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1 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue Government Notices The Teaching Service Commission has approved the following in the Teaching Service: Temporary Appointments Until July 31, 2010: District I Gros Islet Secondary School Donnillia Vitalis, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 4, 2010 until April 01, Gros Islet Primary School Jemella Popo, Teacher Iii(B), With Effect From November 20, 2009 To December 11, Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School Lester Joseph, Teacher II(b), with effect from October 12, Sarah Samuel, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 11, 2010 until February 19, Pearl Lewis, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 11, 2010 until February 08, Balata Primary School Allana Maximin, Teacher II(b), with effect from November 9, 2009 to February 05, Babonneau Secondary School Michael Arthur, Special Teacher I, with effect from February 01, Corinth Secondary School Bernice Lewis, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 18, 2010 until April 01, District Ii Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School Dean Nestor, Teacher II(a) with effect from January 04, Zanique Edwards, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 04, Carmen Rene Memorial School Priscilla Loctar, Graduate Teacher II, with effect from November 02, 2009 until March 02, Vide Boutielle Secondary School Phillipa Reynold-Philgence, Teacher IV, with effect from January 04, 2010 until April 01, Reansha Vitalis, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 25, 2010 until July 31, Gordon & Walcott Memorial Methodist School Tania Etienne, Teacher III(b),with effect from January 04, Vide Boutielle Primary School Gahizi Martyr, Teacher II(b), with effect from January 01, 2010 until February 19, DISTRICT III Bocage Secondary School Petulah Olibert, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 04, Savita Epiphane, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 08, 2010 until February 12, Michaella Isha Bennett, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 11, 2010 until March 11, Catherine Marshall, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from February 01, 2010 until March 26, St. Joseph s Convent Jasmine Weekes, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 04, Entrepot Secondary School Gandy St. Phore, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 04, 2010 until April 01, Marchand Primary School Zila Joseph, Teacher III(b), with effect from January 04, 2010 until April 01, District IV George Charles Secondary School Avril Henry-John, As Guidance Counselor I, With Effect From January 15, 2010, Until July 31, Marigot Secondary School Maria J. Alcius, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 05, Andrea Shoulette, Teacher III(b), with effect from January 18, 2010, until April 01, 2010.

2 618 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Odsan Primary School Fay Alcide, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 04, Anse La Raye Infant School Gisele Rene, Teacher II(a), with effect from September 01, 2009 until November 30, Ciceron Primary School Sylvia Butcher, Teacher III(a), with effect from January 04, 2010 to July 31, Juliana Williams, Teacher III(b), with effect from January 04, Millet Primary School Shervon Charlery, Teacher III(b), with effect from February 01, 2010 until April 29, Bexon Primary School Gaidy Gabriel, Teacher III(b), with effect from February 01, 2010 until March 31, District V Dennery Primary School Eugenia Serieux, Teacher III(a) with effect from January 04, 2010 until March 31, Dennery Infant School Quintina Tricia Vidal, Teacher III(b), with effect from February 08, 2010 until February 26, District VI Vieux Fort Technical Secondary School Cherianne Johnny, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 04, Ashley Aimable, Teacher II(a), with effect from January 29, 2010 until April 01, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B) Meline Joseph, Teacher III(b), with effect from November 23, Asmara James, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from January 08, 2010 until April 01, Michelle Perineau, Graduate Teacher I, with effect from February 16, 2010 until May 21, Pierrot Primary School Shander Langellier, Teacher III(a), with effect from November 23, 2009 to December 11, 2009 and January 04, 2010 to April 01, Vieux Fort Primary School Tricia Emmanuel, Teacher III(b), with effect from November 02, Belle Vue Primary School Maria Elliot, Teacher III(b), with effect from October 30, 2009 until January 28, District VII Choiseul Secondary School Maravin Auguste, Teacher II(b), with effect from January 4, Piaye Secondary School Mheshadi Ani Bakie, Teacher II(a), with effect from November 04, Saltibus Primary School Sansha S. Joseph, Teacher II(a), with effect from February 19, District VIII Fond St. Jacques Primary School Kendra Gaston, Teacher II(b) with effect from January 04, 2010 until March 01, Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School Catherine Remy, Teacher II(a), with effect from February 01, 2010 until April 30, Special Education School For The Hearing Impaired Yana Samuel, Teacher II(b), with effect from January 4, 2010 to April 1, Curriculum Specialist The temporary appointment of Kentillia Louis, as Curriculum Specialist (Music), until August 31, Continuation Of Temporary Appointments District I Babonneau Secondary School

