St. Lucia to Observe Moments of Silence for Victims of U.S. Tragedy

Contact: Roger Joseph

Friday, September 14, 2001 – The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed that St. Lucia should observe three minutes of silence on Thursday, September 20, 2001 from 11 a.m. in honour of the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States. 

Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Kenny D. Anthony is appealing to persons throughout the length and breadth of the island to spend the time between 11:00 a.m. and 11:03 a.m. on that day in silence as St. Lucia pays its respects to those who lost their lives in the tragedy.  Dr. Anthony suggests that all activity should come to a standstill during that time.

“I would like all radio stations, workers in the public and private sector – the banks, hotels, supermarkets, factories, farms – all minibus operators and other drivers on the road at that time, to stop whatever they’re doing for these three minutes and spare a thought and some moments of silence and inactivity in memory of the victims of this terrible tragedy,” the Prime Minister said.

In the days leading up to that time, the government will engage in an extensive public awareness exercise to encourage participation in this display of respect for those who died, and sympathy and empathy for those who survived this disaster.

The Prime Minister has also directed that all flags on public buildings be flown at half-mast that day.

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