 Welcome to NTN Nightly, I am Genelle Norville, this edition's top stories. The Office of the Prime Minister leads a collaborative approach to citizen safety. 154 government services to be automated by 2021. Inverse Inclusion builds the winning logo for its business incubator and accelerator program. All that plus the latest in youth development, sports and the NTN Nouvelle apparel. In an holistic approach to citizen safety, the Office of the Prime Minister and the Royal St Lucia Police Force have embarked on a series of consultations aimed at tackling crime at the community level. Anissia Antoine reports. The Performance, Management and Delivery Unit, PMDU, has partnered with the Royal St Lucia Police Force in the area of citizen safety with the aim of reducing the serious crime rate in St Lucia. The RSLPF recently held a meeting with various community groups in Grosjele geared towards forming a closer partnership between the two entities. Elvis Thomas is the Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police and the Officer in Charge of the Grosjele, Rodney Bay and Babono Police stations. We've realized that the issue of crime and violence is not just a police problem but it is a situation where the police and all the stakeholders can come together to dialogue to discuss issues relating to crime and violence so at the end of the day we can have safer and peaceful communities. The Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police informed that the RSLPF will be working closely with community groups to ensure that each community has an active neighborhood watch group. We have those communities with no neighborhood watch groups. We will work with them to establish these groups to ensure that our communities are safer. We are also working with the businesses to ensure that these businesses are safer and so as a nation we want to ensure that persons can walk and live freer and so that they are safe. We know that there is a fear of crime and so we want persons to understand that the RSLPF will do everything within its power to keep Saint Lucia and Saint Lucia safe. Sharon Gardner, Hippolyte Head of PMDU noted that the aspiration for 2019 was to reduce crime by 10%. Because the police had been taking very specific action that was basically targeted from the data that they collected As a result over the next few weeks and few months the rate of crime then moved out to different areas and the police adjusted and then also took again very specific action. Our serious crime rate is now at about 4% and the police are again taking very specific actions in relation to reducing crime. Some of it has to do with targeted patrols but they also want to be able to reach out to the community and they are starting with the Grozile community because Grozile is one of our hotspot areas in relation to crime. The final community program for Grozile will take place on Tuesday the 7th of January 2020. From the Government Information Service, I am Anisia Antoine reporting. Transport Minister Honourable Guy Joseph has lauded a new initiative that will automate an estimated 154 government services across eight agencies by 2021. More in this report by Jolita Peter. The launch of a digital government services platform is airmarked for early 2020. Speaking ahead of next year's launch, Transport Minister Honourable Guy Joseph said it will be a remarkable feat if all the components of the project will be achieved within the projected time frame. He lamented the country's slow embrace of the emerging ICT sector. According to the Transport Minister, the new platform will establish a strategic roadmap that will digitally revolutionize the public service taking a modernized approach to many of the archaic methods in public service delivery. We are still trying to do too many things the old way. We still have Prados delivering letters in this day and age. Yet still, the same persons who do that on a daily basis, speak to their friends, see in their faces all over the world. When something happens in St. Lucia, I get the news out of America before I get it in St. Lucia. That is our reality. So we know that it exists and we know how to use it. The question is, why is government so slow in moving in this particular direction? Are we afraid as a country that jobs would be impacted? All of the countries in the world where they have gone to e-government or digital we have not seen a reduction in employment. It just shifts employment into a different area with a different focus. So as we undertake this very important project, we need to consider the realities that we are faced with as a country and what we need to do to be successful. Phase one of a digital government services platform will focus on transforming the transportation department and the services provided through this agency. Some of the components will include online application for renewal of driver's licenses in addition to e-payments for renewals and alerts and notifications on the status of applications via WhatsApp and email. Because it's not just about what's going to happen in transport I am interested in. That's just one step and you may think that there's a level of bias there but we analyze the situation. If I look at the number of