traveling on was pulled over by the Marine Unit for a safety check. The accident that left the woman dead and the male captain of the board injured took place after they had sailed away form Marine Unit headquarters. It was the Marine Unit who responded to the sounds of a collision. The Police Sergeant says what happened was an unfortunate situation. He is cautioning boat users to take precaution and use safety equipment when on the water. Police reports say the drowning occurred at approximately 7:10PM – searches for Asha Nina Riviere have so far turned up empty.

on its offer. Julian Monrose says members made it clear they would not tolerate any form of disrespect from Government. It’s business at usual at all government offices. Not so at schools like Carmen Rene where administrators reported that teachers signed in but never stepped foot in their classrooms. Monrose says the employees endorsed government’s proposal and were eager to return to their jobs. He says staying off the jobs was a necessary measure as members had a point to prove to government.

Monrose has also allayed any fears that money will be removed from the salaries of workers who stayed away from the job as part of the industrial protest. The TUF leader says government is prohibited from doing so as part of Thursday’s six part agreement.

The TUF is now celebrating what it says is a victory. Monrose says members have sounded the call and never again will a government make a promise to workers – and cancel at the last minute. He says Saint Lucia’s public servants have made it clear – such action will not be tolerated.

part of the mediating team that brokered an end to the industrial dispute staged by the civil servants against the government.

became the Island’s ninth homicide victim when he was shot to death on Thursday. The first five months of the year have recorded eight homicides but there have been two killings in the past week.

Also on Tuesday about 10:15pm, the officers executed another search warrant on the premises of two brothers- Wilson and jimmy prince, 37 and 27 years respectively of Dennery. A quantity of 28lbs. of cannabis was found.
Both men were arrested and subsequently charged for the offences of possession of controlled drugs and possession with intent to supply to another.

They appeared in court on Wednesday and were granted bail in the sum of $20,000ec each, of which $2,000ec must be paid in cash and the balance of $8000ec, land documents or suitable surety. They are scheduled to reappear in court on Wednesday June 24th.

things emerge from bad situations. Captain Travis Shepherd helped to train the officers. The Navy Officer says the local officers went through intense training – exercises that have equipped them to better execute search and rescue operations. Lucius Lake is a Sergeant with the Special Services Unit. As Task Force Operations Sergeant he is responsible for the deployment of officers that respond to emergencies. He says this type of course is a first for his men – who are now in a position to execute their duties more efficiently.

SSU is charged with first response and search and rescue. The Commissioner is hoping for an advanced course in the near future, but for now, he says the Force can boast a team of officers trained in land search and rescue.

Chief Health Planner – Xysta Edmunds says the plan is the result of a decade of preparation by Health officials.
It’s one she says will ensure no one is refused medical care due to inability to pay. Permanent Secretary – Felix St. Hill says the plan must be complete within thirty six months, to coincide with the handing over of the General and Mental Hospitals to Government. He says the Health Ministry must have the necessary equipment and human resource to take advantage of these facilities.

The strategic plan is billed as one that will revolutionise health care on Saint Lucia. It’s expected to be completed in 2011. Health officials hope it will improve the sector’s capacity to respond to public health issues.