3 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue Yannick James, Teacher II(b), until July 31, District II Gordon & Walcott Memorial Methodist School Gason Eugene, Teacher III(b), until July 31, District Iv Anse La Raye Infant School Gisele Rene, Teacher II(a), until December 11, District V Desruisseaux Primary School Katii Charles, as Teacher II(a), until February 26, District Vi Plain View Combined School Nivea McFarlane, Teacher II(c), until February 26, Special Education School For The Hearing Impaired Yana Samuel, Teacher II(b), until December 11, Permanent Appointment School For The Hearing Impaired Raymonde Thompson, Teacher IV, with effect from August 01, Acting Appointments The acting appointment of Cecil Charles, Graduate Teacher I, as Vice Principal I, Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School, with effect from December 01, 2009 until July 31, The acting appointment of Janice Isaac-Flavien, Graduate Teacher I, as Vice Principal I, Corinth Secondary School, with effect from September 01, 2009 until July 31, The acting appointment of Veronica Magloire, Teacher III(a), as Principal, Ave Maria Primary School, with effect from June 19, 2009 until February 08, The acting appointment of Mary Flavien, Graduate Teacher II, as Principal I, Dennery Infant School, with effect from January 04, to February 28, The acting appointment of Mary Anna Alexander, Graduate Teacher III, as Principal I, Camille Henry Memorial School, with effect from January 04 to February 28, Appointments The appointments of the following persons on probation for one (1) year: Valerie St. Helene-Henry, as Principal I, Ave Maria Girls Primary School, with effect from March 01, Beverly Dieudonne, as Principal I, Camille Henry Memorial School, with effect from March 01, Patrick Smith, as Principal III, Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School, with effect from March Catherine Auguste, Principal III, St. Aloysius R.C. Boys Infant School, as Education Officer III, District III, with effect from January 01, Gabriella St. Paul, Principal III, Dennery Infant School, as Education Officer III, District V, with effect from January 01, Margaret Gabriel, Graduate Teacher III, Gordon and Walcott Methodist School, as Principal I, with effect from January 01, Junia Sam, Teacher III(a), Millet infant School, as Principal I, with effect from January 01, Cadelia Ambrose, Graduate Teacher II, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus A) as Principal III, with effect from January 01, Sylvia Charlery, Teacher III(a), Patience Primary School, as Principal I, with effect from January 01, Germana Lubin, Graduate Teacher II, Ti Rocher (Micoud) Combined School, as Principal I, with effect from January 01, Shahini Gravillis as Guidance Counselor I, Anse Ger Secondary School on probation with effect from January 4, 2010 until July 31, Redeployment And Temporary Redeployment The redeployment of Cindy Clovis, Teacher III(a), Anse La Raye Infant School, to the Desruisseaux Primary School, with effect from January 01, The redeployment of Elizabeth Carrington, Teacher III(a), Ciceron Primary School, to the St. Mary s College with effect from January 01, The redeployment of Mheshadi Ani Bakie, Teacher II(a), from the Piaye Secondary School to the Saltibus Primary School, with effect from January 04, The temporary redeployment of Shirley-Ann Ghirawoo, Teacher III(a), Entrepot Secondary School, to the Gros Islet Secondary School, with effect from January 04, 2010 to April 01, 2010.

4 620 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Upgradings St. Mary s College Elizabeth Carrington, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II, with effect from January 01, Vieux Fort Special Education Centre Sylvia Butcher, Teacher II(b), to Teacher III(a), with effect from September 01, 2009 to November 30, 2009 and January 04, Gros Islet Secondary School Shirley-Ann Ghirawoo, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II, with effect from January 04, 2010 to April 01, Upgraded From Teacher Ii(A) To Teacher Iii(A) Grade 8, Step 1 With Effect From September 01, 2009: Dennery Primary School Sherol Abbott. Bexon Primary School Sharon Alfred-Modeste Roblot Combined School Fabiana Alphonse, effective September 03, Naisia Thomas Anse La Raye Primary School Chriselda Ashton-Raymond Linda Mauricette George Charles Secondary School Titus Elien Denis Joseph Vieux Fort Special Education Centre Lester Justin Morne Du Don Combined School Nadina Mathurin Anse Ger Secondary School Shanley Napoleon Raynia Joseph Leslie Popo Odsan Combined School Arwena Prescot Canaries Primary School Sherine St. Omer Augier Combined School Nneka St. Romain Soufriere Infant School Jefferson Stanislas Richfond Combined School Zanella Edward Ti Rocher (Castries) Combined School Krishna Junella Julien Ave Maria Infant School Tavare Marize Nickson Derniere Riviere Combined School Lilpher Wilfred Gros Islet Secondary School Uselda Alexander Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School Sharon Avril Rochelle Lambert Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B) Danny Butcher Eyan St. Helen Micoud Secondary School Solange Fanus Forestierre Methodist Primary School Jason Ishmael Vide Boutielle Secondary School Janin John-Guillard Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School Charise Joseph

5 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue Anna Lisa Matty Sansha Plante Castries Comprehensive Secondary School Craig Prescott Bocage Secondary School Janelle St. Louis Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School Zen Thomas Corinth Secondary School Collina Juanita Cazaubon Upgraded From Teacher Ii(B) To Teacher Iii(A) Grade 8, Step 1 Les Etangs Combined School Evenilsia Alcindor Vertilia Stanislas Jonathan Chalon Tasha Joseph Marigot Secondary School Adelaide Alphonse Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School Lanna Charles, Effective September 01, 2009 To November 30, Janice Ferguson Latoya Hennecart Valin Noelien Roseau Combined School Tatiana Flavius Odsan Combined School Safira Frederick Georgiana George Andrea Khodra Lady Gordon Opportunity Centre Lance George Adriana Flavius, with effect from September 03, Dennery Primary School Theresa James Choiseul Secondary School Richard Lafeuillee Patience Combined School Alexandra Lewis Micoud Infant School Lydie Mathurin Aux Lyon Primary School Dentelly Olice Soufriere Infant School Vina Pascal La Ressource Primary School Torya Thomas-Gilliard Fond Assau Primary School Janice Anthony Ti Rocher (Micoud) Combined School Marlina Biscette Grace Combined School Valentine Charlery Gordon & Walcott Methodist Memorial School Shernelle Charles, Effective October 19, Bocage Combined School Wynette Tammy Devenish-King Ave Maria Girls Primary School Karen Edward Richfond Combined School Junitta Henry, effective September 01, 2009 to December 31, Vieux Fort Special Education Centre Anna Herman