vehicles registered in the system and the number of persons with driver's licenses in St. Lucia that may be the ministry where the most persons in the population transact with. And I think it's a very good starting point to be able to launch this very important initiative. Phase two of the project, among other things, will focus on allowing online application for omnibus learners permit, driver's practical and theory examinations along with international driving permits. The project, according to the transport minister, is in keeping with the vision of the government of St. Lucia to provide hassle-free public services to the citizenry and international community. From the Department of the Public Service Communications Unit, Tulita Peter reporting. The Department of Health and Wellness continues to make maternal and child health a major priority by enhancing programs to monitor the health of children. Moin this report from Funnel Neptune. The Department of Health and Wellness recently launched the new National Child Health Record and revised maternal, child and adolescent health manual aimed at improving maternal and child health in St. Lucia. The new National Child Health Record will serve as a tool to monitor child's growth, development and use of health services from both to five years. Principal nursing officer for Denry Hospital Alicia Baptis spoke on the significance of the maternal and child health manual. This manual is a booklet containing information on safe pregnancy, delivery and child health. It ensures continuity of care and provides health education to parents. As such, it will prove to be an effective tool in promoting and protecting the health of mothers and children. Maternal and child health has and continues to be a major priority area for the government of St. Lucia and the community nursing service. Minister for Health and Wellness, Senator the Honourable Mary Isaac says she is extremely pleased with the launch of the child health record and revised maternal and child health manual as it demonstrates the ministry's commitment to improving maternal and child health service delivery. The manual is a guide for practice in the management and care of mothers, fathers and babies. Both documents help to support SDG 3, which is good health and well-being and SDG 5, gender equality. I am very impressed that throughout this presentation this morning and in the book itself, there is an emphasis on mother, father and child. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Millyn-Fedriks James says she is extremely grateful for the support of individuals from both the public and private sector working to ensure the establishment of the new child health record and revised maternal and child health manual. Dr. Fedriks James also spoke on the great strides made to improve maternal and child health. We have been undergoing many, many initiatives. Maybe you will hear others speak more about the other initiatives that we've been involved in. I know many of you have been involved in training, so we've been doing a lot of training for caring for pregnant mothers, caring for newborns, especially children that have born with some difficulty or preterm births, etc. And we will continue those efforts to ensure that we have healthy mothers, healthy babies and healthy children throughout the lifespan. The new National Child Health Record will be rolled out in January 2020. Reporting from the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, I am Fennel Neptune. All the chemicals and hormones used to accelerate their growth. All the artificial flavoring, sweeteners and colors too. We consume and we don't spare a thought for the damage that they'll do. Think about the children. How will we save them? Chemicals and GMOs are not the solution. Use organic and join. Excessive agrochemical use, additives and genetically modified foods are harmful to health and the environment. Join the Good Food Revolution. Grow, buy and consume organic. A message from Rye St. Lucia and the Ministry of Sustainable Development with funding from the GEF Small Grants Program, UNDP. The Good Food Revolution. Welcome back. We join Ryan O'Brien for the latest happenings in youth development and sports. I'm Ryan O'Brien, if you are updated from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports on the NTN Nightly News. St. Lucia's under-15 cricket captain, Kan Elcock, was named Vice-Captain of the Winner Islands under-15 cricket team to compete in the West Indies Rising Stars under-15 cricket tournament. Kan was the only player from St. Lucia selected, but two of his teammates, Tyler Venner and Isaiah Jones, were named as reserves. The winwards team comprises Stephen Pascal captain, Rion Mitchell, Kan Elcock, Kirsten Murray, Justin John, Cody Grant, Jason Vidal, Kani Lewis, Levante McDowell, Kain George, Corey Celestine, Jelani Joseph and Rickelle Silvestre. The reserves, apart from Venner and Jones, are Zach Thomas and Dorian Toussaint. A head coach and manager are expected to be named next month. The improved sports facility in Miku North is expected to provide amenities to cover for all levels of human development. This was outlined by permanent secretary in the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, Benson