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DECEMBER 2002
NEW Year Programming in National Televisions Network NTN
Government updates Private Sector on Economic Outlook
PM Urges St. Lucian Manufacturers to Look to Cuba as Possible Export Market
Eighteen Received Independence Awards
French Authorities to Assist In Setting Up VHF Network For Sub-region
Postal Services Undergoing Phase of Change
Fond D'or Folk Festival aims for marriage of Folk Culture and Craft
Ministry of Health Initiates Stocktaking Over the Spread of HIV/AIDS
Education System Under Threat
NOVEMBER 2002
Million Dollar Jetty Commissioned in Canaries
Nurses Conference Tackled Epidemiology
Presentation of Certificates
Ministry of Gender Relations Wages Campaign Against Threats to Family Life
Workshop on Presentation Techniques
Bar Association Respond to call for Greater Professionalism in Legal Profession
Five-Day Building Code & Guidelines Training Programme Underway
House Pass Police Complaints Bill
New Legislation to Protect St. Lucia's Clean Jurisdiction Reputation
House of Assembly Passes National Crime Commission Bill
Labour Commissioner Calls for Greater Collaboration Amongst Trade Unions
Journalism Training Workshop
Video Production Workshops
Local Media Workers Sharpen their Skills
Training in Investigative Reporting and News Management
Labour Commissioner Draws Attention to Child Labour
Students to Provide Solutions to Indiscipline
St. Lucia Welcomes New Mega Vessel - M.S. Norwegian Sky
St. Lucia Bananas Gets EC$4.1 Million from the EU
More Forward Planning in order to Take Advantage of Added Potential of Tourism Industry
1st Ever National Drug Use & Abuse Study Underway
OCTOBER 2002
BBC Expresses Interest in St. Lucia's Renewable Energy Efforts
Ministry of Commerce Prepares to Re-launch Buy Local Campaign
New Kweyol Dictionary Launched
Police Week 2002 Being used as Catalyst for Change
PROUD Prepares to Offer More St. Lucians Title Deeds
PM Tours New Fire Stations and Southern Police Headquarters
St. Lucia Welcomes New Indonesian Ambassador
NTN Marks 1 Year of Operations
Fire-fighters on Fire Cause Determination Training Course
SLBC Takes Pay Cut
AFD to Commit Even More Resources to Caribbean Region
BERU Assess Banana Damage after Lili
PM Anthony Expresses Mixed Feelings Over Performance and Operations of Judiciary
BNTF Discuss New Action Plan
SEPTEMBER 2002
St. Lucia Hosts Ten-day Regional Court Administration Training
October is Financial Literacy Month in ECCU States
Agriculture Minister Calls for Setting Up of Farmers Insurance Programme
Dennery Residents & Banana Farmers to Benefit from Package of Assistance Following Storm Lilli
Bio-diversity survey under way, Public Co-operation is Critical
St. Lucia to Launch Local Chapter of Global Movement for Children
Ministry of Agriculture wary of looming price war in the UK
Bas Association Respond to Call for Greater Professionalism in Legal Profession
Economic Council President Promises "Non-Partisan and Transparent"l
Change within OECS Court System
OECS Judiciary Launches New Law Year 2002-03
OPSR Assist Corinth Top Business Student to Pursue Studies at Sir Arthur
Health Care Professionals take a closer look at Arthritis Self Management
PRF & Nurses Association Sign M.O.U.
