 Welcome to the NTN Nightly, I'm Nisha Charles. This edition stops stories. The Grosely Town Council employs a series of measures to improve conditions for coconut vendors operating in Rodney Bay. St. Lucia's vulnerability to climate change has been highlighted in a special assessment conducted by the UN. Offer and advocate Lovely Sheridan launches an international anti-bullying campaign. All that plus the latest in youth development sports and the NTN Wapong Enquayo. The Grosely Town Council has employed a series of measures directed at helping to improve conditions for coconut vendors operating in the Rodney Bay area. The decision dovetails efforts by the Caribbean Agriculture Research and Development Institute, CARDI, to create a more sustainable coconut sector. Here's Janelle Norville. Following a meeting with stakeholders including the Grosely Constituency Council, coconut vendors, Department of Health and Wellness and the St. Lucia Bureau of Standards, a decision was taken to relocate the coconut vendors. According to Mayor of Grosely Constituency Council, James Edwin, such a decision was taken into consideration due to a number of factors including the safety hazard the practice pose to members of the public. It's posing a serious challenge as far as safety, both to pedestrians, the coconut vendors, motorists, and also it has not been conducted in the most hygienic environment. We realize that the vendors, they spend a lot of time out there, sometimes 14, 16 hours and we know there's no set washroom facility provided for them. So one must ask the question where do they relive themselves throughout the day and how hygienic it is providing the coconut water to the general public. So for the past year or so we've had discussions with the coconut vendors. We've brought them in. At that meeting we had representatives from the Ministry of Health, we had representatives from physical planning, we had representatives from infrastructure and Bureau of Standards and we explained to them that the current location we cannot continue operating like that. Edwin is calling on the vendors to approach the situation with an open mind. He explained that he too is a consumer of the product and despite location he will come to the vending area to purchase. The intention he added is not to prevent the vending but to enhance it as vendors earn a livelihood and the public benefit from the service. The Mayor indicated that some $20,000 was raised and spent to ready the new location. Among other things a facility attendant was hired and the council will be ensuring the upkeep of the facility. First on the relocation and then to provide them with some restroom facility. Hence the reason why this location was identified. Since then we've graded the area, we've provided a little bypass. We had consultation with the Ministry of Infrastructure on the police as to the traffic management. They've asked us to install entry and no entry sign and exit sign that we've done. And we've also built washroom facilities for them. We've provided made and female toilets for them as you could see in the background. And we are hoping that they would come to the census and realize that coconut water people need coconut water regardless where you are if they need the coconut water they will come and get it. Somehow they seem to think that the only place they can operate is between the Rodney Bay Junction and Grozile. But that is a false argument. People on the way to and from work if they need coconut water they will stop and purchase it. The decision falls in line to regional efforts at enhancing the coconut sector. The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute CARDI is spearheading a Caribbean Coconut Industry Development Project, a four-year initiative in partnership with the International Trade Center. It is aimed at improving income and employment opportunities of food security and overall competitiveness of the Caribbean coconut sector. It also seeks to address all issues along the value chain from production to manufacturing of coconut water, oils and soap. In St. Lucia, CARDI has been working with the St. Lucia Bureau of Standards to ensure the standards are adhered to in the various processes. St. Lucia's vulnerability to climate change has been highlighted in a special assessment spearheaded by the United Nations. Speaking at the multi-hazard early warning system opening ceremony held earlier this month, Prime Minister the Honourable Alan Shastney indicated that the United Nations Office for Project Services Unops recently concluded an assessment of the impact of climate change on the island. A number of areas were highlighted as vulnerable, particularly in the face of rising sea levels. If there's a three-foot rise in the water levels, what does the country look like? So VG becomes an island. So where Gantus is, the water will break through. Kuldusak will become a lake and there are