position on the issues he sees in the party himself. Frederick says people should not expect him to remain silent forever. He says he will speak to the issue shortly. The situation within the UWP centers on the authority vested in non-elected members who hold government portfolios. Economic Planning Minister – Ausbert D `Auvergne has received the brunt of the criticism. But, Prime Minister Stephenson King says the people who complain must understand that the work of government is not exclusive to elected officials.

ONE party Chairman – Peter Alexander – says the government must go. This follows calls for the resignation of the Economic Affairs Minister from Rufus Bousquet and Marcus Nicholas. It also comes as Bousquet abstained from voting for what he says is a karaoke budget and Nicholas says the government is run by selected and not elected members. Alexander says it is contention that demonstrates the government must throw in the towel. Alexander says there are a number of challenges facing the country including escalating food and fuel prices. These are challenges he says the government cannot cope with while they fight amongst themselves.

Damian Greaves during his budgetary response in the Upper House says the Prime Minister sits at the top of a triangular government. Greaves says at one end is the elected and the other the non-elected members of the government. Alexander says it is that known arrangement that does not inspire confidence in the Prime Minister or his government. Alexander says the budget also failed to prepare Saint Lucians for what will be a hard road ahead. He is calling on the government to do the right thing and step aside so that general elections can be called.

This taxi driver is one of a few who learnt the hard way that Police will stop and seize any taxis bearing red license plates. He is one of a few taxi operators whose vehicles were seized on the weekend. He says the Police are not to blame – they are simply doing their job. The Taxi Operator readily admits that he was given adequate time to obtain the required blue license plates. The Head of Traffic Police says the move comes as police crackdown on all taxi operators with red plates. He says those plates are illegal and anyone bearing them on their vehicle will be prosecuted. The President of the Taxi Union Lucien Joseph says the clean-up is better late than never. He says this issue should have been resolved some time ago.

The Transport Ministry changed the red license plates to blue, after complaints from Taxi Operators. The drivers were given two years to make the transition. The deadline was January 2007. Desir warns there are more prosecutions in coming – as the police aim to eliminate all red TX plates.

member of the Council – First Vice-President and former Youth Prime Minister – Tracy Dolcy. In a press release on Monday - the Department of Youth and Sports described her speech as “inspiring.” Edgar says they owe him an apology for what he terms their childish, disrespect of his position as the President of the National Youth Council. This is not the first time Edgar and the Department has butted heads – Edgar recently took the Department to task for delaying payment on the NYC annual subvention.

Joseph Elivique received the news that his fifteen-year-old son Josie was hit by a car, on his way home from work. The father of three says finding out that the driver fled the scene after knocking his son off his bike and sending him soaring through the air made the news even more heart wrenching. He says he is still coming to grips with the incident. On Sunday, a police team continued the search for the man believed to be responsible for the collision. Juan Kim was driving a white Toyota Corolla registration PB226. Head of the Traffic Department ASP Milton Desir says anyone with information on the man or vehicle should contact the Police. Alternatively, he says the man should turn himself in – because he will be found.

Elivique wants justice for his son. He says nothing can justify a hit and run. He wants Kim to do the right thing and surrender to Police. Initially, Josie Elivique was placed in the Intensive Care Unit at Victoria Hospital. His father says the teenager’s condition is improving, but he does not understand what he has been through.

He says Josie has been tied to his bed – as every time he wakes up – he suffers from convulsions. But the distraught father says his son continues to grapple with effects of the collision – while the individual responsible is on the run.

Police constable Lester Garvin Remy will be awarded a full military funeral on Tuesday. The officer, attached to the major crimes unit, was killed on Sunday April 27th, while attempting to apprehend a man suspected of involvement in a number of major criminal offences. A military parade will take place through the streets of Castries from 11:00 am.

Superintendent for the northern division Pancras Albert says preparations are almost complete. Tuesday’s farewell to Remy will begin with the viewing of his body at the police headquarters from 9:00 am – 10:45 am. Albert is appealing to motorists and pedestrians to cooperate with the police during the parade. Remy was originally from Choiseul, but resided in La Clery. The funeral service and interment will take place in Choiseul.

competition highlighted the good attributes of people whose lives have been marred by crime and violence. The Development Group is hoping organize another uplifting event to curtail criminal activity in the city. New Village resident - Seralle Williams says such programmes are a step in the right direction. All participants of the Unity Football Competition received medals for their efforts and special awards were given to top performers and the organizers. The competition was supported by Castries Central MP Richard Frederick. Officials plan to take the initiative to other communities throughout the island.

It was the first time in several years that the opening of St .Lucia Jazz was held outside of Marchand. A low crowd turnout was disappointing for the organizers - the Fond D`or Development Foundation. Officials say the crowd at Saturday’s launch was the smallest ever registered for a Fond D`Or Jazz event. Secretary of the Fond d`Or Development Foundation Secadura Alcide says the group had planned for a greater showing. The switch from Marchand to Fond d`Or was not received well by some patrons and politicians, but Tourism Minister Allen Chastanet says, from all indications, the venue

change did not affect the event quality. He says the opening unfolded in keeping with the plan and vision of tourism officials. First National Bank has supported Fond d`Or Jazz for three consecutive years and was the presenting sponsor for the launch. Sponsorship amounted to fifty thousand dollars. The Bank’s Projects and Services Manager Robert Feverier says the support was aimed at giving back to the society. Fond d`Or Jazz has become a staple on the Jazz calendar. The event received support from several cooperate citizens and the Cuban and Mexican governments.

A magnanimous gesture by the staff of the Ave Maria infant school made a literary project possible. The teachers volunteered their staff room to realize the curriculum requirements of a colleague. That teacher – Martha foster – is attending the Sir Arthur Lewis community college completing the bachelor of education degree program. Her project established a library in that school – the first in its history. School principal – Claudia Williams Edward says it was a sacrifice worth making.

The room was funded by the Saint Lucia electricity services ltd – LUCELEC. Williams Edward said their generosity coupled with the assistance of the communications director made the project possible. The library is open to students and parents of the school. It is a permanent project that will be housed in what was the school staff room. Students will have access to books, as well as research material.