

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EO of Export Saint Lucia Ms. Sunita Daniel addressed the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) symposium on “The role of trade in the global agri-food system” which was held in Geneva, Switzerland from the June 27 – 28, 2019.

The invitation was issued in recognition of the work done by Export Saint Lucia in increasing the variety and volume of agricultural exports.

Noteworthy are Saint Lucia’s trial shipment of breadfruit to Philadelphia, the sustained shipments of sun-dried sea moss to the UK and US markets and the entry of a young female exporter into the UK market, specializing in mixed agricultural produce.

The future of the global agri-food system will be shaped by climate stress and resource depletion, digital and technological innovation, as well as, evolving consumer preferences. To keep pace with these demographics and the growing demand for affordable, safe and nutritious food, policy makers will need to develop strategies that promote economically, socially and environmentally sustainable agriculture and agri-food systems.

The symposium focused on identifying policy strategies that could be used by developing countries with small agricultural sectors to manage their unique challenges. The session took a closer look at technological innovations that offer new opportunities for small holders. It also highlighted new approaches for partnerships between the public and private sector.

Sunita Daniel, CEO OF Export Saint Lucia.

from doing what he loved and what he did best."

Through her tears, she said: "This gathering here should not have happened. We should all be celebrating Arnold on his graduation day. He was prematurely taken from us . . . Our Arnold, our Jonah, our Selector Jay is gone. He is no more. But his memories, they are forever etched in our hearts."

At a vigil last week, Arnold's father Columban Sextius vowed their family would march until justice was served. The next march, he said, will be for action to be taken against the involved officers. Meanwhile, the police addressed Arnold's killing at a press conference on Thursday morning. (See page 6 article by Dean Nestor.)

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Parents Ms. Joanna Joseph (L) and Mr. Columban Sextius (R) comforted by a friend as their son Arnold is lowered to his grave.

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Fourth UWI landed campus set for Antigua

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t a press conference in Saint Lucia last October, Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI), revealed that the government of Antigua and Barbuda had agreed to work with the University in the hope of establishing a landed campus in the country. The University currently operates landed campuses in Mona, Jamaica; Cave Hill, Barbados; and St. Augustine, Trinidad, with the majority of students originating in these countries.

Starting this September, students from the OECS can expect easier access to university education. “I am honoured to report that Chancellor Mr. Robert Bermudez and the Council of the University of the West Indies have formally approved the establishment of a campus of the University of the West Indies in Antigua and Barbuda,” said Sir Beckles at a press conference on Wednesday.

Located in the Five Islands community, the newest campus will officially be named the Five Islands Campus. The Vice Chancellor said that in

addition to serving the special development needs of Antigua, the campus will also serve as a hub to enable greater participation in the development agendas of OECS countries.

Over the years, OECS member countries have continually accounted for the smallest number of students at the UWI. According to the annually released Vice Chancellor’s Report, total enrolment figures for the years 2014-2018 were 52,031, 49,064, 49,092, 49,162 and 48,525. The OECS contributed 2.7%, 7.4%, 8.3%, 8.6% and 8.5%, respectively. Sir Beckles said the UWI has remained dissatisfied with the level of contribution by the OECS to the development of the higher education sector and professional training.

“The OECS registers the lowest rates of youth tertiary education enrolment in the entire Caribbean, and indeed in the hemisphere,” he said. “This unacceptable circumstance is reflected in some of the highest youth unemployment rates in the Caribbean. Together they constitute a real threat to

sustained development in the sub-region. The UWI family, long concerned about this reality in the OECS family, welcomes this glorious moment that provides it with an opportunity for corrective action.”

Sir Beckles explained that in 2017 the Council of the UWI received a presentation from the Antiguan government calling for the establishment of the campus “to promote national and sub-regional economic and social development”.

The Council then established a task force and conducted a feasibility study under the chairmanship of professors Alan Cobley and Denzil Williams.

In March 2019 the task force submitted its report, recommending the creation of the campus on the basis of projected financial sustainability. In accepting the recommendations of the task force, Council instructed management to establish an implementation committee that will proceed immediately to craft and guide the creation of the Five Islands Campus.

The campus will admit its first cohort of some 800

students this September. These students are currently enrolled in UWI programmes at the Antigua State College.

“Like its sister campuses at Mona, St. Augustine, Cave Hill and the Open Campus,” said Beckles, “the Five Islands Campus will begin in a modest fashion and will no doubt rise to magnificent heights in the years to come. It’s a future to be crafted by us all. In this regard, we urge the region to embrace

this youngest sibling of the UWI, in much the same way that you have developed and celebrated sister campuses.”

Beckles said administration of the Five Islands Campus will be put in place in the next two months and the school will begin with desperately needed programmes in the areas of teacher training, nursing and hospitality.

At last year’s press conference Beckles revealed

that UWI had, for 20 years, been trying to persuade successive Saint Lucian governments to let it develop the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College into a university college.

After failed talks, he said, the Antiguan government stepped up and agreed to work with the UWI. Education Minister Dr. Gale Rigobert has promised discussions with the UWI will continue.

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Medical Tourism a Distant Vision Claudia Eleibox

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uring the latest International Cooperation and Development press tour to the Republic of China (Taiwan), journalists were taken to the E-Da Hospital in country’s southern city, Kaohsiung. The hospital is one of three in the E-Da Healthcare Group and specialises in medical tourism.

During our briefing, this term went over our heads. But then we were ushered into a glorious, sparkling lobby with golden coloured accents from floor to ceiling, and even on the grand piano that dominated the area.

Our tour guide explained to our group of ten that the hospital is meant to resemble a five-star hotel—medical tourism in the literal sense. We were reminded that patients should always be made comfortable. Paintings by multitalented doctors and patients decorate walls, as do the hospital’s framed achievements and accreditations. Our second surprise was when the educational division arranged for us to meet students being trained by the E-Da Healthcare Group. I met Ms Meghan Mangal and Mr Trevern Cooper from Saint Lucia, both studying family medicine. Cooper offered some insight on E-Da’s medical achievements: STAR: Tell us about learning in Taiwan.

Trevern: It has been challenging, given the amount of work that is taught within the first two years. Even though the programme is in English, you find that learning Mandarin is still important. It is a Mandarinspeaking country, after all. In the practical field, you find that

you learn more from personal interactions with your patients where the language becomes vital. My experience thus far has been like a rollercoaster ride: it has its challenges, successes and lessons. As a medical student I’ve learned to find a balance with every experience. It’s sort of what I expected med school to be in terms of workload, but this is a developing programme; there is room for improvements.

STAR: Why did you choose medicine?

Trevern: Medicine has always been a childhood dream. I have always been intrigued and fascinated by the knowledge and skill it takes for someone to be able to study and understand how the body works and to be able to save lives. I also wanted to be a pioneer in my family and community where I can actively demonstrate that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

STAR: What do you think makes the difference between healthcare at home and in Taiwan?

Trevern: In Taiwan there is a more stable health insurance and policy system for which persons can reach certain requirements that subsidize the cost burden and make it even, so that certain essential health services are free. Comparing it to Saint Lucia’s universal healthcare system, most persons still have to bear a great deal of the cost burden.

Another huge disability which I have observed is with data collection and storage.

The medical data system is digital here in Taiwan, where patient data is entered directly into the computer system. It makes it easier for healthcare professionals to

access important information about patients and to map out disease prevalence, among others. It makes the workload more efficient in terms of diagnostic, treatment and referral aspects. This issue has been addressed as a plan for the health system in Saint Lucia. Most patients’ data are stored on hard copy files and it’s an immense burden when it comes to analysing data.

Taiwan, by far, has more state of the art equipment, facilities and specialists to manage the health system. I haven’t observed any procedure that cannot be done here or in which persons have to be transferred to other countries, as compared to back home.

STAR: Where would you suggest we begin in Saint Lucia?

Trevern: It’s difficult to state an aspect that can be immediately adopted because Taiwan’s healthcare itself did not develop in a short space of time; it was an evolving process. However, I would like for us to integrate the patient data system to make healthcare more manageable in Saint Lucia.

STAR: Taiwan has this culture of attending to the children and elderly first, even in healthcare. What do you think about this?

Trevern: I think it’s great idea to prioritize the children and elderly, considering they are the most vulnerable groups in any society. I strongly believe they are the ones that define how effective a healthcare system is. As the saying rightly goes: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” Running with such a mandate secures and solidifies the future and it’s our responsibility to care for both our children and elderly.

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POLICE SHOOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT WITH CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS OF TEEN SHOOTING!

len Gabriel, the driver of the vehicle involved in last month’s fatal police shooting of a 17-yearold near the intersection of the Chaussee and La Pansee roads, appeared before traffic court on Tuesday. He has been charged with several counts of traffic violations. A police press release at the time of the shooting claimed that “one nine millimeter (9mm) firearm was recovered by officers from the said individuals.” One of those referred to was the deceased Arnold Joseph, an Entrepot Secondary School student.

At a police press conference on Thursday, ACP Wayne Charlery, confirmed that the gun in question was found “en route” which seemed to contradict the earlier police statement. “The firearm was found en route with reference to where the incident occurred in the city. It was recovered

ACP Charlery (pictured) confirms the firearm was not found in the vehicle with Arnold Joseph and two others.

outside of the vehicle on the route where the incident occurred in terms of the case.”

Charlery said the gun was not recovered by the officers involved in the fatal shooting.

“We have a crime scene unit

that examines all crime scenes and they would have been the ones to have recovered that firearm.”

He said the officers involved in the deadly chase remained on active duty, helping with related investigations. “We have not reached the stage in the investigative process as yet to determine whether they should be on active duty or not,” Charlery added.

One month after the incident, the police have filed no gun-related charges. Two weeks ago, Commissioner Severin Monchery told the STAR this was not unusual; that there could be gun charges down the road. On Thursday, Charlery made the observation: “Traffic charges were placed on an individual. However, we could not charge on the firearm that was found, since there was insufficient evidence to link it at the time to any of the

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He said that could change “if the investigative process determines that.”

He added: “There is certainly a possibility, because like I said, all related samples in that regard have been taken, examined and sent to the forensic lab for further testing and we’re hoping that reports on the results will come out.

Based on those reports, we will know exactly what to do. We’re allowing the investigation to take its due course and from the results that follow, we will make a determination and be as unbiased as possible.”

The police have also denied statements that they had been fired upon during the car chase that ended with the death of teenager Arnold Joseph, who was laid to rest last Saturday, following an earlier wellattended vigil.

---Dean Nestor

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With the best of the initial competitors from each tent, South Calypso Tent will be represented by three calypso contenders; Take Over Tent Soca Village has four calypso rivals lined up while Fire One, which made its debut to the calypso tent arena in 2018, has a rock solid eight challengers.

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GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA

MINISTRY OF EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS, CULTURE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA MINISTRY OF EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS, CULTURE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT BASIC NEEDS TRUST FUND 9 - PROJECT BASIC NEEDS TRUST FUND 9 - PROJECT PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS –WORKS CONTRACTS

PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS –WORKS CONTRACTS

1. The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has secured a Grant from the Caribbean 1. Development The Government of Saint Lucia hasimplementation secured a Grant from Basic the Caribbean Bank (CDB) towards the (GOSL) cost of the of the Ninth Needs Development (CDB) (BNTF towards9) the of the to implementation the to Ninth Needs Trust FundBank Programme and cost now intends apply part of theoffunds coverBasic eligible Trustpayments Fund Programme (BNTF and nowofintends to applyinpart of the funds to cover eligible arising out of a9) number sub-projects Education, Human Resource payments arising out of aand number of sub-projects Education, Human Resource Development, Development, Water Sanitation Services andinBasic Community Access and Drainage to Water SanitationinServices BasicPayment Community Access Drainage implemented beand implemented 2019 andand 2020.

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2. The to be financed include the following 2.

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Contract Type

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Package 1

Education

Jacmel Early Childhood Development Centre

Building Works- New Construction

Jacmel.