PRF Provide Drains and Footpath for Fond Gens Libre
SLHTP Underscores Need to Fully Develop Heritage Tourism
Heritage Tourism Heading Towards New Developments
AUGUST 2002
Education Officials Express Satisfaction Over 2002 CXC & GCE Results
St. Lucia Welcomes PAHO's Director
Young People Challenged to Spearhead Fight Against HIV/AIDS
European Union to Inject More Life in Local Economy
Western Communities Exposed To HIV/AIDS Message
Windward Island Secondary Schools Games Kick Off in St. Lucia
New Minister for Physical Development, Housing and Environment Sworn In
Junior Achievement Fellowship
JULY 2002
Forum for Taxi Transportation Sub-Sector Gets Underway
Increase Promotion for Saint Lucia’s Tourism Sector
New Modus Operandi for Ministry of External Affairs
Saint Lucian Economy on the Recovery
St. Lucia and EU Commission Sign New Country Strategy Paper
Savings Bonds - Encouraging Saint Lucians To Save
National Stadium handed over to St. Lucia Government
National Forum for Tourism Taxi Transportation Sub sector
PRF – Embracing Social Capitalism to Alleviate Poverty
Major Projects Identified for Attention in Castries North
BNTF & PRF to Help in Assisting Residents of Castries North
NDC to Play Greater Role in Spurring On Local Investment
Local Children's Organizations Seek Better Rights for the Child
Upcoming CARICOM Meeting to Focus on Revival of the Regional Economy
Government and Opposition Seeking to Find Common Ground
Prime Minister Anthony Congratulates Sir John
$43 Million for Road Rehabilitation Project from Soufriere - Vieux Fort
An Information and Communication Technology Policy for the Region
GOSL to sign Inter-American Convention against Corruption
An OECS Development Charter Comes On Stream
Southern Road Development Project to Begin Shortly
Cabinet Expresses Condolences on Passing of Former Attorney General
CARICOM Economic Summit in St. Lucia
Students Excel at the 2002 Common Entrance Examinations
St. Lucia to Phase Out CFC's by 2010
Local Farmers Sign Agreement with Marketing Board
Mabouya 2002 Summer Programme
St. Lucians to be Inoculated with Two New Vaccines
New Airlift from Chicago for St. Lucia
NEMAC Collaborates with NEMO
JUNE 2002
Selling Saint Lucia to the Caribbean
53 New Police Officers Join the Ranks
Future of Mabouya Valley Development Project under Review
St. Lucian Men to Take Centre Stage
Desilting works being this weekend in Castries
Another Step Towards Postal Reform
St. John Ambulance Brigade - "A Beacon of Community Service"
Regional States should be compensated for brain drain says CARICOM S.G.
Taylor Calls For Regional Hotel Development Fund
Berthia Parle is CHA’s First Vice President
Men's Resource Centre Is Coming
Seeking Out the Youth’s Sporting Talent
NEMO Opens Earthquake & Volcano Awareness Week
Hats Off - Saint Lucian Spectators Commended
Saint Lucia's Carnival Promoted in Trinidad
End of July Completion for National Stadium
Assistance for Poor and Disadvantaged St. Lucians
House of Assembly Approves Seven Bills at Tuesday's Sitting
Dennery Police Applauded for Outstanding Performance
Fire Service Maintains Vigilant Due to Latest Prison Fire
Regional Police Appeal for Electronic Surveillance
An Opportunity for Regional Development in Telecommunication Services
British Crime Experts to Train Local Police
Folk Research Centre Open Week is a Success
New Primary School for Union
Saint Lucia to get US$9.8 Million Aid from Kuwait
ECTEL Now Open for Business
World Environment Day - 'Give Earth a Chance'
Service of Celebration - Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
St. Lucia National Trust Launches 'Year of the Member'
MAY 2002
West Indies Vs. New Zealand One-Day Tickets Selling Like "Hot Bread"
St. Lucia Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Poland
Religious Community to Help Combat the Drug Scourge
Cultural Development Foundation Gives New Life to Carnival
Education District II Stages Week-long Reading Extravaganza
National Quality Mark to Be Launched
China and Cuba to Help with New Psychiatric Hospital for Saint Lucia
OPSR Approaches the $5M Mark
External Affairs Minister Reports Progress Over Latest OAS Mission to Haiti
A New Public Service In the Making