Amir, during the start-turning ceremony for the upgrade of what was the Miku playing field. This is what has been planned. As I said, this is the area of focus for now. These are undercourts. This will come in the second phase. But what the space provides is for other amenities to be added. Now, this is not part of, you know, the National Sports Infrastructure Program. But it is being placed here so we can begin to realize that we can utilize the spaces, you know, for other sports and recreational activities. You know, even for our younger, younger, our kindergarten, you know, people and so on. At the completion of the upgrade, Miku North is expected to be upgraded to a sporting complex. And that's the end of our updates for this week and the year from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports on the NTN Nightly News. We look forward to be with you in a new year. Until then, I'm Ryan O'Brien, urging you to be safe and join us when we return. Thanks, Ryan. Following an intense judging period of over 100 entries, Invescent Lucia ISL is pleased to announce the winner of its recent name and local contest for its soon-to-be-established business incubator and accelerator program. A grand reveal was hosted at ISL's head office where De'Andre Louis of Monripo was awarded the EC $5,000 prize. Dave Headley is the project coordinator. I would like to take the time to thank all 126 persons who participated in the competition, the youngest person being 16 years of age. The review committee did express their amazement with the creative work submitted a testament to the talent Saint Lucia has. However, this morning the spotlight is on one young Saint Lucia who has capitalized and left their mark on designing a logo and name for a program that will hopefully impact lives locally, regionally, and internationally throughout its business support programs to elevating Saint Lucia startups and existing businesses to the next level. The winning submission included the name Boost in a Bright logo with a launch rocket, a symbol typical for accelerator projects. The name also signifies the intended nature of the business incubator and accelerator program. De'Andre Louis is currently attending Middlesex County College in New Jersey. Although his friend Alia James collected the prize on his behalf, 19-year-old De'Andre Louis was elated about winning the grand prize. He intends to use the prize money to ease the burden of tuition cost. Stay with NTN Nightly. Up next, Prima Touchingson is here with the NTN Nouvelle Aquial. Hypertension is a deadly disease that is common in Saint Lucia. We depend on blood pressure monitors to determine if our blood pressure is too high or too low. Should a reading on these measuring devices be incorrect, we are literally putting our lives at risk. Doctors, caregivers, and patients, catch your blood pressure meters verified by the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards to ensure the accuracy of measuring devices. Look for a green pass sticker on the blood pressure meter at your next visit to the doctor. The correct reading can mean the difference between life and death. For more information, contact the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards at 4560546 or email SLBS at candw.lc or visit the website at www.slbs.org.lc Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards is making quality and standards our way of life. Welcome back. We joined Primus Hutchinson for the NTN Nouvelle Aquial. I am the Secretary of State of the United States to inform the Government of the GIS of the National Television of NTN of the Nouvelle Aquial of the Primus Hutchinson. I am the Secretary of State of the United States of the United States of the United States of the Supreme Court of New York of Canada of the Nouvelleublé of the Nations of r 32 This is why we are here, with the Kawebla Nation, who has lived in Canada, and also with great relations and commercial affairs in the history of Canada, to come and support the Kawebla Nation. For example, the Minister of Canada has also taken advantage of the opportunity to assist the officers of the Canadian Commercial Cooperation to discuss the occasion that has existed to promote investment and also to form a gymnasium. For example, the Canadian Commercial Cooperation that has always supported and assisted the Greek business to make connections and the place of the foreigners, an absence of the Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development, Honourable Gaye Joseph Kayasid, as the Prime Minister. As well as the preparation for the new season, the QS officers for animal health, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Office of Public Health, who have formed the Boucher Co-Senate, are now allowed to set up a gymnasium to support the animals. Your Chief Officer of Agriculture, Columbus Philippe, explains how the Boucher Co-Senate has come to seek to set up a gymnasium. For the first time, the Boucher Co-Senate has visited the Ministry of Health to look for permission to operate in the gymnasium. If you allow it, you can go to a police station and take your license to fight animals. So, they have the documents and then, for example, the Ministry of