6 622 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Vide Boutielle Primary School Melissa Hippolyte Boguis Primary School Natasha Wilfred Piaye Secondary School Konnon Stanislas Upgraded From Teacher Iii(B) To Teacher Iii(A) Grade 8, Step 1 Canaries Infant School Talia Hippolyte Bexon Primary School Neema Jn. Baptiste Soufriere Primary School Melissa Joseph Anglican Infant School Macrina Leonce Belle Vue Combined School Maria Eliotte, Effective October 30, 2009 To January 28, Gros Islet Secondary School Tessa Bartlette Marigot Secondary School Marvin Edgar Upgraded From Teacher Ii(C) To Teacher Iii(A) Grade 8, Step 1 Plain View Combined Nivea Mc Farlane, effective September 01, 2009 to February 26, Upgraded From Special Teacher I To Teacher Iv - (Grade 10, Step 1) Grande Riviere Secondary School Jasmine Nansha Naughton Micoud Secondary School Andre Rodney Upgraded From Graduate Teacher I To Graduate Teacher Ii (Grade 12, Step 1) Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School Robert Blair Seth Kwao Castries Comprehensive Secondary School Rosalie Piare St. Joseph s Convent Tesa St.Ange St. Mary s College Meloney Trimmingham With Effect From September 01, 2009:- Bocage Secondary School Celeste Stava, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II, with effect from January 04, Rica Jongue-Remy, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher II. Odsan Combined School Charmaine Pierre, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Roseau Combined School Zephrina Lansiquot, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Brenda Joseph, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Vieux Fort Infant School Margaret Augustin, Teacher III(b), to Graduate Teacher III. Vieux Fort Primary School Lina Eugene Francis, Teacher III(b), to Graduate Teacher III. Bocage Combined School Ruthina Joseph, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School Sharon Esnard-Felix, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher II. Marigot Secondary School

7 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue Mercreana Charles-Modeste, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Derniere Riviere Combined School Magdalene Arnold-George, Teacher III(a) to Graduate Teacher II. Gros Islet Secondary School Diana Charles, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Crescentia Alfred, Teacher II(a), to Graduate Teacher I, effective May 13, to July 10, Monchy Primary School Sabina Sonson, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Micoud Secondary School Melissa M. Regis, Teacher II(a), to Graduate Teacher I, effective November 01, Marva Francis-Robinson, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Sally St. Juste, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Grande Riviere Secondary School Fabienne Nicholas, Special Teacher II, to Graduate Teacher III. Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School Kemberley St. Aimee, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Nathalie Williams, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School Ermine Herman, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Delcer Combined School Euthelia Plummer, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Gros Islet Primary School Shirley Ann Lafeuille, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Vieux Fort Special Education Centre Kizzy Leon, Teacher II(b), to Graduate Teacher I. Vide Boutielle Primary School Maria Jn. Baptiste-Henry, Graduate Teacher II, to Graduate Teacher III, effective January 01, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B) Jonathan Khodra, Teacher III(b), to Graduate Teacher I, effective January 01, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus A) Emmanuel Bellas, Teacher III(b), to Graduate Teacher III, effective January 01, Mahurney Augier, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher II. Anse Ger Secondary School Margarita Joseph, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Jeanine Henry, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Magdalina Joseph, Graduate Teacher II, to Graduate Teacher III. Richfond Combined School Priscillia Williams, Graduate Teacher II, to Graduate Teacher III. Morne Du Don Primary School Allison Elibox, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Dennery Infant School Alphia Prince, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Gisele Dantes, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Vide Boutielle Secondary School Nadine Robert, Graduate Teacher I, to Graduate Teacher III. Ti Rocher (Castries) Primary School Gaidy Gabriel, Teacher II(b), to Teacher III(b), with effect from September 23, to December 31, Carmen Rene Memorial School Ameina Storey, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher II. Richfond Combined School Mary Sylvia Edward, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher II, effective January 04, Ciceron Secondary School Lianda Aimable, Graduate Teacher II, to Graduate Teacher III, effective January 01, 2010.

8 624 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Castries Comprehehsive Secondary School Samantha Mathurin, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher II. Corinth Secondary School Nigel Fedee, Teacher III(b), to Graduate Teacher I. Jean Dupal-Albertie, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher III, effective January 01, Babonneau Primary School Juliana St. Edward, Teacher III(a), to Graduate Teacher III, effective January 01, Soufriere Primary School Deborah George, Teacher II(a),to Teacher III(a). Vieux Fort Technical Secondary School Virginia Sinaise, Teacher IV, to Graduate Teacher III, with effect from January 01, Corrective Minutes The temporary appointment of Catherine Remy, Teacher II(a), Piaye Secondary School, effective September 15, 2009 until December 11, 2009 and not until July 31, The resignation of Mezmin Oculien, Teacher, Corinth Secondary School, with effect from October 06, 2009 and not the Ciceron Secondary School. The upgrading of Karen Modeste, Teacher II(b), Corinth Secondary School, to Graduate Teacher I, effective January 01, 2009 until July 31, 2010, and not effective September 01, The temporary appointment of Celesta Fawn Benjamin, Teacher II(b), Vieux Fort Special Education Centre, effective September 07, 2009 until February 02, 2010 and not Celeste Fawn Benjamin. Castries Comprehensive Secondary School The assignment of Travis Weekes, Graduate Teacher II, to the Curriulum and Materials Unit (CAMDU), with effect from September 01, 2009 until August 31, 2012 and not Graduate Teacher I. VIDE BOUTIELLE SECONDARY SCHOOL The assignment of Merlinda Andrew, Graduate Teacher III, to the Curriculum and Materials Unit (CAMDU), with effect from September 01, 2009 until August 31, 2012, and not Merlina Andrew. St. Mary s College The assignment of Leonard Robinson, Graduate Teacher II, to the Curriculum and Materials Unit (CAMDU), with effect from September 01, 2009 until August 31, 2012 and not Modern Languages Curriculum. The temporary appointment of Shander Langellier, Teacher III(a), Pierrot Primary School with effect from November 23, 2009 to December 11, 2009 and January 04, 2010 to April 01, 2010 and not with effect from November 23, The temporary re-appointment of Bradley Tisson, Teacher II(b) (Grade 4 step 1), Canaries Primary School, with effect from September 01, 2009 until July 31, 2010 and not as Teacher III (b). The continuation of the temporary appointment of Melissa Joseph, as Special Teacher I (Grade 8 step 1), Soufriere Primary School, effective August 01, 2009 until July 31, 2010 and not Teacher III(b) (Grade 6 step 1). The redeployment of Sylvia Butcher, Teacher III(a), Ciceron Primary School, to the Marchand Primary School, with effect from January 04, 2010 to July 31, The temporary appointment of Shergan Thomas, Teacher III(b), at the Carmen Rene Memorial School with effect from January 06, 2010 until July 31, 2010 and not at the Marchand Primary School. The temporary appointment of Ms. Celesta Fawn Benjamin, Teacher II(b), Vieux Fort Special Education Centre, with effect from September 07, 2007 until December 09, 2009 and not until February 02, The temporary appointment of Ms. Yana Samuel, Teacher II(b), School for the Hearing Impaired, until March 09, 2010 and not until April 01, The appointment of Ms. Shahini Gravillis as Guidance Counselor I, Anse Ger Secondary School on probation for one (1) year with effect from January 4, 2010 and not Shanihi Gravillis. Correction To Teachers Grades The appointment of Mrs. Neptuna Dandas, as Teacher IV, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus A), with effect from September 01, 2009 until July 31, 2010 and not Teacher III(a). The temporary appointment of Ms. Sonita Edward, as Teacher II(a), Anse Ger Secondary School, with effect from September 01, 2009 until July 31, 2010, and not until January 25, 2010.

