 Welcome to the NTN Nightly, I'm Nisha Charles, this edition's top stories. The Government of St. Lucia has officially launched the Cannell's Resort Development in China. A newly signed MOU is aimed at sustainable forestry and wildlife conservation. The island's capability to communicate during natural disasters has been enhanced. All that plus the latest in youth development, sports and the NTN Nouvelle Enquayol. The Government of St. Lucia has officially launched the Cannell's Resort Development in China. The real estate investment project is being undertaken by Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate Limited. The project will include two Appalachia Group subsidiaries, AM Resorts Brands, Dreams and Zoetry, Minister for Commerce, Industry, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs, Hon. Bradley Felix, described the meeting as a productive one. We had a very major opening with at least 450 agents present and the agents were well connected based on our conversations afterwards and we think that it will be a project that will be very well sold in mainland China. After the ceremony which was televised to the Chinese nation, we had a sit down with quite a few of the agents and the questions that they posed to us with regards to our program and what can be expected was very well received. So I think we can look forward to a very, very good program project in Cannell's. The developer is ready to go. The five star hotels will form the main hub of the new luxury resort and residential community at the Cannell's estate on the island's southern coast. Together the two hotels will comprise 330 rooms along with an adjacent real estate component with 380 residential units. The two hotels will include each of these bars, conference centres, a spa, children's clubs and entertainment areas. They have the means, they have the connections and I think this is one of the projects that will be very well received by St. Lucian's, particularly it going to be a project in the south of the island in an area that was undeveloped as far as our tourist project is concerned. We also met with the hotel chain that is expected to be operating, the hotel management group I should say, that will be expected to manage the facility. They are also very excited about St. Lucia and I think all of these partners coming together will bring a very good project, product to our, a good addition to our tourism structure. The project which was first announced in 2017 is slated to break ground later this year. The government of the Republic of China Taiwan recently presented the government of St. Lucia with its usual grant funding for the constituency development program. Since 2007, the government of the Republic of China Taiwan has been working with the government of St. Lucia through the constituency development program to improve the livelihoods of the St. Lucia's by constructing rehabilitating and maintaining infrastructural facilities across all communities in the country. Under the program, projects like flood mitigation, drainage, soil stabilization, community access roads and school facilities are all implemented bringing benefit to the people of St. Lucia. Recently the government of the Republic of China Taiwan disbursed funds under the program for the second phase of 2018 and the first phase of 2019. Ambassador His Excellency Douglas Shen says since inception over 2,400 projects have been completed and 25,000 jobs created under the program. As we know global warming and climate change affect all mankind and the sustainability of the world. Caribbean countries are particularly prone to enormous economic losses from hurricanes in recent years. So it is imperative to ensure the safety of the St. Lucia people and their property with a strengthened infrastructure system. I believe that through our joint efforts in these meaningful programs it will continue to enhance the environment for local residents and to bring benefit to all the communities in St. Lucia. Minister for Economic Development Housing Urban Renewal Transport and Civil Aviation Honourable Guy Joseph says the program adds tremendous value for the people of St. Lucia. When you have maybe five, six houses in a community that still have to walk a muddy path, may still have to cross drains with just a piece of wood across the drain and then you see these projects being implemented that changes the lives of these people in a very meaningful way. We must applaud the government of Taiwan and say special thanks to them for that level of support that we have received. Minister for Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment, Lanad Montout ensures his Excellency Douglas Shen that the impact of the projects being implemented under the program will be felt in every community. While a government prepares a budget, outlines a program, there are always little needs here and there that cannot be met by the national budget and there the funding that you provide goes a long way in dealing with some of these issues as has been outlined by Minister Joseph, especially in areas where you have food paths that are needed and so