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DECEMBER 2007
Region to Benefit from Historic EPA Deal
Development Bank Bill Passed and Jeannine Compton Sworn-in at Final House Sitting
CDERA hosts 2nd Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management
NDC's New Model for Doing Business
OECS Skills for Inclusive Growth (St.Lucia)
Civil Status Registry to Relocate by Year's end
Construction of Ritz Carlton St. Lucia underway
Festival Of Carols & Festival Of Light
OPSR Register Success with SME-CLUSTER Programme
Will St. Lucia meet the EPA December 31 deadline?
Estimated Damage From November 29 Earthquake Set To Trigger CCRIF Policy
NEMO's Official position about the Triangle of Life Theory
Disaster Information Kit
NEMO Calls Public on Take Heed of Disaster Preparedness
Division of Gender Relations will hold one-day consultation to review the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act
Initiative gives youth second chance at Employment
NOVEMBER 2007
Saint Lucia Alarmed by Earthquake
Technical Workshop Partner in St. Lucia’s Development
More Employment for St. Lucian Workers in Canada
The bells tolls – who will it be – By- Election in Micoud North Constituency
Taiwanese Embassy clears the air on financial donations
Women Expected to Shine at CMEx in St. Lucia
Banana farmers benefit as the Post Hurricane Dean Banana Rehabilitation Programme records a three month success
Concessions for Christmas Barrels Extended
Voters' List for Micoud North Bye-Election Published
HIV/AIDS fast track
Carnival Destiny makes a return to Eastern Caribbean
United States and OECS collaborate on Biodiversity Project
Babonneau students introduced to Fair Trade
Call for Seasonal Farm Workers
Information Age for Bordelais
OCTOBER 2007
Prime Minister Stephenson King Addresses Graduates of Cave Hill - University of the West Indies
St. Lucia Hosts Travel Seminars in Canada
National Codex Committee to Be Launched Officially
SLBS Cautions All to be Vigilant Regarding Christmas Tree Lights
Agriculture Ministry joins with other actors to address Food Security
Youth Skills Initiative Launched
Health Sector to receive massive Canadian Assistance
OAS Combats Illegal activity....Container Transhipment on the increase
"The Right to Food" - highlight of World Food Day observance
OECS Nationals called to learn French and study in the French West Indies
Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards step up Public Education Campaign
SLBS Targets Saint Lucians For World Standards Day
"World Post Day" Nipping Letter Addressing Issues in the Bud
“Global Environmental Protection” A Saint Lucian scores high
Union Fruit Orchard Rejuvenated
Dame Pearlette Louisy - 10th Years of Service
SEPTEMBER 2007
116 Housing Packages in New NHC Marigot Estates Project
Counterpart World Leaders to address Tourism Future
Environmental Awareness in OECS Disappointing
Government Housing Project coming to Marigot
Saint Lucians commended...Dignified Observance of "Official Mourning"
BET J celebrates the life and Legacy of a Great Man ......”He served us well”
"A life of Service" - Impact of the life of Sir John, recounted by those he personally touched
Sir John's Passion for the Arts should Live On
More tributes for late Prime Minister
Family of Sir John set up Scholarship Fund
I have miles to travel and promises to keep before I Sleep
Prime Minister King announces New Cabinet
The Caribbean joins in mourning with Saint Lucia
Press Confernce to Be Held Later This Week to Discuss Sir John's Funeral Proceedings
Stephenson King sworn in as Prime Minister
The Caribbean mourns the passing of Sir John Compton...a revered elder and a statesman of historic proportions
Acting PM encourages Credit Union thrift
"Masquerade Master"...young people present musical comedy
Labour Day in New York...Saint Lucia showcase the best ever
AUGUST 2007
OECS Secretariat still dealing with Dean's Damage
Young people of Millet saying No To Drugs
Government Approves Educational Programme for Public Officers
Local Cruise Sector Initiative - bringing the highest number of passengers ever
Government Injects 3.0 million dollars...a relief to farmers affected by Hurricane Dean
OAS Top Official calls for long term strategies to deal with natural disasters
SLFS Personnel receive Public Recognition
Local Parliamentarians Undergo Training
