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New Pope a ‘crusader’ for region – PM
St. John’s Antigua- Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer sent congratulatory remarks to the newly elected Pope Francis I referring to him as a “crusader” for the most vulnerable and indigent people of Latin America and the Caribbean. “As a member of the Caribbean and Latin American community your wisdom and good grace will be needed as our countries continue to promote peace and goodwill among our people and our efforts to eliminate poverty and inequality,” the Prime Minister said. Spencer said he would pray for the Pope as he seeks to carry out the work of the church in challenging times.
Union votes to accept government offer
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia Teachers Union (SLTU) has accepted a new offer by the government signalling a possible end to industrial action by public workers that has severely disrupted the operations of public services on the island. The SLTU Tuesday voted to accept the government’s four per cent wage increase in addition to six of the eight conditions outlined by the union during the talks with the Government Negotiating Team (GNT). The GTN had made two new offers from its original offer of a four per cent wage hike.
Churches respond to PM’s call to help fight crime
St. John’s Antigua- The church is answering the call from the nation’s leader, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, to organise activities aimed at curbing crime and violence, which continues to permeate the twin island state. Beginning this weekend, churches across the island will be offering special prayer sessions for the country. The events, which remain in planning stages, will lead up to a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Worship, to be held at the Antigua Recreation Grounds (ARG), on Wednesday, March 20.
Jamaica gets Sandy relief money from EU
KINGSTON, Jamaica - JAMAICA is to receive euro 0.5 million (approx J$63.4 million) from the European Union (EU) to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy in the eastern section of the island. The EU said the money, which will fund the operations of the French Red Cross in Portland, St Thomas and St Mary to repair damaged homes and helping victims overcome their losses and regain their livelihoods. The Dominican Republic has also been offered one million euro by the EU, which said it has decided to increase the aid granted to victims of Hurricane Sandy by euro 1.5 million.