St. Lucia celebrates 45 years of independence
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00:00:02 - Welcome to this live broadcast of Telusar English
00:00:08 and join us as we go live to St. Lucia
00:00:10 where celebrations for the country's 45th anniversary
00:00:14 of its independence are taking place.
00:00:16 Let's see.
00:00:17 - As much information as we can share with you
00:00:22 so you can have a full appreciation
00:00:24 of what is happening here at the Supreme Mini Stadium.
00:00:28 Of course, a special good morning
00:00:30 to Honorable Emma Hippolyte.
00:00:33 We are in her constituency.
00:00:35 We took the scenic route down
00:00:39 and it's obvious that Soufrière is in a class of its own
00:00:43 when it comes to natural attraction and just beauty.
00:00:48 Okay, so we are here in Soufrière.
00:00:53 This is the first, this is the first,
00:00:56 that first time that a town
00:01:01 or a location outside of the capital
00:01:05 is hosting the military parade
00:01:08 amongst other independence activities.
00:01:11 So that was a very innovative move
00:01:14 and of course, a change of location,
00:01:17 a change of scenery is always a wonderful thing
00:01:22 as it makes all St. Lucians feel involved
00:01:26 and included.
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00:01:34 the military parade.
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00:01:39 parade to the left, left, left.
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00:02:11 Follow the officers going to the parade.
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00:02:15 Follow the officers going to the platoon.
00:02:17 Pan to your right, to your left, sorry.
00:02:19 To your left.
00:02:20 At the moment on parade,
00:02:23 the officers are joining the platoons.
00:02:27 We have nine armed units on parade this morning
00:02:33 and five unarmed units this morning on parade as well.
00:02:40 The police band is already in position
00:02:45 and the drummers are pretty much assisting
00:02:48 with the officers' march on.
00:03:10 In a while, we will have the arrival
00:03:15 of the Prime Minister of St. Lucia
00:03:20 and followed by the arrival of the Governor General
00:03:26 of St. Lucia.
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00:03:30 Once again, a warm welcome to the Honorable President
00:03:47 of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Aifanali,
00:03:54 President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
00:03:58 He addressed the House of Assembly yesterday,
00:04:01 Wednesday 21st,
00:04:02 bringing a message of unity, of regional cohesiveness
00:04:12 and nationhood to St. Lucia from Guyana
00:04:18 and I recall notably his point
00:04:21 that the prosperity of Guyana should be the prosperity
00:04:27 of the region.
00:04:28 I thought that was a very generous statement
00:04:31 that the President of Guyana made yesterday.
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00:05:17 And Zaki, we are happy to welcome the diplomatic corps
00:05:43 who are with us here today, looking resplendent
00:05:47 and showing their unwavering support,
00:05:50 their backing for St. Lucia's development
00:05:52 definitely makes a difference for us as a country.
00:05:56 We have a number of visiting contingents joining us today
00:06:02 and throughout our milestone anniversary and celebrations.
00:06:07 And Zaki, I would now,
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00:06:14 So definitely we would like to salute
00:06:38 the Prime Minister of St. Lucia,
00:06:41 the Honorable Philip Joseph Pierre,
00:06:45 and his entire cabinet of ministers,
00:06:47 the President of the Senate, Ms. Alvina Reynolds,
00:06:51 and members of the Senate,
00:06:52 the Speaker of the House of Parliament,
00:06:54 Mr. Claudius Francis, Deputy Speaker,
00:06:57 the Honorable Jeremiah Norbert.
00:06:59 Happy Independence 45 to you all.
00:07:02 We also wish a very happy independence
00:07:05 to His Majesty's opposition,
00:07:07 headed by Mr. Alan Michael Shastney.
00:07:10 We recognize in a special way
00:07:12 the parliamentary representatives of SUFRA,
00:07:15 the Honorable Emma Hippolyte as a constituency
00:07:20 is once again hosting the military parade
00:07:24 outside of the capital.
00:07:26 I understand, Claudia, that has been done before in 1989?
00:07:30 In 1989,
00:07:36 the independence celebrations shifted to view fort.
00:07:41 Oh, okay.
00:07:42 So many, many years ago.
00:07:46 I guess it was a good time to revisit that concept.
00:07:50 I see.
00:07:51 And we are currently, as you know,
00:07:53 people in this beautiful constituency,
00:07:56 really a cast of its own when it comes to
00:07:59 SUFRA's unmatched natural attractions.
00:08:02 But let me quickly add that we as locals,
00:08:06 we love the visitors, the entire island,
00:08:08 and everything is just definitely breathtaking.
00:08:11 And just for some added context,
00:08:13 SUFRA is located on the west coast of St. Lucia
00:08:16 and was actually once the capital
00:08:19 of our island in the 1800s.
00:08:22 Imagine that, imagine that.
00:08:24 Yes, indeed.
