CASTRIES St. Lucia, March 30th, 2012   -   Consistent with the announcement by the Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, in the Throne Speech at the opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament of Saint Lucia earlier this year, the Government is pleased to announce the appointment of the National Heroes Commission.
 
The Commission, whose mandate is to identify persons living or dead, upon whom may be conferred the Honour of National Hero, is chaired by Mr. Adrian Augier.  Mr. Augier, who is well known for his contribution to Arts and the Creative Industries in Saint Lucia and the region, is also a former Director of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce and a former Chief Economist in the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
 
The Commission is jointly appointed by Her Excellency, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. It comprises the following persons:
 
Mrs. Veronica Simon-Secretary

Hon. Dr. Robert Lewis

Senator Hon. Dr. James Fletcher

Dr. Rosemarie Husbands-Mathurin

Mrs. Barbara Jacobs-Small

Mr. Lucius Ellevic

Hon. Arsene James

Senator Lenard Montoute

Mr. Adrian Augier(Chairperson)
 
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony, commenting on the appointment of the Commission stated, “I am very pleased that the Government and Opposition have taken action to ensure that those exceptional individuals who have toiled tirelessly for the betterment of our great nation are honoured.

This is part of our collective desire to reshape our political landscape, moving away from the divisiveness which has destructively dominated the operations of national institutions towards a spirit of inclusiveness and due recognition. Many have served with distinction, honor, commitment and selflessness and so we must recognize them as our heroes for without their contribution we would not be the nation we are today.”
 
The appointments are for a period of three years and took effect from March 13th , 2012.

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