PM Expresses Optimism in Regional Response to Economic Downturn
Books for Bordelais
Cabinet Ministers and Public Sector Managers Close Retreat Today
Cabinet Ministers and Public Sector Managers - On Retreat
The EU and the Caribbean Reviews Partnership
ECLAC Host Another National Yachting Consultation
Tickets Now Available for WI vs. NZ One Dayers
Bureau of Standards Holds ISO 14000 Workshop
13th Regional Cultural Committee Meeting Convenes in St. Lucia
Ambassador Huntley Opens Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonization
St. Lucia to Get $20 Million for Rural Roads
Principal and Teachers of District Six Hold 2nd Education Conference
Mass 2002 to Kick-Off in May
Further Moves Towards Universal Secondary Education
Addressing Environmental Concerns in a Systematic Manner
New Programme on NTN
Red Cross Places Emphasis on Health Care
Need for Greater Coherency Identified Among COFCOR Members
APRIL 2002
G.G. says Saint Lucia will Continue Belt Tightening Measures
High Level of Productivity and Efficiency a must in the Cruise Tourism Sector
More Negotiations on Telecommunications Service for Saint Lucia
Positive Prospects for World Economic Recovery in 2002
UWI Chancellor Speaks Out On Globalisation
Over One Million Dollar Hewannora Airport Flood Protection Project Signed
Island-wide Tour Guide Training Sessions to Begin Later This Month
Saint Lucian Swimmers Capture Silver at CARIFTA
Big Plans for Tea Time Jazz 2003
Saint Lucia Set on North American and Canadian Markets
Education International Receives Official Recognition From Government
A Unified Approach to Tourism Tops Agenda at North American Marketing Meeting
St. Lucia to Benefit from US$20.9 Million Post September 11 Package
Statement by Ministry of Health, Human Services and Family Affairs on Shooting at St. Jude Hospital
Schools Musical Festival - Showcasing Youthful Talent
Increased Support for the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival by Business Community
New US Ambassador Pledges Continued Support to Saint Lucia
Emergency Recovery Programme Tops Agenda at House of Assembly Meeting
Prime Minister Concerned About Domestic Implications of Increasing World Oil Prices
WTO to Consider Requests for Continuing Incentives for Local Manufacturers
PM Cautions, "Belt Tightening Required"
Prime Minister Salutes Local Manufacturers for Improving Balance of Trade
PRF & Riviere Mitant - Building Bridges
Small and Micro Business Sector Take on Challenges of Globalisation
World Health Day Promotes Physical Fitness
Standards Bureau Releases Standards Catalogue
Tourism Educators Discuss the Way Forward
Changes in Traffic Flow between Morne Du Don & La Pansee Set for April 15
Saint Lucia Offers Condolences on the Passing of Queen Mother
April 5 Deadline for Submitting Tax Returns!
Building the Capacity of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Caribbean
Regional Small Business Entrepreneurs Meet in Saint Lucia
MARCH 2002
Postal Services to be Repositioned
Mental Health Reform for St. Lucia
New Motor and Road Traffic Legislation
More Investments in the Fire and Emergency Services
ECTEL PMs Discussing New Telecommunication Rates for Member States
Saint Lucia's Governor General to Attend Events for Golden Jubilee
A New Look at Tertiary Education
Increasing the Competitiveness of Local Fresh Produce
Queen’s Jubilee Baton Arrives in Saint Lucia
Positive Investment and Business Opportunities for Saint Lucia
Phase Two of Nature Heritage Tourism Programme - Building Greater Capacity
Gros Islet Poly Clinic – A Holistic Approach to Health Care
PM Meets Janice Francis Memorial Foundation Board
Inland Revenue Department Launches Web Site
Contracts Signed for New Technical and Vocational Institute in Ciceron
OECS Secretariat and WIPO Sign Cooperation Agreement
Legislation Spells Out Acts of Corruption
St. Lucia "Doing Business with Canada"
St. Lucia Crisis Centre to extend its Reach
More Consultation towards a New National Tourism Policy
New Rules of Engagement in Gender Relations Needed
Visitor Arrivals Look Promising but More Airlift Needed
Improved Sporting Facilities for the South
Schools Table Tennis Gets a Boost
Lauryn Hill to Perform at Pigeon Island Saturday
A Fixed Pricing Scheme for Bananas Must Be Set Up