00:08:25 His Excellency, the acting Governor General
00:08:28 as Chancellor of the Order of St. Lucia,
00:08:30 on the advice of the Prime Minister,
00:08:32 has been pleased to make the following appointments
00:08:34 to the Order of St. Lucia in respect
00:08:36 of Independence Day 2024.
00:08:38 The St. Lucia Cross, Anthony Bryan, CFA,
00:08:40 for distinguished service in the field of government,
00:08:43 public service, foreign service, and the diplomatic corps.
00:08:47 The St. Lucia Medal of Honor Gold,
00:08:48 Fernanda Maria Henry for eminent service
00:08:51 rendered in the field of forensic sciences.
00:08:54 Trevor Martin Luizzi for eminent service
00:08:56 rendered in the field of national development,
00:08:59 energy sector, and community service.
00:09:01 Monseigneur Michael Michel Francis
00:09:04 for eminent service rendered in the field
00:09:05 of liturgy and community service.
00:09:08 The St. Lucia Medal of Honor Silver, Dominic Prospect,
00:09:11 for eminent service rendered in the field
00:09:13 of community and youth development.
00:09:15 Anthony Bellas for eminent service rendered
00:09:17 in the field of agriculture and community service.
00:09:20 Brenda Stifoli Morissette for eminent service rendered
00:09:23 in the field of public service.
00:09:25 The St. Lucia Medal of Merit Gold, Raymond Michael Gustave
00:09:29 for long and meritorious service in the field
00:09:31 of community and national development,
00:09:33 entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and tourism.
00:09:36 Nicholas Jabatis for long and meritorious service
00:09:39 in the field of law, community, and youth development, sports,
00:09:43 and agriculture.
00:09:44 Allison Talias Marquis for long and meritorious service
00:09:47 in the field of arts, music.
00:09:49 The St. Lucia Medal of Merit Silver, Mildred Joseph
00:09:52 for long and meritorious service in the field of community
00:09:55 service.
00:09:56 Modest Downs for long and meritorious service
00:09:59 in the field of arts, music, poetry, journalism,
00:10:03 community, and social development.
00:10:05 Ernest Ogee for long and meritorious service
00:10:07 in the field of community service.
00:10:09 The St. Lucia Lepiton Medal Gold, Alton Laurie Crafton
00:10:13 for having performed long and meritorious service
00:10:15 in the field of sports and youth development.
00:10:18 Marinus Albert Pascal for having performed long and meritorious
00:10:22 service in the field of community, social,
00:10:24 and youth development.
00:10:26 Pastor Dr. Andrew Leos for having performed long
00:10:29 and meritorious service in the field of community service.
00:10:33 The St. Lucia Lepiton Medal Silver, Norman Stephen Edward
00:10:36 for having performed long and meritorious service
00:10:39 in the field of education.
00:10:41 Duane Edward for having performed long and meritorious
00:10:44 service in the field of community service.
00:10:47 Francis George for having performed
00:10:49 long and meritorious service in the field of community
00:10:52 development.
00:10:53 The St. Lucia Lepiton Medal Bronze, Gilroy Lamontine
00:10:56 for having performed long and meritorious service
00:10:58 in the promotion of community development.
00:11:00 Angela Cherry for having performed
00:11:02 long and meritorious service in the promotion of public service.
00:11:05 Sonia Rosita Sifle for having performed
00:11:08 long and meritorious service in the promotion of arts.
00:11:12 National Service Cross, Superintendent Fabian Kendall
00:11:16 Montoute and Acting Superintendent Fitzroy Bailey
00:11:19 for rendering loyal and devoted service
00:11:22 beneficial to the Royal St. Lucia Police
00:11:24 Force, the government, and people of St. Lucia.
00:11:27 National Service Medal, Captain Cyril D'Souza-Ellizy,
00:11:31 Lieutenant Commander Robert Thomas, Major Fitzroy
00:11:34 McDonnell Wilson-Leon, and Major Ernesto Kwame Emmanuel
00:11:39 for outstanding and meritorious service
00:11:41 to the St. Lucia Cadet Corps, the government,
00:11:44 and people of St. Lucia.
00:11:45 The Public Services Long Service Award.
00:11:47 His Excellency, the Acting Governor General,
00:11:49 has been pleased to award the Public Services Long Service
00:11:53 Medal in respect of Independence Day 2024
00:11:56 to the following persons.
00:11:57 St. Lucia Public Service, Gabriel Joseph, Damian Monrose.
00:12:02 St. Lucia Kitchen Service, Simone St. Fort, Estelita Reni.
00:12:06 Royal St. Lucia Police Force, Retired Assistant Commissioner
00:12:09 of Police, George Nicholas, Sergeant John Lui.
00:12:13 St. Lucia Air and Seaports Authority, Ports Police.
00:12:16 Port Police Sergeant Kelly Coven-Charles, Port Police
00:12:19 Sergeant Walter Ellie.