on. And as has been indicated, we have also now moved into the area of utilizing some of those funding for our human capacity development as well, which I think is very important and as a result, Ambassador, you will continue to see not just the impact that those projects create on the aesthetics of our community, but the long term implications of the investment that is being made through the capacity that we build in our people. This year, the program will place more focus on projects that are centered on people development. From the Government Information Service, I am Anisia Antoine reporting. A newly signed memorandum of understanding will guide the way forward for improved and sustainable forestry and wildlife conservation in St. Lucia. The Government of St. Lucia and the Association for Conservation of Threatened Parrots, the ACTP, met to formally recognize the agreements that will augment infrastructure and services at the Gabriel-Charles Forestry Complex as well as preserve St. Lucia's national bird. More on this report by Amanda Flake-Clock of the Ministry of Agriculture. Honourable Ezekiel Joseph has spoken out on a matter which has met much criticism in the public domain, that of the breeding loan agreement with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots, the ACTP. He explained the details of this partnership, which has been in place since 2009. Let me clear the air on this. One would appreciate that this is not an initiative. This is an initiative that started since 2009, where the Government of St. Lucia, at that time, agreed to transfer birds that were already outside of St. Lucia, not new birds that we send out, birds that were already outside of St. Lucia at a zoo somewhere in the UK, to Germany, so at least we can have this breeding loan agreement where we can continue to protect our farmers. We just heard from the technical team that, all day in the wild, what we expect is far from the truth, and I'm agreeing that this need for us to do a census, and I'm hoping that, Martin, that ACTP can give us some support in doing the census. Scientific Director of the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots, Cromwell Purchase, says, solution need to act in a timely fashion to safeguard the St. Lucia parrot. There is need, he insists, to take definite steps to build and sustain the parrot population. From the research that we did, nest collection, nest monitoring, we noticed that there were predators that were causing major issues. So of 48 nests that we monitored, 40 of them were active, and out of those 40 active nests, seven of them contained possums, a predator for chicks. So we now realize that the predation of the chicks is a lot higher than was expected, and then the bow constrictors, we also had a nest with a bow constrictor in it with two dead chicks, and this is an indication that the species is actually under quite a bit of predation. Mr Cromwell further explains the implications of not addressing the research findings, saying the strategy should also embrace a participatory effort in analyzing all threats to the parrot, and to determine the best move in addressing them. For a species that has two predators, both of them protected on the island, this is quite a risk and quite a threat. So this kind of information is important, and has brought us to the point where we realize that a sense is probably crucial at this time. Honourable Ezekiel Joseph says it is for this reason. The forestry department will facilitate the breeding loan agreement, as this intervention is proactive and strategic. What we're realizing is that unfortunately the boots that have been used in the project is not belonging to our benefit. We can't have a breeding loan agreement, and we're not seeing progress as far as production is concerned. We're not seeing baby chicks. So we think the time has come for us to revisit this agreement, if any time has come for us to introduce new breeding stock into the agreement, because the reality is if you look at what happened in Dominica last year with Maria or year before, we can lose all of our parrots over one day because of climate change, and we have had the experience in Dominica. So we need to welcome the initiative that has been given to us and the support that has been given to us, because it has been done free of charge. All the financing for it has been done by ACP, and for us now is to capitalize on it, to make sure that whatever you're doing, we don't do the benefit of our parrots. The Department of Forestry, along with key stakeholders, will continue to champion the mission of securing St. Lucia's wildlife and indigenous species, to elements which speak to the island's cultural and ecological identity. From the Ministry of Agriculture, I am Amanda Fe Clark reporting. And this is the NTN Nightly, Rhino Bryan is up next. The problem starts with finding a suitable spot. It extends to double parking. Offloading zones are ignored, thus inconveniencing commercial activity. Handicapped spots are occupied by drivers who use the quick-errant excuse. And of course, there's the constant fear of parking tickets. In an