“The Adventures of Lenni Zandoli” - Coming to a School near You
FEBRUARY 2002
Government of Saint Lucia’s Press Statement on the OECD
Saint Lucia Part of "FA HUM 2002"
International Women's Day 2002 "Women and Men in Partnership”
Newly Appointed Judges Get Orientation to Life on the Bench
New Judges Prepare for the Days Ahead
OECS Discusses Sub-regional Watershed Management Policy
Tourist Board Moves on to Third Leg of Regional Promotional Tour
New Protocol on the Treatment of Former Heads of State and Government
Inland Revenue Seeks to Ensure Greater Tax Compliance
Lucian Flag Day - Off
New Opportunities for Tertiary Education
2002…A Great Year for Sports
St. Lucia and St. Vincent PMs sign Accord for creation of Hewanorra Hub
Bureau of Standards to Host Consultation on Draft Standard
Community Resource Centre Refurbishment Project Underway
Consumer Rights Day - "Voices for Change"
215 Graduate from National Skills Development Centre
2002 National Sports Awards … On This Weekend
External Affairs Minister says International Community must Rethink Withholding Aid to Haiti
St. Lucia on Schedule for Closure of Ciceron Dump Site
Saint Lucia Sends Condolences to the Royal Family
St. Lucia Says Goodbye to Chinese Ambassador
A Call for Vigilance against the Spread of Dengue
Deadline for Income Tax Returns Set for April 5, 2002
Prime Minister Anthony Meets the Press
Special Independence Day Programming on NTN
Newly Appointed Judges Get Orientation
Implementation of Local Government Reforms Gathers Momentum
Three New Activities on Independence Calendar
Mindoo Phillip Park Venue Critical to Carnival Development
A 30% Reduction in Domestic Violence by 2004
OECS to Discuss Saving Watersheds
Communities to Help in the Fight against Crime
US Airways Starts Second Non-Stop Flight to St. Lucia
JANUARY 2002
A Call for UNESCO to Expand
US$5 Million Fish Landing Complex for Soufriere
HIV/AIDS - Worrying Statistics for the Caribbean
Tourist Board Set to Host St. Lucia Week in the US
US Airways Announces Second Non-Stop Flight into St. Lucia
St. Lucia Presses Ahead with Metric System
Call for Tourism Policy Forum
Tourist Board to Hold First Regional Marketing Meeting
SEDU to Facilitate Employment through East Castries Project
SEDU Trains another Twenty-Five in Small Business Management
Busy Final Year for SLREP
St. Lucia Plays Host to Regional Trademark Workshop
Customs' Revenue Recovery Project Reaps Rewards
National Cricket Grounds on Schedule
A New Hotel Opened in the North of the Island
Minister Rambally Urges Volunteers to Become Partners in Development
Major Review of Jazz Festival to come as 2002 Line-up is Announced
Special Nobel Laureate Day Television Programming
PRF to Implement Community Contracting
Another Money Transfer to Finance Chinese Projects
New Criminal Code to Address Vandalism of Public Buildings
Bristol University to Provide Assistance in Archaeological Research
The Met Office Needs to Get On Line
A Call for a Creative Arts Centre
A Call for Clarity on WIBDECO'S Single Port Loading Scheme
Basic Needs Trust Fund Enters Phase 5
Tourist Board to Employ New Marketing Strategies for Jazz 2002
National Commission for UNESCO Continues to Promote Peace
Tourist Board to Launch 2002 Jazz Line-Up Next Week
Employers and Trade Unionists come in for Praise
New State-of-the-Art Public Facility for Soufriere
NTN Signs Copyright Music Agreement with HMS
New Legislation to Address Electronic Fraud
Expressions of Optimism on the Deepening of OECS Integration
Prime Ministers Review OECS Freedom of Movement, Work Permit Restrictions
CMC’s Problems must be Handled with Extreme Caution
OECS Ministerial Committee Fine Tunes Free Movement Initiative
Low Level of Support for Regional Initiatives May Lie Behind CMC's Closure
Co-operative Congress Planned for this Fiscal Year
Tourist Board to Launch New Look to Local Media
Kuwaiti Consultants Hold Talks on Upgrade to Castries/Gros Islet Highway
PM Expresses Optimism Over St. Lucia's Economic Future
G.G. Says Revival of Banana Industry Tops Government Priority List
Government to Focus on Social Infrastructure, Poverty Reduction and Education in First Part of 2002
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