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	DECEMBER 2006 National Security Minister Tells 'Bad Boys' Zero Tolerance to Lawlessness Sir John Compton meets Chinese Ambassadors New Cabinet of Ministers sworn in Chinese Delegation Calls on External Affairs Minister Saint Lucia’s Election Peaceful and Extremely Positive, Say OAS Observers The Right Honourable Sir John Geroge Melvin Compton Sworn in as St. Lucia's Prime Minister Discovery Opening a Sign of Confidence in Saint Lucia's Economy Government Brings New Meaning to Community Centers Holiday Barrel Concessions Renewed by Cabinet Ambasador Severin to head UN mission
	NOVEMBER 2006 Saint Lucia working on Consumer Protection Bill 20-Inch Pipeline in use and Not Abandoned Minister of Telecommunications calls on NTRC to act on Mobile Termination Rates Canaries Team Prepare for CWC 2007 Small Hotel Properties Get Revenue Management Training Prime Minister Outlines Government’s Successes Four Agriculture Conferences Begin This Week Saint Lucia to go to the Polls on December 11th, 2006 Local Author Launches Children's Books CYP Director calls on Political Parties to better articulate their youth development strategies St. Lucia Welcomes New Virgin Flight Child's Rights Week Observed in St. Lucia SLMDA Takes "Good Touch, Bad Touch" Campaign To Schools Health Practioners' Bill Just What The Doctor Ordered Site Preparations Underway for Relocation of Conway Residents to Monchy Former British Police Officers Welcomed into Royal Saint Lucia Police Force Sod Turning Signals Construction of new Dennery Police Station Another Call to Save the Nation's Youth from Crime PM says Labour Code retreat ‘progressing reasonably well’
	OCTOBER 2006 Four-Lane International Minimum Highway Width Can Work Yachting Industry Addresses Threats to Sector Government Approves Reclassification of Police Officers Labour Code Retreat Rescheduled PM calls for speedy investigation into death of senior citizen shot by police Saint Lucia to Host Ethics Workshop for Journalists Cricket World Cup Bill Passed in the House of Assembly Minister Velon John Slams Crime Cricket World Cup Act for Second Reading in Parliament UN Delegations: Consider St. Lucia for the Security Council’s Latin American Seat New National Social and Economic Council to Chart Vision for 2015 Almond Morgan Bay to add 100 more rooms for Cricket World Cup Door-to-Door Postal Service to Augier to Resume Soon UHC Logo to be launched today Saint Lucia Chairs Council of Ministers of ECTEL Police Officers Misled on Pensions Suriname supports the strengthening of existing bonds of cooperation between Commonwealth Youth Programme and CARICOM Schools Anti-Litter March Signifys Start of National Activities Govt to host National Crime Symposium this weekend The National Television Network hosts Special Fifth Anniversary Celebrations The National Community Foundation Extends Chess-in-Schools Project PM settles outstanding issues and urges fire officers to return to work PM unveils plan to train single parent mothers Fire Services Department Unofficial Sickout Labour Code: A pillar of Modernisation US passport requirement - Tourism Minister optimistic about a diplomatic solution Southern Vendors to benefit from a 1.5 Million Dollar Arcade PM approves increased rebates for fishermen Commonwealth to assist St Lucia with major youth empowerment project Praedial Larceny Law to Protect Farmers and Support Diversification Public Utilities Minister welcomes UNICEF endorsement More young entrepreneurs trained in St Lucia
	SEPTEMBER 2006 China's Top Diplomat signs $6.7M Agreement Alliance of Civilization holds Seminar in Saint Lucia Saint Lucia's External Affairs Minister Sen Petrus Compton Lashes Out at WTO PM says Investments in Infrastructural Projects Will Pay Dividends Beyond Cricket World Cup Des Barras Turtle Watch Programme Under Threat Government set to make Fuel Cost Cheaper for St. Lucians New Consul General in Havana Takes Up Post PM Welcomes China Foreign Affairs Minister PM says: Way Now Clear to Sign PetroCaribe Agreement PM says Cuban Help to other States is A Shining Example of International Cooperation Agreement on Facilities for Oil Storage in Saint Lucia Caribbean Mexico Cooperation Injured Protective Officers to be Compensated by Law PM Turns Sod at Ciceron Water Treatment Plant Public Sector Reform Workshop CBU Annual General Assembly Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Meets New Adventist Head Work Under Way for State-of-the-Art Regional Eye Care Centre at Victoria Hospital Two New Support Units for Police Force Saint Lucia Tops Caribbean in World Business Ranking Saint Lucia Government offers Amnesty to Foreign Nationals CARE moves to new Learning Environment Minister of Labour Responds To Employers On Labour Code
