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IT 2000
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture plans a week of activities in celebration of its 115th Anniversary. Among the planned activities is "IT 2000" a one-day expo organized in collaboration with Cable & Wireless. This event is geared towards focusing the business community's attention on the new technology directions that are emerging. The theme for the expo is "IT 2000 - We Are Ready". On the agenda for the expo are three presentations, the topics being Y2K Readiness of St. Lucia, Internet Technology and Training and Business Solutions.
IT 2000 takes place on Thursday, 2nd December at NIS Conference Room, 5th Floor, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Chamber invites the members of the business community to attend this showcase so as to become more informed of the advances and directions of the local participants in the IT field.
St. Lucia Online will exhibiting at IT 2000 - See you there!
Two minute silence for war veterans and victims
11th november, 11:00 am: worldwide two minute silence in commemoration of all those who have fought or died in war: A Global Millenium Silence. Organised by St. Lucia Branch of British Commonwealth Ex-Service League.
Joseph Eugene's work at Snooty Agouti
M&C Fine Arts Awards and 21st exhibition
Until Saturday 13th November, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm; Saturdays: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm; Sundays: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. 21st M&C Fine Arts Awards Exhibition of painting, sculpture, photography and craft. Venue: Castries City Hall.
SLP Annual Conference of Delegates
Sunday 14th November: Saint Lucia Labour Party 1999 Annual Conference of Delegates. La Ressource Combined School, Dennery, starting at 2.30 pm. Programme includes welcome address by party chairman Tom Walcott; policy address by political leader Dr. Kenny Anthony; feature address by Professor Hilary Beckles; fraternal greetings; cultural activities; calypso extravaganza.
UK immigration officer informs public
24th and 25th November: British immigration/visa officer visits St. Lucia. For info, call 452-2484.
Sisterhood, Boo, Third Eye in concert
27th November: 'One': concert by what is described as "a growing family of the best musicians on the island|": Boo Hinkson, Third Eye, Allegro Pan Groove, Les Enfants and Sisterhood. National Cultural Centre.
Caribbean Collection '99: Fashion show
27th November: Caribbean Collection '99: Caribbean fashion show organised by J's Modelling Agency. Venue: National Cultural Centre. Designers: John Warden of St. Kitts, Patric Cessin of Guadeloupe and Sylvia Calderbank of Germany/St. Lucia. Entertainment provided by Luther Francois and Nadine Roberts.
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.
Jaarbeurs '99 in Paramaribo
23-28 November, International Trade Fair 'Jaarbeurs '99' in Dr. H.D. Benjamin Street, Paramaribo, Suriname. Trade fair targeting entrepreneurs, manufacturers, farmers, government institutions, service companies, im/exporters. Ministry of Commerce etc. invites persons, companies and institutions to participate. Call 452-1706 or 468-2000 ext. 4211 for more info.
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.
Dance Theatre performances and workshop
4th December: gala performance of the St. Lucia School of Ballet and Modern Dance. With performances from the At Marah Dance Theatre from Philadelphia, and students of the school. Venue: National Cultural Centre, 7.30 pm.
5th December: At Marah Dance Theatre performs again.
6th-10th December: 4-day workshop for all interested persons of eight years and older, by At Marah Dance Theatre group. Every day from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. For more info, call: Thereasa Collymore, at 450-2400.
National Day Cycling
13th December: National Day Cycling. Includes BMX and mountain bike races. Organised by St. Lucia Cycling Association.
US Consulate to partly close over Y2K period
Consular section of the US Embassy in Barbados suspends Immigrant Visa services from 22nd December 1999 until 17th January 2000. Also suspends Non-Immigrant (visitor) visa services on 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31st of December and on 3 and 4th of January 2000. Consulate remains open for American citizens throughout the Y2K period as usual.
New is also that the US Consulate now closes every last working day of each month as far as Immigrant and non-Immigrant (visitors) visas are concerned.
Pappyshow Park 2000
Millennium Regatta 2000
21st-23rd January 2000: Seventh annual Regatta, organised by St. Lucia Sailing Club.
Ste Lisi Par Excellence Awards
Carifesta II: Caribbean Festival of Arts 2000
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