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Education

Establishment of Music Recording Studio

Building Works- New Construction & Retrofitting

Gros Islet Town, Quarter of Gros Islet

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Education

Micoud Early Childhood Development Centre

Micoud Village.

Quarter of Anse la Raye

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Access & Drainage

Building Works- New Construction Civil Engineering Road & Drainage Works – New Construction

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Civil Engineering Drainage Works – New Construction

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Monchy East (Cardinal ) Settlement Road La Papal Arts & Crafts Centre, Embankment Stabilization

P.O. Box Choc 8180 Castries Tel: 1(758) 452-6699, 458-1483, 452-4316 Email: info@slusdf.net bntfproj@slusdf.net (copied to) chippolyte@slusdf.net 6. Consideration of eligibility will be limited to firms or joint ventures of firms which are

legally incorporated or otherwise organised in, and have their principal place of business

in an eligible member country of CDB and are either:

(a) More than 50% beneficially-owned by a citizen or citizens and/or a bona fide resident or residents of an eligible country or countries, or by a body corporate or bodies corporate meeting these requirements; or

(b) Owned or controlled by the government of an eligible country provided that it is legally and financially autonomous and operated under the commercial law of an eligible country and otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of the CDB Guidelines for Procurement.

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The requirements for qualification must include evidence of: (a) An average annual turnover (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over over thefive last years: five years: the last

and and cash cash flow flow including access to credit as follows: (b) Demonstrable (b) Demonstrable including access to credit as follows: Package

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Eligible contractors (national) interested in submitting Bids for any of the above works are invited to submit three (3) copies of Prequalification information to the following address no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday 30th July, 2019.

Addresses for Correspondence 1. Project Manager Basic Needs Trust Fund Project

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WHY NO COMMENT LAST WEEK ON MR. SPEAKER? Peter Josie

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friend called to ask why I had not commented on the performance of Mr. Speaker over his apparent spat with the prime minister after the PM refused to withdraw certain words used during the most recent House session. The Speaker’s timidity in the face of the PM’s resistance gave cause for concern. It was the reason given by the parliamentary opposition for staging yet another walk-out. I contended in my last article that the overwhelming success of the UWP’s three-year celebratory public meeting at Soufriere had set the stage for the underlying hostility at the subsequent House meeting.

That phone call came when I was at page 291 of Calixte George’s 800-page encyclopaedic/ historiography masterpiece covering the past 130 years of St. Mary’s College in Saint Lucia. I quote Brother Canice Collins at page 291: “When the time comes to send your boy to College, you cannot relax and leave everything to us. Education and upbringing for decent and responsible manhood is something we can share in with you, not take over from you.” My first thoughts after I read this were to examine the educational background of sitting MPs; specifically, the quality of the

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home environment in which they grew up and whether it impacts the calibre of their contributions (and behaviour) at meetings of the House.

I had previously toyed with the idea of including a chapter on the influence of home, school and community in my first book, Shattered Dreams, especially after speaking to friends in Grenada who assured me that the differences between Maurice Bishop and Unison Whiteman on one hand, and those who had arrested and executed them on the other, were as deep as the different secondary schools the two opposing camps within the Peoples’ Liberation Army, (PRA) had attended: GBSS and Presentation College, Grenada. If I were to make a suitable reply in my telephone conversation last Sunday, it was imperative that I reach back and examine the various compositions of the House (including Speakers) since I last served as an MP. In my day Wilfred St. Clair Daniel had spent at least two decades as Speaker of the House and was regarded as a fine practitioner of the art wherever British Parliamentary democracy was practiced.

Since that time we have had some political hacks appointed as Speaker, who lacked any hint of fair play and balance during House sittings. These hacks unashamedly supported the government that nominated them Speaker. Interestingly, their academic qualifications, home environment and community were never questioned or analysed, as these were taken by journalists as par-for-the-course. Who can forget Guy Joseph putting an over-enthusiastic political Speaker in his place by questioning whether it was his role to advise an MP what to say, and how to say it? I suspect there has been a conspiracy to discredit Guy Joseph by people who are no better. And Guy knows it; hence the reason he so often smiles while delivering

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his biting rebuttals.

The other matter which took centre stage after I vacated the House was the constant clamouring for the appointment of a deputy Speaker. The refinement of parliamentary practice might have suggested that a deputy Speaker arise from the ranks of the opposition. Rather than grasp that potential to have someone sit in the Speaker’s chair, even temporarily, the opposition raged and fumed and spent well over a year debating the meaning of “as soon as convenient”. It got so bad that it may have affected the health of a certain Madam Speaker who presided at the time. She soon abandoned ship and returned to England where she had read law and where her services are better appreciated.

That raises an interesting question in addition to that of how home, schooling and community influence an MP. Does the way a man treats a woman reflect his formative experiences at home, school and in the community? On reflection, can we draw any conclusions from the behaviour of the honorable members of our male-dominated House? Or is the male-on-male disrespect free of gender biases?

What of the present Mr. Speaker? Was it his initial aim to maintain peace with the House opposition at all

Several weeks ago, at the end of another rambunctious meeting of the House of Assembly, Speaker Andy Daniel announced his decision to write to the prime minister and to the leader of the opposition about the House Standing Rules and Orders. Judging by what transpired at the most recent sitting of parliament, those concerned had not yet read the Speaker’s letter!

cost? In my political book, the worst thing one can do is to compromise with wrongheadedness and illogical nonsense during an important debate. In my time I read, researched, prepared suitable notes, and fired on all cylinders when I addressed the House.

Even in my most heated debates, I was always able to withdraw an insult and reword it to suit the ruling of Mr. Speaker,

and merit recording in Hansard.

If I were to dare advise the prime minister, I would urge him to quietly seek Mr. Speaker and apologize to him for not withdrawing the words that had troubled him at the last sitting of the House. In return, Mr. Speaker should make a short statement at the opening of the next session that included his intolerance of any further insubordination!

Sandals Foundation Fulfills Promise to Faces of Cancer

hen the Sandals Foundation brought its highly successful benefit concert, Vibes on the Island, to Saint Lucia in June last year, the goal was to raise enough funds to undertake major upgrading work at two Saint Lucian not-for-profit organisations: Faces of Cancer and the Salvation Army Childcare Centre. Now, a year later, both goals have been met.

The Faces of Cancer Centre, located in Castries, has undergone major upgrading with the construction of an additional meeting room, inclusive of installation of new windows, doors and cupboards, roofing, plumbing and electrical work.

Last October the Foundation also completed work at the Salvation Army Childcare Centre, renovating the daycare area, kitchenette, computer room and sickbay.

Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke said the Foundation

is very pleased to have been able to fulfill its promise to both institutions.

“The Faces of Cancer Centre serves a very critical role in the community, supporting people when they are at their most vulnerable. Our ability to partner with them to enhance their services ensures that we are playing our part toward the well-being and health of Saint Lucians, and for that we are very proud,” Clarke said.

She continued, “This renovation and expansion would not have been possible without the support of the sponsors and patrons who supported our Vibes on the Island concert.

Title sponsors Coca Cola, and

all the other sponsors, believed in the vision for the event and the important work that we were looking to do and did not hesitate to lend their support, and for that we are grateful.”

Faces of Cancer was started by breast cancer survivor Dorothy Phillip in 2009.

She had seen the need for a cancer support group to assist patients and their families going through the difficult journey. The institution caters to all types of cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers, providing emotional support for patients going through cancer treatments as well as counselling, free mammograms, and helping patients to access

treatment and more.

“We are extremely grateful and proud to be the recipients of the much needed assistance which we got from the Sandals Foundation. Sandals has taken the lead in assisting us as we continue to assist cancer patients. We are hoping that other commercial houses will jump in and assist as cancer is an extremely expensive disease and the needs of cancer patients are many as we strive to remain in remission and live whole and productive lives.

“With our new premises, Faces of Cancer will be able to better serve Saint Lucia and our cancer community,” said Ms. Phillip.

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Miguel’s hypocrisy showing through his SJW coat!

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ver the last couple of weeks I’ve focused on finding the definition of the term “political actor” after Choice News editor Janeka Simon used it with reference to a recent verbal exchange with Castries Southeast MP Guy Joseph outside the House of Assembly.

Journalists are political actors, she asserted, and though I was able to find varying definitions by special interest groups here and there, the term does not appear in any of the several dictionaries I’ve turned to. As my articles on the matter have sought to make clear, I disagreed with Simon’s assertion that all journalists are political actors.

Another of these newfangled terms that has taken the world, in particular the West, by storm, and more often than not used to ridicule, is SJW (Social Justice Warrior).

The Merriam Webster website states that it is currently looking at the term. However, the Urban Dictionary offers this definition: “A person who uses the fight for civil rights as an excuse to be rude, condescending, and sometimes violent for the purpose of relieving their frustrations or validating their sense of unwarranted moral superiority.” The Urban Dictionary has never been famous for waffling!

Two recent actions taken by MBC’s “senior political correspondent” (SPC) demonstrate how well the SJW

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Card-carrying SJW Miguel Fevrier, resorts to namecalling, mere weeks after his virtue-signalling defence of the disabled.

cloak fits him. The first was his string of reports on Prime Minister Allen Chastanet’s impression of stuttering SLP representatives.

“The same way Philip Pierre stutters,” said Chastanet from his party’s platform in Soufriere, “that’s what they were doing as a government—stuttering,” when certain questions were put forward. Fevrier’s report ended in cartoonish fashion. It was unclear whether it sought to poke fun at the UWP’s Ezekiel Joseph, who at times stammers, or at the UWP in general. Either way, it begs the question: “Is this what passes for journalism in 2019 Saint Lucia?”

Fevrier’s second report featured the president of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities, Merphilus James, who declared the PM’s platform remark “unfortunate". For his part, Fevrier reported that “supporters of the Prime Minister’s statements have dismissed it as

political theatre, some stating that a speech impediment is not a disability”. What a great SJW soul he has.

Having satisfied his own sense of moral indignation, the self-appointed spokesperson of the disabled set out for new hunting grounds; his second SJW proving action. As earlier mentioned, I’ve written two pieces reacting to Janeka Simon’s “journalists are political actors” statement. I disagreed with it, but not once did I resort to calling her names or attacking her in any way whatsoever. Reporters, like other professionals, can agree to disagree without resorting to ad hominem sneak assaults. Not so with MBC’s SPC, whose reaction to something Guy Joseph said at the earlier referenced exchange outside the House was: “I’m at a loss!” Quick as a whip the MP agreed: “You’ve always been lost!” (See STAR June 15, 2019 for full report.) His ego mangled, Miguel turned to his favourite place for licking his wounds. With reference to a posting by Janeka Simon, he wrote on Facebook: “It’s no surprise that he [Rick Wayne] would call your phone offering his support, then have his unwitting stooge write a dumb article."

But that wasn’t all. In the same badly written post he hilariously had this to say about an exchange we had back in April, following his unprovoked attack on my credibility: “. . . after my brush with the diminutive Mini Star, he calls and offers the same . . . then Rick calls Ti-Moffee and says something different.”

Love the sinner not the sin: Pride Comes to St Lucia!

he colours of the rainbow are plastered almost everywhere as lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queers and others from the intersex community have continued throughout June to celebrate and campaign for social equality. By the local evidence, however, it would seem the authorities have not quite decided what to do about same-sex relationships in Saint Lucia.

Consensual homosexual relations are punishable by up to ten years in prison. But the local Pride Committee appears undeterred as it prepares for its first ever public celebration.

Scheduled for August 23 to 26, 2019, planned related events

include a panel discussion, a Pride Family Day and Health Fair, and a fashion show. Two weeks ago, in addition to a press release, the committee launched a logo and theme, “Persist with Pride”. There are no indications of planned protests, marches or rallies as are normally associated with such celebrations in other countries.