Government Facilitates Oil Refinery Construction Plans
Mr. Cornelius Lubin - Deputy Governor General
OAS Secretary General Follows Dean on its Path, as he Calls For Coordination
Cabinet of Ministers approved Part 1 of the NRP
OAS Launches Hemispheric Freshwater Initiative
Legal Aid Becoming a Reality in Saint Lucia
US$3.5 Million Youth Skills Initiative
JULY 2007
Saint Lucia Tourist Board Hosts Road Show in New York
Government of Saint Lucia and HESS Corporation Strike a Deal
Baron Purified Water Continues to Meet National Standards
Development/Donors Conference Underway In Saint Lucia
Two Ministers' Review of Carnival 2007
Ambassador of Taiwan to Saint Lucia Installed
OECS Trade Ministers show solidarity with Antigua and Barbuda’s US Internet Gaming Challenges
Summer Program for Dennery and Micoud
Toothpaste Recall Successful
Spirit of Saint Lucia Carnival Takes New York
Opportunity to study hospitality & tourism in Guadeloupe
OAS donates scholarships to nationals of Saint Lucia
Address day-to-day concerns of people says Prime Minister of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Saint Lucia Reiterates its Commitment to the CSME
Geoffrey Fedee – New Man at The Helm of Information
Issues of Gender take Centre Stage at 8th Commonwealth Meeting
JUNE 2007
Saint Lucia to participate in Caribbean Gift And Craft Show in Curacaos
Republic of Korea extends hand of Frienship to Government of Saint Lucia
CDF offers Cultural Summer Workshops
Government Moves to End Stalemate Between LUCELEC and Seamen, Waterfront & General Workers Trade Union
Disaster Risk Management Benchmarking Tool Being Developed
OECS and USAID Introduce a Tool to Measure Disaster Risk Management in St. Lucia
Acting Prime Minister of Saint Lucia returns from historic meeting in Washington D.C.
Puerto Rico Seeks to Build Closer ties with OECS
Pig Farmers Trained
Opthalmic Equipment for Victoria Hospital
Junior Helen Folk Dancers Cheers Hearts at Marian Home
OECS/ PPS Soon To Become Sub-region's Pharmacovililance Centre
Office of the Prime Minister puts the Seamen Union/Lucelec dispute into perspective
Conference on the Caribbean - discussing vital CARICOM US Partnership
Twelve Saint Lucians on Queen's Birthday Honours List 2007
Tribunal in the making to settle impasse between Lucelec and Seamen & Waterfront Trade Union
Youth Parliamentarians " A model for Community Outreach Programme"
Early Childhood Education and SEDU join forces
NDC Extends its Services ...” making an impact in the South of the island”
Sir John on Road to Recovery
NCF expands "Dollar Initiative"
Careful planning for Pitons Management Area
ASPNET Celebrates 25 years
Darren Sammy "You have made us Proud"
Saint Lucians call upon to prepare for 2006 Hurricane Season
Reallocation of Ministerial Portfolios - June 6, 2007
New System in place to track St. Lucia’s progress on the MDGs
Saint Lucia Offers Summer Savings
Cabinet of Ministers Offer Condelences to the Family of a Former Parliamentarian
Taiwan Donates US$100,000 to Needy Children
Caribbean Cinema Mega 8 Opens In St. Lucia
MAY 2007
Local Artistes Only for Carnival 2007
Taiwan's Aid Unfolds in Saint Lucia
Students involved in vector control
Victoria Hospital Aquires a new friend
St. Lucia's Governor General Encourages Better Eye Care Among Populace
EU Warns of Trade Consequences to the Region's Delay on New EU Proposal
Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase Underway in Saint Lucia
Sir John Back at Home
Prayers for the good health of Sir John Compton ... “A Visionary Leader”
OAS supports Trade Seminar for CARICOM Parliamentarians
Day of Prayer for Sir John
Sir John's Medical Condition has been disclosed
Update on medical condition of Prime Minister Sir John Compton
Secondary Students launch New Book Banana Classic
OAS Convenes Tourism Multi-hazard Contingency Planning Workshop in Saint Lucia
Sand mining again cause for concern
World Bank Approves US$3.5 Million to help Reduce Youth Un-employment
Poachers menace harmless turtles
Polyclinic Plus-Plus
Interpol praises Caribbean's CWC 2007 security platform
LOC Shows Appreciation to CWC Volunteers
Draft Country Conditions of Living Survey of Saint Lucia ... sets poverty in perspective
Health Sector Watchwords will be Wellness and Prevention
APRIL 2007
2006 National Youth Awards Highlights Importance of Volunteerism
“Breathing new life “– Saint Lucia's Agriculture Sector to be Restored
