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  Prime minister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Prime Minister is often, but not always, a member of parliament and is expected with other ministers to ensure the passage of bills through the legislature.
While the modern office of Prime Minister developed in the UK the first actual usage of the word Prime Minister or Premier Ministre was used by Cardinal Richelieu, when, in 1624 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France.
The Prime Minister is formally the presiding minister of the Privy Council and the cabinet.
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 Saint Lucia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Lucia is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean.
Saint Lucia is an independent island nation and one of the Windward Islands.
As a Commonwealth Realm, Saint Lucia recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of State of Saint Lucia, represented on the island by a Governor-General.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Politics of Saint Lucia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Saint Lucia is a parliamentary democracy modeled on the Westminster system.
The actual power in St. Lucia lies with the prime minister and the cabinet, usually representing the majority party in parliament.
John Compton was premier of St. Lucia from 1964 until independence in February 1979 and remained prime minister until elections later that year.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Prime Minister of Saint Lucia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The people of Saint Lucia are warmed and encouraged by the interest which you show in the development of your homeland and we are happy to embrace in the spirit of family love, the support which you have so openly extended to us.
Saint Lucia is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and south of
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 Saint Lucia (10/05)
Lucia's population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, with small East Indian and European minorities.
Lucia continues to recognize Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state and is an active member of the Commonwealth.
Lucia is a member of the Commonwealth, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2344.htm   (2808 words)

  
 Prime Minister on the Termination of Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan - September 5, 1997   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The fact of the matter is that Saint Lucia never broke its word to Taiwan on the future of their relations.
It is indeed true that both the Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister did indicate to Taiwan that Saint Lucia intended to continue to have friendly relations with Taiwan.
Fellow Saint Lucian's, what is most disturbing about the reaction of the Taiwanese is the similarity of views between themselves and a few discontented persons in Saint Lucia.
www.stlucia.gov.lc /primeminister/statements/1997/pmonterminationofdiplomaticrelationswithtaiwan.htm   (826 words)

  
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Lucia joins the international community in expressing sympathy to their families, and we reiterate our profound respect to those international workers who are so willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to extend humanitarian assistance, security and comfort to those in peril and in need.
Saint Lucia maintains that the United Nations, precisely because of its diversity, is the only organization with the political and moral legitimacy to deal adequately with global issues.
It is Saint Lucia's earnest plea that the distortions in farm trade which are so prevalent yet conspicuously avoided would be treated in a manner reflective of the redistributive priorities of this organisation.
www.un.org /webcast/ga/58/statements/lucieng030923.htm   (2213 words)

  
 Serebella Contents Prime Minister of Saint Kitts---Prime ministry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This is a list of all prime ministers since Churchill.
Yesterday we had a visit from the Prime Minister.
When referring to a prime minister by title and name together, British usage is the Prime Minister, Tony Blair while North American usage is Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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 Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is a multiparty, parliamentary democracy governed by a prime minister and a cabinet, which represent the majority party in the lower house of the bicameral Parliament.
The Saint Lucia Crisis Center for Women, a nongovernmental organization located in Castries, monitored cases of physical and emotional abuse and helped clients to deal with such problems as incest, nonpayment of child support, alcohol and drug abuse, homelessness, custody, and visitation rights.
In 2003, the Saint Lucia Save the Children Fund (LUSAVE) reported receiving an average of three calls per day from abused children and documented numerous incidences of children as young as 10 years of age giving birth as a result of sexual abuse.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2004/41773.htm   (2972 words)

  
 granma.cu - Prime Minister of Saint Lucia praises Cuban assistance
The Prime Minister’s stay is an expression of mutual interests in building closer political ties and cooperation, and strengthening the existing excellent relations between the two countries, according to a daily Granma article.
Elected Prime Minister on May 23, 1997 and re-elected for a new mandate in November 2001, the distinguished visitor is also minister of finance and of economic affairs and information, as well as leader of the Labour Party of Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia, the second of the so-called Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, is situated 40 kilometers south of Martinique and 32 km northeast of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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 At the Court at Buckingham Palac
Appointments to the office of Minister, other than the office of Prime Minister, shall be made by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, from among the Senators and the members of the House.
The Governor-General shall remove the Prime Minister from office of a resolution of no confidence in the Government is passed by the House and the Prime Minister does not within three days either resign from his office or advise the Governor-General to dissolve Parliament.
The Minister for the time being responsible for finance shall cause to be prepared and laid before the House before, or not later than thirty days after, the commencement of each financial year estimates of the revenues and expenditure of Saint Lucia for that financial year.
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 Caricom Communique
Perry Christie, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas; Hon.
Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; H.E. Runaldo R. Venetiaan, President of the Republic of Suriname; and Hon.
Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Dr the Hon Kenny D. Anthony, stressed in his address, the need for greater engagement of the people of the Region and highlighted for special consideration the economic recession that has gripped the countries of the Eastern Caribbean during the past decade.
www.caribvoice.org /CaribbeanDocuments/caricom.html   (6576 words)

