He says the investigation will continue. The Police are now actively pursuing cold case files. The murder of British National Patricia Lee in August 2006 is also under review. Davis reviewed the murder case last year and says new lines of inquiry emerged as a result. A fifteen thousand dollar reward was offered to anyone who could provide information to the Police, leading to an arrest in the Laurent Moutayon murder investigation. That reward remains open. Davis says anyone with information on the murder should contact the Major Crimes Unit. Information will be strictly confidential.

The cap belonging to one of the injured men tells of the exact spot of the vehicular crash. Police reports indicate that a vehicle driven by Joel Nobal of New Village ran of the Bexon road about 1pm Thursday afternoon. Other details surrounding the incident are sketchy. Nineteen year old Zane Francis who was a passenger on the vehicle died as a result of the crash. Hilton Oculien is the Public Relations Officer of the St.Lucia Fire Service. The car crash was the second one along the Bexon L`Abayee highway in two days. Oculien says motorists must be more careful when traversing the island’s highways and realize

they are putting their life and that of others at risk. He says mass casualty incidents also place a burden on the resources of emergency personnel. Residents of Bexon, L`Abayee and surrounding have for long complained that motorist often speed along the highway. The issue was further highlighted when a minibus slammed into the home of one resident earlier this week. Sergeant Foster Chico of the Traffic Department says there is a need for more traffic signs and markings along certain roads.

Vehicular accidents are a major cause of death on St.Lucia. Since the start of the year there have been several road collisions, in some cases resulting in a number of road fatalities.

NAPS Officials interviewed people socialising and soliciting sex in the 101 venues mentioned multiple times doing the course of the survey. NAPS Director Nahum Jn Baptiste says those people were asked questions on sexual behaviour, condom use, their socio-economic status and use of health services. Jn Baptiste says the survey’s findings will be used to plan future programmes. The report indicates 24% of the venues are places where sex workers solicit sex and 22% are places where sex occurs on site. Crisis Centre Officials say the Place Study report’s statistics are disturbing. The Centre’s Director Sandra

The transformation of the William Peter Boulevard into a promenade is expected to beautify the city and increase economic activity in that area. The plan has been in the making for a few years. Reference was made to that project in the 2003-2004 budget presentation. Castries Central MP Richard Frederick says the project is part of the development agenda of the government. He says also that it is being pursued with haste. Castries Central MP Richard Frederick says a French diplomat has committed to funding the transformation of the Boulevard. Frederick says the Mayor of

Jn Baptiste says the Secretariat’s treatment programme continues to be a success. He says there has been a significant reduction in the AIDS related mortality rate. The Director says only nine people died from AIDS related conditions last year – mainly because they waited too long join the Care and Treatment Programme.

NAPS targets a wide range of groups for its programmes – including mothers and children and the youth. HIV/AIDS Statistics have been recorded every year since 1985. 656 cases have been recorded since that year. There have been 287 recorded deaths from the disease.

Ocean Breeze Residential Estate will comprise of eighty two lots – a combination of villas, town houses and condos. Located in Monchy it is an upscale development estate - owned solely by St.Lucians. It is located 600 feet above sea level overlooking Rodney Bay, Pigeon Point and Martinique. The Managing Director - Jacques Johnson - says the site was selected for its uniqueness. The villas and condos range from $430,000 to $1.7MUS but land lots can be purchased from $8US a square foot. The Director - Pierre Johnson – says all lots are equipped with water, electricity and communications a

nd will also feature areas for sporting, recreation, community services and a shopping area. Ocean Breeze Residential Estate has been endorsed by the St.Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association. The Association’s president says such developments position the island to take advantage of many opportunities associated with the tourism industry Collin Hunte says the estate will also contribute to the development of the island’s economy. There are plans to develop an active residents association to assist with maintaining the authenticity of the environment. Eight of the lots have already been sold and nine have been reserved.

Caribbean Money Market Brokers (CMMB) has launched a product that enables Saint Lucian investors to manage their own portfolios. That product will also be available to CMMB customers in Trinidad. The CMMB Head of Pension Fund and Corporate Portfolio Management – Brent Salvary – says the product will enable investors to manage their financial future.

A seminar to introduce the product was held last evening at the Bay Gardens Hotel. How it works and its benefits were presented by Nicholas Sattaur.

The CMMB Country Manager - Carol Eleuthere - says the product launch is in keeping with the company’s mandate – “Intelligent Investing.” She says CMMB exists to educate and inform the investing public. The company will this evening do a similar presentation for Ministers and senior civil servants of the government.

Several water managers and resource personnel are being educated on the importance of integrating water and coastal area management. On Friday the global environmental facility hosted a water safety planning workshop, to pitch the idea to these professionals. The regional project coordinator Vincent Sweeny, says the aim is to ensure people can have a clean and sustainable water source. Water sources around the world are being placed under pressure by global warming. Sweeney says the water managers and resource personnel are being taught how to identify pollution risks associated with water resources.

The water safety planning workshop was financed by the global environmental facility. Focus was placed on the Mabouya water shed management committee.

The Ministry of Health’s Nutrition Unit has a message for all St. Lucians – tomatoes are available, nutritious – and now, affordable. Health Officials say tomatoes contain an important fat-soluble nutrient called lycophene – that lowers the risk of some cancers, as well as heart and eye disease. Chef William Munn of the Windjammer Landing says there are many ways to spice up the age old tomato.

Chef Bill says try a creole sauce - a classic tomato sauce, with a twist. Chef Bill suggests cooking tomatoes – and obtain six times the amount of nutrients than eating the vegetable raw.

For a sweet taste to meals with curry, Chef Bill says chutney with a tomato base is just the ticket. Chef Bill says tomatoes offer endless culinary possibilities. He says if uncertain – check the internet – it offers a wide variety of recipes. Whether cooked, steamed, eaten fresh – the world renowned Chef says find a way to incorporate the vegetable in classic or favourite dishes. And just in case you want to take advantage of its increased availability – Chef Bill recommends drying the vegetable – it intensifies the flavour and is even more nutritious.

NDC Officials say Jazz on the Pier has provided a stepping stone for local artistes since it was first launched in 2004. The Corporation’s Communications and Special Events Officer John Emmanuel says this year’s event will build on that platform. Headlining the 2008 Jazz on the Pier is the Royal St. Lucia Police Band. The St. Lucia Music Award “Band of the Year” will be joined by other local acts.The annual event is held at the island’s largest duty free shopping complex – Pointe Seraphine. Emmanuel says the event attracts locals, who normally would not visit the Complex. The event aims to expose the growing number of cruise ship visitors to St. Lucia to world class duty-free shopping and the St. Lucia Jazz experience. Emmanuel says the event has grown significantly since 2004 and he counts the Tourist Board’s approval of Jazz on the Pier as one of its greatest achievements.

This year’s event will take place on May 9th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It begins immediately following Jazz on the Square and ends in time to allow patrons to attend the Friday Evening Jazz at Pigeon Island. Mamai La Cai will also add a cultural flavour to the event.

Dancehall Brat Entertainment has organized a fund raising reggae concert was held Friday at Spinners. That concert headlined by Saint Lucia Music Award nominee for “Best New Artist” and one time Guinness Free Style Champion – Zionomi. His songs include, “Just a Friend” and “Come and Love Me.” Zionomi wants to raise funds for a Jamaican trip where he will be accompanied by Iaeshaa. Also known by the stage name “Baby Brat” Gros-Islet native Louie Dan was also featured. He said his performance – more dancehall than reggae – will be for his female fans. The concert began at 10PM – admission was $25. Performers was backed up by the TEM Band and also includes Kingfared.