Breathing New Life Into Castries Central
Landslide Mitigation Project – Residents of Morne Du Don to Benefit
RSS in Place for CWC Semi Final in Saint Lucia
No Brain Drain says Labour Commissioner
Russian Diplomat Presents Credentials
Minister Bousquet Provides A Hint Into Government's 2007 Budget Offerings
Youth Month Off to Good Start
St. Lucia Welcomes Assistance in Land and Water Resources Management
Auto Services Sector Seeks New Direction
Saint Lucia Among Eligible Applicants
NEMO Stresses Preparedness for 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season
New Extension Block for Odsan Combined
Banana Classic Recipe Book - A New Chapter in Banana Diversification
Health Security is the Focus of World Health Day 2007
Village Tourism-New Tourism Initiative for St. Lucia
Change of Traffic Direction as Road Works continue on the Castries Gros Islet Highway
NCF Commends Telethon Volunteers
Fire Service Prepares for CWC 2007 Semi Finals
New HIV/AIDS Programme Targets Transportation Sector
MARCH 2007
National Crime Commission Bill Repealed
Ministry of Education Launches Recipe Book
EWS in Saint Lucia before 2007 Hurricane Season Starts
All Systems Go for St. Lucia Jazz in May
More Protection for Consumers in Saint Lucia
Micro-Business Awardees Receive Training
Adult Literacy Programme has ECFH 's Support
Domestic Violence Condemned
NCF 2007 Telethon Launched
A New Jetty for the People of Gros-Islet
Transport Board Initiates New Parking Restrictions
OECS Countries Require Widespread Training in Protected Areas Planning and Management
Saint Lucian Students gear up for National Schools Science Fair
Anse-La-Raye to Pilot Energy Saving Project
28th Passing Out Parade of the Police Training School Academy
Prime Minister Pledges One Million for National Theatre
Government Considers Climbing Lane for Choc Hill
NEMO and Council sign MOU
Saint Lucia attends the Caribbean Studies on the Management of Mass Fatalities
A Plea - "Artistes participate in the Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Awards 2007"
FEBRUARY 2007
Probing Discussion for Women's Day
Process for Appointment of OECS Chief Justice is above board
Government Puts Focus on Economic Development in Vieux Fort
Schools Could be Ideal Breeding Ground for Nationalism
Enticing Line-up for St. Lucia Jazz 2007
Evacuation Planning in place for Beausejour and Caye Mange
Micoud Residents Exposed to Issues of Single Market Arrangement
Saint Lucia to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Abolition of Slavery
Minister Meets Staff of Financial Sector Supervision Unit
Schools' Chess Open Day and Mini Tournament
Boguis Bridge to be Finished by End of February
Schools Food Preparation to Serve up Cakes for Diabetics
Caribbean Secondary Schools Drama Festival Breeds new Impetus for the Island's Performing Arts
Saint Lucia set out to persuade Cricket Fans in Canada
ICC CWC 2007 TICKET CENTRES BUSY AS PHASE 3 OF PUBLIC TICKETING OPENS
JANUARY 2007
PM Sir John Compton Addresses his First OECS Forum
St. Lucia May Soon Have Another Major Export
Diabetes Screening for Grade Six
Sainsbury Officials to Visit St. Lucia
New License Plates for Tourism Taxi Operators
Saint Lucia's New Minister for Agriculture participates in "Forum for Leaders in Agriculture"
US Department of Homeland Security Officials End Security Training in Saint Lucia
New Information and Broadcasting Minister Meets with GIS Staff
SLHTA to Press for Tourism as New Subject in Schools
Castries Market and Vendors Arcade Down for Attention says Tourism Minister
Saint Lucia Executive Promises Best Cricket World Cup
Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism Conducts Security Training in Saint Lucia
Cabinet to appoint team to investigate financial irregularities
Junior Achievement Launches New Program Year
Dr. Nicholas Frederick Sworn in as Minister for Justice and Attorney General
Toursim Minister Supports a "CARICOM Visa Policy"
Saint Lucians Warned on Passport Misuse as New Issuing System Gets Underway
Women make Tremendous Gains in the Governance of Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia Invited to Attend Contingency Planning Table Top Exercise
New Session of Parliament Opened
Cooperation and Confidence - A Must for Achieving National Developmental Agenda

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