	AUGUST 2006 More School Places at Government Day Care Two New Support Units for Police Force Work Under Way for State-of-the-Art Regional Eye Care Centre at Victoria Hospital New CEHI Chairman makes Inaugural Visit to Saint Lucia Almond Resorts Recognition Issue Resolved Good news for Banana Industry FRC Appeals to Vendors Over 200 employed on two major Rodney Bay marine tourism projects OAS Director General Calls for Collective Strength Against Terrorism St. Lucia's Carnival to be Rebranded St Lucian minister raps with International youth delegates Saint Lucia to host Caribbean Football Union group qualifiers Saint Lucia intensifies Cricket World Cup preparations Minister Greaves Outlines Resolutions to Controversial Cuba Scholarship Programme Ethics and its importance in society New Ambassador to the UN Saint Lucia Implements New Travel Regulations Road Works Progressing OECS on Early Publicity Drive for OECS-Eastern Caribbean Rally Solid Waste Management Authority Distributes Household Bins in Bruceville Prime Minister wishes Cuban leader speedy recovery
	JULY 2006 Tenders Invited for New National Hospital PM Orders Review of Responses to Crimes Committed Against Visitors Bar Association to Hear Public Complaints Against Lawyers Know Your HIV/AIDS Status .... Do the Test Drive Food Security consultation important to Ministry of Health's Nutrition Strategy Social Partners Join PM At Caricom Summit Saint Lucians called upon to show Greater Care for Government Property
	JUNE 2006 Focus on Youth for CARICOM Day Manning to pass CARICOM Chair Gov't Recruits First Batch of Candidates for Cuba Nursing Programme Aviation sector strengthens capacity via training CARICOM Heads to Consider Free Movement Expansion Saint Lucia Rejects “Back Door” Attempt to Impose French Sanctuary in OECS Waters Caribbean Ministers accuse Western countries at IWC meeting of 'Intolerance, Disrespect and Economic Terrorism' Sustainable Use Countries Score Major Victory at IWC Anti-whalers stumped – by the 'Word of God' Saint Lucians named for 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours Government Moves to Improve Public Safety at Large Events Saint Lucia's Consulate in New York holds Meeting with NY based Saint Lucian Organizations Saint Lucia's Education Policy on Teen Mothers comes in for high commendation Saint Lucians called upon to prepare for 2006 Hurricane Season Chausee Road now open to Traffic The OECS's first "Non-State Actors Advisory Panel" formed Preparing for Nursing Training More Scholarships for Saint Lucians Saint Lucia's Poverty Assessment moves ahead
	MAY 2006 NCF hails Pilot Training Successful Schools Take on UN Declaration 300 Saint Lucians to receive Nursing Training in Cuba CDERA hosts Hazard Mitigation Workshop Government Builds Parnerships for Smooth Progress of Works on Castries/Gros-Islet Highway Cruise Tourism Sector Gearing for A Bumper year Cabinet Expresses Condolences Over Death of Bro Dominic Brunnock New Telecoms Company to Provide 400 Jobs UK Support for Pitons World Heritage Site Saint Lucia’s Diplomatic Mission in Cuba Upgraded NEMO's Annual Call for Disaster Plans Acting PM Hails Return of Carnival’s Fun Ships PM in Spain for LatAm- CARICOM-European Summit Talks PM and Baroness Discuss Saint Lucia-UK Security Cooperation Saint Lucia and UK Agree to Transfer Prisoners Statement on Change of National Authorizing Officer Firemen’s Issues Being Addressed
	APRIL 2006 Billion-dollar budget reports unprecedented growth and paves way for further progress as the country moves on Trade Unions Unite For May Day 2006 Consumption Tax to be Reduced on a Number of Retail Items Prime Minister Delivers $1.1 Billion Dollar Budget Fingerprinting to become a Reality in St. Lucia Head of State Highlights the Disparity between the Old and New Generations Budget to Reflect Continued Economic Growth and Pave Way for Unparalleled Construction and Development BOSL Reports Record Profits! Creation and subsequent merger of NCB and SLDB opened up A New Era in Local Banking Saint Lucians to be recognised...government continues work on National Heroes Monument PM at CARICOM Bureau; Acting PM on NTN Tonight CDERA’s 16th Meeting of the Board of Directors Police heighten Security at Churches Prevention of Elderly Abuse: Observance and Sensitization Coming Blind Cricket in Action this Easter Monday NCF Calls for Dailogue with Scholarship Holders and Parents Mello the Mascot has arrived Budget Day is April 25 The Last of the Red Men Theatre Production to be at FRC New Mental Hospital Structure to reflect New Model of Physchiatric Care Ambassador Julian R. Hunte Appointed to the Chairmanship of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Ministry of Sports Successfully Stages Secondary Schools Sports Meet CARICOM Foreign Ministers to Meet with US Trade Representative PM Urges Conclusion of Negotiations for Daily Paid Workers