Agriculture and then they can do the anti-mortem inspection. But what are the anti-mortem inspections done, even if you give the documents to Ministry of Health and Police? You'll not go on chef and you'll not be able to sell it to the public, you'll be paid vertically. If you let the officer visit, he'll come and visit you. And you'll have to pay for the documents. You'll be able to sell it, you'll have to pay for the complications, you'll be able to come and visit you. So, you'll have to pay for the documents from the Ministry of Agriculture. You'll have to pay for the documents, because you can sell them and you can deposit them. So, for inspection, you'll have to pay for the documents, and I'll do it in the time that the government will take them. But you'll have to pay for the documents, because they'll be sent to you, and you'll be paid, and you'll be paid. You'll be paid, and you'll be paid, and the minister will be paid. And you'll be paid, because you can deposit it. You'll be paid, because you'll be paid We have to protect the animals, so we can protect the animals. We have to protect the animals that are presented to the animals. So we have to protect the animals that are expected to come. The animals that are shown do not come. In the jungle, there are no inspectors who are inspectors. We have to protect these animals. So the inspectors who are running the tests, and all the animals that are coming, all the animals that are out there, We have tripled the number of people who have been examined. We have disease patients, we have bruises, we have sick patients, we have sick people who are still alive, we have sick people who are still alive. It can affect the immune system as well. It affects the immune system as well. So we can see where it comes from. That's why it's important that the public can see who I have been inspected. Because if they don't come through, they will condemn the fact that they have been inspected. So we can see who I have been inspected. In the office, you can follow the NTN program to educate the public with the language of the West Coast Ability, and the language of these animals during the new season. The Ministry of Health has started a program to conduct an examination in Kaya-Kai, in the country, to help cure the people. The government has taken a new step and mainly examined the situation in the 18th of September. The head of the office, Dr. Shana C. Philbot, has made a public last-serviced that I have good questions for the officers who have visited this diverse visitor to conduct the examination of this area. Thank you very much for coming to Kaya-Kai. I'm from St. Nisae, Kaby-Epe, in Kaya. This is a program that I have been training for and I have received an idea and I have a great idea that I have been working with the Ministry of Health and the statistics that I have been doing in Kaya-Kai. Dr. Philbot, in the 18th of September, you will receive a PIL Significance to help people with a diverse disease. Since the first time I have been inspected, eight months, ten months that I have been inspected have died from a disease. So, that means that it's a disease. So, if a disease is a disease, the Ministry of Health, we must look at who is the cause of this disease, who is the cause of this disease, who is the cause of this disease, and who is the cause of this disease, it's done to help people. It's not like that, if you eat a coffee with your sick girl, but if you don't go to the Ministry of Health, if you don't eat a coffee with your sick girl, you can't help the police to try to help them, try to protect them if they don't join in eating, it's not like that. If they don't take the money to help them out, to help them out, to help them out, so, all these things, We don't have the information, we don't talk to the minister, we don't talk to the people in the country who don't want to help us to make these changes. If the officers are here to examine the people who are sick, they should be under pressure if they are sick. We don't have the information, we don't talk to the people who are sick, we don't talk to the people who are sick, we don't talk to the people who are sick. Merci Apil Primus. Here's a look at what's happening to us weather-wise. Generally fair and breezy becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers. The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk, stele winds and rough seas across our region during the next five days. Low level clouds drifting with the wind flow will cause a few showers to develop over the eastern Caribbean islands during the next 24 hours. Tides for Castries Harbor, low at 3.53pm, high at 10.20pm. Tides for Viewford Bay, low at 5.20pm, high at 11.27pm. Seas, locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells, 7 to 10 feet or 2.1 to 3 meters. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution due to brisk winds and rough seas. The sun will rise Friday at 6.22am. That brings us to the end of NTN Nightly for 2019. We here at the GIS and NTN have been pleased to bring you the developments in government and national events. We look forward to serving you in 2020. On behalf of the entire team, I am General Norville, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.