The local LGBT community is free to access basic educational, health and social needs but many have not welcomed the organisation’s latest initiative, judging by the reactions of those who took advantage of the accommodating comments section of St Lucia Times and St Lucia News Online when Pride

issued its press release.

The local Catholic Church’s Archbishop Rivas has stood up against discrimination of homosexuals, despite that his church was in great part responsible for the laws that prohibit same-sex relationships: “Whoever said the church is against [homosexuals] is probably misinformed about the church today,” he said in April.

“The church today is learning and is listening. The church will always love the person and care for the person, as Jesus did.”

On the other hand, the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality has refused to comment on the subject, if only for the time being.

Great journalism; written as only a “senior political analyst” can write! Too bad that during our actual exchange, Fevrier’s Facebook courage had deserted him. Finally, after I had asked several times for validation of his assertions, he stuttered (yes, he did!): “You sell out your sources.”

Clearly, the sting of my article on the exchange is with him to this day. Notice how he referred to his MBC colleague? Ti-Moffee.

(Of course there’s a chance he accidentally disparaged Timothy Poleon. But there’s also a small possibility Fevrier simply cannot spell!)

Still in a generous mood, I’ll give Fevrier the benefit of the doubt and say he has not yet looked up the word “diminutive”.

The Oxford definition: “Extremely or unusually small.” Talk about the pot calling the kettle black, especially when said pot stands around five feet and the kettle over six. In any case, Miguel calling me a stooge on Facebook, and referring to me as “a diminutive Mini Star” just weeks after his childish report on Allen Chastanet, effectively exposes his hypocrisy. Nuff said—for now!

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hat was meant to be a routine performance at last Sunday’s Groovy and Power Soca Monarch prelims has led to unforeseen controversy.

Originally slated for the Vigie multi-purpose car park, the event was relocated to the National Cultural Centre, thanks to heavy rain. Competing last in the Power Soca segment was veteran performer Callix “Kakal” Xavier.

He sang Jump Over Them—a composition that speaks to overcoming life’s many hurdles.

Alas, the performance may not be remembered for its positive message.

During the singer’s performance, smoke grenades, often used by local performers, were released in the crowd.

The Cultural Centre was filled with smoke, forcing patrons to evacuate the venue. Speaking to reporters after the show, Kakal apologized for the unfortunate turn of events. He said judging should not be about a smoke grenade but about the

performance, clarity, music and other stated criteria. Highlighting that most songs on the carnival scene are about "the whine and the butt-shaking” he strongly felt that his song deserved a place in the finals.

The finalists for the competition were announced the following day. Kakal was not among the lucky nine. The finals take place on 6 July with Ambi, Ezra, Isla Man, J Buz, Kisha, Mantius, Pablo, Soca Physco and Umpa competing for the crown.

In a press release on Wednesday, Events Saint Lucia said they were seeking legal advice on the way forward.

They claimed all artists were informed of the venue change well in advance and they received acknowledgement from all the artistes minutes after they were notified. As for the smoke grenades, Events Saint. Lucia said that they are not permitted at enclosed venues and no prior approval was requested or given by the Fire Department.

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“The smoke grenades created a sense of panic and a resulting stampede from the building. Persons also experienced respiratory discomfort,” the Events Saint Lucia release said.

On Thursday, Kakal, alongside his attorney Ms. Donna Jacobie and manager Ms. Lesliana Jn. Baptiste appeared on Timothy Poleon’s Newsspin programme. Kakal said that he was “never contacted directly” concerning the relocation, and only learnt of the move from a group chat on social media platform Whatsapp.

He said he continued singing despite the smoke but was expecting the organisers to tell him to stop so he could be judged fairly. “After the performance I was very concerned,” said Kakal. “I said, 'Well, the judges did not see me,' and I was expecting somebody from Events Saint Lucia to come talk to me, however, nobody did.”

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At last Sunday's soca-fest was Kakal denied his silver platter because political smoke got in the eyes of the judging panel?

seen, which judge number one stated, how can the judges judge my performance on stage without seeing me?”

He said another judge wrote, “distracted by the flares released in the crowd”. This, he says, means that he was not given a fair chance, and expected to get a do-over.

“I’m not blaming the judges,” he said, “don’t get me wrong . . . My point is that I was the only artist in the competition that did not get a fair judgment.”

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ome people, including politicians, view politics as a game played for profit, gambling. Many are fence sitters who will not make a commitment unless the winds are all favourable to their schemes. These opportunists often forget that politics is about people and people can change. The electorate is continuously expanding, with the young often creating new paths.

When an elected politician who has spent fifteen years as prime minister stands up to say a new government is neglecting his constituency, we need to pause and take a deep breath. We need to ask: Is there is no end to this man’s fabrications? Is politics only about lies, deceit, obfuscation

and bluff? Or are these signs of disrespect and contempt towards a docile and leaderless people?

A look at the western end of the town of Vieux Fort should cause revulsion against the town’s MP. Bridge Street now ends in a public toilet facility with broken doors, where sheep, goats and pigs freely roam. That “freeness” must have been built to hide the polluted stagnant green water at the mouth of the old Vieux Fort river. It breaks my heart to see what has become of the town I once called home.

The unkindest cut of all is that the Vieux Fort South MP was prime minister for fifteen years, leader of the opposition for five, and now sits in parliament twirling his thumb, threatening the current prime minister as he dreams of a comeback as SLP

leader. Shedding crocodile tears over the sorry state of Vieux Fort is merely an act in his bid to unseat Philip J. Pierre. Now that another prime minister is showing signs of developing Vieux Fort, with new sea ports, a new airport terminal, new hotels and housing infrastructure, and a new horse racing track, the shameless MP is professing undying love for the town and people who for twenty years he has neglected. Someone should remind him that political loyalty should not benefit the politician at the expense of the abandoned poor. The people of Vieux Fort should be reminded that there is a cost to political loyalty.

---Peter Josie

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Managing Director Hilary Herman (pictured) expects the government and Lucian Blue Ocean Seafoods Inc to finalize negotiations soon.

list of things we need to either install, change or modify before we can actually get a certificate to operate,” Herman said. “We’re currently working on those.

It’s simple things like handwashing sinks and screens on the windows. We’ve met most of the requirements. That forced us to slow down the purchasing because we didn’t want to buy a whole bunch of fish and have it sitting in the refrigerator and getting freezer burn. So, as soon as we get that administrative hurdle taken care of, we’ll start buying fish again.”

Herman said he expects everything to be in place by next week so that they can receive the certification.

On the issue of prices paid to fishermen, he says the business is market-driven, and prices will always be based on the market price. “We cannot have a fixed price and say, for example, we’ll buy dorado dolphin at $8 a pound, when there’s a flood of dolphin where it’s going for $6 and $5 a pound. If that’s what the government was doing, only governments can do that. As a private business we just can't

do that; we have to go based on the market.”

Regarding uncertainty surrounding the new entity, Herman said he believes the respective cooperatives had issues in not being able to meet with the principal of the company, Ms. Karen Peter, but “she’s not directly involved in the business” so Herman doesn’t know what she can tell them that he can’t. Nevertheless, he says Ms. Peter intends to meet with them “in the near future”. Herman says there shouldn’t be an “adversarial relationship” and their intent is to help the fishermen. He highlighted that the company can’t operate without the fishermen and the business hopes that the cooperatives can get their membership on board to better the quality of fish they bring in. Taking ice with them at sea, and not allowing the fish to sit in their boats exposed to the sun, are some of the practices he says need to be followed. He added that after the domestic market is operating smoothly, they intend to focus on entering the export market.

Campari’s Bunji Garlin and Shenseea for Famalay

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ampari’s regional influencers Bunji Garlin and Shenseea, will again team up as the duo set to ignite Saint Luca on July 10, at Famalay. Billed as one of the most exciting events for Saint Lucia Carnival season, Famalay will also feature Skinny Fabulous, Mr Killa and Asa Bantan. The excitement will take place on Carnival Wednesday at Pigeon Island National Landmark.

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ucian Blue Ocean Seafoods Inc, the recently formed private company that assumed operations of the Fish Marketing Corporation (FMC) in April, has been operating the entity without a final lease agreement. This week, the company’s managing director, Mr. Hilary Herman, said negotiations have been bouncing back and forth but he is hopeful matters will be finalised shortly.

He says that the company is hoping for a minimum of ten years “but whether that is agreed upon is based on government”.

Why ten years? Herman said this period would be sufficient time to regain the invested capital of “a little over $700,000”. Operating without a final agreement was not smooth sailing and, on May 29, the Castries, Choiseul and Goodwill Fishermen's Cooperatives held a joint press conference to air their grievances over the status of the FMC. Among their many concerns: fish was no longer being purchased from fishermen, prices were not regulated, and they had little knowledge of the new entity.

Managing Director Herman explained that after buying in excess of 20,000 pounds of fish, the company needed to stop purchasing. He said that was due to the fact that although they’re currently selling fish to the general public, they have not been able to do the same with any of their preferred customers— hotels, supermarkets and schools that require bulk—because the business has not been certified.

“Environmental Health came in and gave us an extensive

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Shenseea boasts a slew of dancehall hits, as well as crossover soca features with Naila Blackman, Kes and Bunji Garlin. “Saint Lucia is Campari country so I’ll definitely show up and show out for the fans.

It’s Carnival time so there will be nothing but high energy all around. I can’t wait to hit the stage with Bunji,” shared Shenseea.

Now in their second year of representing the brand across the region, both influencers are excited to continue flying the Campari flag high.

“The Campari partnership

is a big deal to me because it connects personally, as my dad has always been an advocate for the brand. Saint Lucia is definitely like home and has one of the most intense Carnival experiences anywhere in the world. The fans can definitely expect magic,” explained Bunji Garlin.

Tickets to the ultimate carnival kickoff event are US$40, EC$100.

Presented by Golden Events International and Verve St Lucia, Famalay promises patrons an epic, exciting and energetic fusion of music, drinks and high quality entertainment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for accounting best practices through the standardization of accounting processes, while ensuring that appropriate accounting policies are in compliance with Group policy and with IFRS across the region • Regularly reviewing the finance functions in each operating country to ensure that internal controls are operating properly • Preparing monthly & annual consolidated financial statements for the region and for at least 2 holding companies • Responsible for the end of year audit process for the region in the agreed timelines.

• Preparing, submitting and reviewing the required regional performance reports (financial or other) in a timely and accurate manner • Reviewing the monthly Management Accounts and commentary for each country and business unit for accuracy and completeness • Reviewing business performance by carrying out meaningful analyses and identifying, advising and making recommendations to senior regional management to improve and grow the business • Directly assisting & supporting the Director of Regional Finance and senior regional management (Regional CEO/CFO) throughout the budget process • Working with each operating company to facilitate the preparation and presentation of annual budgets and forecasts • Providing guidance and support to the region by coordinating and monitoring the regional budget process to deliver robust budgets for each company in the region while collaborating closely with the corporate finance team • Reviewing new investment CAPEX appraisals, providing feedback to local management and approval or decline recommendations to senior regional management • Managing the day to day operations of the Regional Finance Department and manages the performance of the team to ensure department objectives are met

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Recognized Accounting Qualification (ACCA/CPA) • Minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior level within a medium to large retail/commercial operation • 5 years’ group accounting & consolidation experience including foreign currency accounting • Strong technical accounting ability with a sound knowledge of finance systems and processes with a thorough understanding of the financial requirements of a business, particularly as it relates to corporate governance and internal controls • Sound knowledge of financing (treasury) taxation and insurances • Computer systems literate; Oracle or large equivalent ERP experience is a necessity • Must be versed in main Microsoft applications – Excel, Word, Power-point, etc.