	MARCH 2006 Decolonization Committee to send Special Mission to Turks and Caicos Islands , 2 - 7 April 2006 PM Meets Chamber of Agriculture Govt Wants More Public Officers to Get Study Leave With Pay Former AG Supports Labour Code Police Recover 36 Illegal Guns So Far For 2006 Work Begins on State-of-the-Art Forensic Lab Transport Board Addresses Parking Woes in City Water-craft Operators Called to Comply with Standards TEAM Helen goes to work following HEP Workshop St. Lucia Joins In World Meteorological Day Observance Chassin is Home to US$Five Million Skyride Traffic and Security Systems for 2007 World Cup Cricket Hosting being Fined-tuned St. Lucia Hosts Second Round of Discussions On Regional Sustainable Tourism Policy Contractors Warned Not To Under-Pay Workers PM meets Trade Union Federation and assures leaders - Labour Code will pass during this Parliamentary term Vincentian Broadcaster Laid To Rest Cadet Corps to attend Disaster Management Training NEMO and PAHO in Training Strengthening of the Urban Search and Rescue Capability of CDERA Project Health Minister Unveils Five-Year Strategic Development Plan 15 Health Centres to be Rehabilitated Over 10,000 St. Lucians have benefited from Cuban Eye Care Programme Saint Lucia to step Up Surveillance Against Black Sigatoka Disease
	FEBRUARY 2006 PM Appeals for 'Patience and Understanding' as Major Infrastructural Works Begin in the North PM Anthony says Portia Simpson-Miller’s election is "A Triumph for Caribbean Women” Cadets in National Simulation PM expresses condolences to relatives of St. Lucian who died in Cuba Yachts to Race for PM's Cup on Independence Day Commerce Minister Congratulates Local Manufacturer on Regional Acquisition CSME Bill thrashed out in the House World Cup Incorporated to intiate training in Duckworth/Lewis Method Ministry of Finance available to Facilitate Discussion on SRU IMF team says after latest Article IV Consultation: ‘St. Lucia’s Debt Management Best in the OECS’ Reminder of Requirements for people Entering Port Fort-de-France Workshop in Warehouse Management for Saint Lucia Commissioner to Present 2006 Police Crime Fight Plan to Cabinet 2006 Inter-Schools' Debating Championship february/2006_InterSchools_Debating_Champ_Reg_Form.pdf 2006 St. Lucia Jazz Line-up Released St. Lucia Mortgage and Finance Building Gets Prime Minister's Approval Govt, Gaming and Tourism officials say: Casino Will Diversify Island’s Tourism Product Aerial Tramway Under Way
	JANUARY 2006 Government of St Lucia Issues EC$25M Bonds on the ECSE Second YEDF Programme Govt Workers Draw $18M Backpay Parliamentarians Sensitised on HIV/AIDS Implications Sir John Has No Plan To Fight Crime, Says PM Defaulting employers depriving workers of hard-earned pensions Death of Prime Minister's Administrative Attaché Anthony Darius No Government Plans to Shut Down Dennery Hospital New Year Address Proved Sir John Wrong, Says PM The General Public Called Upon Once Again to Support the Ongoing Enumeration Exercise OECS Celebrates 25 years of unity Electoral Commission Confirms Old Voters List for Castries Central Bye-Election PM Challenges Trinidad & Tobago to Offer Better Fuel Alternative to CARICOM PM Repeats Challenge to UWP to Debate Issues Ahead of Elections Government Pays Tribute to Two Postal Service Stalwarts PM warns Sir John:‘Do Not Politicize CSME’ Date Set for PM's 2006 New Year Address No Date Set Yet For Castries Central By-election Tourism Minister Upbeat About the Industry's Performance for 2006 PM says UWP Leader Way Off Target on CSME PM says Government still interested in oil initiative PM speaks on Sarah Flood-Beaubrun's resignation PM Says Saint Lucia Committed to CSME Observers Will be Invited for Next General Elections, Says PM PM Calls on UWP Leader to Clarify His Party's Position on Relations With Cuba Govt Prepares to Pay $18M Back-pay to Public Servants

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