00:12:21 St. Lucia Fire and Emergency Services,
00:12:24 Retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer, George Victorin.
00:12:27 Station Officer, Fernando Anastasios James.
00:12:31 St. Lucia Prison Service, Wadley Correctional Facility.
00:12:34 Correctional Officer, John Monero.
00:12:36 And Correctional Officer, Agnelus Chester.
00:12:39 Please stand for the arrival of the Prime Minister
00:12:47 of St. Lucia on our both facilities.
00:12:49 [INAUDIBLE]
00:12:52 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:13:21 As we witness the arrival of the Prime Minister,
00:13:26 we underscore and highlight that this year we
00:13:30 celebrate independence under the theme,
00:13:33 "Diversam, Building a Nation, Freedom, Unity, Resilience,
00:13:37 and Creativity."
00:13:40 And I must mention that according
00:13:42 to the announcement made by the Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Augusto
00:13:46 de Gazo, that this year will be the third and final year
00:13:50 that we will celebrate under the theme, "Diversam."
00:13:59 I think the Commissioner of Police
00:14:01 has just exited the vehicle.
00:14:03 Yes, indeed.
00:14:07 We now see the arrival of the Commissioner of Police.
00:14:14 This is Procedure Descartes Pellios.
00:14:18 [INAUDIBLE]
00:14:21 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:14:25,
00:14:47 [INAUDIBLE]
00:15:15 If you hear some joyous noise in the crowd, Claudia,
00:15:20 that is we hear a youngster mimicking the parade commander
00:15:24 when the parade commander said, "Stand at ease."
00:15:27 It's definitely a crowd pleaser, especially
00:15:29 for the young people of St. Lucia.
00:15:32 Certainly, and the military parade
00:15:35 is definitely one of the most looked forward
00:15:38 to, most anticipated events on the independence calendar.
00:15:44 The Commissioner of Police will now be--
00:15:46 yes, the Prime Minister is arriving.
00:15:52 The Commissioner of Police will accept him
00:15:57 and will report to him the condition of the parade.
00:16:01 [INAUDIBLE]
00:16:03 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:16:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:16:23 Prime Minister of St. Lucia, the Honorable Philippe Joseph
00:16:30 Pierre.
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00:16:34 What a beautiful morning it is, very sunny in New Development
00:16:55 Soufriere.
00:16:56 And we have such a beautiful backdrop.
00:16:58 [INAUDIBLE]
00:17:01 Mr. Sili, can you speak to the parade unfolding before us?
00:17:22 Yes, this morning, it's a very wonderful parade.
00:17:26 The weather is--
00:17:28 [INAUDIBLE]
00:17:29 --specialized this morning.
00:17:30 The sun is out.
00:17:32 We have just witnessed the arrival of the Prime Minister
00:17:36 of St. Lucia.
00:17:38 Next on the agenda would be the arrival of the acting Governor
00:17:45 General, should be any minute from now,
00:17:51 followed by the inspection of the entire parade
00:17:55 this morning.
00:17:57 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:18:01 ACP Nshama Sili is the commander of the parade.
00:18:24 And she is establishing yet another first in her career.
00:18:29 She has been involved in many parades over two decades.
00:18:32 But this is the first time that she is in overall--
00:18:38 In charge of the parade.
00:18:39 --in charge, that she's overall in charge of the parade
00:18:41 as the parade commander.
00:18:43 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:18:52 Parade, attention.
00:18:54 So you will be hearing commands such as parade,
00:19:12 shoulder arms, royal salute, present arms, shoulder arms,
00:19:17 and then other arms in this segment of the parade
00:19:20 as we acknowledge the arrival of His Excellency.
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00:19:39 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:19:48 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:19:52 So Mr. Sili, we will soon be seeing the inspection.
00:20:14 Yes, we'll see it later.
00:20:15 OK.
00:20:16 OK.
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00:20:52 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:20:55 Of course, Zaki, as you indicated,
00:21:08 the inspection will take place very soon.
00:21:13 And the platoons are meticulously turned out,
00:21:21 looking sharp to a crisp.
00:21:22 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:21:26 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
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00:22:08 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:22:12 So the parade commander has reported to His Excellency
00:22:20 and is inviting him to inspect the parade.
00:22:24 The commission of police, the staff officer,
00:22:27 also accompanies His Excellency.
00:22:32 After the inspection, His Excellency
00:22:34 will return to the dais, and the parade commander
00:22:38 would seek permission.
00:22:39 He will seek permission to continue the parade.
00:22:45 That's right.
00:22:48 This is an amazing shot, an overhead shot of the parade.
00:22:52 Looks very stunning, doesn't it, Claudia?
00:22:55 It certainly does.
00:22:57 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:23:00 [SIDE CONVERSATION]
00:23:28 While the inspection takes place, Mr. Siliu,
00:23:35 I must mention that last night, the flag raising ceremony
00:23:42 and fireworks was held in the north in Rosalie,
00:23:48 in Cass Street, Point Seraphine, in Soufriere, Viewport.