other areas where we have valleys in which those also will become lakes. So now, if you believe in the science, you know what you're going to have to invest. So that's the resilience. That's saying, okay, should we now start reclaiming some of VG's beach and raising that level of that beach and how far out should we go in order to be able to protect the airport? Should we dredge Kuldusak now and create a large dam reservoir so that when the water comes down, it actually captures it. And we have the ability like the dam, the Sir John Dam, to create an overflow. It was also explained that the government would now have to weigh its options and decide what is best for the country in the long run. Prime Minister Shasne noted that while the decision may hold no immediate economic benefits for the country, they would ensure the safety of the people and the infrastructure of St. Lucia. And start expecting and accepting that that's the direction we're going to go in. Identifying the locations in which we're going to have to start moving people now. Because it's inevitable that that's going to happen. And it's going to be cheaper dealing with it with time on our side because the global warming is not something that's going to happen tomorrow. It's not all of a sudden going to rush on you. But it's a gradual thing that's taking place. And we think that within the next 10 years, it's inevitable that the sea level is going to rise. And let us now start putting that mechanism in place to deal and confront with that. And that was Prime Minister the Honourable Alan Shasne. The Honourable Suja Chayun, President of the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China, Taiwan, leading a 10 member delegation is scheduled to visit St. Lucia from the 21st to the 24th of February, 2019 as special envoy for her Excellency President Sailing Wen and participate in the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the independence of St. Lucia. During this trip, Special Envoy Su and his delegation will meet with the Honourable Prime Minister Alan Shasne, the Honourable Senate President Jeanine Jirodi McIntyre, the Honourable House Speaker Andy Daniel and the Honourable Sarah Flood Bobra, the Minister with the responsibility for external affairs and other St. Lucia dignitaries. Special Envoy Su will also attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hironara International Airport Redevelopment Project, which will be financed by a loan from the Export Import Bank of Taiwan. Also in this special Envoy delegation are three prominent business leaders who will explore investment and trade opportunities between Taiwan and St. Lucia during this trip. Anti-bullying author and youth advocate Loverly Sheridan has launched her international Buddy Bench campaign. The campaign endorsed by the Ministries of Education and Infrastructure highlights the consequences of bullying. The official launch took place at the Kamen Rene Memorial School. Bullying is a pervasive global issue which affects children in different ways, including death by suicide. Most acts of bullying start at an early age when children are unable to understand the effects and consequences of their actions. It is for this reason that St. Lucia's anti-bullying author and youth advocate Loverly Sheridan has brought the Buddy Bench campaign to St. Lucia, one that is endorsed by the Ministries of Education and Infrastructure. Be a Buddy, not a bully is a successful US National Anti-Bullying campaign designed by Sheridan based on her program Buddy Ambassadors and Book, Be a Buddy, Not a Bully. The official launch of the program took place at the Kamen Rene Memorial School on Monday. Play forms an integral part of our values and beliefs as a school. And I must commend Mrs. Sheridan for her passion in promoting this awareness because it encourages our students to be their brother's keeper, to be their best selves. The District 2 Education Officer, Martha Foster applauded Sheridan for promoting a mindset and spirit of peace towards making the world a better place and one Buddy Bench at a time. The notion of being a Buddy and not a bully is such a powerful one that once ingrained in our minds will propel action against such behavior aimed at a total eradication of cases of bullying, especially among the youth. Lovely Sheridan explained what a Buddy Bench is. This is a bench that not everybody gets included. Not everybody gets a friend to play with like we saw in the skit, right? Sometimes you are left out, sometimes you're feeling alone, sometimes you don't have a friend, sometimes you need to talk to someone and you don't have anybody and you don't know how to say that, right? Well, this, this is what this bench is about. We are going to put this bench on your playground and when you need a friend, when you're feeling left out, when you're feeling alone, you're going to come sit on the bench and a Buddy is going to come up and