  
 The Government of Grenada - The Prime Minister's Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Baldwin Spencer; the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Rt.
Prime Minister Skerrit thanked his colleagues in CARICIOM for helping to create the enabling environment for the improvement in the economic fortunes of his country.
Prime Minister Skerrit expressed the hope that the Twenty-Fifth Meeting would devote some time to review and evaluate the public education and outreach efforts of CARICOM with a view to enhancing the perception of the role the regional body plays in the social and economic development of the Caribbean.
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 prime minister of saint lucia - Definition and Meaning of prime minister of saint lucia
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 HTS Channel 4: St Lucia News, Online News, Breaking News, Sports News, Live Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The St Lucia Postal Services wishes to encourage all new box holders to inform persons of their new address as soon as they themselves are aware of it.
Prime Minister Dr Kenny D. Anthony has responded to the letter of the president general of the National Workers Union (NWU) Mr.
the prime minister told the veteran trade union leader that, should he “have any evidence of criminal behaviour by any of the parties” he should “act without further delay and make that evidence available to the director of public prosecutions or the police force as the case may be.
www.htsstlucia.com /News_2005/May%202005/HTS_News_May_11_2005.htm   (998 words)

  
 Caribbean Net News: St Lucia
CASTRIES, St Lucia: Among the issues under review at the forthcoming Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism in St Lucia is the call to Caribbean tourism authorities to have the faith to pursue travelers who place a premium on their spiritual heritage.
Saint Lucian Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony unveiled a record $1.1 billion budget on Tuesday, and warned that the national economy may be expanding too rapidly.
CASTRIES, St Lucia: British musician Seal, noted songwriter and singer Babyface, jazz diva Nancy Wilson, percussionist Pancho Sanchez, and the soulful Reverend Al Green are the headliners for the 15th edition of the St. Lucia Jazz Festival to be held in the creole island nation from May 5-14, 2006.
www.caribbeannetnews.com /stlucia/stlucia.htm   (1335 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Saint Lucia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The small population of Saint Lucia is mostly fl or of mixed descent; just 1% are of European origin, with an Indo-Caribbean minority of some 3%.
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (jurisdiction extends to Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Changes in the EU import preference regime and the increased competition from Latin American bananas have made economic diversification increasingly important in Saint Lucia.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Saint_Lucia   (1549 words)

  
 **Unity of UK St. Lucian Associations**  Message from the Prime Minister of St. Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia is heartened and encouraged by the spirit of co-operation which this joint grouping of UK — Saint Lucia organisations signify.
We see the entire Saint Lucian diaspora as part of the society to which we are responsible and on which we depend for our development.
The Government of Saint Lucia is fully cognisant of the role of your associations in fostering a sense of community, and in serving as a source of information, and a forum of discussion on developments in Saint Lucia.
www.stluciansuk.org /primemin.htm   (502 words)

  
 Saint Lucia Prime Minister urges colleagues to amend Charter of Civil Society
SAINT LUCIA PRIME MINISTER URGES COLLEAGUES TO AMEND CHARTER OF (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Prime Minister Dr. the Hon.
Prime Minister Anthony welcomed Tuesday’s Haitian elections stating that “Haiti showed typical bravery and courage by exercising, in the face of untold odds, the right to elect in the first instance, a president of their choice.”
He said the Government of Saint Lucia was very happy that Haiti has once again embraced electoral democracy, and that from all indications, the people of Haiti have shown “incredible enthusiasm” for the electoral process.
www.caricom.org /jsp/pressreleases/pres33_06.jsp   (241 words)

