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World Creole Music Festival in Dominica

    Friday October 29th - Sunday 31st, Roseau, Dominica: Third Annual Dominica World Creole Festival. With appearances by Boukman Eksperyans, Ruff and Ready, First Serenade, Nasio Fontane, De De Saint Prix (Martinique), Swinging Stars (Dominica), Malavoi (Martinique), Ophelia, Shah Shah (Haiti), Diblo Dibla et Matchatcha (Zaire), Grammacks, Mifle (Guadeloupe), WCK, Exile One, Tabou Combo, Zouk All Stars and Reasons Orchestra (St. Lucia). Visit the festival's website at:

    http://www.creolemusicconnection.com

.Carifesta II: Caribbean Festival of Arts 2000

    Carifesta II, the seventh Caribbean Festival of Arts, in August 2000 will be held in St. Kitts & Nevis. All countries "washed by the Caribbean Sea" are invited to particpate. Sponsored by UNESCO.

Walk for the Aged

    2nd October: Walk for the Aged around the Castries City Circuit. Part of a combined UN and World Health Organisation intitiative for intergenerational celebration of Active Ageing

World Dominoes Championship

    23rd-26th September, Wyndham Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica: World Championship of Dominoes. St. Lucians Peter Dalson and Francis Raphael, and Jones Joseph and Augustin Samson. Sponsor Air Jamaica offers special packages.


International Billfish Tournament

    September 23rd-27th: 9th International Billfish Tournament, organised by St. Lucia Game Fishing Association. For info, call Liz Andrew-Rose, tel. 452-8778, pager 481-2229.


Mary Ann Street Fair

    Sunday 26th September: Mary Ann Street, Castries: street fair in support of fire victim Mary Elford [see charity & appeals page]. From 10.00 am to 12.00 midnight. Lunch $10.00.


Oliver & Pinocchio

    Wednesday 29th September. The Association of Jamaicans presents: Oliver Samuels and a cast of four actors in 'Oliver & Pinocchio'. A musical comedy for the entire family. Venue: Cultural Centre, 8.00 pm. Tickets at Sunshine Bookstore, Steve's Barber shop, Y. de Lima, Association Members.


M&C Fine Arts Award

    Until 30th September: deadline for submissions of  literary work for M&C Fine Arts Award, and for performing artists' resumes of work done during the year.
    October 30th: Opening of M&C Fine Arts Awards Annual Exhibition at Castries City Hall.


Spirit of Unity: three reggae greats at Marchand

    October 8th, Marchand Grounds: International Reggae Tour 'Spirit of Unity'. Live concert of three of reggae's greatest bands/singers: Steel Pulse (with David Hinds), Third World, and Maxi Priest.


Creole Heritage Month: the full program

    October: Creole Heritage Month, under the auspices of the Folk Research Centre.
    2nd-4th October: Folk Festival Weekend.
    Oct. 2nd: Jubilee evening of Folk, and Launching of Creole Heritage Month - National Cultural Centre.
    Feature Dance, Anse la Raye.
    Oct. 3rd: Violin Bands (A ba Goj) Festival with Helen Folk - National Cultural Centre.
    Soccorama and Netballorama, Anse la Raye.
    Oct. 4th: Babonneau Community Festival, Babonneau.
    Beach Party, Piaye Beach.
    Oct. 6th: Cultural Heritage Lecture and Discussion.
    Oct. 9th: Country and Western Dance and National Competition, Police Barracks.
    Domino competition, Anse la Raye.
    Oct. 15th: La Magwit lunch, Folk Research Centre.
    Oct. 16th: Creole Storytelling, Music and Games Night, Monier, Babonneau.
    Oct. 17th: Storytelling night, Anse la Raye.
    Oct. 22nd: La Wenn Kweyol Sent Lisi (National Creole Queen Show) - National Cultural Centre.
    Schools celebration island-wide.
    Dress-down day, island-wide.
    Oct. 23rd: Asou Skwe, Derek Walcott Square.
    Karaoke evening, Anse la Raye.
    October 24th: Jounen Kweyol, island-wide. Focus communities: Piaye, Anse la Raye.
     

Babonneau Kalalou 99

    October 3rd and 4th: Babonneau Community Fair and Exhibition. Part of Kalalou '99, which also includes sporting and cultural programmes, fashion shows, senior citizens day, and Achievement Night. For more info, call Babonneau Regional Office at 450-5063.


Health and Beauty Trade Show

    7th and 8th October: Health and Beauty Trade Show organised by Cecilia's Hair Design. Venue: Castries City Hall, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, admission free. Saturday 9th October: 'Evening of Elegance': hair and fashion show at Indies Night Club, 8.30 pm, admission $20.00.


Creole New Testament

    10th October, Castries Comprehensive School: launching of the Creole New Testament. Under the auspices of the Bible Society of ther East Caribbean, in cooperation with Wycliffe Bible Translators International and Summer Institute of  Linguistics.


La Marguerite Festival

    17th October: La Marguerite Flower Festival.


Caribexpo Trinidad

    October 20th-23rd: CARIBEXPO 1999: regional showcase of US-made products and services hosted by US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago. Venue: Festival Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Port of Spain, Trinidad. For more info: Doreen Weekes at Commercial Service, US Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados. Tel. (246) 436-4950, ext. 2240. Fax: (246) 429-5246.


Havana Trade Fair

    31st October - 7th November: Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV) to be held at EXPOCUBA. Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs invites manufacturers and service institutions to participate. Interested? Call: 452-1706, 468-4214 or 452-1590 no later than October 8th.


Miss Model International 1999

    November: Miss Model International 1999: international modelling competition with models from 76 countries in Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, Canada, the US and the Caribbean.


St. Lucia Promotion in USA

    The St. Lucia Tourist Board has embarked on its Island Adventure Promotion in the US market. Those purchasing the Island Adventure Package from their travel agent in the US receive benefits such as a free night on a stay of four nights or longer, discounts from certain stores and restaurant, free adventure tours, and gift vouchers. The promotion runs until November 30. Last year, the promotion resulted in a 15 percent increase in visitor arrivals during the summer months.
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