say, are you okay? The program which targets children ages four to ten, seeks to help raise awareness and end bullying as well as promote friendliness and inclusiveness in schools. From the Government Information Service, I am Anisia Antoine reporting. And this is the NTN Nightly, coming up, the latest happenings in youth and sports with Ryan O'Brien. There are signs everywhere. Pay attention whether you're male or female. Visit your health center to get screened. It's a preliminary test to determine if you are exposed to the HIV virus and STI or tuberculosis. Some people who are HIV positive also have tuberculosis. But there is hope, tuberculosis can be cured. And yes, you can live a full life with HIV. Talk to your doctor, be responsible, help stop the spread of TB, HIV, encourage everyone to get tested. Welcome back. We join Ryan O'Brien for the latest happenings in youth development and sports. I'm Ryan O'Brien, if you're updated from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports. Another round of matches were completed as the 2019 Mass United Insurance 50 over under 19 schools cricket tournament continued on Monday. Wins were recorded for current secondary over Vibhutai secondary, Beanfield comprehensive secondary over Trezell secondary and Mekhu secondary over John Adler Memorial. At the growth of the playing field, current secondary proved too much for Vibhutai, defeating them by 201 runs. Current secondary batting first made 248 for eight in the allocated 41 overs, with opening batsman Captain Lee Solomon and Daniel Beset, sharing in an impressive opening partnership of 175. Solomon made a patient 70 with eight fourths and Beset got 51 with five fourths. Bowling for Vibhutai secondary, Rajan Alphonse back 2 for 21, Maki Alfred 2 for 28, Hanik Hippolit 2 for 45 and Avalina's calendar 2 for 54. In reply, current secondary team bowlers led by Maki Nelson, with a five wicket hall, five for eight in five overs, the Smiths Vibhutai secondary for only 47 in 16 overs, Shahid Roberts had two wickets for no runs, current winning again by a whopping 201 runs. At the PI playing field, Beanfield comprehensive secondary completed a tense two wicket victory over Trezell secondary. Trezell secondary batting first in a game reduced to 40 over the side, was the Smiths for 88 in 22.2 overs, with Curvy Roseman 29, the only batsman to reach double figures. Bowling for Beanfield comprehensive secondary, Tyron Theodore collected four for 15, Urius Constantine 2 for 15 in five overs and Kaj Roberts 2 for 29 in five overs. Chasing a victory target of 89, Beanfield comprehensive secondary finished on 89 for eight in 26.4 overs, Mipchard Marcell making 14 and Tyron Theodore 11 or doubt. The main wicket takers for Trezell secondary, was Sky Lafay with three for 21 and Darvel Edward 2 for 24 in eight overs. At the end, playing field in Monipo, Meku secondary completed a comfortable 81 run victory over John Adler Memorial. Meku secondary batting first was the Smiths for 136 in 22.5 overs, with Marklin Estefan top scorer of 23. Bowling for John Adler Memorial, DeShan Louis bagging four for 27 in 5.2 overs and Scott William 2 for 38 in 6.4 overs. In response, John Adler Memorial is Smiths for 55 in 17.1 overs, with Chad William making 16 and Yvonne Mitchell 14. Bowling for Meku secondary, Brent Edward 4 for 14 and Gerlund Justin 2 for 12. They were the main destroyers. Minister responsible for youth development and sports, the Honourable Edmund Estefan had saluted the nation's top athletes and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. Minister Estefan's remarks came at the weekend during the National Sports Awards ceremony. Tonight's Sports Awards serve as a clear demonstration of our St. Lucia's highest honour and respect for our sporting champions and legends. It also indicates government's total passion and commitment to the advancement and growth of sports and recreation. Young sports leaders in St. Lucia will get an opportunity for further development when the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports puts on its first training session for 2019. Nairun Thalium is a programme development officer in the ministry. The training starts on the 25th of February. It's four days for the local tutors. So it's from the 25th to the 20th of February. What happens is that the first day we come in, we introduce ourselves, we have that kind of icebreaker and then we go into how do you facilitate young persons? You know, how do you pass on the knowledge to young persons? Because the idea is that it's all about facilitation. The whole idea is learning by doing. That's the concept we're using. It's youth-friendly, learning by doing and that our local tutors now have to understand that it's not about teaching, because you know, you could go in the classroom and teach. But it's about facilitating the process so that you make it fun and interactive for the young