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DECEMBER 2003
OPSR and Bureau of Standards collaborate on Private Sector Assistance Package
Over Six Million Dollars in Funding for New Psychiatric Hospital
Prime Minister attends successful meetings in the UK and Abuja, Nigeria
Senior Public Officers Attend Policy Analysis and Research Workshop
Community Response Teams - An Initiative to Mitigate Domestic Violence
Governor General Hosts 2nd Annual Lantern Display
Call for partnership between sports bodies and environmental agencies
Fire Chief Lauds Service Men and Women for Job Well Done
SALCC Launches Centre of Excellence for Teacher Training
Health Officials Step Up Surveillance of Roadside Slaughtering of Animals
Youth-Focussed Festival of Light in Observance of Year of the Child
Peer Counsellor's Movement Active Again
Cabinet Secretary Calls for More CSME Dialogue
A Call for Caribbean Media Workers to Set Priorities
Chief Fire Officer's Parade to Grace Micoud Village
STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REVENUE AUTHORITY
578 Students Graduate from SALCC
NOVEMBER 2003
St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association Needs Five Thousand Supporters
St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association launches Braille calendar
A US $90M dollar Luxury Hotel at Praslin ... coming soon
Press Launch of 25th Independence Anniversary Observance
Year of the Child Launched
New Councillors to Beautify Castries City
Ten Receives Queen’s Birthday Honours
Diabetes & Hypertension among Top Ten Causes of Death
CSA President Calls for a United Force
New Attache Appointed for the Prime Minister
OECS Heads of Government Meeting Postponed
Comfort 2000-I lessons to be incorporated into Comfort 2000-II
Children Given the Lead Role in Year of the Child Activities
Road Safety Receives Prominence
Commerce Minister Sheds Light on Compulsory Standards Compliance
OCTOBER 2003
Governance of CARICOM Takes Center Stage
Solid Waste Management in Partnership with Schools
PAHO Pilots New Programme in St. Lucia
Special Committee for Pitons Management Area to Be Launched
Time for being thankful for our freedom
No Pay after Ten Days Absence
BELfund/NSDC Showcase Local Skill & Talent in Vieux Fort
BELfund Goes South
Flashers for Road Safety
Regional Participants Benefit From World Consumer Congress
HERITAS Gets a New Home
Victoria Hospital Gets Additional Attention
St. Lucia Marks World Food Day 2003
M&C Remains Committed to Fine Arts
Close to Three Decades of Stabilization for EC Dollar
PM Expresses Condolences on Death of Former Election Challenger
Director of Consumer Affairs to Chair Consumer Workshop
NTN Turns Two...And Counting
Secretary General of Caricom Extends Condolences
St. Lucia to Table Bold Initiative
SEPTEMBER 2003
Tet Chimen Water System Commissioned
Institute of Surveyors St. Lucia Inc. Launched
PM Leaves Hospital
Cabinet Discusses Plans for Odlum’s Funeral
58th Session of the UN General Assembly Enters Round Two
Ministers Pierre and Hunte Dialogue with St. Lucians in New York & New Jersey
St. Lucia Observes Financial Literacy Month
Government of Saint Lucia offers condolences on the passing of Mr. Brian Bernard
Saint Lucia Mourns the Passing of Mr. George Odlum
New Human Resource Development Credit Facility Coming Soon
Sports Minister Confident About St. Lucia's Selection
PM Anthony Calls For UN to Return to Core Values
New Dynamism to Characterize 58th UN General Assembly
Youth Awards Returns
Cancun Talks Breakdown Renews Calls for Fair Treatment
PAHO to Focus on New Initiatives in Mental Health
St. Lucians Making Refugee Claims – ‘Alarming and a Source of Deep Shame’
SARAFINA Season Finale in Vieux Fort
CREP launches million dollar project
Attack on Plastics Campaign - Kicks Off
The Hospitality Worker--Embodiment of a Society
Police Customer Service Training Programme Underway
St.Lucia Hosts Regional Headnoting And Law Writing Workshop
UREP-GAP Sharpen Their Focus on Fruits and Vegetables
CDF to Assume the Reins of M&C Fine Arts Awards Scheme
Farmers to Become EUREP-GAP Compliant By Year End
Chamber Identify Key Issues for Cancun Meeting
Latest Batch of Police Recruits Critical to Economic Survival
AUGUST 2003