9 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue The temporary appointment of Mr. Jumadeen Dolor, as Teacher II(a), at the Ciceron Secondary School, with effect from September 01, 2009 until July 31, 2010 and not until December 31, Revocation until July 31, the temporary appointment of Ms. Crescentiana Alfred, Teacher II(a), St. Joseph s Convent. the temporary appointment of Ms. Jeannine Blanchard, Graduate Teacher III, St. Joseph s Convent. the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Tacina Jn. Baptiste, Teacher II(a), Dugard Primary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Liz Charles, Teacher II(a), Riviere Doree Primary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Berthia Daniel, Graduate Teacher I, Micoud Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Tonya Alexander, Teacher II(a), Vide Boutielle Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Mr. Jeremie Alexis, Graduate Teacher I, St. Mary s College, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Khadya Florius, Teacher III(a), St. Mary s College, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Minelva Moses Teacher III(a), Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School, for the period September 01, the temporary appointment of Ms. Chari Verneuil, Teacher II(a), Bocage Secondary School, for the period September 01, temporary re-appointment of Mr. Randal Esnard, Special Teacher I, Piaye Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Skeeter Carasco, Teacher II(a), Piaye Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Catherine Talian, Teacher II(a), Anse Ger Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary re-appointment of Mr. Marius Gittens, Graduate Teacher I, Choiseul Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary appointment of Ms. Kizzy Garconnette, Teacher III(a), Gros Islet Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary appointment of Ms. Tricia Reuben, Teacher II(a), Micoud Secondary School, for the period September 01, the temporary appointment of Ms. Suann Fletcher, Teacher II(b), Anglican Primary School, until September 30, the temporary re-appointment of Ms. Andrea Ghirawoo, Teacher III(b), at the Ciceron Secondary School, for the period September 01, Redeployment Until July 31, 2010 Ms. Mineva Charles, Teacher III(a), Vige Primary School to the Dennery Primary School, with effect from September 01, Ms. Charmaline Gabriel, Teacher II(a), Entrepot Secondary, to the Babonneau Secondary School, with effect from September 01, Ms. Nahra Herman, Graduate Teacher I, Ciceron Secondary School, to the Babonneau Secondary School, with effect from September 01, Ms. Chantal Winter, Teacher II(a), Entrepot Secondary School, to the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School with effect from September 01, Ms. Sherlan Pierre, Teacher III(b), Ave Maria Primary School, to the Carmen Rene Memorial School, with effect from September 01, Mr. Alton St. Rose, Graduate Teacher I, Ciceron Secondary School, to the Corinth Secondary School, with effect from September 01, Mr. Courtney Regis, Teacher II(a), Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School to the Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School, with effect from September 01, Release From The Teaching Service Donald Sylvester Joseph, Teacher IV, Bocage Secondary School, from the Teaching Service in order to take up appointment in the Public Service. Jermaine Alexander, Graduate Teacher II, Gordon and Walcott Methodist School, from the Teaching Service in order to take up appointment in the Public Service

10 626 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Resignations The Teaching Service Commission has noted the following:- Dexter Cooper, Teacher, George Charles Secondary School, with effect from February 25, Debbie Edward, Teacher, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B), with effect from January 10, Mheshadi Bakie, Teacher II(a), Saltibus Primary School, with effect from January 07, Revocation Of Temporary Appointments The temporary appointment of Melchoir Henry, as Graduate Teacher III, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B), until November 16, Early Retirement The Teaching Service Commission has approved the request for early retirement: Cuthbert Anselm, Graduate Teacher III, Castries Comprehensive Secondary School, with effect from July 31, Faustina Alcee, Graduate Teacher II, Choiseul Secondary School, with effect from July 31, Josephine Louis, Teacher III (a), Saltibus Primary School, with effect from July 31, Joan Dalson, Teacher lll(a), Soufriere Primary School, with effect from July 31, Martha Biscette, Teacher, Micoud Infant School, with effect from August 31, Claudia Fenold, Teacher lll(b), Saltibus Primary School, with effect from August 31, Felicien Janette Williams, Teacher IV, Ave Maria Primary School, with effect from August 31, Tuerine Ellis, Teacher lll(a), Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus A), with effect from September 01, Florentia Popo, Graduate Teacher II, Babonneau Secondary School, with effect from August 01, Syprian Jose Simon, Teacher lll(b), St. Aloysius R.C. Boys Primary School, with effect from July 31, Cyril Edward, Principal III, Piaye Secondary School, with effect from August 31, Lucia Henry-Stanley, Special Teacher I, St. Aloysius R.C. Boys Primary School, with effect from August 01, Maurella Delia Francois, Teacher lll(a), Dugard Primary School, with effect from August 31, Redesignation Virginia D Auvergne, Guidance Counselor IV, to Coordinator, Guidance Counselling, with effect from September 11, Statutory Instruments The following documents are published with and forms part of this Gazette: Statutory Instruments No. 57 of 2010 Price Control (Amendment) (No. 3) Order. No. 58 of 2010 Consumption Tax (Amendment of Schedule 1) (No. 3) Order. Vacancy Notices Attorney General s Chambers Post of Crown Counsel II Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Crown Counsel II within the Attorney General s Chambers. Reports To: Solicitor General Supervises : N/A Classification : Grade No. 16 Relationship and Responsibilities: Works under the direction of and reports to the Solicitor General. Required to respond whenever necessary to the Attorney General, Solicitor General and or Senior Crown Counsel on matters relating to work in progress. Duties and Tasks: Appears and represents the Government of St. Lucia in the District Courts and the High Court. Appears in appeals in disciplinary matters involving members of the Public Service.