• Advanced skill-set must include - communication, presentation, interpersonal, influencing, analytical & problem-solving skills • Must be a self-starter and be able to demonstrate proactivity.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV TO:

regional_hr@yahoo.com ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 12TH JULY, 2019

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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nce upon a time in the UK of my youth there was Dixon of Dock Green. The TV series conceivably contributed much to the notion of the British bobby as a gentleman crime fighter, armed only with an inconspicuous baton while maintaining law and order with human understanding and commonsense. Even to this day when egregious violence in the streets of London is commonplace Britain’s police maintain throughout the world a reputation synonymous with the role played by leading man Jack Warner in the BBC series that ran from 1955 to 1976; in all, 432 episodes. In 1961 Dixon of Dock Green was voted the second most popular program on British television.

In the telling of one historian, Constable Dixon was the embodiment of “a typical bobby who would be familiar with the residents of the area he patrolled and often lived in himself.” The quoted observation reminded me as I read it of several WhatsApp exchanges during the headier days of IMPACS, with a young man who may or may not still be alive.

We never actually met. Our conversations usually started with his reaction to something I’d said or written about how our police dealt with particular crime suspects, all of whom seemed to live at the same address: the more notorious Castries ghettoes.

I remember well his comment after I’d said on television that the police were the only protectors of our communities and deserved the benefit of the doubt whenever there were cries about police

brutality. Additionally, that anyone who pulled a gun on the police was asking for it and ought not to be denied his or her death wish. Reading this now I am reminded of the several other occasions I’d been a tad too knee-jerk with my public remarks. But then my WhatsApp friend had underscored with the best of motives my prejudiced disposition at the particular time revisited.

“You don’t get it, Rick,” he wrote with touching restraint.

“The communities you claimed were protected by the police did not include Wilton’s Yard, Grass Street, The Slums, Bois Patat and so on. When the cops show up in my community it’s usually to harass certain individuals, or to instigate fights that end with the death of a marked man.”

He assured me he knew what he was talking about, that in effect he lived in the belly of the beast. When I asked whether he agreed that it was suicidal to pull a gun on cops armed to the teeth with automatic weapons, he replied: “That’s just how it looks from a distance. That’s how it sounds when the police are the tellers of the story.”

He stumped me when he asked: “How many of the ghetto brethren ever appear in court to tell their side of what went down? Dead men tell no tales.”

I referenced one of the victims associated with IMPACS. “The guy was still quite young,” I reminded him. “Was the life he chose worth it in the end?

Did he make any money from drugs?”

“We are not given a choice,” he said. “You don’t have to pick up a gun or be a drug pusher to find yourself in

trouble with the cops. Check this: we are the police and the police are us. Just like us they grew up in the ghetto—and many of them still live in the ghetto. They do what the rest of us do to get by. Only they are better organized and equipped, and they have that uniform that makes whatever they do legal.”

I returned to the IMPACS-related casualty.

“Did he have any money, any property?” I asked. “Did he leave a will?”

He reminded me that words don’t always mean what the dictionary says they mean.

“It all depends on where you are. You ask if the guy had a will? It wouldn’t matter, anyway.

He had boats, jewelry, cash, drugs, weapons, land . . . A couple days after the police killed him the bossman took his boats. Everything else was shared among certain people.

Even the police.”

Lost for words, the best I could do was: “You’re kidding me.”

“No I’m not!”

He cited some lines from Kenny Anthony’s televised address of March 8, 2015.

“It’s true,” he assured me. “You have the regular gangs and then you have the uniformed gangs. That whole IMPACS thing, I tell you that ain’t going nowhere. The politicians won’t touch it. I know what I’m talking about.”

In an earlier exchange he had revealed some personal details: he was better educated than most of his neighbors.

He attended the Castries Comprehensive School. Like most other kids at 15-16 he had dreams, he and his younger sister who attended St. Joseph’s Convent. They

Dressed up for war, police clashed with carnival celebrants at Ciceron. To date th Meanwhile the popular word suggests there may be far mo

lived with their mother, at Marchand. Soon after they were born their fathers had deserted their mother. She worked as a vendor at the Castries market but took every other job opportunity that came her way.

She, too, entertained ambitions for her children. Then one day, as the siblings were heading home together after school, “something happened that changed everything.”

“What was that?” I asked. He wrote back without answering my question. “There was nothing I could do. I had no choice but to stand there . . . helpless. Soon after that I got myself a gun. I promised myself

I would never again be in a situation where I was unable to defend myself or my family.”

It took several more exchanges before he told me I had once written about a street fracas in which he was involved. Despite my pleas for further details he just chuckled. He insisted on being anonymous. He revealed he had joined a gang soon after leaving school, survived gang wars sometimes involving the police.

He felt especially lucky to be alive. At different times he had been shot in the legs. Now he got around in a wheelchair.

“Keep in mind the cops think and act like we do, Rick,”

he said, not for the first time.

“Don’t believe everything they tell you. I’m not saying they’re all bad.

But if you are not with them, then you’re against them—whether or not you are a fellow cop. It’s the law of the ghetto.”

Several years ago, when I was editor of the Voice, a police officer came to see me after working hours about something I’d written concerning “our factionriddled police force.” I listened in disbelief to his stories of theft from the police canteen, deals with well known characters of the local drug community, with suspects and their lawyers, threats of transfers from Castries to the Siberia of out-district stations and so on.

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Cops We Deserve? detect a significant difference.

Perhaps they are not sufficiently sensitive . . . The criminal attempts to reduce the tension within himself by expressing in the direct language of action whatever is most violent and outraged in his depths; to the extent he is not a powerful man, his violence is merely antisocial, like self-exposure, embezzlement, or passing bad checks.

“The cop tries to solve his violence by blanketing it with a uniform. That is virtually a commonplace. But it explains why cops will put up with poor salary, public dislike, uncomfortable working conditions and a general sense of bad conscience. They know they are lucky; they know they are getting away with a

To date there has been little from the authorities about what caused the incident. be far more to this week’s incident than the pictures reveal!

He saved the best for last: “Everyone wants to work on the Defender,” he said. “That’s where they make real money.” I said I didn’t get his point. “It’s quite simple,” he explained. “The Defender intercepts drug deliveries at sea. By tapping into phone conversations they learn about drug deliveries from Martinique or St. Vincent, often by boat but sometimes by small aircraft that drop off their load at designated locations. Usually there are no arrests and no complaints. Sometimes only a small quantity of the retrieved contraband is handed over as exhibits, no questions asked.”

“So since you know all of that,” I said, “why haven’t you reported to

the commissioner or some other officer?” The look in his eyes said it all. “In the first place you have no idea the person you reported to is not himself dirty.”

He lowered his head, as if in deep thought.

“The first thing a plant has to do once he sets foot on the Defender is prove he is not a plant. He has to commit himself. On the slightest suspicion that he’s not what he says he is, that’s it. It’s all over for him. Or for members of his family. When you’re miles from shore in the dark, it’s not all that difficult to lose your footing and fall overboard. Accidents do

happen, right?”

I actually published the Defender article in the Voice—but very, very carefully.

When I related the story to my WhatsApp friend, he said: “See? That’s what I mean when I say what separates the gangs is a police uniform.

That’s why IMPACS is dead!”

The following, taken from Norman Mailer’s Some Honorable Men, is instructive: “There have been few studies on the psychological differences between police and criminals, and the reason is not difficult to discover. The studies based on the usual psychological tests fail to

successful solution to the criminality they can taste in their blood. This taste is practically in the forefront of a cop’s brain; he is in a sink of perspiration whenever he goes into action; he can tolerate little in the way of insult, and virtually no contradiction; he lies with the simplicity and quick confidence which will stifle the breath of any upright citizen who encounters it innocently for the first time.

“The difference between a good cop and a bad cop is that the good cop will at least do no more than give his own salted version of events—the bad cop will make up his version . . . the guiltier the situation in which a policeman finds himself, the more will he attack the victim of

his guilt!”

We need not permit ourselves to experience what happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force. Given all of the above, it’s difficult to understand why successive governments encourage the worst in our police officers, either by turning a blind eye to the real problems of the force generally or by one way or another offering succor to suspects of criminal wrongdoing. The recent people explosion in Ciceron is fair warning that disaster awaits just around the bend. Either the authorities heed the writing on the wall and take the necessary remedial steps—or we pay the price.

Yes, all of us!

14 LOCAL VACANCY DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Technology and Information Manager to join the St. Lucia Marketing Board (SLMB) restructuring team in creating and managing a New Agriculture Marketing Entity.

JOB SUMMARY The Technology and Information Manager has overall responsibility for the New Marketing Entity’s technology infrastructure to ensure that it is available to its users at all time. The Technology and Information Manager will also be responsible for the supervision of all ICT installations, updates and ICT services being supplied to the New Entity. Those functions will be carried out in accordance with the New Entity’s Articles of Association, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • At least five (5) years experience at as an IT, ICT or Technology Manager OR ; • a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Computer Science; • Familiarity with at least one modern programming and/or scripting language and technical competencies in ; Visual Basic for Applications(VBA) ,TCP/IP (WAN/LAN) networks setup and configuration, Personal Computer setup and troubleshooting, relational databases setup, configuration and management and Network Security; • Familiarity with accounting, retailing, marketing, product traceability will be assets.

Including; • Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills; • Perpetual learner and self developer; • Innovative and problem solving; • Emotionally intelligent strong leader and team player; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

REMUNERATION AND STAFF BENEFITS Commensurate with experience, skills set and qualifications.

Application packages are accepted only via email at restructure.slmb@gmail.com and addressed to “General Manager, St. Lucia Marketing Board, P.O Box 441, Castries, St. Lucia” to reach him no later than July 7th 2019.

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TJ Expresses High Praise for Flow!

ast Saturday, Flow St Lucia launched its “Best Summer Ever” promotion for this year’s Saint Lucia Carnival season. At the company’s store at Baywalk Mall, patrons were treated to a sparkling display of costumes and discounted tickets for U4ria and Colour Me Red. Marketing and communications exec Miquella Louisy told reporters: “Once again we’ve partnered with the biggest names in carnival. Up for grabs this summer we have cash prizes, handsets, carnival costumes, event tickets, credit and so much more.”

With its data-bundles and the assurance of the island’s “first and best island-wide 4G LTE network” to share call and messages, Louisy chimed, “Every single customer in Saint Lucia will always be connected this summer.” A warm invitation was extended to potential customers: “If you’re not connected with Flow this year, now’s your chance. You can now switch to the best network on-island and

Flow customers were treated to costumes, discounted rates and gorgeous ladies. Who could ask for anything more?

keep that number, thanks to mobile number portability.”

Longtime Flow-sponsored carnival bands and event promoters expressed their excitement and gratitude. In the telling of soca star Teddyson John: “Too many times you

take a fresh idea to a company, something never done before, and little enthusiasm is shown. I remember when we went to Flow with the idea of an event that was totally different, the company readily decided to take a chance with us. Seven years later we’re

still going strong. Flow made a dream come true for us.”

The icing on the cake was an appearance of reigning National Carnival Queen, Earlyca Frederick, accompanied by the eight contestants for this year’s title, their motorcade having ended in Rodney Bay.

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DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Chief Financial Officer to join the St. Lucia Marketing Board (SLMB) restructuring team in creating and managing a New Agriculture Marketing Entity.

DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Production and Distribution Manager to join the St. Lucia Marketing Board (SLMB) restructuring team in creating and managing a New Agriculture Marketing Entity.

DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Corporate Executive Assistant to join the St. Lucia Marketing Board (SLMB) restructuring team in creating a New Agriculture Marketing Entity.

JOB SUMMARY The Production and Distribution Manager has overall responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the New Marketing Entity’s agricultural production and distribution operations.

The Production and Distribution Manager would be responsible for the following; supervision of all distribution outlets, procurement and distribution of farm inputs, computer aided production scheduling of farmers’ production and the import and export of agricultural produce. Those functions will be carried out in accordance with the New Entity’s Articles of Association, policies and procedures.

