Further Government Response to the Attack on the US to be Announced

Contact: Roger Joseph

Thursday, September 13, 2001 - Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Kenny says following Thursday’s meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, an announcement will be made on other ways and means St. Lucia will pay its respects to those who died in this week’s terrorist attacks on the United States.

On Tuesday the Prime Minister dispatched a letter to the President of the United States expressing St. Lucia’s collective grief and outrage at the incidents.  That letter read:

“Dear Mr. President,

The Government and people ₀f St. Lucia are in deep shock over the tragic events which took place earlier today in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.

We deplore the acts of terror and barbarism perpetrated against the Government and people of the United States with whom we share a history and common hemispheric destiny, and regret most particularly, the heavy loss of life. The pain and the suffering of the people ₀f the United States are shared by all of us, and our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, friends and loved ones.

Mr. President, we ask that you accept our humble expressions of outrage, grief, comfort and support in the most difficult time, and that you convey these same sentiments to your Government and people on our behalf.”

Meanwhile the Prime Minister is appealing to churches island-wide to say special prayers for the victims and their families during the regular services this weekend.

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