00:23:55 And of course, the symbolism of the reenactment
00:24:02 of that stunning moment in 1979, when the St. Lucian flag was
00:24:08 raised, it serves well for generations
00:24:14 who were not present at the time to have a feel of what
00:24:19 took place on that night.
00:24:20 But were you there, Mr. Siliu?
00:24:22 1979, flag raising.
00:24:25 Can you reflect a bit on that unforgettable moment,
00:24:30 I would say?
00:24:32 Yes, most definitely, Claudia.
00:24:34 It was a wonderful atmosphere back in 1979.
00:24:42 That parade was held at midnight on the Cass Street Wharf.
00:24:50 And there were diplomats and dignitaries
00:24:53 from all over, from Britain, the United Kingdom,
00:24:59 from the Caribbean, from the USA.
00:25:01 And it was a really, really joyous occasion
00:25:05 when the St. Lucian flag went up to replace the Union
00:25:08 Jack that we had.
00:25:09 Thank you for that.
00:25:15 I tried as much as possible to picture it
00:25:18 while you described it.
00:25:19 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:25:23 Since at that point, I would not have
00:25:29 been able to have a sense of what was happening
00:25:37 in St. Lucia at the time.
00:25:39 But I am a student of history, and I appreciate very much
00:25:43 the significance of 1979, midnight at that moment
00:25:48 when the Union Jack went down and the St. Lucian flag,
00:25:56 designed by Sir Dunstan St. Thomas the Sixth, went up.
00:25:58 We've had quite an impressive program of activities.
00:26:11 And I would like to acknowledge the National Independence
00:26:15 Committee for all the hard work they've
00:26:19 put in coordinating such a mammoth suite of activities.
00:26:27 It's a lot of work.
00:26:28 And I must also commend the Government Information Service
00:26:33 and the event St. Lucia.
00:26:35 The event St. Lucia is also streaming the parade live
00:26:38 for those who would like to go onto their platform.
00:26:43 And, Claudie, without the police,
00:26:48 the activities would not be successful.
00:26:52 And as the inspection continues, I
00:26:56 wish to convey greetings on St. Lucian's 45th
00:26:59 to the commissioner and the executive rank and file,
00:27:04 the civilian staff at Chesterfield,
00:27:07 but in all embracing manner, all police officers,
00:27:11 wherever you are at this time, thank you for your hard work
00:27:16 and sacrifice.
00:27:18 All retired commissioners of police, yes, all police
00:27:22 officers, former police officers, you know, Claudia,
00:27:26 as the inspection goes on--
00:27:27 Former police commissioners.
00:27:28 Former police commissioners.
00:27:29 As the inspection goes on, I could
00:27:32 imagine the amount of preparation, Mr. Sili,
00:27:35 that went into--
00:27:37 that the officers had to take some serious attention to,
00:27:42 so they could look immaculate for the governor general.
00:27:45 Yes, yes, indeed.
00:27:47 A lot of effort has been put into the turnout this morning.
00:27:51 And pretty much so.
00:27:53 If I am impressed by the turnout,
00:27:55 I could well imagine the governor general, you know,
00:27:59 having gone through the ranks this morning.
00:28:02 He must be pretty impressed and pleased at the turnout
00:28:05 here this morning.
00:28:05 Very wonderful turnout, I must say.
00:28:07 One of the outstanding events on the program of independence
00:28:21 activities, or the independence calendar,
00:28:25 was the business expo at the Independence Village,
00:28:32 where basically the William Peter Boulevard
00:28:35 transformed into the Independence
00:28:37 Village for two days.
00:28:40 And the expo was a great success.
00:28:44 And I think that since we are in Soufriere,
00:28:46 and exports inclusion falls under the portfolio
00:28:50 of the Honorable Emma Heapley, that we should highlight
00:28:56 the success of this event.
00:28:59 And just to share with your viewers,
00:29:03 the exports inclusion made accommodations
00:29:07 to feature 140 local businesses at the St. Lucia Business
00:29:13 Expo, representing diverse sectors,
00:29:17 including manufacturing, creatives, health and wellness,
00:29:21 and services.
00:29:22 And I paid a visit and was very impressed by this year's expo.
00:29:30 And while there, I interacted with many
00:29:36 of our local entrepreneurs.
00:29:40 And they were very well informed about their products
00:29:43 and services.
00:29:44 And they were very happy to have this opportunity.
00:29:51 So the local entrepreneurs networked with one another,
00:29:55 as well as forged relationships with potential buyers,
00:29:59 both domestic and external, who were present at the event.
00:30:02 Well done, exports inclusion.
00:30:11 There was also local entertainment.
00:30:14 Of course, Independence is the time
00:30:17 to showcase our local talent.
00:30:20 And so the expo also featured live performances
00:30:26 from the band Big People Business.
