Sandals hotel chain contributes towards monument of Sir John
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Contact: Shannon Lebourne
Thursday, March 18, 2010 – Corporate Saint Lucia is continuing to contribute towards preserving the legacy of the late Sir John Compton.
On Thursday, the Sandals Hotel Chain donated one hundred and thirty six thousand dollars towards the erection of a nine-foot bronze sculpture of the former prime minister who led Saint Lucia to Independence in 1979.
Sandals Resorts Regional Manager for the OECS, Mr Jeremy Jones, says the resort chain decided to become a platinum sponsor for the project, because of Sir John's guidance and support in the establishment of the first Sandals property on the island many years ago.
“Almost twenty years ago the Honourable Gordon Butch Stewart got introduced to Saint Lucia. Three years after, the relationship with Saint Lucia really began with the purchase of what's now known as Sandals Regency at La Toc,” Jones recalled. “During that time the chairman had the opportunity to interpret and understand Sir John's vision for the development and growth of Saint Lucia and the role that tourism would play in that process. Throughout the years the chairman and Sir John have always had a very good working relationship and I have often heard the chairman speak in fond words of Sir John Compton.”
The donation from Sandals was received by Chairman of the Sir John Legacy Committee Senator the Honourable Guy Mayers, who thanked the hotel chain for their significant contribution towards the national project.
Senator Mayers says he expects many other corporate institutions to follow in the same vein in the coming months.
“This project is very important to Saint Lucia and as far as I know it is the first of its kind in the OECS. This project is an indication that government recognises the importance of honouring people who have made significant contributions to the social and economic development of our country.”
The monument which has an estimated value of 1.3 million dollars will be done by renowned Saint Lucian Sculptor Ricky George.
The government of Saint Lucia has contributed one hundred and seven thousand dollars towards the project. |
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