11 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue Prepares legal documents to be filed in civil matters. Provides legal advice to all Ministries of Government. Vets documents for Marriage Licences. Prepares petitions for escheat of vacant lands. Prepares and vets Deeds, Contracts and Agreements to which Government is a party. Represents the Office of the Attorney General on various statutory bodies and committees. Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Attorney General or Solicitor General. Conditions: Functions in a scheduled travelling post and will receive basic travelling and mileage allowance in accordance with approved rates. Required to maintain a motor vehicle for the performance of duties. Accommodation provided in a general administrative office. Institutional support is provided through appropriate civil service regulations and departmental guidelines. Salary is in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by Government in the Estimates/Collective Agreement. Standards: Work performance will be evaluated on the basis of the following: Timely completion of reports and meeting of task deadlines. Punctual and consistent attendance at meetings. Number of problems investigated and relevance of prescriptions. Compliance with Ministry guidelines and standard operating procedures. Effective implementation of duties, responsibilities and assignments as defined in the job description. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: A sound working knowledge of the Laws of Saint Lucia. A working knowledge of and ability to interpret Legislation, Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Collective Agreement etc. Ability to plan and organise work and prepare clear concise reports. Ability to analyze issues, make interpretations and sound recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public. Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelors Degree in Law plus 2 years experience. OR A Bachelors Degree in Law with 1 year experience plus post graduate degree. Applications, along with two references and certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to: The Secretary Judicial and Legal Services Commission Heraldine Rock Building The Waterfront Castries Saint Lucia W.I. to reach her no later than 2nd July St. Lucia Fire Service Post of Recruit Fireman/woman Closing date for applications : June 25, 2010 A limited number of Vacancies Exist Entry Requirements: Positions are open to any citizen of St. Lucia who meets the following requirements: Has attained the age of eighteen (18) years but not twenty-five (25) years at the time of recruitment. Has a minimum physical height of 5 feet 6 inches or above Has a minimum chest measurement of 36 inches Has attained a minimum of five (5) CXC/GCE ordinary level passes including English, Mathematics with results of Grades I, II, III at General Profic:iency.

12 628 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Has a clean Police Record and generally be of good character. Work experience and the possession of a driver s license will be a major asset to the applicants. Application Process: Applications are to be submitted on prescribed forms obtainable from the General Office and all Fire Stations. Completed Application Forms should be returned to Fire Service Headquarters, Manoel Street, Castries. Selection Criteria: There is a basic standard which each applicant must meet upon successful qualification of academic records. These include -Medical Examination, Aptitude/Physical Test and Interview. Terms & Condition of Employment applies upon successful completion of the above mentioned. Notices Supply of Machinery and Equipment (Lots: Agricultural Supplies, Gastronomical Supplies, Machinery) SFA2007/CBEAT/LO/1B.1/ The Government of Saint Lucia represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation intends to award a supply contract for Machinery and Equipment by Lots (Agricultural Supplies (1), Gastronomical Supplies (2) and Machinery (9)) for the Community of Dennery/Mabouya with financial assistance from the Special Framework of Assistance (SFA 2007) programme of the European Union. The tender dossier is available from the Technical Assistance Team within the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, 3rd Floor, Sir Stanislaus James Building, The Waterfront, Castries, Saint Lucia and will also be published on the Government of Saint Lucia website: index.htm. The deadline for submission of tenders is 16:00 hrs Saint Lucia local time on July 08th, Possible additional information or clarifications/questions shall be published on the Government of Saint Lucia website: Saint Lucia Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Court of Appeal Notice of Court of Appeal Sitting TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) will sit in Saint Lucia at the High Court of Justice during the week commencing, Monday 14th June, 2010 at 9 o clock in the forenoon to Friday 18th June, Dated this 31st day of May Agnes Actie Deputy Chief Registrar Customs Exchange Rates Effective Monday, 31st May, 2010 IT is notified for general information that under the provisions of section 78 (2) of the Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 23 of 1990 as amended that the under-mentioned rates of exchange shall be used for determining their equivalent in E.C. dollars. U. K. Pound $ U.S.A $ Canadian Dollar $ D.Krs. (Danish Kroners) $ NZ (New Zealand Dollar) $ Australian Dollar $ Jamaican Dollar $ Japanese Yen $ Guyanese Dollar $ Swedish Kroners $ Venezuelan Bolivars $ Barbados Dollar $ Euro $ Swiss Franc $ Trinidad & Tobago $ HERMAN ST. HELEN, Comptroller of Customs & Excise.

