Prime Minister King embraces MV Freewinds "way to happiness" programme
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Contact: Shannon Lebourne
Monday, March 8, 2010 – Prime Minister Honourable Stephenson King, has expressed optimism that the newly launched “The Way to Happiness Programme” will have a positive impact on the social fabric of the country.
The programme which was launched on board the MV Freewinds in Port Castries on Monday, is intended to address problems associated with moral decay in society and to restore integrity and trust among citizens.
Prime Minister King says “The Way to Happiness Programme” is being introduced to Saint Lucia at a critical time when the entire Caribbean stands at the cross-roads of social and economic development.
“It gives us hope. It provides those of us who are involved—in one way or another—an opportunity to make a difference in our lives, and the lives of those out there who seem to be troubled and engaged in unacceptable social behaviour that we experience on a daily basis.”
The Way to Happiness Programme promotes twenty-one principles to reduce crime and uplift the standard and quality of living in communities around the island.
The programme is entirely non-religious and is dubbed the moral code of the twenty-first century.
Executive Director of The Way to Happiness International, Joni Ginsberg, says Saint Lucia stands to benefit from the programme which will inculcate in citizens the moral values of love and respect for one another.
“We are here to give Saint Lucians tools which are very important and can be used to change and revert the problems of crime, drugs, and violence in the country.”
The Way to Happiness Programme has recorded success in many countries around the world including the United States and Columbia.
Monday's introduction of the programme to Saint Lucia was targeted at several social institutions like the Police Force, and the Boys’ Training Centre.
The Way to Happiness Programme is being funded by the crew of the MV Freewinds. The national launch will take place on March 16 at the Derek Walcott Square from midday. |
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