JOB SUMMARY The Corporate Executive Assistant will assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Company Secretary in the management of the New Marketing Entity’s corporate and communication activities which includes but not limited to; making arrangements for Board of Directors meetings, office management, supervising clerical staff and document management. Those functions will be carried out in accordance with the New Entity’s Articles of Association, policies and procedures.

JOB SUMMARY The Chief Financial Officer has overall responsibility for the efficient discharge of the financial affairs of the New Marketing Entity. These relate to, but are not limited to the following areas: financial planning, product costing, budgeting, accounting systems development, payroll accounting, investment planning and management, and financial reporting. Those functions will be carried out in accordance with the New Entity’s Articles of Association, policies and procedures, and internationally accepted accounting principles and conventions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • At least five (5) years post-qualification experience in a

senior accounting position; • Member of a recognized professional body of Accountants; • Working knowledge of Saint Lucia’s tax laws; • Sound knowledge in financial and operations management

principles and practices; • Strong management capabilities and financial prowess.

Including; • Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills; • Perpetual learner and self developer; • Innovative and problem solving; • Emotionally intelligent strong leader and team player; • Working knowledge of current financial and accounting

computer applications; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

REMUNERATION AND STAFF BENEFITS Commensurate with experience, skills set and qualifications.

Application packages are accepted only via email at restructure.slmb@gmail.com and addressed to “General Manager, St. Lucia Marketing Board, P.O Box 441, Castries, St. Lucia” to reach him no later than July 7th 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • At least five (5) years experience at a senior management level at a food retail or wholesale establishment OR ; • a Bachelors degree in Production Management, Management of Business, Business Administration or Accounting; • Familiarity with customs and excise regulations in Saint Lucia, transportation modeling, product packaging, product trace ability, HAACP, GAP, and ISO will be assets; Including; • Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills; • Perpetual learner and self developer; • Innovative and problem solving; • Emotionally intelligent strong leader and team player; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

REMUNERATION AND STAFF BENEFITS Commensurate with experience, skills set and qualifications.

Application packages are accepted only via email at restructure. slmb@gmail.com and addressed to “General Manager, St. Lucia Marketing Board, P.O Box 441, Castries, St. Lucia” to reach him no later than July 7th 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • At least an associate degree in degree in Business Administration, Business Management or Information Technology; • Excellent keyboarding, document creation and Desktop Publishing skills.

• Familiarity with a document management application will be an asset.

Including; • Excellent verbal, organizational and written skills; • Perpetual learner and self developer; • Innovative and problem solving; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite specifically; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

REMUNERATION AND STAFF BENEFITS Commensurate with experience, skills set and qualifications.

Application packages are accepted only via email at restructure. slmb@gmail.com and addressed to “General Manager, St. Lucia Marketing Board, P.O Box 441, Castries, St. Lucia” to reach him no later than July 7th 2019.

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Hip hip hooray for newspapers evolving democracies show newspaper growth (Hungary, Russia, Kosovo and Afghanistan). or the times, they are Asia is home to 67 of the 100 a-changin'” sang Bob Dylan. largest newspapers in the And the digital age has world—www.journalism.org. changed the way information is

“When local newspapers eaten, swallowed and digested. shut their doors, communities We can’t stop progress, but we lose out. People and their stories must maintain the salience of our can’t find coverage. Politicos take newspapers (in print or digital). liberties when it’s nobody’s job Why? Newspapers, whether to hold them accountable. What country, state or local serve the public doesn’t know winds significant roles in societies up hurting them. The city feels and cultures. And residents like poorer, politically and culturally,” hometown news. penned Kriston Capps in a 2018

“Print newspapers are internet article at City Lab. suffering declining readership and As advertising revenue revenue in most of the developed has been gobbled up by the world, such as in Europe and Internet giants Facebook and Australia, though in general the Google, newspaper profits have problems are not as severe as plunged. The World Wide Web is in the United States, particularly here to stay, but humans around when it comes to revenue. But the globe need to stand up for in much of the developing world, newspapers. print newspapers are thriving,

The School of Media and in some cases dramatically,” Journalism at the University of according to a 2011 report from North Carolina at Chapel Hill the Pew Research Center with has collected, researched and information gleaned from the analyzed data from 2004 to World Association of Newspapers 2016 on more than 9,500 local 2010 and 2009 World Press newspapers in the United States.

Trends reports.

The comprehensive study of

In Africa circulation in 2009 newspaper coverage found that rose across the continent by 5 516 rural newspapers closed per cent. As India’s literacy rate or merged from 2004 to 2018. grows, so does its newspaper In metropolitan areas, 1,294 circulation. Countries with

for a subscription to your local newspaper (print or digital). The staff and their families need to eat at least once a day. Use newspaper content as a teaching tool in schools. Communities need strong newspaper-in-education programmes.

Local businesses need to continue spending their

By Melissa Martin

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INVESTMENT SERVICES OFFICER Invest Saint Lucia (ISL) is seeking an Investment Services Officer to promote Saint Lucia as an investment destination and facilitate the investment process.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Generate new investment leads through

research and active targeting.

• Guide investors through local requirements and

approvals such as licenses, concessions,

interpretation of local laws and post approval

services.

• Evaluate and disseminate investment and

economic data.

• Keep abreast of international, regional and local

developments which affect investment and the

local business sector.

• Respond to queries from prospective investors,

entrepreneurs or other businesses on matters

pertaining to investment.

• Take ownership of designated sectors to

promote/facilitate investment.

• Identify, develop and promote Packaged

Investment Opportunities.

• Effectively represent ISL on committees/

associations as required.

• Prepare reports as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES: • Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies or

equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience

in a related role.

advertising dollars with local newspapers, whether in print or digital.

“He who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species.”— P. T. Barnum Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator and therapist.

She lives in the US.

Independence 40 Country City Dance On!

T newspapers were shuttered.

A national total of 1,810 papers ceased publication. Read the 88-page report “The Rise of a New Media Baron and the Emerging Threat of News Deserts” at www.usnewsdeserts. com.

I recently attended the annual conference for members of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, a 501(c)6 non-profit organisation in the USA. The NSNC promotes professionalism and camaraderie among columnists and other writers of the serial essay, including bloggers. It also

• A strong understanding of the global and local

economic/investment climate.

• Ability to make effective presentations;

knowledge of a foreign language would be an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Marketing, planning, financial analysis, sales

and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to understand business plans and

analyse financial proposals.

• Must be available for overseas travel.

• Must be a strong and confident communicator

with a friendly, outgoing personality and must

be sales-oriented.

• Proven ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment.

REMUNERATION Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants for the above post should submit a resume including two letters of reference and certified copies of relevant qualifications to: POST OF INVESTMENT SERVICES OFFICER ATTENTION: SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES Invest Saint Lucia First Floor, Heraldine Rock Building P.O. Box 495, Castries, Saint Lucia or via email at info@investstlucia.com Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 5th July at 4:30p.m.

Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience will be acknowledged.

advocates for columnists and free-press issues.

Don’t close the casket and bury local newspapers! Ye naysayers of doom and gloom— readers want, need and love their hometown newspapers. I urge readers of their local newspaper (in print or digital) to write a letter of support to the newspaper staff. Dust off your duff and vocalize your opinion by writing a Letter to the Editor. Take some time out of your hurry-scurry day and communicate with your newspaper people. They need to know you care.

What else can you do? Pay

he celebration of the island’s 40th Independence Anniversary was heralded as a yearlong celebration, inclusive of all aspects of the Saint Lucia’s culture and heritage. A number of events were held across the island from January 2019 and on Saturday June 29, 2019 another event will embrace a popular aspect of Saint Lucian life.

There is no denying that Country and Western, is now embedded into the cultural landscape of Saint Lucia.

Today, Country music is no longer popular solely in rural communities where it first began to spread, but it is now quite pervasive all over the island including on mainstream radio.

It is for this reason that the Independence 40 Committee found it prudent to include a

SENIOR INVESTMENT SERVICES OFFICER Invest Saint Lucia (ISL) is seeking a Senior Investment Services Officer to support the Investment Services Manager (ISM) with the investment process.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Generate new investment leads through research

and active targeting.

• Monitor the generation of new investment leads

and provide guidance to Investment Services

Officers (ISO’s), responding to queries and

addressing complex situations.

• Review and preparation of reports, collation of

information from ISO’s.

• Work with ISO’s to discuss and compile

recommendations for process improvement.

• Deputise for the ISM as required.

• Lead and refine the Aftercare process, take

ownership of designated sectors to promote/

facilitate investment.

• Assist in the identification and development of

investment opportunities.

• Work closely with supporting teams to promote

Saint Lucia and link potential investors with

investment opportunities.

• Develop and execute plans related to investment

promotion, facilitation and reinvestment.

Establishes excellent relationships with external

agencies, key personnel and investors across all

sectors, locally and internationally.

• Keep abreast of international, regional and local

developments which affect investment.

• Effectively represent ISL on committees/

associations/boards as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES • Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies or

equivalent. Specialized training in Investment

Country and Western activity on the calendar of events, in light of the theme “All in, Our Journey, Our Future.”

The Independence 40 Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the Mayor of Castries, will be hosting a grand “Independence 40 Country & Western City Dance” today Saturday June 29th 2019.

The event will be held at the Castries Market from 8:30pm. The venue is being transformed into a festive ambience merging national colours and décor with a Western theme.

Music will be provided by three of the most popular country DJs in Saint Lucia; DJ Cameron, DJ Leroy and DJ Tall Boy. Prizes are also up for grabs for best dressed and best dancers including a cash prize from the mayor. Admission is EC$10.

An invitation is extended to one and all to join in the celebration.

Promotion and Facilitation would be an asset.

• Minimum 5 years’ post qualification experience in

a related role.

• Strong supervisory and team building skills.

• Strong understanding of the global and local

economic/investment climate & knowledge

of Government and business operations, approval

processes, challenges and solutions.

• Ability to make effective presentations; knowledge

of a foreign language would be an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Skills in planning, financial analysis, sales and problem-solving.

• Ability to understand and analyse business plans

and financial proposals.

• Must be available for overseas travel.

• Must be a strong and confident communicator with

a friendly, outgoing personality and must be sales oriented.

• Proven ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment.

REMUNERATION Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants for the above post should submit a resume including two letters of reference and certified copies of relevant qualifications to: POST OF SENIOR INVESTMENT SERVICES OFFICER ATTENTION: SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES Invest Saint Lucia First Floor, Heraldine Rock Building P.O. Box 495, Castries, Saint Lucia or via email at info@investstlucia.com Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 5th July at 4:30p.m.

Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience will be acknowledged.

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THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC That old black magic has me in its spell That old black magic that you weave so well I've got those icy, icy fingers up and down my spine The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine

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e in the English-speaking Caribbean have different names for the same things. For example, “callaloo” in Trinidad is a soup made with spinach as a main ingredient.

However, in Jamaica, it is fried spinach or what Trinidadians (Trinis) and Guyanese call “bhaji”.

However, the Trinidad “callaloo” is called “pepper-pot” in Jamaica which is not the same as the Guyanese pepper-pot which is based on an Amerindian recipe for preserving food using a cassava-based substance called “cassareep”. In addition, some Jamaicans add an “h” before words like “eggs” and “auspice” but drop it in “hospital”.

Guyanese pronounce “boy” as “buy” and whereas Trinis put their “curry” before “chicken”, the Guyanese put theirs after (as in “curry chicken” versus “chicken curry”).

In the English-speaking

Caribbean islands, people “form” the ass whereas in Trinidad people “play” the ass. My Grenadian friend Agatha used to “slip” in her “sleep” (meaning that she “slept in her slip”) and a Calypso referred to the Trinidad police asking a suspected illegal immigrant from Grenada to pronounce the word “box” and “as he say ‘bax’, licks in de Police van". Even more confusing is that a male homosexual Trini is called a “bulla” or “buller” but in Jamaica a “bulla” is a sweet, ginger and cinnamon flavoured cake.