00:30:35 And that was on the Friday.
00:30:39 The lead singer being Dennis Leo, former Calypso Monarch.
00:30:46 T. Caro, he's the lead singer.
00:30:49 And the manager is Mr. Benedict B.J. Joseph,
00:30:57 former public servant.
00:30:59 I was very impressed with their performance.
00:31:03 And I was proud.
00:31:09 I was proud that they delved into those classics,
00:31:16 the Calypso classics, Mr. Sealy.
00:31:19 Well loved, very familiar.
00:31:22 They got good crowd response.
00:31:24 Also, on the Saturday, I believe we saw beloved artists
00:31:29 such as Ezra, the Fun Machine, Agustin, Shemi J, as well
00:31:35 as Soca Monarch, Imran Nurdi.
00:31:36 These artists were backed up by the Dynamic Impulse Band,
00:31:41 a talented group of young musicians.
00:31:44 We also saw junior Calypso Nians from the R.C. Boyd School.
00:31:49 They also had an opportunity
00:31:51 to showcase their vocal prowess, receiving support
00:31:57 from the band I mentioned earlier, Big People Business.
00:32:11 And the governor general has emerged
00:32:15 from undertaking the inspection along with the team.
00:32:22 >> And this is where the parade commander will be seeking his
00:32:27 permission to carry on with the parade.
00:32:30 >> Yes. And I think this is the segment where we will have much
00:32:34 to look forward to, Mr. Sealy.
00:32:36 And can you give us some insights on what the band has
00:32:43 in store for us and on this special milestone we are looking
00:32:49 forward to seeing some additional touches
00:32:54 to the parade.
00:32:55 >> And troop!
00:32:57 >> Yes.
00:32:58 >> That would make it more thrilling and more exciting.
00:33:00 >> Most certainly.
00:33:02 >> This morning the band will be trooping in slow and quick time.
00:33:07 There will be something slightly different
00:33:10 from what we are accustomed to over the years.
00:33:15 The drum major is in command at this point in time.
00:33:18 The drum major is Corporal Gideon Deasy.
00:33:22 The band takes off in slow time.
00:33:26 And there are four trombones on parade this morning.
00:33:30 The senior trombone is Danny Marshall.
00:33:34 And the bass trombone player is Nigel Sealy.
00:33:40 We have four hornets on parade.
00:33:42 Three French horns.
00:33:45 Two tubas.
00:33:46 And that is happening as we speak.
00:33:48 The band is now trooping in slow and quick time.
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00:34:35 >> Thank you for that insight, Mr. Sealy.
00:34:38 As we are treated to rendition after rendition
00:34:46 from the best band in the whole wide world.
00:34:49 >> Best band.
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00:38:19 >> Yeah, so this morning on parade we are just witnessing the troop
00:38:22 by the police band.
00:38:25 The band is marching in quick and slow time.
00:38:28 The first half of the band will be marching off in quick time
00:38:31 and the second half in slow time and they would change alternatively.
00:38:34 Right now they are back in position and await the signal
00:38:37 from the drum major to cease play and halt.
00:38:41 And after that is done, then it will be the police officers
00:38:47 on parade to showcase the talent by doing the march.
00:38:56 [ Applause ]
00:38:59 >> And we are just hearing applause, Zach, from our audience.
00:39:07 Very appreciative of the parade.
00:39:12 I just took a look.
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00:39:21 >> I just took a look, Claudia.
00:39:23 [ Foreign Language Spoken ]
00:39:27 >> I just took a look at the government Facebook page
00:39:31 and realizing there's so much reactions and comments,
00:39:35 especially from our people in the diaspora.
00:39:40 I'd like to say happy 45th to all you guys on the Facebook page commenting.
00:39:45 There's so much interaction going on there.
00:39:47 They're definitely enjoying the spectacle of our military parade.
00:39:51 >> Thank you very much for that feedback, Zachy.
00:39:54 We are happy to embrace our people near and far.
00:40:03 Speaking of near and far, we would like to acknowledge St. Lucia in Taiwan.
00:40:10 The Embassy of St. Lucia in Taiwan is also commemorating independence
00:40:16 with their own program of activities, which on some level is in concert with ours as well.
00:40:24 And currently they are hosting a 45th reception in Taipei to mark the independence celebrations.
00:40:41 And guess what, Zachy?
00:40:44 National colors or cultural wear was the dress code for this auspicious occasion.
00:40:49 >> That's excellent.
00:40:51 I wish I was there.
00:40:54 >> Many -- the stands are filled, Zachy, well attended by the Sufre community and environs
00:41:02 and for the field, of course, and they have been very generous with their applause.
00:41:08 I think with their applause, I think they are very impressed with what they are witnessing here today.
00:41:18 >> Oh, most definitely.
00:41:19 >> And I believe there is more to come as the parade progresses.