13 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue Notice of Company in Dissolution (International Business Companies Act, Cap ) GANADO HOLDINGS LIMITED No Take notice that the International Business Company, Ganado Holdings Limited, No , which was incorporated on 16th January, 2006, has registered its articles of dissolution. Take Notice that dissolution of the above named company commenced on 12th May 2010, and that the name and address of the liquidator is as follows: ANDREW MORRISON PAUL 23rd Floor, Tung Hip Commercial Building 244 Des Voeux Road Central HONG KONG Notice of Company in Dissolution (International Business Companies Act, Cap ) Take notice that the International Business Company, Ganado Holdings Limited, No , which was incorporated on 16th January, 2006 in Saint Lucia and which company commenced dissolution on the 12th day of May 2010 has been dissolved and has been struck off by the Registrar of International Business Companies. Take Notice that the dissolution of the above-named company became effective on the 28th day of May, Dated this 27th day of May, Andrew Morrison Paul Liquidator Dated this 12th day of May, Lester D. Martyr Registrar International Business Companies

14 630 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Trademark Applications Registry of Companies & Intellectual Property Saint Lucia Notice is hereby given that the following trademark applications have been accepted for registration. Any person who has grounds of Opposition to the registration of any of the Marks advertised herein according to the classes under the heading Trademarks Applications advertised before Registration, may within three (3) months from the date of this publication, file Notice of Opposition accompanied by a fee of $ N.B. All trademarks are published under the NICE CLASSIFICATION (NINETH EDITION) NCL (9). NEW AMSTERDAM File No (210): TM/2010/ Mark name: NEW AMSTERDAM Applicant (730): E. & J. Gallo Winery Filing date (220): 06/04/2010 Class (511): 33 (Alcoholic beverages (except beers).) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co Disclaimer: Registration of this mark shall give no exclusive rights to the use of the word Amsterdam separate and apart from the mark. File No (210): TM/2009/ Mark name: CALAA CAPITAL Applicant (730): Citadel Capital SAE Filing date (220): 29/12/2009 Class (511): 36 (Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co Priority claimed :17th September, 2009 Egypt File No (210): TM/2010/ Mark name: VICEROY CLASSIC RED Applicant (730): British American Tobacco (Brands) Inc. Filing date (220): 19/03/2010 Class (511): 34 (Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco products; lighters; matches; smokers articles.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co

15 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue File No (210): TM/2010/ Mark name: VICEROY CLASSIC BLUE Applicant (730): British American Tobacco (Brands) Inc. Filing date (220): 19/03/2010 Class (511): 34 (Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco products; lighters; matches; smokers articles.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co

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24 640 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 SAINT LUCIA CLAIM No.: SLUHCV2010/0406 BETWEEN: IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (CIVIL) DAVID AUGUSTE and Claimant (1) RAYMONA STRUM (2) WATER & SEWERAGE COMPANY INCORPORATED Defendants NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the action commenced against you in the High Court of Justice, Saint Lucia, Claim Number SLUHCV2010/0406 by the Claimant, DAVID AUGUSTE, a Fixed Date Claim and Notice of Application has been filed in the High Court of Justice, Peynier Street, Castries. The hearing of the said Fixed Date Claim form and Notice of Application came up on the 17th day of May, 2010 and by Order of the court dated 17th May 2010 it was hereby ordered: That the Second Respondent/Defendant is to pay into the Supreme Court Registry at St. Lucia the sum of EC$18, representing the interest of the Applicant/Claimant, David Auguste, in the Estate of the late Hedwig Vernon Auguste until June 14th Leave be and is hereby granted to serve on the First Defendant the Claim Form, Statement of Claim, the Application, the Order made May 17th 2010, and any further documents filed herein in 2 consecutive issues of a local newspaper and 2 consecutive issues of the Gazette. This interim Order shall terminate on June 14th 2010 unless continued by Court. Returnable date June 14th 2010 at 8:00 a.m. A Copy of the said Fixed Date Claim Form, Notice of Application and Order of the Court can be obtained or viewed at the High Court Office at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, Telephone Number 1 (758) , Facsimile Number 1 (758) address: stluhco@candw.lc. The office is open between 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays except public holidays or at the Law Offices of Williams & Fraser # 35, Chisel Street, Top Floor, S & S Building, Office # 2, Castries, Saint Lucia. address: fraserco@candw.lc or lawpillars@candw.lc Tel: / Fax: 1 (758) Dated this 27th day of May, THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAMS & FRASER Per: HORACE RENISON FRASER Esq. Legal Practitioners for the Claimant The Court office is at Peynier Street, Castries telephone number , FAX address: stluhco@candw.lc. The office is open between 9:00a.m to 2:00p.m Monday to Thursday and 9:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays except public holidays. The Claimant s address for service is: THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAMS & FRASER # 35, Chisel Street, Top Floor, S & S Building, Castries, Saint Lucia. address: fraserco@ candw.lc or lawpillars@candw.lc Tel: /7. Fax: 1 (758) [ First Publication ]

25 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue SAINT LUCIA CLAIM No.: SLUHMT2007/0157 BETWEEN: IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (DIVORCE) GIRARD NELSON and (1) GERMAINE NELSON nee ROSEMAIN Petitioner Respondent BEFORE: His Lordship, the Honourable Justice Ephraim Georges (Ag) (A Judge in Open Court) APPEARANCES: Ms. Isabella Shillingford of Counsel for the Petitioner Petitioner present. Respondent absent, abroad, not served DATED: The 8th day of June, 2009 ENTERED: The 30th day of July, 2009 UPON PETITION coming on for hearing AND UPON HEARING Counsel for the Petitioner IT IS ORDERED That leave be and is hereby granted to the Petitioner to serve the Respondent with Notice of Petition by substituted service by advertisement in two consecutive issues of a newspaper circulating in Saint Lucia. That the time for Acknowledgement of Service be 28 days after the 2nd publication of advertisements. BY THE COURT DEPUTY REGISTRAR This Order was prepared by the Court Office. The Court office is at Peynier Street, Castries, Tel. No , Fax No The Office is open between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. except public holidays. stluhco@candw.lc. This Order is filed by Shillingford, Slack & Associates of P.O. Box 922, Castries, Tel. No , Fax; , isabella@candw.lc [ First Publication ]

