National Trust Weighs In
Story By
Carmy Joseph

Their application was deferred because of the moratorium. Piton Management Area General Manager – Hennix Joseph – says work began on the project a few months ago in violation of that ruling by the DCA. Since then - a number of stop orders have been issued to the contractor – Leslie Mondesir. Our sources tell us he says he has a Cabinet conclusion that overrides the DCA. Tulsie says a Cabinet Conclusion would have that authority.

The National Trust is sending an appeal the government. They also want the general public to ensure the future of the PMA. Our sources tell us work on the home rumoured to belong to an Italian millionaire continues to this day. We have also been told that a court injunction may soon be filed to ensure it is stopped.

The workers converged on the unfinished property Thursday, demanding answers about their money. The owners of Cap Maison called the workers and the dismissed contractors – Deconalva to a meeting, but officials of the construction company never showed.

Word on the ground was that they were afraid to face the workers. One of the workers – Rufus Mc Lean like the other workers was saying very little about the meeting.

The workers are owed for their services from February to August. The property owners agreed to foot the bill for July and August but that still leaves a balance for February to June. The spokesman for the group – Vincent Cadette says all they can do now is wait to see what will happen. There were reports that officials of Deconalva were getting ready to leave town Thursday. However, they were still on island Thursday morning. The contractors were released from the project earlier.

The property owners were also expected to meet with officials of Deconalva later in the day to discuss arrangements for paying the workers. Immigration and Labour officials say they have no power to stop Deconalva personnel from leaving the country.

According to the Caribbean Examinations Council Year Planner, CXC results should have been released Monday. But, they were not. This resulted in a barrage of calls and visits to the Ministry of Education by people interested in the results. CXC Registrar Philomene Alexander says she has been fielding calls all week. The Ministry received the results Thursday. Alexander says Ministry Officials are concerned that the late arrival will delay registration at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. Secondary Schools in Castries

collected their results Thursday afternoon. Those in the out districts will receive theirs by Friday. The public will have to wait a bit longer for a breakdown of the official results. Alexander says the results have to be processed and analysed before a formal announcement.

wait for the CXC awards ceremony in November, where Trent St. Rose’s achievement as one of the region’s top performers will be confirmed. Seon says this is the first time in a long time that St. Lucia will boast one of the top CXC performers in the region.

that concession – he says it is perfectly above board. Dr Anthony says Chastanet should defend what he drafted and brought to Cabinet. The Prime Minister also issued an ultimatum to Dr Anthony – it is one he responded to on Thursday. Dr Kenny Anthony says Cabinet is involved in a calculated attempt to cover-up a breech of the laws of Saint Lucia. He says it is a move his Saint Lucia Labour Party will not tolerate. Dr Anthony also rejects the explanation from Dr Mondesir that the Bonne Terre property the Cabinet conclusion protected is part of his Tuxedo Villas property.

The Leader of the Opposition says his Party will reveal its next step in making the government take action against one of their own in the coming days. As for Dr Mondesir - his response to Dr Anthony in relation to the allegations leveled against him has been - take me to court!

It took a lot of work behind the scenes to keep the annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers in St. Lucia. But the General Manager of Rodney Bay Marina – Cuthbert Didier says it was worth it. World Cruising Club and the Marina signed a one-year deal for the 2008 ARC, but its future here remained uncertain. Didier says what caused the Rodney Bay Marina to retain the ARC was the major upgrades to the facilities now underway.

Didier says Tourism officials had a major part to play in the extension. He noted the work of the Tourist Board and the Ministry of Tourism in securing the new contract. Didier says St. Lucia is the envy of the yachting fraternity especially in this part of the region. The Rodney Bay Marina Manager was excited about the development, which he thinks will only a positive for the island.

Expansion work is now underway at the Marina. Plans are in place for the hanging over of the floating docks on September 1 and Didier says already, the ARC slips are secure.

Non-medical workers at the island’s lone mental health facility started day one, of a two-day sick out Thursday.
The staff is protesting unsanitary working conditions. Those on sick out include nursing assistants, janitors and other auxiliary staff. The workers are represented by the national workers union. Golden hope has been plagued with industrial action over time,– with issues ranging from flea infestation and poor working conditions, to overtime payments.

Earlier this year, nurses at the facility staged industrial action saying they were fed up and would no longer tolerate their inhumane working conditions. The sick out is expected to continue through Friday.

The finalists for the 2008 Heineken Green Synergy DJ competition have been named. They emerged from semi-finals held in Vieux-Fort and Pigeon Point. Of the ten – five are newcomers to this final phase – DJ Swall I, DJ HP, DJ Six Four, Mega B and Rocket Launcher. The list also includes the 2007 champion – DJ Buzz. The remaining four finalists are – DJ Scratch, DJ Quaine, DJ Ikon, and Fabulous Kid. Heineken Brand Manager – Dexter Percil – congratulated the finalists with this piece of advice.

The public will also the given the opportunity to send a DJ to the final. All that is required is a Digicel handset.
Chief Judge Tony Nicholas and Event Officer Lyndale James explain. The finals will be held on Sunday August 31st at Fond D’Or in Dennery. The Green Synergy 2008 champion will win a number of prizes including $2000 and a chance to represent Saint Lucia in the Group Finals.