  
 Joint Statement By The Prime Minister Of St. Lucia And The Prime Minister Of Jamaica
Kenny D. Anthony and the Prime Minister of Jamaica held discussions on matters of mutual interest between their two countries including bilateral relations as well as recent regional and international developments.
They hailed this first ever official visit to St Lucia by a Prime Minister of Jamaica and Prime Minister Patterson’s historic address to the Joint Sitting of the St Lucia Parliament as a reaffirmation of the warm and fraternal relations that have traditionally existed between the peoples and governments of Jamaica and St Lucia.
The Prime Ministers pledged their support for the growth and development of the regional integration process of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and in that regard agreed to work assiduously with the other member states of Caricom to bring the Caribbean Single Market and Economy to fruition by the target date of 2005.
www.stlucia.gov.lc /addresses_and_speeches/2004/pj_patterson/joint_statement_by_the_prime_minister_of_st_lucia_and_the_prime_minister_of_jamaica.htm   (404 words)

  
 Constitution of St. Lucia
Whereas the status of association of Saint Lucia with the United Kingdom is to terminate on 22nd February 1979 and it is necessary to establish a new constitution for Saint Lucia upon its attainment of fully responsible status within the Commonwealth:
"minister of religion" means any person in holy orders and any other person the functions of whose principal occupation include teaching or preaching in any congregation for religious worship.
"minister of religion" means any person in holy orders an any other person the function of whose principal occupation include teaching or preaching in any congregation for religious worship.
www.saint-lucia.com /st-lucia-constitution.html   (12655 words)

  
 [04 Oct 1996] GA/9116 : COMMITMENT TO FIGHT POVERTY NEEDED TO SECURE GLOBAL SECURITY, SAY SPEAKERS IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Vaughn A. Lewis, said the economy of his country -- heavily reliant on revenues from banana exports -- faced a desperate plight due to activities in the European Banana Market and the unconscionable market pressure exerted by United States corporations.
He stressed that the plight of Saint Lucia, resulting from the European banana market and the unconscionable pressures exerted by the activities of the United States on that market, was desperate.
The Prime Minister expressed concern over actions of "friendly countries" which, while aware of the limited access his region enjoyed, pursued policies contrary to the development and growth of small countries.
www.un.org /News/Press/docs/1996/19961004.ga9116.html   (3656 words)

  
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 St. Lucia
The first inhabitants of St. Lucia were the Arawak Indians, who were forced off the island by the Caribs.
Explored by Spain and then France, St. Lucia became a British territory in 1814 and one of the Windward Islands in 1871.
Kenny Anthony became prime minister in 1997, when his St. Lucia Labour Party won 16 of the 17 parliamentary seats.
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 www.stlucia.org is the official portal for Saint Lucia Tourist Board. Find out about traveling to and enjoying the ...
In 1746, Soufriere was, officially recognized by France, as St Lucia’s first town.
It will never be the island’s capital but it has produced men who have been important in the fields of law, commerce and politics.
Towards the end of George Charles’ long term as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia more than half of the House of Assembly were Soufriere men, including him.
www.stlucia.org /tour/history_soufriere.asp   (574 words)

  
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Ministers at the 4th WTO Ministerial Conference in Doha, explicitly recognised the need for more capacity building on this policy interface, and this side event sought to demonstrate how UNEP, UNCTAD and its institutional partners were responding to this need.
This is necessary to meet the needs of developing countries and countries in transition in strengthening their capacities to articulate national and regional policies and participate in the work programme agreed in Doha.
In this side event, ministers and senior officials representing the donor community and beneficiary countries, as well as representatives of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, had the opportunity to explore how this could be achieved.
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 St Lucia Travel Guide | St Lucia Travel Information Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
St Lucia is a beautiful volcanic island with lush rainforests, undulating agricultural land and unspoilt beaches.
It is also one of the world’s breeziest places, where the trade winds blow in from the sea to the southern shore.
There is indeed a lot on offer on the island: St Lucia has excellent beaches, mountain scenery, the Qualibou Volcano and its boiling sulphur springs, orchids and exotic plants, and tropical flower-lined roadsides.
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 www.stlucia.org is the official portal for Saint Lucia Tourist Board. Find out about traveling to and enjoying the ...
The Head of Government is the Prime Minister, Dr the Honorable Kenny Anthony of the St Lucia Labour Party, appointed Prime Minister in 1997, when after 30 years in power the United Workers Party were overthrown.
St Lucia is an Independent country and a member of the British Commonwealth.
There is strong regard for democracy and the rule of law, apparent in efficient working of the parliamentary system and the fact that changes in leadership have always occurred through democratic process of free and fair elections, which are held every four years.
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