However, there is one word that every Caribbean person, regardless of language or location, knows the meaning of, makes no mistakes in pronouncing, and is quite clear about. It is the word “obeah”. It is not a word you mess with.

Obeah is a system of spiritual and healing practices developed among enslaved West Africans in the West Indies from the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands, Barbados to Suriname. Over the years, I have insisted that we in the Caribbean have more in common than we have differences, and that it is the media and our politicians who stress the minor variations

and underplay the significant similarities. Obeah, whatever we think about it, regardless of how much we fear or use it, is, even more than cricket, part of the common culture, the glue that holds us together, whether in fear, trembling, superstitious awe, retaliation for wrongs suffered or imagined, and even pre-emptive strikes against enemies real or invented.

Obeah, though, was not cricket. While the British made much of our learning its game of glorious uncertainties, they were certain that obeah was anathema and Anti-Christ rolled into one and made it illegal in every Caribbean country it ruled, later deeming it fraud, pretence and even vagrancy. The first law against obeah, Jamaica’s “Act to remedy the evils arising from irregular assemblies of slaves”, was passed in 1760 and obeah is still illegal in many countries today, including Jamaica.

Professor Diana Paton in “Obeah Acts: Producing and Policing the Boundaries of Religion in the Caribbean” makes the extremely interesting point, “obeah is a creation of colonialism as much as it is a construction of Africans in

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the Caribbean. Because the stigmatized status of obeah was produced to symbolize African culture, African-ness, and ultimately blackness, it has helped to perpetuate the persistent race, class, and cultural hierarchies that continue to play a significant role in Caribbean dynamics of power and control, despite the emergence of powerful black leaders in many walks of life in the period since independence.”

In Trinidad, the fishing village of Moruga on the South Central coast is known as the home of the second hottest pepper in the world, the Moruga Scorpion, and it might be the hottest spot for obeah in the region. A newspaper article in 2010 stated, “Moru­ ga con­tin­ues to be haunt­ed by a dark past in­volv­ing obeah and witch­craft. The late Pa­pa Nez­er and Moth­er Corn Husk—the mere men­tion of these two names still strikes fear in­to the hearts

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of many. Dubbed the King and Queen of Obeah dur­ing their reign and sev­er­al years af­ter their death, Moru­ga was then, and to an ex­tent still is, con­sidered the cap­i­tal of obeah.”

There is even a song that goes, “Down Moruga Road,/ down Moruga Road./ Looking for Obeah Man/ Down Moruga Road.” The Mighty Sparrow in his calypso about Melda, who was always making wedding plans and carrying his name to “Obeah Man”, refers to the Obeah King, Papa Nezer, as his “godfather”.

These days the Caribbean person does not have to go to Moruga to find, encourage or “commit” obeah. In August 2013 the BBC news reported “Obeah: Resurgence of Jamaican Voodoo.”

Earlier this month, sprays and oils were found in the bag of a Montego Bay woman who was then detained on suspicion of practising obeah and, at almost the same time, a Canadian

Musical Obeah Opera opened in Toronto and the Cricket World Cup in England. What does the World Cup have to do with obeah?

My friend James believes it is responsible for the demise of the West Indies team. “Is all dem big, gold chain dey does wear,” he said. “They all curse. From the time they start to wear fat, heavy gold chain, the team start to lose. You ever see Mitchell Stark or Rabada with a gold chain weighing dem down?”

Tony Deyal was last seen talking about the dyslexic Obeah man who sold his soul to Santa.

Tony Deyal is from Trinidad.

He now runs a column in the Jamaica Gleaner, NationNews Barbados and the St Lucia Star, and runs a free literary magazine on mytrinidad. net. Tony can be contacted at tdeyal@yahoo.co.uk or on 1-868-351-1000.

Beverly Nicholson-Doty is Tourism Authority’s New CEO

he Board of Directors at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has appointed Mrs Beverly Nicholson-Doty as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer.

Mrs Nicholson-Doty has over three decades of industry leadership experience, including most recently serving as Commissioner of Tourism at the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism from 2007 to 2018. She brings significant experience in marketing, sales and strategic planning in Caribbean travel, tourism and hospitality. Mrs Nicholson-Doty has developed deep relationships with executives across the airline, cruise, hotel and service industries that serve the region, and has created partnership opportunities that include public, private, non-profit, nongovernmental and communitybased entities.

Mrs Nicholson-Doty’s achievements include the successful development of the Ports of the Virgin Islands concept to brand and develop a collaborative effort to elevate the territory’s port facilities, and the creation of a strategic plan for positioning the USVI as one of the top destinations for the Meetings and Incentives (MICE) market.

She was also instrumental in engineering double-digit airline capacity growth over a 10-year period.

The CEO will be responsible for overall management of

The new CEO has decades of industry experience.

the SLTA, including oversight of the development of the Authority’s marketing and destination services, and general administration. She intends to work closely with agencies, institutions and individuals within the public and private sectors of Saint Lucia at home and abroad.

“We welcome Mrs Nicholson-Doty to the organisation and look forward to the strategic leadership that she will provide, implementing and developing our sustainable tourism growth strategy,” said Nicholas John, Chairman of the Board at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.

In addition, as CEO, Mrs Nicholson-Doty will work closely with the Board of Directors

to achieve overall objectives, including coordinating and directing the programmes of the Board. In marketing, promotions and publicity, she will be tasked to utilize and deploy resources in the best interest of the development of tourism to Saint Lucia.

“I look forward to this opportunity. Our team at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority will be focused on developing and implementing a strong strategic plan aimed at increasing market share and, even more importantly, increasing visitor spend for maximum return on investment,” said Mrs Nicholson Doty.

Mrs Nicholson-Doty takes up her new role effective Monday, July 1, 2019.

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Miss Understood

The M in Man is for Money!

By Allana Maximin

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ecently I stumbled across an interesting book entitled “The M in Man is for Money!” It caught my attention because this is a conversation that I had last month with friends.The conversation was basically regarding what we should or should not expect from men in relationships with regards to money. This is a very controversial topic, and the views I will share today may not be accepted by everyone but that’s why everyone is entitled to opinions.

The book that I referenced earlier generally talks about how to handle men and money while you are dating or in a relationship. The author gives tips on how to condition men to get them to foot the bill for dinner, etc. Many people might agree that a woman who conditions men to get things

Some women might willingly pay the bill, but others have to condition their partner to pull out his wallet.

from them might be a gold digger but here is my take: there is a clear line between gold diggers and the average woman. A gold digger’s attitude is clear cut. They are not afraid to ask for what they want or take it. They don’t condition, as that takes time, but are very straightforward about what they want. They may use tactics that the regular woman use but definitely not on the same level.

I think that women should expect some sort of financial

support from a man at some point, to an extent. If you are dating someone, maybe then isn’t the time to be expecting.

On this island, we have a very incorrect concept of dating but that topic is for another day. While dating or getting to know someone, he may shower you with gifts or he may not, depending on the type of man he is. But neither is wrong. The fact that he might not shower you with material things in the early dating phase does not

mean he is cheap or broke.

Some men prefer to get to know someone without the distraction of material things and when they feel more comfortable they become more receptive to the idea of giving.

So what should you expect from a man once you two are exclusive? While this may vary based on the situation, I think that in an exclusive relationship, whether you are living together or not, both parties are to be pro-active when it comes

to sharing finances with the other. Most might agree that it’s a man’s job to take care of a woman in all ways. Well, I don’t think that this is totally incorrect, since a man needs to feel like a man. However, some of us women expect a little too much. I think that the expectations should vary based on your partner’s financial situation or their plans. My take is that we should allow someone to give help, to the extent that they can. If a man cares for you, he won’t have an issue helping you out in any way as long as he can.

It is also true that some men need a little push. At times we may need to ask directly for what we need, or hint it.

There are very subtle ways to get a man to provide something without asking directly.

More importantly to me is the fact that we women always talk about what a man can do for us, but I think that before you ask that, you need

to ask yourself what you can do for him. Can you cook? Can you clean? Are you doing anything to further yourself or are you just awaiting handouts? What benefits are there from being with you?

We spend a lot of time focused on finding a good partner, being treated right and keeping that partner, but less time on ensuring we are a good partner even before meeting someone. This might not be what you wanna hear but someone needs to hear it.

So, basically, I am agreeing that a man needs to help his woman in some way, whether it is with bills, allowances, or gifts etc. However, it isn’t a one-way street. We constantly talk about equal rights for both genders so how about we also put out the assistance to our men? And I’m not just speaking finance, I mean every aspect of the relationship.

Communicate and figure out your partner’s needs and try your best to deliver. Happy Spouse! Happy House!

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Headaches Are Not All The Same

t some time or another most of us have had a headache (those caused by overindulging in the amber nectar don’t count!).

The pain is usually relieved by rest or medication. But some headaches can be a regular occurrence and finding relief can be a long, arduous road.

So, what do you do when headaches are more than just the occasional inconvenience? The first thing is to determine the type of headache. Yes, there is more than one type of headache; in fact there are over 150 types.

Obviously it’s not possible to discuss all of them here and now but we can consider the most common types.

Each headache has its own unique symptoms, triggers and treatments, so working out the one you have can help with better and faster relief.

Sinus headaches are caused by inflammation of the sinus cavity. Sinuses are air-filled spaces that can be irritated by allergies and infection causing them to become swollen and blocked.

Once they are blocked, mucus is unable to drain away, resulting in increased pressure that can cause pain around the cheekbones, bridge of the nose and forehead. As well as pain there may be noticeable swelling of the face, with a runny nose, earache and fever.

Choosing the right treatment for a sinus headache will depend on the cause of the irritation, infection or allergy.

Decongestants can help relieve pressure and open the sinus cavities with either a course of antibiotics to treat infections or an antihistamine for an allergic response.

Tension headaches, also known as stress headaches, are the most common type of headache. Pain is usually felt at the temples, around the forehead, back of the head or neck. Pain can last anywhere between 30 minutes and a few days, and can be described as a pressure type of pain that can feel like your head’s in a vice.

Tension headaches are more common in women than men.

How do you know what type of headache you have?

Although there is no known cause, stress can be a trigger with symptoms usually starting later in the day, at the back of the head and radiating forward, causing equal pain on both sides. It can also make the muscles of the neck, shoulders and jaw feel sore. In most cases these types of headaches do not stop people from taking part in their daily activities and they can be managed with over-the-counter medications and lifestyle changes such as avoiding stressful triggers and learning the art of meditation.

Migraines, which can last for days at a time, can be debilitating. Symptoms include a pounding headache as well as nausea, vomiting and a sensitivity to light, with the main relief coming from lying still in a darkened room. Some people find that their migraines are triggered by noise, certain foods, smells or weather.

Women have also been known to experience migraines around the same time as menstruation. The treatment for migraines is usually with medication, which focuses on either pain relief or prevention of future attacks.

Cluster headaches are said to be the most severe of all and are felt as intense burning or stabbing behind or around one eye. The attacks occur in

patterns (clusters) that can last from a few minutes up to three hours and tend to happen up to three times day over a period of two weeks to three months.

Often there’s a period of relief before the cycle starts all over again. Attacks can occur at any time and can even wake a person from sleep. Unlike migraine headaches, cluster headaches can make a person restless, inducing them to pace up and down. Symptoms, which appear on the side of the pain, can cause the eyelid to droop, redness of the eyes and dilated pupils. It can also cause the nose to run or feel stuffy. Men are more likely to suffer from cluster headaches. Treatment can range from oxygen therapy to medication for acute attacks and medications that either block the calcium channels, or corticosteroids that help to reduce inflammation.

For those that do not get relief from conventional methods or who want to try something different, alternative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, meditation and natural herbal remedies have proved effective. Physiotherapy is also another beneficial option. Physiotherapists are professionals who have a range of skills and treatment modalities. Depending upon the type of headache and symptoms, they may suggest posture re-education, strengthening and stretching exercises, massage or acupuncture.