26 642 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 SAINT LUCIA CLAIM No.: SLUHCV2009/0815 BETWEEN: IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (CIVIL) (1) SHERMAN DRACKETT (2) ELSA JONES both of 58 Valley View Road Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1HP, England, but presently residing at Bella Rosa, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia and (1) NATHAN PHILLIPS Claimants Defendant TO: (1) NATHAN PHILLIPS NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that an action has been commenced against you in the High Court of Justice, Saint Lucia No. SLUHCV2009/0815 by (1) SHERMAN DRACKETT (2) ELSA JONES in which the Claimant claims liquidated damages. AND Pursuant to Part 5.13 of the CPR2000 service of the Notice of the Claim Form in this action is being effected on you by this advertisement in two consecutive issues of the local Newspaper circulating in St. Lucia and two consecutive issues of the Official Gazette. The Claim and Statement of Claim can be viewed at the High Court office at Peynier Street Castries, Saint Lucia. You must within 14 days of the last publication of this advertisement enter an acknowledgment of service, and if you desire to defend the said action you must within 28 days of the last publication of this advertisement enter a Defence, at the Registry of the High Court of Justice in the city of Castries, and serve the Defence on the Claimant. In default of such acknowledgement and/or Defence the Claimant will be entitled to apply to have judgment entered against you. Dated this 25th day of February, SHILLINGFORD, SLACK & ASSOCIATES Per: ISABELLA O. SHILLINGFORD Legal Practitioners for the Claimant The Court Office is at Peynier Street Castries, Telephone Number , Fax The Office is open between 9:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 9:00 a.in. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays except public holidays. The office can also be contacted via at stluhco@eccourts.org. This Notice is being filed by Shillingford. Slack & Associates of Chambers. William Peter Boulevard, P.O. Box 922, Castries. Saint Lucia. Telephone number , Fax , Isabella@candw.lc. [ First Publication ]

27 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE SAINT LUCIA CLAIM No.: SLUHCV2004/0559 BETWEEN: FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (LEEWARD AND WINDWARD) LIMITED formerly BARCLAYS FINANCE CORPORATION OF THE LEEWARD AND WINDWARD ISLANDS LIMITED and (1) CHRISTOPHER EDWIN (2) ROSE MARIE EDWIN both of Sunny Acres, Quarter of Castries Claimant Defendants TO: (1) CHRISTOPHER EDWIN and (2) ROSE MARIE EDWIN whose last known address was Sunny Acres in the quarter of Castries NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that in the action commenced against you in the High Court of Justice Saint Lucia Suit No. SLUHCV2004/0559 by BARCLAYS FINANCE CORPORATION OF THE LEEWARD AND WINDWARD ISLANDS LIMITED, Judgment has been entered against you and a Writ of Execution for Seizure and Sale of your property along with an Application to Fix an Upset Price for same has been filed in the High Court of Justice. TAKE NOTICE that this matter has been scheduled for hearing before a Judge in Chambers, at the High Court of Justice, Peynier Street, Castries on Tuesday the 8th day of June, 2010 at 9 o clock in the forenoon. AND service of the Application to Fix Upset Price is being effected upon you by advertisement in two consecutive issues of the Gazette and two consecutive issues of the Voice Newspaper. If you desire to respond to the said Application you must do so within 7 days of the last publication of this advertisement or the Application will be heard in your absence. The Application can be viewed at the High Court Office at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia or at the Chambers of McNamara & Co., 20 Micoud Street, Castries, Saint Lucia. Dated this 20th day of May, McNAMARA & CO. Per: ZINAIDA C. McNAMARA Legal Practitioners for the Claimant The Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, Telephone No. (758) , Fax No. (758) The Office is open between 9:00am and 2:00pm Monday to Friday except public holidays. This Notice is being filed by: McNamara & Co., Chambers, 20 Micoud Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, Telephone: (758) , Fax: (758) , mcnamara.co@candw.lc. [ Second Publication ]

28 644 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE SAINT LUCIA CLAIM No.: SLUHCV2000/0891B BETWEEN: BARCLAYS BANK PLC and (1) MARY A RIVIERE of 57 Maury Road, London, N16 7BT, England Claimant Defendant TO: (1) MARY A RIVIERE whose last known address was 57 Maury Road, London, N16 7BT, England NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that in this action Claim No. SULUCV2000/0891B wherein Judgment was entered against you, A Writ of Execution has been. filed for seizure and sale of your property namely Block 0031B Parcel 5, together with an Application to fix an upset price for same. AND service upon you of the said App]ication is being effected by publication of the Notice of same in two consecutive issues of the Official Gazette and The Voice of St. Lucia. If you desire to respond to the said Application you must do so within 14 days of the last publication of this advertisement, or the application will be heard in your absence on Tuesday the 29th June, 2010 at 9 0 clock in the forenoon at the High Court of Justice, Peynier Street, Castries. The Application Can be obtained at the High Court Office at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia or at the Chambers of McNamara & Co., 20 Micoud Street, Castries, Saint Lucia. Dated this 19th day of May, McNAMARA & CO. Legal Practitioners for the Claimant Per: CLEMAR B HIPPOLYTE The Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, Telephone No. (758) , Fax No. (758) The Office is open between 9:00am and 2:00pm Monday to Friday except public holidays. [ Second Publication ] SAINT LUCIA PRINTED BY THE NATIONAL PRINTING CORPORATION CASTRIES 2010 [ Price : $3.00 ]

