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43rd Independence Message to the Diaspora from Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia
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ellow Saint Lucians, Brothers and Sisters: As always, it is again with a great sense of pride and honor that I am addressing you, on yet another significant milestone in our Country's development, the 43rd Anniversary of our Independence. It is always a pleasure to converse with you, particularly about our State's development affairs, as I truly understand and appreciate the significance of the various contributions that you have made and continue to make, in the pursuit of our national development goals. For this I want to thank you immensely, and express my wish that the relationship, between the Diaspora and the homeland, can be strategically broadened and strengthened, for our mutual benefit, in the ensuing period. Our theme for this celebration, "Dovan Ansanm-Celebrating Our People" aptly captures the essence of my Government’s intention and focus of putting you the people first; as we believe that the raison d'etre for the existence of the government of any country is the wellbeing of its people. So let us move
forward together, celebrating our people. In my New Year's Address this year, I announced my intention to extend citizenship to the grandchildren of nationals born overseas; it is my hope that the majority of you who qualify, will apply for registration, without delay, after the requisite legislation is amended. This will be one among a number of new initiatives aimed at serving you better and cementing your bond with the homeland. I also mentioned in that address that starting this year, my administration will take concrete steps to mobilize the diaspora's human and financial capital in the forms of skills, talents, networks, and financial resources, in a coordinated and structured manner, for full participation in our country's development. We know what you can give to Saint Lucia, and we want to work closely with you to facilitate your meaningful integration into our developmental thrust. Indeed, you will hear from us in the months ahead. A number of activities have been planned in commemoration of our Independence Anniversary. These have
I also mentioned in that address that starting this year, my administration will take concrete steps to mobilize the diaspora's human and financial capital in the forms of skills, talents, networks, and financial resources, in a coordinated and structured manner, for full participation in our country's development.
Hon Philip J. Pierre Editorial credit: Office of the Prime MInister
been organized both by you in the Diaspora and by our agencies and organizations at home. Many will be online and accessible via virtual platforms. I wish to implore you to participate and support these activities, as this is an easy way to keep connected and informed about what we are doing, together, to commemorate our 43rd year of nationhood. In closing, let me wish everyone a happy 43rd Anniversary of Independence and express my sincere wish that you come visit us, in the not too distant future. As sons and daughters of Saint Lucia, I want to leave you with this line from our national anthem: "Wheresoever you may roam, Love, oh love, our island home"l
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