00:41:30 >> Yes, we are now witnessing a drill display by the number one detachment of the police force
00:41:35 under the command of Inspector Morgan, Alex Morgan.
00:41:41 >> Alex Morgan.
00:41:43 >> They are dressed in black, white gloves and white caps.
00:41:50 And the display this morning, again, would be to pay compliments to the Governor General on parade this morning.
00:42:15 >> [ Speaking in foreign language ]
00:42:25 >> Alex Morgan.
00:42:28 [ Speaking in foreign language ]
00:42:53 >> [ Speaking in foreign language ]
00:43:09 >> Yes, indeed.
00:43:11 We are witnessing some very precise and synchronized drills at the moment.
00:43:17 Very eye-catching and impressive.
00:43:29 These drills are, of course, executed just to perfection and to add some additional features to mark our milestone anniversary, Independence 45.
00:43:54 [ Drills ]
00:44:23 >> The military parade will be followed by the Independence celebratory rally right here at the Soufriere Mini Stadium.
00:44:43 You really have to stay in Soufriere all day today to also enjoy the Independence showcase.
00:44:54 Again, here at the same venue at 4 p.m.
00:45:00 In Castries, the Seafood Fest is ongoing at the Castries Fisheries Complex.
00:45:10 As I indicated earlier, activities are happening island-wide at the community level.
00:45:18 There's a lot happening as well.
00:45:21 Bikers will be in action at some point today.
00:45:41 [ Drills ]
00:46:09 >> [ Speaking in foreign language ]
00:46:19 >> Oh, okay.
00:46:20 >> Yeah, because there's a lot of confusion going on right now.
00:46:24 >> Yes.
00:46:25 >> Because we are reporting what we see.
00:46:30 There's almost a whole minute delay.
00:46:33 >> Yes.
00:46:34 >> Of what the public can see.
00:46:36 >> Yes.
00:46:37 >> So there will be confusion.
00:46:39 What are we talking about?
00:46:40 >> Everything we see, everything, everything.
00:46:42 If we have to put up a video, everything will be after the fact.
00:46:46 >> After the fact.
00:46:47 >> Okay.
00:46:48 >> And it still causes a problem because if we were to speak to what we see there, but the audio that's coming through, still not in sync with the visual.
00:46:58 >> Yeah.
00:46:59 >> We hear it in real time.
00:47:00 >> That's why we should rely on what's happening.
00:47:02 >> For us.
00:47:03 >> For us, yeah.
00:47:04 >> We're supposed to have -- everyone is before the monitors there.
00:47:08 >> Yeah.
00:47:09 >> Yeah.
00:47:10 >> Visual monitors.
00:47:11 >> Yes.
00:47:12 >> With headsets on our ears.
00:47:14 >> That's right.
00:47:15 >> And we -- so that we see what the people are hearing and seeing in TV.
00:47:21 >> Yeah.
00:47:22 >> Yeah.
00:47:23 >> So this is definitely not our fault.
00:47:24 >> I know.
00:47:25 This is television.
00:47:26 >> Exactly.
00:47:27 >> It's already seen.
00:47:28 So what you say to a man, you say, "I'm going to put this on."
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00:55:52 >> Yeah.
00:55:53 >> Thank you for that, Zaki, well said, as we train our gaze onto the parade.
00:56:03 Oh my goodness.
00:56:06 Oh, wow.
00:56:10 Impressive, Mr. Sealy.
00:56:14 The spectacle before us is very impressive, I will say.
00:56:18 >> Yes, very, very impressive performance by the number one detachment.
00:56:22 I must say, very well done.
00:56:25 Hats off to Inspector Morgan for initiating such a display this morning.
00:56:31 >> And I love the energy of the audience here at the Soufremini Stadium.
00:56:37 They are applauding, they are dancing, they are cheering, they are screaming.
00:56:50 And it's wonderful to see that connection between the parade and the audience.
00:56:58 And I'm sure for those who are joined in virtually, they are just as impressed with the display
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00:57:09 >> The parade commander has just given the order, the close order march in preparation
00:57:27 for the parade march past this morning.
00:57:31 The march past will take the form of a salute to the Governor General when just before they
00:57:43 get to the podium where the Governor General has been placed.
00:57:49 We now await the word of command from the parade commander, Dr. Mashama Sealy, who is
00:57:56 the Deputy Commissioner of Police Acton.
00:58:01 >> Parade, shoulder arms.
00:58:10 Move to the right in three, march, huddle.
00:58:25 >> The parade commander moves to the front of the parade where she'll be joined by the
00:58:32 Parade 2IC, the second in command, which is ACP Luke DeFritus.
00:58:45 >> The parade will march past in slow and in quick time at 32 paces interval with number
00:59:08 one detachment leading.
00:59:09 Parade, march, ha.
00:59:10 >> The parade commander moves to the right in three, march, huddle.