Although many headaches are not life-threatening, there are instances where headaches can be indicative of a more serious underlying problem. If you have any doubts or worries, it is always advisable to seek the opinion of your physician.

Kim Jackson is a UK-trained physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience. She specialises in musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including back pain and sciatica, stroke and other neuro conditions plus sports physiotherapy, having worked with local, regional and international athletes and teams treating injuries and analysing biomechanics to improve function and performance. She is registered with the Allied Health Council and is a member of PASL. She currently works at Bayside Therapy Services in Rodney Bay, tel. 458 4409 or 284 5443; www.baysidetherapyservices.com

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How do I find a Yoga Class?

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oga is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself. People who practice Yoga are healthier, happier people in general. So, where do I begin to find a class?

Where do I find a teacher?

Which kind of Yoga should I choose?

Begin by doing your research: look around and see what’s available. There is an unending amount of information available about Yoga. There are many styles of Yoga; you need to find the one that is best for you. Research the Yoga studios and teachers in your area. Ask around; ask friends and family if they have any information but ask more than one person because today Yoga is growing quickly.

Most people who begin a Yoga class don’t know the difference between a good teacher and one who doesn’t have much education in the field. The teacher might have a great presence, softness and energy but if they have very little training and knowledge, this may not be the teacher for you.

Is the teacher well trained in the art, science, and philosophy of Yoga? Have they been schooled in the anatomy of the human body? Every teacher must know how the body looks, works and moves. Do they know how to teach students who have physical ailments or disabilities such as bad backs, knees, hips or high blood pressure? They cannot properly teach a person who has any of these issues without understanding the anatomy of the body.

Does the teacher have different levels of classes or is everybody mixed together?

When beginning a Yoga class you need to learn the basic fundamentals with the balance and alignment of each pose so that you don’t injure yourself.

The standing poses strengthen the body so that the student can move on to the seated poses, forward bends, twists and inversions. This follows a process of evolving in the practice. The teacher must know when the student is out of alignment and how to correct it.

A teacher who doesn’t instruct

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VACANCY Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for appointment to the post of Legal Officer in a Statutory Corporation.

JOB TITLE REPORTS TO SUPERVISES Authority

: Legal Officer : The Executive Director : Relevant assigned staff of the

A. RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Works under the direction of and reports to the Executive Director/Board of Directors 2. Required to liaise with the Attorney General’s Chambers and Crown Prosecution Office as well as management of the Authority

For a great Yoga experience, you should consider your teacher, class level, your health status and the type of exercise you need.

on the correct balance and alignment can do more harm than good.

Does the teacher understand the systems of the body such as the respiratory, nervous, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, digestive and endocrine systems?

The respiratory system is concerned with our breathing.

It is the most important of the bodily functions because without the breath we wouldn’t exist. In Yoga we learn how to synchronize the actions of the body with the breath. We also learn Pranayama—Yogic breathing—which helps us to learn to control the breath.

It adds healthy years to our lives, brings more oxygen into the body on the inhalation and releases toxins from the body on the exhalation. It builds a more focused concentration, and a peacefulness in body and in mind. Control of the breath brings control of the mind.

The nervous system has a direct link to yoga. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, the nerves and the central nervous system. With the practice of Yoga we learn to calm the nervous system.

Forward bends are cooling, calming poses; backbends assist in depression and releasing old pent-up emotions.

Is the teacher certified and how long did it take them to get this certification? That piece of paper with their name on it means nothing if they received

it after just two weeks or even two months, because there is so much to learn that you can’t possibly achieve it in such a short space of time.

If the teacher went through only a certification process without having been mentored by a teacher with high standing, how can they know or understand how to teach this ancient art, science, and philosophy of Yoga? Does the teacher attend teacher training, workshops and classes regularly? A good teacher will not mind if you ask them who their own teacher is and how often they study with them.

At Yoga St Lucia we teach the Iyengar style of Yoga.

Teachers undertake rigorous training before going through the certification process. Those who want to teach must first mentor with a teacher for four years, and attend regular classes, workshops and teacher trainings. At the end of the four years, if the mentoring teacher considers that the student

is ready for certification, the student and mentoring teacher then find a more senior teacher, usually the mentoring teacher’s own teacher. The student must attend teacher training with the more senior teacher, complete an application for certification and go through a weekend certification process with an assessing board. This process includes a one-hour written test on the anatomy of the body and the Sanskrit language. A two hour exhibit of the asanas (poses) on the syllabus must be presented.

The student must teach 6 poses in exactly 40 minutes to a class that they have never met. Students who don’t pass the certification process must return the following year to do it all again.

Every two years, teachers of Iyengar Yoga go through another certification process which is a little more difficult each time. This is why Iyengar Yoga is known worldwide for its excellent teachers.

Jill Hagar is a certified instructor of Iyengar Yoga and a certified International Yoga Therapist.

She holds regular Yoga classes at Harmony Suites in Rodney Bay. For more information about classes please contact Jill by phone or WhatsApp on (758) 718 1297 or by email on yogastlucia@gmail.com

B. GENERAL DUTIES AND TASKS 1. Legal research 2. Legal representation in matters relating to anti money laundering and miscellaneous court matters 3. Assisting with the preparation of various reports as required by legislation 4. Training and raising awareness of the financial and business sectors on their anti-money laundering obligations.

5. Provide legal advice to the management and staff on matters related to the operations of the Authority 6. Research and advise on any other matters relating to the work of the Authority as directed by the Board and the Executive Director C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Advanced knowledge of and ability to interpret the laws of Saint Lucia including anti-money laundering, terrorism financing and criminal law legislation D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1. Masters of Law Degree plus a certificate in legal Education or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in legal practice or 2. Bachelor of Laws Degree plus certificate in legal education or equivalent plus five (5) years’ experience in legal practice Experience or qualifications in anti-money laundering will be an asset E. GENERAL Employment will be non-pensionable. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be in accordance with the terms stipulated by the Authority Applications must be accompanied by certified copies of all certificates and transcripts from the relevant institutions. Two confidential testimonials are required (one from the most recent employer of the applicant) to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: CONFIDENTIAL – APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF LEGAL OFFICER, and must be sent to: The Director P.O. Box GM 959 Gablewoods North Post Office Castries LC02-501 Saint Lucia ONLY SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW Applications should be received no later than 10th July, 2019

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he annual Olympic Day Run in celebration of Olympic Week was off and running, or in some cases walking, after the event got underway on Sunday shortly after 7:00 am in front of the Castries Central Market.

From the starting point, participants made their way around a city block then on to the John Compton Highway.

They proceeded to Nelson Mandela Drive leading up to the French Embassy. They then made a U-turn and continued to the St Lucia Olympic Committee House located opposite Massy Supermarket in La Clery, 340 individuals registered for the event. However, it was evident that not everyone showed up and not every sporting association was represented.

Secretary General of the St Lucia Olympic Committee Inc, Alfred Emmanuel, had mixed emotions when interviewed following the event: “I am

Rugby was one of the sports displayed following the Olympic Day Run.

always said that ‘two hands clap, one hand slaps’. We are not in the business of slapping; Some of the participants who attended Sunday’s Olympic Day Run. we are in the business of clapping.” to the handful of people who hesitation: “Reprimanded in no always happy when people Emmanuel, who kept a close came only this morning to way but I can assure you that partake in the Olympic eye on the proceedings, was register for the event, it is clear there will come a time when we asked if he took part in any Committee’s activities as would be faced with requests that the leadership of those members, but I am extremely way, shape or form. His from them for assistance and associations, despite our many disappointed with two response: “Well, if you look at emails to them, did not circulate we will surely be going to take associations in particular and I the photos you would see that that into consideration.” it to the general membership.” am going to name them today: the general was rallying his I asked if the two The Secretary General looked troops today from the front. I the Netball Association and the associations would be favourably on the associations St Lucia Football Association. did participate.” who did take part in the Olympic The turnout was extremely poor reprimanded in some way.

Commenting on Olympic Day Run, telling me: “I have Emmanuel replied without on their part. After speaking Week in general, the Secretary

General said: “Well, it was an eventful week, a very stressful one for us. We did put on a lot of activities and were able to accomplish them, most notably the launch of the Athletes’ Commission [see page 22]. We were working on that for an extremely long period of time and we are happy now that we have an Athletes’ Commission. We have sent them on their way and it is up to them now to look after the interest of their athletes in their own setting.”

Sea Jays Made Waves at Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet

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t was a weekend full of intense swimming as six teams came out to participate in the fifth annual Karen Beaubrun Memorial Swim Meet at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre (RHAC).

Sharks Swim Club, Sea Jays Legends Swim Club, Lightning Aquatics Swim Club, RR Aquatics Swim Club, Southern Flying Fish Swim Club and RHAC Swim Club took part in this year’s competition.

Sea Jays Legends placed first, Sharks Swim Club second and Lightning Aquatics third.

The official point standings were as follows: (1) Sea Jays Legends Swim Club, 1,272.50 points; (2) Sharks Swim Club, 741 points; (3) Lightning Aquatics Swim Club, 703 points; (4) RR Aquatic Swim Club, 365 points; (5) Southern Flying Fish Swim Club, 335 points; (6) Unattached, 93 points; (7) RHAC Swim Club, 57.50 points.

Of the 12 top ranking individual score positions, Sea Jays were proud to have representatives in the top three in each age group, with the exception of 7-8 girls and 13-14 girls.

Sea Jays Legends Swim Club placed first at the Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet.

There were two age group records set at this meet. Terrel Monplaisir from Sea Jays set a new record in the boys 15 and over 200m breast stroke with a time of 02:34.46. Mikaela Casimir of Sharks Swim Club set a new record in the girls 15 and over 50m butterfly with a time of 00:30.23.

The Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet was organised and hosted

by Sea Jays Legends Swim Club

to honour Coach Karen for her commitment to swimming and as a founding member of the club. She taught values such as fair play, respect, dedication to team and sport, honesty and leadership; values which are still being taught to our swimmers to this day.

Every year one swimmer from each club is nominated for the Karen Beaubrun award

Young swimmers competing at the Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet.

for high values and standards, and dedication to the sport of swimming and to the club.

This year Omar Alexander received this most prestigious award for upholding the values that Coach Karen herself lived by.

Congratulations, as well, to the nominees from the other clubs: Hannah Christopher, RR Aquatics; Gelanie Augier, Lightning Aquatics; Allandre

Cross, Sharks; and Rashawn Francis, Southern Flying Fish.

Sea Jays Legends Swim Club thanked Dr Diane Worrell and the RHAC for their dedication to this meet and to swimming overall.

Thanks were also given to presenting sponsor Cox and Company and to other sponsors: LUCELEC, BOSL, Digicel, Subway, TOGS, Caribbean Metals Ltd, Sandals, FICS,

President of the St Lucia Aquatics Federation Eddie Hazell (front) and Dr Chris Beaubrun gave brief remarks prior to the start of the Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet.

Crystal Clear Water, WLBL, JJ’s Paradise, Royal Bank Of Canada, St Lucia Distillers Ltd and The Balcony Restaurant.

Extra special thanks were extended to Dr Chris Beaubrun and family for their continued support of Sea Jays Legends Swim Club.

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St Lucia Third at OECS ECCB Netball Competition

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St Lucia beats Martinique in Close Encounter

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Saint Lucia’s team at the OECS ECCB Netball Competition.

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he curtains came down on a wonderful week for OECS Netball last Friday evening at the Arnos Vale Sporting Complex in Kingston, St Vincent.

Team Grenada emerged as champions, St Vincent and the Grenadines placed second and Saint Lucia came third.

In the two competition matches played last Friday evening, Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda hammered out the 5:00pm fixture which for both teams was important for bragging rights as well as for international rankings.