people. And the idea is that it's fun activity, fun games to pass on the skills such as group dynamics, teamwork, budgeting, financial management and just coping skills as well. I remind that for all of you interested in getting involved in the Young Sports Leaders Program that you can register for the training online via the Ministry's Facebook page or visit the offices of the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, Tricky Building, Upper Miku Street. That's all from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports today. I'm Ryan O'Brien. Thanks, Ryan. The UK's Commonwealth Envoy, Mr. Philip Parham, will visit St. Lucia from the 21st to the 22nd of February 2019 to represent the British government at the independent celebrations. Mr. Parham was appointed by Prime Minister Theresa May as the UK Commonwealth Envoy in June of 2018 and represents the UK on the Commonwealth's Board of Governors. While in St. Lucia, Mr. Parham will attend the independence activities on the 22nd of February. In addition to meetings with government ministers, he will meet with Johannin Dujau of Algas Organics to congratulate him on his selection as a finalist for Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2019. Mr. Parham is also looking forward to having lunch with Commonwealth Points of Light winners, Commonwealth scholars and Queen's young leaders. And stay with the NTN Knightley up next, Primers Hutchinson is here with the NTN Wampoa Quaiol. Hypertension is a deadly disease that is common in St. Lucia. We depend on blood pressure monitors to determine if our blood pressure is too high or too low. Should the reading on these measuring devices be incorrect, we are literally putting our lives at risk. Doctors, caregivers and patients, get your blood pressure meters verified by the St. 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 St. Lucia Bureau of Standards at 4560546 or email SLBS at candw.lc or visit the website at www.slbs.org.lc St. Lucia Bureau of Standards making quality and standards our way of life. Welcome back. Time now for the NTN Wampoa Quaiol with Primus Hutchinson. We see the department making a responsibility for the formation of a government agency, that's the GIS, as well as the National Television and NTN TV that is the new Quaiol. That is Primus Hutchinson. I have made the decision to replace the concrete machines that were used in the Rodney Bay website. This is a great discussion and concept of Ville-Gosilé Department of Health Bureau of the West Coast for Weiglet, Operations, Management, Money and Pimp, that are 20 products and 3 businesses, that's the Bureau of Standards and the concrete machines. According to the Ville-Gosilé concept, James Edwin made the decision to replace the concrete machines that were used in the Rodney Bay website. But Ville-Gosilé added that the operations that were used to replace the concrete machines that were used were used in the Rodney Bay website, that were used in the TV, Edwin made a good call to replace the concrete machines that were used in the Rodney Bay website. He explained that the service that was used was a change for the other places to replace the concrete machines that were used to buy the Rodney Bay website. He also explained that to replace the concrete machines that were used to replace the concrete machines in the Rodney Bay website, but to establish the Rodney Bay website to operate with the same public experience as the Rodney Bay website. With these benefits, how do we see business salary? Mr. Edwin said that the money is 20,000 dollars in place to prepare the new salary. He also said that there are officers who are in the West Coast to regulate the facility operations. But in the same concept that is in the West Coast for those who are in the West and North facilities. All of the salary that was made was made to strengthen the public sector as an institute for research and agricultural development in Karebla. This is Kadi who is conducting a project for the development of the Karebla Cocoa Industry. This was possible to improve its location for development and security and for operation in general of the Karebla Cocoa sector. In the case of Karebla, we have the production of the Cocoa Oil and the Cocoa Savings. We also want to promote the Cocoa Oil and the Savings because it is very important to achieve a long-term establishment of the Karebla Cocoa Industry. There is a project that the Ministry of Health has implemented to make an assessment in a way to improve the health service in this sector to work officially recently. The Karebla Cocoa System is mainly to help to improve the health service for all of this sector. I want to embrace several aspects of the health service in a way to prove in the best way to deliver this health service. The Ministry of Health has the opportunity to give an announcement to the Ministry of Health as a project that will improve the health service