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Internet exposition at 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 am. to 5:00 pm. 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!
AGM Agriculturalists Association
New Styles: On the Road Again
Friday 26th November: New Styles Carnival Band - 'Revellers with Attitude' - presents: On the Road Again. At Indies Night Club, doors open 10:30 pm. Admission: New Styles Revellers free, all others $15.00. Music by DJ Falcon.
Seminar on handling frozen foods
Jazz Review Musical Celebration
11th December, Pigeon Island sidelawn: Jazz Review Musical Celebration. Featuring Sisterhood's new production 'ONE', Ronald 'Boo' Hinkson and Friends, Deride Williams and Third Eye, and the Les Enfants Dance Company. For more info, call Barbara Jacobs-Small at 453-6002.
Quadrille Festival
CTO Fundraiser Ball in Miami
Saturday 19th February, 2000: Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Fundraiser Ball. Bringing together South Florida Caribbean community, CTO Allied Members, government officials, chapter members and friends at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Miami. Featuring music from the Caribbean, delicious cuisine and a raffle/silent auction with a variety of items including Caribbean hotel stays and airfare, jewelry and Caribbean artwork.
Joseph Eugene's work at Snooty Agouti
AGM Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 24th November: 115th Annual General Meeting of St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, at Caribbees hotel, 9:30 am.
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.
Award of Excellence for Dr. King
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
Jamaica Jazz Festival
20th-23rd January 2000: Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, at James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, and Jamaica Grande Hotel at Ocho Rios. Featuring Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Kool & The Gang, Kenny G and Al Jarreau.
Millennium Regatta 2000
21st-23rd January 2000: Seventh annual Regatta, organised by St. Lucia Sailing Club.
Ste Lisi Par Excellence Awards
Year 2000 Essay Competition
Year 2000 essay competition for students aged 15-18. Organised by Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. $15,000 in prizes for schools and individual participants. Topic: "Even as they seek enforcement of the WTO ruling which could adversely affect the region's banana industry, the US is actively courting our assistance in their fight against drug trafficking and money laundering. What do you think our position should be?" Deadline for submission: 12th May, 2000.
Carifesta II: Caribbean Festival of Arts 2000
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