00:59:39 >> The parade commander moves to the front of the parade where she'll be joined by the
01:00:08 Parade 2IC, the second in command, which is ACP Luke DeFritus.
01:00:36 >> The police band this morning is under the command of Acting Superintendent Lyson Embert.
01:00:46 The second in charge is Acting ASP Anderson Charles.
01:00:56 They are two sergeants, three corporals, 20 constables, two ASPCs and five band cadets
01:01:07 in the police band this morning.
01:01:09 Four drummers, one bass drum, one cymbal player, six clarinet players, three tubas and four
01:01:19 trombones, four cornets, one baritone sax, one tenor sax, two alto saxes and one piccolo,
01:01:32 three French horns.
01:01:33 The person in charge of the French horn section is Sergeant Glennis Joseph, newly promoted
01:01:40 sergeant and she is in charge of the French horn section this morning.
01:01:44 >> Honestly, Mr. Sealy, witnessing this display by the Royal St. Lucia Police Force has really
01:01:55 triggered a lot of pride within me.
01:01:59 I'm very, very proud of them and I can well appreciate the tenacity it takes to pull off
01:02:08 such precise drills and to execute so elegantly the various formations synchronized at that
01:02:17 that they had to deliver this morning.
01:02:22 And there's been a lot of rehearsals over the past week.
01:02:31 Coming down to Soufriere, making that time, took a lot of sacrifice on their part.
01:02:37 And now I can assure them that the finished product that we are witnessing, what they
01:02:42 worked so hard to accomplish is very, very well appreciated.
01:02:47 Job well done, guys and ladies.
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01:04:12 >> Thank you for staying with the National Television Network as we bring you live coverage
01:04:23 of the military parade here in new development Soufriere.
01:04:28 Soufriere was once upon a time in the early 1800s the capital of St. Lucia.
01:04:39 Many, many eons ago.
01:04:43 But Soufriere has held her own as one of the most beautiful parts of the island populated
01:04:56 by about just under 8,000 persons, wonderful persons at that.
01:05:09 And Teresa Mecca we can see, Saki.
01:05:14 >> Oh, most definitely.
01:05:17 It's a beautiful, beautiful constituency.
01:05:23 And as we see the platoons pass by, we get a sense of pride what it means to be St. Lucia,
01:05:36 what it honestly means to be St. Lucia.
01:05:39 It's a proud moment for us, proud moment for St. Lucia.
01:05:45 There's much more we could do, but we have achieved a lot.
01:05:48 And I'm happy to be a St. Lucia.
01:05:56 >> The applause continues.
01:06:00 And I think the reaction of the crowd here today says it all.
01:06:08 What a spectacle indeed.
01:06:12 Quite worthy of the occasion of our 45th anniversary of independence.
01:06:23 This morning has been nothing short of momentous.
01:06:47 I think the parade has personified the theme because in this parade I think we have captured
01:06:54 unity, resilience and creativity.
01:06:58 Mr. Sili.
01:06:59 >> Yes, most definitely.
01:07:01 Everything here this morning is depicting St. Lucia's independence, also our 45th anniversary
01:07:11 of independence.
01:07:12 And it's a very joyous occasion.
01:07:18 Everywhere you look you would see some semblance of St. Lucia art.
01:07:27 And it's remarkable.
01:07:29 Like Claudia said earlier, the committee, hats off to the committee for a job well done.
01:07:38 The parade this morning, the turnout is immaculate.
01:07:43 A lot of time and effort has been put into rehearsals and training to get it right.
01:07:48 And evidently that everyone on parade this morning did their homework and did what they
01:07:55 were supposed to do.
01:07:57 And the results are very, very outstanding this morning.
01:08:08 We also say congratulations and hats off to all the independence award recipients.
01:08:17 Investiture will take place on Sunday, 17th March.
01:08:21 And that will be live on NTN.
01:08:24 So there are still activities to come on the flagship of the nation's 45th anniversary
01:08:33 of independence.
01:08:35 And that includes the independence drags.
01:08:39 And that is going to take place on the 24th and 25th of February at the base in View Fort.
01:08:47 And the National Service Day also on the 24th and 25th of February.
01:08:58 So continue to keep your eyes on the national television network.
01:09:04 Continue to support, continue to participate, continue to turn out and to be safe.
01:09:09 We also want to recognize many organizations, schools, institutions which are also recognizing
01:09:19 milestone anniversaries which includes the St. Lucia fire service marking the 50th anniversary,
01:09:29 1974 to 2024.
01:09:32 Congratulations, guys, on a job well done over five decades.
01:09:44 We also want to commend the Borderland Correctional Facility as they march past and take the salute.
01:09:54 They participated in the expo and all of their products, their creative products, Mr. Sealy,
01:10:04 were sold out.
01:10:06 They did very, very well.
01:10:08 And those were produced by the inmates, which goes to show that there is talent and potential
01:10:18 in every nook and cranny of St. Lucia.
