According to a communiqué the Heads of Government commenced the necessary administrative procedures leading to the appointment of a new Chief Justice.

The judge who will preside over the OECS Supreme Court will assume office following the retirement of current Chief Justice the Honourable Sir Hugh Anthony Rawlins.

Under the law governing the court system, a recommendation for the appointment is made by the OECS and sent to the Lord Chancellor in the UK.

During the meeting in Kingstown the heads took the opportunity to evaluate a report on the application by the French Overseas Departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe for associate membership in the OECS.

Dr. Anthony says the move was welcomed and the leaders began putting mechanisms in place to negotiate with both islands on possible ascension to the regional body.   

The Meeting also focused on matters relating to the operationalisation of the Organs of the OECS Union, including the Economic Affairs Committee and the OECS Assembly; a proposal for institutionalized engagements between the Authority and OECS Leaders of Parliamentary Opposition.

They also reviewed the progress of instituting the economic union with the fears of an avalanche of the migration of citizens due to the establishment of the free movement of people failing to occur.

The 56th Meeting of the Authority will be convened on November 22-23, 2012 in Dominica under the Chairmanship of Vincentian Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves.

She says the contractors hired by the government must be up to standard on how to make a building withstand the elements. Mathurin says important topics such as building with hurricane resistance, proper drainage and guttering were all covered at Tuesday’s workshop.

She says a number of follow up activities have been planned to ensure the participating contractors can maximize their work potential.

Mathurin says the program will continue on Wednesday with contractors visiting various sites.

The contractors program is being funded entirely by the World Bank. Government has approached and secured funding from the World Bank to refurbish the damaged schools and health centers affected by hurricane Tomas in 2010.

He further praised what he says are the Council’s attempts to develop a more unified system of education in the diaspora. Dr Lewis has further called on St. Lucian students to make good use of the newly launched study guides.

Senior Assistant Registrar of Examinations, Susan Giles called the initiative, a good step in education transformation.

British publishing company Nelson Thornes partnered with the Caribbean Examinations Council to create the guides.

Lead Publisher, Oliver Thornton has assured students professional educators assisted in developing the books.

Each study guide comes with a CD that provides a wealth of electronic activities to complement the books.
Educators are also impressed with the guides’ approach they say make the various subjects relevant to Caribbean students.

The ministry of Education – the Minister says - recognizes the inexorable link between ICT and the education process

He says the addition of the bus is a critical component of the integration of information communication technology.

ICT project which was funded by the European Union under its 2008 framework of assistance will benefit remote communities like Bouton and tertiary level institutions like the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. .

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Dr. Rufina Frederick explains the bus was donated by the EU under a grant worth 4.8 million euros.

The other components of the EU SFA 2008 grant include the enhancement of learning spaces at 24 schools, the provision of equipment to the Curriculum unit thereby building capacity and institutional strengthening of the education ministry.

Officials say the Mobile Laboratory will be stocked with tablets as well as internet access points which would allow people to connect to the internet with their laptops.

In the immediacy LIME, the project network provider will conduct tests at various locations in Dennery, Micoud and Vieux Fort to ensure the necessary wireless internet access points are available.

Commandant of the Police Force Academy, Inspector Mersharma Sealy, says the force has high expectations of the 56 graduating officers given their extensive training. The graduation ceremony was held at the Police Training Academy on Monday.

management plan but to also actually testing its effectiveness. He says the entire business sector should follow suit. NEMO is the agency responsible for evaluating disaster management plans. George says feedback is important and leads to necessary adjustments.

The Saint Lucia Fire Service echoed the sentiments of NEMO, commending the M&C business for undertaking the exercise.

Fire Prevention Officer, Fastus Serieux, says the fire prevention section of the fire department was pleased with the company’s disaster management plan.

Most of the staff at M&C was unaware of Tuesday’s fire drill and responded to what they thought was an actual fire.

All the proceeds from the event will go to Caleb Georges’ musical education at the University of Kentucky.
Wind coordinator at the Saint Lucia School of Music, David Bowdie, says the fundraising event will showcase the range of talent at the school.

Caleb Georges plays the viola. He auditioned and gained acceptance from a number of universities in the US.

The St. John Association of St. Lucia is hosting a number of activities leading up to St. John’s Day.

The annual celebration which is held to promote emergency training services will be observed on June 24th.
This year’s events are aimed at heightening the awareness of first aid among St. Lucians.

Master trainer and executive officer of the St. Johns

Association, Glen Wilson says first aid and emergency training is paramount especially in the wake of three recent drowning. Other activities for St John’s Day include a free first aid demonstration, eye screening, blood pressure and sugar testing to be held at the Daher Building ( Super J) in Vieux-Fort from 11am to 2pm.

On 24th of June, volunteers are expected to spend the day with senior citizens at the Comfort Bay Elderly Home.

Wilson says initiatives like these are extremely important; providing the requisite knowledge to save a life.

The Order of St. John is a major international charity whose organizations provide first aid health care and support services in over 40 countries around the world.