Funds from Clinton Foundation to begin flowing this Summer
Condolences to Sir George Mallet
New Parliamentary Commissioner to continue work of Office Sensitization
St. Lucia to Benefit from European Disaster Fund
BNTF's 5th Phase Set to Go
Health Minister Greaves Reiterates Shared Services Agreement for Health Care
Two Saint Lucians Exposed to Incident Command Systems Training
CARICOM Week On NTN
Local Press to Tour Government Projects
NCF to Discourage Dependency
Government Institute Measures to Curb Squatting
PM Talks Tough on WTO's Dealings with Small States
JULY 2003
Land Titles for Debarras Residents
CDF excited about Emancipation Day 2003
Local Artistic and Creative Talent on Show Ahead of Carifesta VIII
Investments Pay Off in Increased Visitor Arrivals says SLASPA
Community Based Organisations Focus on Strategy Building
Powers of Evacuation for Emergency Workers
St. Lucia to Host Regional Strategic Planning Workshop
National Crime Commission Seeks to Bring Police and Communities Closer
Financial Planners Formulate a National Development Plan for St. Lucia
St. Lucia Records increases in visitor arrivals from US markets
Coconut Growers Optimistic About Its Future
Parliament Endorses Stringent Animal Bill
Boys Capture Top Common Entrance Places
NTN Moves Up Another Notch
More School Places as Ciceron Secondary Opens
Saint Lucia's Governor General Honoured for service in Education
Government Endorses New Financial Entity - First Caribbean International Bank
Private Sector Crucial to Transition of Sports as Commercial Venture
St. Lucia to Host International Conference on Strategic Project Management
US $3 million to address Critical Need for Training in the Region
President Elect of UN General Assembly Gets Special Treat
La Clery redevelopment coming soon
New Sporting Facilities Expanding Economic Possibilities for Sports Tourism
JUNE 2003
Saint Lucia to Receive Significant Exposure
Craftwork in Choiseul - A Turn for the Best
Government Justifies Expenditure on New Correctional Facility
Fishing Industry described as "Fastest Growing Economic Sector"
Proud Moment for Saint Lucia "Smallest country to hold Presidency of UN General Assembly"
NEMO Solicits the Public’s Input in Hazard Mitigation
Cabinet Approves Volcanic Assessment for Saint Lucia
SACS leads in Observing Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
PM Outlines His Vision of Partnership Between State and NGOs
New Opportunities for Saint Lucians Coming Soon
Officials Welcome Participants to Consumer Conference
Construction Workers Advised to Seek Professional Certification
Women's Support Centre Earns Commendable Review
Traffic Returns to Original Flow as New Manoel Street Bridge Opens
Media Gets Insight into Cabinet Decisions
OECS Observes 22nd Anniversary
Sen. Hunte takes up Presidency of UN General Assembly
New US Visa Guidelines Introduced
Saint Lucians Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Society
New OECS High Commissioner to Canada Assume Duties
Search for Junior Tourism Minister Begins
Environmental Protection Must Be Every Citizen’s Concern
SLREP to the Rescue for Students of the Roseau Combined
Seven New Fire Appliances to Arrive on the Island
Sustainable Development Unit Promotes Environmental Awareness
St. Lucia Host Pilot Project Examining Linkages between Tourism & Agriculture
MAY 2003
US$8.2 million Improvement to Fish Landing Facility in Choiseul
St. Lucia Improves Network on Sustainable Development
Improving Local Capacity to Manage Information and Communication
National Hazard Mitigation Policy for St. Lucia in the Making
New Fire Station for Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia to Develop a National Hazard Mitigation Policy
Leaders of Tomorrow - "Keeping Sight of the Vision Ahead"
Local Contractors to Benefit Significantly From RDP-3
Tourism Not a Threat to Agriculture
Alternative Energy Debate Still On
Wholesome Therapy for Golden Hope Patients
Youth Poverty Alleviation Programmes for Dennery
BNTF Commence Million Dollar Second Phase Project
New Anthology Confronts Globalisation's Impact on the Caribbean
Prime Minister Anthony returns to the Classroom
LUCELEC Begins Trading on ECSE
All is in place for one day cricket match between Australia and West Indies
