These were some of the slogans being chanted by irate students on Wednesday.   They say if the principal won’t budge on the issue of fixing, reopening or relocating the reading room in the school library then it’s up them to make the issue too relevant to be ignored. President of the DASGS Student’s Council, Nyus Alfred, says he does not believe enough attention is being paid to what is in their best interest.

The school’s administration remained steadfast and issued no statement to the press despite allegedly receiving advice from one teacher to do so. This teacher advocated for damage control because the students had received media attention. During and after the protest, the word from the admin office was the Principal was once again out of office. Students say they’ve grown tired of their principal dodging complaints and are ready to stage further protests.

One student says a simple yet temporary solution would be to have the books relocated to another space. Others say the issues in the reading room should have been dealt with during the summer - they say a proactive approach to some of the problems identified by the Principal should have taken place years ago.

Later he was transferred to the Victoria hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Friday October 23rd.
a post mortem which was subsequently performed on his body, revealed death by brain damage secondary to blunt trauma to the left side of his head. The man charged – Dave Samuel - is currently on remand at the Bordelais correctional facility and is scheduled to reappear in court on tuesday November 24th.

Leaves nourish and sustain the plant that produces fruits like bananas for consumption. If the leaf is stricken with illness like the Yellow Sigatoka the quality of the fruit could be compromised. Lubin conducted an exhaustive study into the systems and applications used by farmers and industry leaders for decades to control leaf spot in Saint Lucia.

The results are not flattering. He recommends the use of chemicals and fungicides be discontinued. Lubin warns that if no effective measures are taken the island could face a more detrimental threat in the future called the black Sigatoka. The IICA Representative in Saint Lucia Una May Gordon explains the research on leaf spot control is important in the shift towards commercialization and diversification of the ailing industry.

A similar exercise was carried out in the local cocoa industry last week under the same program. Wednesday European trade negotiators claimed they are close to an agreement in the banana trade dispute with the WTO. The proposed deal could be a set back for Caribbean banana producers effectively signaling a death knell to preferential treatment for ACP countries and strengthening Latin American producers..

the Castries Fish Market the problem still persists. Louis-Fernand admits the council is partly to blame for the situation. He says the conditions at the market must be brought up to par if vendors are expected to make it their base of operations. Case in point, the lighting at the facility - the Deputy Town Clerk says all necessary measures will be put in place to ensure proper lighting and a police presence at the market.

However Louis – Fernand says if after the facility is upgraded, vendors still insist on vending along the streets there is redress for the Castries City Council. And while he says he prefer not to use the strong hand approach – he will do what is in the best interest of the City. Fernand says booths are available for daily rental at a fee of 15 to 20 dollars a day. He says the public must also do its part by refusing to purchase fish vending on the streets. They should insist on product that is sold in a healthy and controlled environment.

The institute brought in the director of practice monitoring at the ACCA, Sha Ali Khan, to facilitate the workshop. Myers says it’s the first step in a series to get members up to ACCA standards. ACCA's theme for 2009-2010 is accountants for business. Officials say it emphasises the important roles accountants play in both the private and public sectors, promoting their role as advocates of sound business practices and champions of sustainable business development.

rights of people who suffer with HIV-AIDS. Public Health Officials plan to use education to counter stigma and misinformation. Top on that agenda – understanding that people cannot contract Aids by shaking some one’s hand.

Director of the National Aids Program, Sonia Alexander says the agency aims to build alliances with its partners and the media to raise awareness on the issue of discrimination. The Ministry of Health has also teamed up with other government departments like the Ministry of Education to spread the word about the disease. 

Despite the concerns about discrimination and prejudice, public health officials are buoyed by a decline in the number of new cases. A number of activities have been planned to commemorate World Aids Day including the feature event on the schedule – a candle light vigil. The Authorities say Saint Lucia has pledged to work towards universal access to HIV and AIDS prevention. They urge members of the public to practice the much talked about ABC’s and most importantly get tested for HIV. The island will observe world Aids day during a three week period beginning with community outreach programs.

CDF Special Events Coordinator – Buffalo Odlum - says activities will be held in various communities to mark the occasion. He says all hands must be on deck for this year’s celebration to raise the profile of local music and artistes. Odlum says the day maintains its significance as one when all musicians look to the public to recognize the value and contribution of their craft.

contenders prepared 30 cocktails for judging. The competitors were judged on varied criteria that included presentation and taste. There was also a people’s choice crown that was won by the lone male in the winner’s circle - Peter Joseph of the jalousie enclave.

Second place in the competition went to Anna Annerville of east winds inn who won a $1,000 cash prize and a distillers hamper. Third place and $500 dollars with a hamper went to carol Morril of Sandals Grande.