St. Lucia

St. Lucians join hands with kweyol-speaking people around the world in celebration of their creole speaking heritage. Special activities include preparation of traditional foods, exhibitions of traditional items and folklore. Mr. Speaker, the International Financial Services Sector continues to grow at a steady but cautious rate. This pattern is the result of deliberate policy, as St. Lucia has seen the consequences of robust but uncontrolled growth elsewhere in the region. Our cautious and thorough approach has helped us to avoid the scandals and pitfalls that have blackened the reputations of so many other jurisdictions. 150.000 inhabitants of the island are mainly of African origin. The St. Lucians are generally very charming and kind. Walking through the streets, you are greeted often with a warm 'hello!'. To serve the need of the St. Lucia Hospitality Industry by providing a forum to facilitate the promotion, profitability, quality growth and security of the Tourism Industry consistent with the needs of St. Lucia. Promotions for General Destination, St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Sizzlin Summer Days, Cricket and Carnival is celebrated by a national holiday on the 22nd of this month. Independence for St. Lucia was achieved in 1979 and is treated with great pride. Secondly, the Iraqi War will amplify the many problems that St. Lucia and other small countries are grappling with. The uncertainties over the duration of the war will undoubtedly further dampen the prospects for an early recovery in the global travel market, diminish confidence in the prospects of global economic recovery, and lessen investment within the domestic and the international economies. The news of a slump in the value of securities exchanges worldwide, the recent volatility in oil prices, and evidence of diminished business confidence, are testament to the prevailing economic environment. - To make recommendations to Cabinet on modifications in payment mechanisms to health providers taking into consideration the economic resources to St. Lucia in the prevailing economic circumstances. Members interested in participating in the above promotions are asked to contact the St. Lucia Tourist Board

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