St. Lucia Takes Stock of Population & Development Issues after a Decade
Government Grants Holiday for First One Day International Cricket Match
New United Nations Treaty on Disclosure of Pollution Information
Sulphur Springs Receive Multi-million Dollar Facelift
Recent HIV/AIDS Situational Response Analysis --- Cause For Grave Concern
New Science & Technology Series on NTN
CXC Celebrating Thirty Years - "A Symbol of Caribbean Pride”
Appeal for Employers and Workers to Observe Health and Safety Measures in the Workplace
New Management Structure for St. Jude Hospital
Saint Lucians Urged To Pay Up For Health Care Services
Overwhelming Response to EDF Special Assistance Programme
La Place Carenage $6.6 million Extension in Time for Tea-Time Jazz 2003
Setting a New Path for the Red Cross Movement
Bringing Colour and Music to Derek Walcott Square
EDF Officers Attend ACP Meeting in Brussels
Several Programmes earmarked for SFA
"Education for Reading" - Reading Month 2003
Housing Corporation moves to demolish second CDC Housing Complex
APRIL 2003
Health Officials prepare for possible SARS outbreak
Depressed Communities in Castries receive a boost
St. Lucia hosts regional workshop on judicial statistics
PRF projects enhance quality of life for Richfond residents
Chief Fire Officers convene regional AGM in St. Lucia
A new board of directors appointed for Radio Saint Lucia
Ministry of Planning addresses rapid unplanned development
NEMO stages consultation on Comprehensive Disaster Management
La Place Carenage hosts 6th serving of Tea Time Jazz
Transport Department to Overhaul National Transportation System
Government implements full stiffer immigration controls
Transport Minister announces steps towards paid parking in the city
Government gets thumbs up for excise tax reduction
OAS funds major HIV/AIDS "In The Workplace Project”
November 2003 - November 2004, 'Year of the Child'
Progress being made on finalizing labour code
“Refundable Containers Act” – Putting plastic containers in their right place
Greater focus on child health care
PM Corrects Excise Rates on Vehicles
"Blue Coral Limited" - Breathing New Life Into The City
CSA Tops Credit Union List
Preparations continue towards hosting of 2007 Cricket World Cup
2003/04 Budget Good for Agriculture
Low Income Housing - Providing equity across Saint Lucia
Government implements measures to achieve recurrent cost containment
Giving more value to human life with efficient and quality health care
Driver's Licence Fees Increase
Universal secondary education now in sight
Teachers become environmental advocates
Saint Lucia establishes an integrated financial regulatory unit
"Choc Gardens" will be largest housing project
Saint Lucia’s health sector to get urgent attention
Three major challenges in government reform this financial year
PM announces major investments in private sector in this year’s budget
Caribbean must provide input in new WTO rules
World Health Day 2003 - "Healthy Environment for Children"
New drug use survey raises alarm in secondary schools
Regional Emergency Recovery & Disaster Management Project goes out successful
Saint Lucian's in Toronto called to assist in developing Saint Lucia
MARCH 2003
SLASPA installs new security equipment at airports
PROUD provides homes in La Ressource
NCF telethon raises $112,000
Transforming Caribbean perception of disaster management
French Ambassador ends tour of duty in Saint Lucia
New fee structure needed for regional tertiary education
Budget Day set for April 08
Challenge for the Nation – “Remaining Competitive”
Capacity building for integrated environment assessment
EDF Initiative – Creating opportunities for low income earners
Ministry of Health steps up its campaign on tuberculosis cure and prevention
Consumers to make their choices cellular competition
Health Officials concern over new strain of pneumonia
Carnival 2003 to be vigorously promoted overseas
Major housing project earmarked for Dennery
Soufriere gets Physiotherapy Unit
Secondary Schools Stage Francophonie Concert
Women called to develop spirituality in their daily lives
Government moves to ensure sustainability of water resource
Further collaboration for Barbados +10 Conference