effort to curb these and other parking-related issues, the Castry City Council will be implementing short-term paid parking. $3 an hour can save you $500 in parking tickets. Short-term paid parking, coming soon. Welcome back. We join Rhino Bryan for the latest happenings in youth development and sports. Thanks, Nisha. Welcome once again to your update for the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports on the NTN Nightly News. The 2019 Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Secondary Schools' under-1540 Overs Cricket Tournament continued on Monday. At the Gosele Plain Field, Babineau Secondary completed a very comfortable eight-wicket win over Cicero Secondary. Cicero Secondary batting first. This missed for 80 in 18 overs, with Kensley-Paul making 21 and Isaiah Nurse 14. The wicket takers for Babineau Secondary were Gene Keane Nelson with 3 for 11. Tyler sent Omer 2 for 11. Daniel Kennedy 2 for 15. Chasing 81 for victory. Babineau Secondary led by Daniel Kennedy with 19 out and Jaden Flora with 10. Easily got to the target, finishing on 85 for 2 and 13.5 overs. At the Piai Plain Field, Cicero Secondary defeated Piai Secondary by 71 runs. Cicero Secondary batting first. In a game reduced to 30 overs aside, this missed for 147 in 19 overs, with Jaheem-Saint-Amy making 28 and Jamal Lawrence 20. Bowling for Piai Secondary, Alex Samuel picked up 3 for 28. Aiden Brown 3 for 35 and Joshua Monero 2 for 5. In reply, Piai Secondary bowled out for 76 in 18.5 overs, with Carlson Henry making 15 and Aiden Brown 10. Bowling for Chousel Secondary, Ned Eugene took 3 for 34 and Joe Joseph and Jaheem-Saint-Amy with identical figures of 2 for 9. Head Table Tennis Coach in a Miniature Redevelopment and Sports, Chris Wells, is confident that newly acquired Taiwanese coach Roslyn Lee will make a great impact on the Table Tennis Coaching Programme nationally. I'm very excited and delighted that we are receiving another coach and I'm happy that Mr William said, don't worry Chris, we're going to get another coach and it actually came through. So, sometime last week, I got a nice little message in my WhatsApp, you know, saying Saka Fett and I said, I jumped and I was excited because it meant that Roslyn did a little study of our culture and she was well-prepared to go through that adventure over here in the Table Tennis life in St. Lucia. So I'm very thankful to the Taiwanese Embassy for continually assisting us. Lee was recently presented to the Miniature of Youth Development and Sports through the efforts of the Taiwanese Embassy here in St. Lucia. And that's your update from the Miniature of Youth Development and Sports for today. I'm Ryan O'Brien. Thanks Ryan. The Government of St. Lucia has received a donation of satellite phones from the United States Government, more from Anicia Antoine. In an effort to build a country's capacity to respond to natural disasters, the US Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, presented two satellite phones to the Government of St. Lucia. Minister with Responsibility for Foreign Affairs Honourable Sarah Flood-Boebre expressed gratitude to the US Government on behalf of the Government and people of St. Lucia. We live in a part of the world where we are so vulnerable to natural disasters and every year we've got to prepare for the hurricane season and just think of the people of Dominica. They're not anywhere near recovered from the last hurricane. They now have to prepare again for the hurricane. And we remembered how the tropicals, well the hurricane, changed to a category six literally within hours and we know how quickly persons can be cut off. And if you cut off from the rest of the world, how hard it is to get help. And so this is so very important. Small device, a very important device that we don't have. US Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, Linda Taglia-Lotella, informed that a drill will be done to ensure that the phones are able to transmit a signal. The one thing about it is that's interesting, these are satellite phones so you have to go outside and connect to a satellite which then beams back down to another satellite phone. So hopefully you'll be able to connect not only to the people in Barbados or the people at NEMO but you'll also be able to contact people on other islands depending on where they're connecting and where they can pick up signals. The two satellite phones were distributed to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMO and the Office of the Prime Minister. From the Government Information Service, I am Anisia Antoine reporting. If you have to do your own spray mix for Black-Stickle-Toker treatment, always follow the recommended safety procedures. Always wear protective gear when handling or being exposed to the fungicide or other pesticides. Use only the fungicide recommended by the Black-Stickle-Toker management unit when the treatment is due. The required quantity of the particular fungicide recommended must be mixed with spray oil and applied at a rate of 1.5 to 2 gallons per acre. Fungicides which are not recommended or applied at the wrong time or even