in all of this sector. Thanks to the Ministry of Health the Karebla Cocoa System and the HotBug Model and the good opposition will help to increase the health service in this sector which also will facilitate implementation of the national health service The Ministry of Health will also help the Karebla Cocoa System to deliver the health service for the population in this sector to help the initiative which will help to strengthen the health service that will be posed to us of the U.S. Council to plan the health service Lauren James will call to all of this sector to make a commitment to establish a transformation in this sector to this sector. Celo James will also facilitate the program of the health service to help the assistance for the population to pay a different benefits also the best way to help people who are sick and in which way the health center will be able to help the health service to be the world that will be financed by the $20 million that will be financed The Department of the University of of the University of the University of to continue development in the development of a chain of workshops to address a lot of adaptations for the development program to address these costs. Obviously, the responsibility for the development of these costs is Madam Dawn Pierre Nathaniel explaining that there are a lot of actions for the development of these costs to find solutions to change the climate of the earth. According to Madam Nathaniel, the program for these actions is mainly your initiative to disland the past year from 2008 to 2028. And remember that this is to build resilience for climate change. Officers also need to develop a lot of actions to address agricultural and fishing activities, as well as natural resources, such as education among others. Nathaniel declared that various agencies involved in agricultural activities are working on a lot of communication to address climate change. So he announced that the Government's Cabinet has approved the program and that it also has good recommendations for the efforts to address climate change in the country. According to Madam Nathaniel, the Government also believes that the private sector can also play a very important role in addressing climate change. Today, as we continue to fight for the address of Prime Minister Alain Chastney for Pepla in 2019, we will continue to promote this investment project. Prime Minister Pallé said that he wants to build a stronger water system. Prime Minister Chastney declared that the Government knows that the most important thing is to cover the water level for the government to clean up the water that John Compton is touching on. Prime Minister Anoseki said that the government has begun to prepare a phase for the development of rehabilitation for John Compton. At John Compton, there will be a lot of work to be done. The administration has spent $148 million on the pay sector, but according to Prime Minister Alain Chastney, the Government has neglected the pay sector. Prime Minister Chastney declared that all of us who have changed the way that we live, will not be able to move forward in business. For example, we will not be able to live in the same way that we live. All of these activities will encourage us to visit Prime Minister Jadisbawet. Recently, there was a club called Desus Abisman Bel Teclete. We have come to encourage people to stay in the shops of Desus Abisman Bel Teclete. Prime Minister Chastney said that the Government will not be able to move forward in the way that we live. We will not be able to move forward in the way that we live. Prime Minister Khakwa said that we will not be able to move forward in the way that we live. If we will not move forward in this way, we will have to move forward in the way that we live. This is the need of all of the members of the parliament to again be able to stay in the stores of Desus Abisman Bel Teclete. There will be no other way than operating an economy that would be able to work properly under the public service. Thank you, Prime Minister. And here's a look at what's happening to us weather-wise. Moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas will continue around the eastern Caribbean over the next few days. Paches of low-level clouds drifting with the wind flow will produce some scattered showers over the region during the next 24 hours. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and above normal seas. The tide for Castries Harbor was high at 3.39 p.m. and will be low at 10.02 p.m. The tide for Vaffau Bay was high at 4.46 p.m. and will be low at 11.29 p.m. Seas moderately locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 meters. The sun will rise Wednesday at 6.25 a.m. And that brings us to the end of the NTN Nightly. Join us next time at 7 p.m. with a repeat at 7 a.m. You can also catch up with us anytime on the St. Lucia Government Facebook page or YouTube channel. I'm Nisha Tross.