House Speaker to step down
Chamber & Government work towards a healthy economic environment
NTRC Approves Interconnection Agreements
More Consumer Information called for on Consumer Rights Day 2003
Public Utilities Minister Heads Caribbean delegation to Water Summit in Japan
CSAP opens door to overseas assistance for Saint Lucia
A contemporary approach to waste management
Peru and Saint Lucia to establish bilateral trade relations
Social Transformation Ministry begins work on new policy
European Development Fund to assist in Feeder Roads Project
OECS Secretariat Reviews its Records Management Policy
Regional meeting on solid and ship generated waste management
ECCB to Study Bank Charges
Cabinet Appoints Task Force on Land Distribution in Mabouya Valley
Government heightens vigilant measures to making Saint Lucia safer
New Thrust in Science and Technology Popularisation
New immigration measures to be adopted
Prime Minister Anthony calls for genuine partnership between ACP and EU
New electrical standards for Saint Lucia
PM outlines pointed case for treatment of small vulnerable states
Special Treat for Elderly of Faux-A-Chaux
Public Utilities Minister speaks out on price increases by Cable & Wireless
FEBRUARY 2003
NEC examines mitigation measures of possible US/Iraqi war on economy
Government, EDF and Co-operative League team up to assist displaced banana farmers
Labour Minister supports workshop for new public sector shop stewards
AG Heads Team to Martinique for Security Talks
New Dennery Fire Station Opens
Rex, Papillon Workers say “Thanks” to PM
PM Expresses Condolences on Death of St. Jude’s Founder
Saint Lucia prepares for joint ACP/EU Trade Commitee Meeting
More Collaboration Needed in Tackling Violence
Young people are the Cornerstone of Nation Building
New operating procedures for police vehicles
Saint Lucians receive 2003 Independence Day Awards
More collaboration between public and private sectors encouraged
Saint Lucia’s UN Ambassador presents CARICOM Statement on Iraq to Security Council
UNESCO and ISIS host regional ICT workshop
Civil Code Reform Project Committee Members Appointed
Saint Lucia hosts Double Wicket World Cup
SLASPA improves website
Prime Minister Anthony to address the nation on Crime and Security
Soufriere Hospital to get new Physiotherapy Unit
Caribbean Court of Justice moving ahead
Saint Lucia norminated to head United Nations General Assembly
Education Officials warn “Beware of online courses”
Saint Lucia deepens diplomatic relations with Martinique
ACP/EU committed to saving Saint Lucia's banana industry
French Authorities support major roads development programme for Saint Lucia
Blind Welfare Association appeals for help
NEMO to share Disaster Management Experience with Region
Saint Lucia selected for HIV/AIDS youth awareness project
Saint Lucia selected for youth HIV/AIDS awareness project
St. Lucia to be Caribbean Support Initiative Pilot Project
Saint Lucia to from World Bank HIS/AIDS Project
NEMO to receive warehouses
JANUARY 2003
ECTEL Ministers ensure consumer protection as Cable and Wireless publishes new tariffs
Saint Lucia to set up cultural industry
NEMO Member attends meeting with PAHO
Clinton Foundation delivers on commitment to helping OECS fight HIV/AIDS
Further discussions held on Caribbean Court of Justice
Basic Needs Trust Fund skills training empowers unemployed
BNTF is Five Years Old
CARE records improvements in Vocational & Technical Educational
Improved results as Golden Hope incorporates new approaches
St. Lucia & China sign agreements for Agriculture and Health
Governor General Calls for self definition through the arts
Fight against HIV/AIDS to be taken further as a result of Clinton visit to St. Lucia
Prime Minister Anthony Expresses Mixed Feelings for 2003
Search 2003 Press Releases
Farmers to Become EUREP-GAP Compliant By Year End
Latest Batch of Police Recruits Critical to Economic Survival
CDF to Assume the Reins of M&C Fine Arts Awards Scheme
CREP Launches Regional Environmental Awareness Programme
Chamber Identify Key Issues for Cancun Meeting
Multi-million Dollar Investments Represent Gov’t Commitment to Fisheries Sector

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