01:10:21 It is just a matter of us harnessing these abilities and channeling them positively for
01:10:28 the benefit of self and country.
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01:10:58 And there goes the fire service, the serviceman.
01:11:12 And there has been an appeal from the St. Lucia fire service that I must reiterate for
01:11:18 safety, for safety on the roads as well.
01:11:25 For safety at home, we certainly do not want to hear of any unfortunate incidents.
01:11:33 As you indicated last year, Mr. Sealy, I recall you making that appeal that we should stay
01:11:42 away from or avoid doing anything that would bring tears and sadness to each other.
01:11:56 Of course, not just for today, but this is the sort of prevailing mindset and attitude
01:12:02 that we would like all St. Lucians to live with as a principle of their own personal
01:12:10 lives.
01:12:11 Yes, I don't think any right-thinking St. Lucian would want anything bad to happen with
01:12:22 people in the country and so on.
01:12:25 So I would just like to agree with Claudia.
01:12:33 That well said.
01:12:37 I too would like to lend my voice to wishing the St. Lucia fire service a happier 50th
01:12:43 anniversary.
01:12:44 The fire service was part of the police force initially.
01:12:50 They branched out from the police force in 1974, which is 50 years ago.
01:12:55 And they have their own mandate and everything.
01:12:58 And they have done well on their own, pretty much, I must say.
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01:24:07 >> And our next milestone will be the great 50.
01:24:17 >> I'm looking forward to it myself.
01:24:27 What brings me joy this morning is from where I'm sitting, I can actually see the top of the piton.
01:24:37 And all the lush green around.
01:24:47 It's a very, very beautiful sight this morning.
01:24:57 And the piton symbolize soaring to new heights all of the time.
01:25:09 Striving for the highest achievement in everything that we do.
01:25:15 So it's very fitting that nature itself speaks to us.
01:25:21 It's our pitons, our strength, our identity, the symbolism of a nation that continues to progress.
01:25:35 As it ventures upward, it reminds us that the sky is the limit for St. Lucia.
01:25:43 And while the journey is quite challenging because it isn't easy to climb those pitons at all.
01:25:53 >> I did it once, my broadcast colleagues, and I'm not going to do it again.
01:26:03 >> Because of course I have not dared to tackle it.
01:26:11 But I have met St. Lucians who have done the climb and I think some persons boast of the climb, of the pitons, more than once at that.
01:26:27 So I listen keenly when they speak.
01:26:33 And I can learn from their experience because I doubt very much that there will ever be a full sand experience.
01:26:41 I'm concerned.
01:26:51 Independence 45 activities continue right here.
01:26:58 We've had a wide spectrum of activities touching many key sectors including academia, sports, calypso, and other creative art forms, cuisine, spirituality, religion, pageantry, fireworks, regional and international cooperation.
01:27:26 And our diplomatic corps has demonstrated by the strong presence with us throughout all of the activities for independence.
01:27:44 >> The Prime Minister has been escorted to the vehicle.
01:27:54 He's been escorted by the police, his departure, again escorted by the commissioner of police, his staff officer, and the protocol officials.
01:28:20 I think the Prime Minister's feedback on this morning's parade will be nothing short of complimentary.
01:28:29 And I think he may have shared that with the commissioner of police.
01:28:40 >> I think the Prime Minister is well pleased that her men and women put on such a breathtaking display and execution of drills.
01:28:53 And it is warm but not unbearably so.
01:28:59 >> Parade, move to the right in the column of truth.
01:29:28 >> At this point in time, the police commissioner has taken up her position on the podium for her salute.
01:29:38 >> The parade would march around, pay compliments to the commissioner of police, and then march off down to the police station on the waterfront.
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01:34:59 >> Happy Independence once again, St. Lucia.
01:35:05 Thank you for all of you who have been with us, contributing to development, the care sector, the hospitals, the homes, wherever you may be, whether you were able to physically make it down to the Soufriere mini stadium here in New Development, or whether you followed the live stream, we have been very happy to have you.
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01:35:41 And we do trust you enjoyed yourselves.
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01:36:15 >> The honored guest of the Prime Minister, President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Nfahali.
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01:38:47 >> I would like to bring the curtains down on this broadcast here today at the Soufriere mini stadium.
01:38:57 And I would like to wish you continued blessings for the remainder of the day.
01:39:05 And the independence activities continue.
01:39:09 We will have a national youth rally right after a short break.
01:39:17 So please stay tuned throughout the day.
01:39:19 And bear in mind our theme, the world is some, building a nation.
01:39:25 >> We were live in St. Lucia, the Caribbean country that celebrates today 45 years of independence.
01:39:37 And we are live in the San Francisco military independence parade in St. Lucia.
01:39:43 Just one of the events taking place today in the country to celebrate this national day.
01:39:49 We'll be back on upcoming news brief with the latest updates.
01:39:51 Stay tuned with "Telus for English."
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