when the spray treatment is not done effectively can cause the fungus to become resistant to the chemical and therefore may no longer control the disease. Oil fungicide mix which has been stored for too long should not be used to treat Black-Stickle-Toker disease. If carried out, such treatments may not be effective and can lead to poor control of the disease. Remember, before each chemical treatment for Black-Stickle-Toker disease on your farm, first the oil fungicide mix must be re-agitated immediately before application. For more information on how to treat and control Black-Stickle-Toker on your farm or in your backyard garden, contact the Black-Stickle-Toker management unit at 451-5491, 4515894 or email bpmu at candw.lc. This message is brought to you by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the International Cooperation and Development Fund of the Republic of China on Taiwan. Welcome back. We join Primus Hutchinson for the NTN Nouvelle-Arquéole. Pleasure, Pepe, in the North of Paris, found great recognition for the return of contributions that I have made to the development of this community in the North of Paris. As a result of that, the Ministry of Community Development and Social Transformation consists of the development of this community in the North of Paris, the Chinese, special Germany, the 11th of May, to honor this salary. In this ceremony, the official responsibility for the development of this community is to congratulate the National Development Commission on the national development of this community. The official responsibility for the development of this community is to inform the government that there are no benefits for people who are engaged in this kind of activities and that they can also offer the support of the community. I would like to thank Mr. Aloysios Kambabach for his support. I would like to thank the National Development Commission on the national development of this community. It is an observation that I would like to offer you over this time. I would like to thank the State Department and the Ministry of Health and the Government for their support to do this. I would like to thank Mr. Ketuvie-Loner for his contribution on the development of this community, the community's cultural and educational development, and and the support of all this communities throughout the year. All the years. The organization of the local police, I have found a way to do it, like the current government that has complemented the organization recently. Today, I would like to thank the Greek organization of the police, as well as the representative of the government, and the Prime Minister of this country, Alain Chastney, for welcoming these new police officers. These police officers have increased the population of the police here, since the government has tried to address the criminal situation that has affected the country. The chief of the police, Milton Daisy, has declared that the police officers have increased the population to address the criminal problem and violence in this area. For the police officers, we have increased the population to try to address the criminals that have been put in place here. I would like to thank the government for providing these nine police officers, and I hope that the world will have a change from next week to the next. Next week, the police officers will find their place in a different division for the police officers to start working. 15 different organizations. The pay-out is now $400,000, to support the work that I have done to help the people who are working with different police officers. The Prime Minister, Alain Chastney, has said that these different organizations really deserve the police officers. The Prime Minister, Anaseki, has said that it is because of the people who are contributing from Guambal to help the people who are working here. For the police officers who have received benefits, it is living waters in Sofia, you have to pay $6,000, they call care to pay $6,000, association, our boys matter, and association sickle cell, you have to pay $10,000. For the national development, you have to pay $15,000, you have to pay $6,000. Merian Home, Adelaide Home, and Comfort Bay, you have to pay $15,000. Lady Garden Center, you have to pay $20,000. They call Donator, you have to pay $15,000. Fasting Home for the Children. They think they can save that money and form an association to help them with their problems. And I have to pay $20,000 because of diseases. They have to pay $25,000. And Constone, they have to pay $4,000. And that's all the news. Thank you so much for watching. I have to go to the operation If you want to live, you can do a lot. You can do it. If you want to live, you can do it. The tide for Castries Harbour was low at 5.33pm and will be high again at 12.04am. The tide for V4 Bay was high at 12.29pm and will be low again at 7pm. The seas slide to moderate with waves 3-6 feet or 0.9-1.8 meters. The sun will rise Wednesday at 5.34am. 7pm with a repeat at 7am. You can also catch up with us anytime on the Saint Lucia Government Facebook page or YouTube channel. I'm Nisha Charles.