Dominica drew first blood by edging ahead after the first quarter 14-12. Their lead was reduced by one at the end of the second period when the score stood at 27-26. The ladies from the land of many rivers regained their composure and held a 40-34 advantage after quarter three, before a resurgent Antigua and Barbuda made a determined effort in the final quarter but lost 48-47 to Dominica.

In a fitting end to the competitive aspect of the week’s activities, and as if enough excitement had not

already been experienced, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines stole the show when they stunned the large crowd with a thrilling 42-all tie.

The Saint Lucians led 1311, 25-18 and 34-30 after the first three periods. However, the Vincentian team got a second wind that lifted them forward in the final period. Both teams exchanged the lead several times before the official timer had the final say, as regulation time expired with both teams tied on 42 goals each.

During the closing ceremony a number awards and prizes were presented: MVP of Antigua, Amey Lake; MVP of Dominica, Alliah Prince; MVP of Grenada, Lottisha Cato; MVP of Saint Lucia, Shem Maxwell; and MVP of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Joseann Antoine.

Joseann Antoine of SVG was adjudged Best Defending Player; Cato of Grenada, Most Accurate Shooter; Player of the Tournament Nerissa Delpeshe of SVG, Best Mid Court Player; and Shem Maxwell of Saint Lucia, Best Attacking Player.

Best Defending Team was Saint Lucia; Best Attacking Team,

Shem Maxwell (left) receiving her award from a presenter. In addition to being named Saint Lucia’s MVP, she was the Best Mid-court Player and Best Attacking Player.

Grenada; Most Disciplined Team, Dominica.

At this juncture, three things are certain; Antigua and Barbuda will regain international rankings; Grenada is the inaugural champion of the OECS ECCB International Netball series; and netball in the OECS sub-region is truly alive and well.

Spencer Strikes Gold in Europe

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Sportswoman of the Year Levern Spencer.

fter taking some time off to focus on better preparation for what is expected to be an unusually long season, Saint Lucia’s world acclaimed high jumper Levern Spencer came back with a big bang while competing in Germany. Last Saturday, in Sinn, Saint Lucia’s most decorated athlete needed just one attempt to successfully soar over the bar at 1.91 metres to win the gold medal after first-time clearances at three previous heights.

The prolific high jumper has since returned to her training base in the United States, where she continues to prepare for major competitions, with special emphasis on the Pan American Games and World Championships later in the year.

n Saturday the Saint Lucia Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) Representative National Team hosted Diamante Rugby Club of Martinique at the La Clery Playing Field for the Coldus’ Trophy.

After a closely contested game the SLRFU Representative National Team emerged victorious over Diamante 12 points to 11 points. This is the ninth year of this competition, Saint Lucia now having won the trophy five times.

Julien Estaques scored one try for Diamante while Logan Favreau scored two penalty conversions. For team Saint Lucia, Evan Rae, Wedrel St Clair and Oscar Gabriel were the try scorers.

The following players were on Team Saint Lucia: Alex Brown, Alistair Brooks, Andre Robinson, Cletus Junior, Danlin Samuel, Dwayne Nathaniel, Ernie Julien, Elvin Joseph, Ethan Phillip, Evan Rae, Jerry Charles, George Fraser, Kurt Phillip, Leroy Lascaris, Oscar Gabriel, Roger Butcher, Saeed James, Tyrese Samuels, Thomas Hardwick, Vitus Jn Pierre, Wedrel St Clair (captain) and Yohan Henry.

The game was officiated by

Saint Lucia’s Elvin Joseph was tough to bring down in Saturday’s game against Diamante Rugby Club.

high-ranking referee Chantel John.

President of the SLRFU, Roger Butcher, said: “This game was being used as a preparatory match for the Rugby Americas North 15s against St Vincent, taking place either in September or October this year.”

Butcher added that the SLRFU National Female 7s and 10s rugby teams are currently in training for the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Olympic

Rugby 7s qualifier scheduled for July 6-7, 2019 in the Caymans and the RAN Women’s 10s, scheduled for July 18-21 in Barbados.

The SLRFU thanked everyone who assisted in making the tournament a success including, but not limited to, the Saint Lucia Red Cross; tournament physiotherapist Zhenya Allain; provisioner of tournament refreshments, Peggy Lauent; and supporters and well-wishers.

Motocross Sunday at Cul-de-Sac

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he stage is set for another exciting and competitive motocross event tomorrow, Sunday, in Cul-de-Sac from 1:30pm. As with previous races, the French have expressed their desire to be on-island, this time with a larger contingent of eleven riders.

The competitive spirit of the French has been nothing but a positive influence on our riders. History will show that the French were the ones who introduced motocross to Saint Lucia. Now it’s a situation of the student being as good as and, in some cases, better than the teacher, something the French will feel the need to correct.

We have seen remarkable improvements in all classes of our riders, from pee-wee to “A” class. No doubt the French have recognized the hunger of our riders to give of their best, a quality the French see as a plus for the sport.

In times past it was almost a foregone conclusion as to who would be the winners of the different classes but this is no longer the case. The friendly but intense rivalry and competitiveness among riders have shown that everyone is a potential winner and is deserving of a first-place podium finish.

Spectators are invited to come see motocross at its finest at every event, and tomorrow will be no different. The French are determined to prove that they are the better riders, while we have the unenviable

There is thrilling motocross action on Sunday at Cul-de-Sac.

task of trying to keep them awake so that they can stop dreaming.

Cul-de-Sac is the place to be. Be part of the live action, not the rebroadcast. Admission is free but donations are welcomed.

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Windward Islands Senior Women’s Football Tournament Weekes, Britanya Shanil St Prix, Marquis, who over the years Tamara Edward, Samara Edward, has been Saint Lucia’s marquis Thai Rachael Fowell, Marva player when it comes to Kaitlin Herman, Sylvie Vanessa women’s football, thanked Willie, Janell Mathurin, and WIFA in collaboration with the n the past the focus has Emma Clovis.

SLFA Inc for organising the always been on the men’s

Some of the players tournament and said she looks national football teams. attended colleges overseas, forward to playing in front of the Times have changed with the namely Prevot, Lyla Lionel, emergence of women’s football home crowd. There is no doubt Tamara Edward, Cox, Willie, in her mind that Saint Lucia will and the recent success of Herman, Fowell and Weekes. prevail in the tournament. Given the Senior National Women’s

The team is managed by the fact the association has Football Team.

Liz Mary Campbell. prepared them both mentally,

They are in action next

It seems the SLFA Inc physically and financially, she week when the Windward has spared no expense when Islands Senior Women’s Football feels it’s money well spent. it comes to this football

Coach Anderson, who is a Tournament takes place here competition. During a question man of very few words, thanked July 2, 4, and 6 at the Daren and answer session, General Sammy Cricket Ground (DSCG). the SLFA Inc and the numerous From left to right: Head Coach Trevor Anderson, Captain Elissa Marquis and Secretary Victor Reid was sponsors who came on board.

There are double headers SLFA Inc official Charde Desir. asked the cost of staging this

By his own admission on those days with the first tournament. Although Reid the coach remarked: “I am not matches beginning at 6:00 pm

Technical Director Cess

The squad, which has

Team members: Elissa did not have an exact figure, good in terms of expressing and the second at 8:00 pm.

Podd congratulated Anderson been training for the past Vannia Marquis, Kenna Annissa he estimated it would be

The team and management myself, but in terms of the for coming back and working months, continued its final Lionel, Namaly Valerie Flood, somewhere in the region of game I would like to say that were introduced at Thursday’s with the national team,and preparation at the St Lucia Llana Naege Lashley, Ernasha EC$450,000. the preparation for the team press conference held at the Marquis for her contribution Football Association’s Technical Ernelle Nanton, Lyla Lionel,

Admission to the games is in terms of technical, tactical, St Lucia Football Association over the years to women’s Facility in Grande Riviere, with Shanasha Mertil Prevot, $10. There will be door prizes physical and physiological (SLFA) Inc headquarters in football. quite a lot of input from recently Tangi Cassian Lansiquot, each night and Saint Lucians aspects of the game was very La Clery.

When it comes to goals of appointed Men's Senior Coach, Tiffany Samantha Allain, are encouraged to come out and important to us.”

Seated at the head table the SLFA Inc, Podd mentioned Jamaal Shabbaz.

Chresilda Cox, Vionce Edith support the home team.

He confessed that in the were SLFA Inc official, Charde a five-year plan and said: “We beginning he was not sold on Desir; Head Coach of the St have come to the stage of it the team, but that all changed Lucia Women’s Football Team, now, where we have to do what with the addition of overseas Trevor “Flecky” Anderson; and we call a transition from junior players. team captain Elissa Marquis. football into senior football,

“Right now I am feeling

During his brief remarks, he leadership and some which is exciting.” much better about the team,” Desir asked why we are members of Saint Lucia's

The team comprises a said Anderson. “We have a having such a tournament. He Athletes’ Commission mixture of youth and experience real complete team and the answered his own question. were formally presented and has players who have objective is for us to win that

The Windward Islands recently, as one of the events returned home from colleges competition and it is all well and Football Association (WIFA) marking Olympic Week 2019. overseas. good for us if we do.” realized that over the years, Secretary General of the in order to prepare national Saint Lucia Olympic Committee teams for international (SLOC) Inc, Alfred Emmanuel, tournaments, why not come said that a number of meetings together and create their own spanning over one year Some members of the Commission with Secretary small tournament, where they General Alfred Emmanuel (back row extreme left). were scheduled to get the can actually have friendly Front row, left to right Winston William, Joseph Commission going. competition among the four Clercent, Beth Lygoe, Augustin Faulkner, Kurt Maraj.

“An Athletes’ Commission Back row, left to right: Alfred Emmanuel, Stefan islands.” is a body of eligible athletes Charles, Chris Wells.

He pointed out that with that will be responsible for the CONCACAF Under 20 Commonwealth Games competed in Sailing at the highlighting athletes’ issues competition taking place July Association, the IOC would 2012 London Games. Other and assist with their own 13-21 in Guyana and Olympic have desired only Olympians members in the leadership of development over time. It qualifiers taking place after to be part and parcel of this the Commission are Kurt Maraj, is mandatory for us as an that, national teams need this body, but we had to write to Cycling; Germaine Altifois Olympic Committee to have tournament to adequately them stating that most of our Fenelon, Netball; Makeba Alcide, this Commission going. We prepare for international eligible Olympians no longer Athletics; and Joseph Clercent, have been back and forth competitions. lived in Saint Lucia, and while Volleyball. with the International Olympic The countries taking part in the overseas-based athletes The Secretary General Committee’s legal department the Windward Islands Senior are eligible to be members of informed leaders of the on it," said Emmanuel.

Women’s Football Tournament the Commission, we believe Commission that they will set Eligible athletes of the are St Vincent and the that our athletes’ interests will up their own electoral process Commission would be those Grenadines, Dominica, Grenada be best served with people at going forward and will be left who participated in one of the and host Saint Lucia. Barbados home rather than those living on their own to conduct their last three editions of either a was expected to take part but affairs without interference Central American and Caribbean abroad. In light of this, the pulled out due to financial IOC has been flexible and has from the SLOC Inc. Games, Pan American Games, issues. agreed to allow us to encourage His final words were: “We Commonwealth Games or an Grenada is the defending eligible athletes who would will be there to assist in terms Olympic Games. champion in the Windward have participated in all Games of a meeting venue and provide The Secretary General Islands Senior Football under our umbrella to become you with space and other added: “The [IOC] legal Tournament. Looking ahead, members.” logistical support for you department assisted the Saint this competition could well be

Emmanuel stressed that to function properly. We have Lucia Olympic Committee with decided on the last day when the Chairperson must be an fully entrusted the leadership the rules and regulations that the team encounters Saint Olympian and the only eligible of the Athletes’ Commission will guide the operations of Lucia. one on the island at this point to take up the mantle and run the Commission.

While we St Lucian Captain Elissa Marquis.

Pardon the pun, but in time is Beth Lygoe, who with it.” are an Olympic Committee/

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