29 Saint Lucia Government Gazette The Law Made Simple!!! Monday June 7, 2010 Issue THE LIQUOR LICENCE ACT The Liquor Licence Act is contained in Chapter of the Laws of Saint Lucia. What is the objective of the Act? One of the objectives of the Act is to regulate the granting of licences for the sale of intoxicating liquors. Why is there a need for a Law to regulate the sale of liguor? The Act seeks to promote the following four objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; the prevention of nuisance; the protection of minors/children from harm. A nuisance is an act which interferes with the enjoyment of a right to which a person is entitled e.g. the right to the peaceful enjoyment of one's home. Thus, if on a place which holds a Liquor Licence, music is being played at such a level as to interfere with this right of peaceful enjoyment, this act may constitute a nuisance. Any person who believes his right is being adversely affected by the granting of a Liquor Licence, has the right to file an objection in the District court, to the granting or renewal of the said Licence. Under the Act, liquor is not to be sold to any person who appears to the vendor to be under the age of 16 years. What are the types of Liguor Licences? Types of liquor Licence include the following: beer licence, club licence, grocery's retail licence, hotel licence, occasional licence, refreshment house (rum shop) licence, restaurant licence, wholesale licence. If I have a Liquor Licence to sell liquor in my grocery shop can I use this Licence to sell at the Festival of Lights? The Liquor Licence attaches to the premises and not to the person. Thus, in this example, the Licence is for the premises of the grocery shop; it cannot thus be used by the owner at any other premises. What is an Occasional Licence? An Occasional Licence is issued for the sale of liquor at an occasion e.g. Festival of Lights, Carnival, a show at the Cultural Centre. The Act states that the Occasional Licence can only be issued to a person who already holds a Licence under the Act. Thus the Grocery shop owner who holds a grocer s retail licence may apply for an Occasional Licence to sell liquor at a carnival celebration being held on the Derek Walcott Square. What is the procedure for agplvinsz for a LiQuor Licence and what documents do I need to support my application? The general procedure is: an application form is filled out at the District court office. A stamp fee is paid. Depending on the type of Liquor Licence being applied for, the following documents may be required: approved Development Control Authority Plan for the premises, a Police certificate of character, a health certificate from the Ministry of Health, letter from the Fire Dept. approving the emergency plans in existence for your premises, a letter of authorization from family members (if the premises is family property), a letter of authorization from the land-lord (if the premises is being rented). Is there a Board which will hear and determine my application? The Liquor Licence Board hears and determines all applications as well as all objections to applications.

30 Technology 646 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue 23 Sweet! Air, sugar power new human fuel cell Glucose-based cells could help run pacemakers, artificial kidneys The air you breathe and the food you eat could soon power your body, your mind, and your implants. The first sugar-and-oxygen-powered biofuel cells have been successfully implanted in a living creature. Scaled up, glucose-based biofuel cells could power implanted pacemakers and artificial kidneys, as well as other medical devices. This was the first time such a GBFC was successfully used in animals, said Philippe Cinquin, a scientist at Joseph Fourier University in Grenoble, France, and a coauthor of the paper published in PLoS One. A bio-compatible fuel cell powered by sugar and oxygen would be a huge benefit to the medical industry. Small, surgically implanted batteries power today s internal devices. Battery-operated devices certainly work, but they are large and when their energy runs out doctors have to surgically remove and replace them. Never needs replacing A biofuel implant would never need replacing unless it broke and would take up less space inside a person s body. As long as a person functioned the device would have a fuel source. Other groups have tried to create similar devices in the past, but the harsh chemical and biological environment inside the body rendered them unworkable. The new fuel cell created by the French scientists is the size of two small coins stuck together. Both sides are made from graphite, but contain different enzymes to break apart oxygen from air and sugar from food. When the enzymes cleave those molecules, they create a small electrical charge. The whole fuel cell is wrapped in a clear plastic dialysis bag, which allows sugar and oxygen, dissolved in the fluid that bathes the fuel cells, to enter. But then it imprisons the electricityproducing enzymes, a key feature that limited previous designs. When implanted into the abdomens of two rats, one fuel cell generated a maximum of 6.5 millivolts of power, too weak for today s devices. Pacemakers require 10 millivolts of electricity. Another fuel cell implanted in another rat functioned for nearly three months, although at a lower power output. Will need more juice The French scientists say they re confident that within the next few years they can generate enough electricity to power more advanced devices, such as an artificial sphincter for patients who have a radical prostatectomy, or artificial kidneys for diabetics. Other scientists are impressed with the research. There are lots of things that could interfere with the operation of a fuel cell, said Joshua Gallaway, an electrochemical engineer at the City University of New York. Moving from a lab situation that is analogous to operating in the body to actually operating in the body is a big advance. One of the big advantages of the new biofuel cell is its small size, said Gallaway. It s orders of magnitude smaller than a battery, he said. Longevity a plus Another advantage of a biofuel cell is its longevity, the French scientists said. Implantable batteries usually last between five and eight years, and then have to be surgically removed and replaced. But an implanted biofuel cell would produce an electrical current as long as a person is ticking. The next step is to test larger glucose-powered implantable biofuel cells in pigs, which should produce more electricity. Initial tests of the team s next-generation sugarand-oxygen-powered implants already appear to be several orders of magnitude, more powerful than the device described in the journal, said Cinquin. Discovery News

31 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday June 7, 2010 Issue CRICKET SPORTS Benn loses match fee for disobeying Gayle Sulieman Benn, the West Indies left-arm spinner, has been fined his entire match fee from the fourth ODI against South Africa after he was ordered off the field by his captain Chris Gayle. Benn had upset Gayle by failing to follow his instructions, and was told he was no longer required. I actually asked him to leave the field, Gayle told reporters after the game. As a captain, it was a situation like you ask a particular bowler to do it and he said he had never done certain things before. That s why you have practice sessions, to practise. I asked him to simply bowl over the wicket. I don t see why it should be a problem. Sulieman Benn, not for the first time, was penalised for his on-field conduct He wasn t up for it and if you re not up for it, why give that particular bowler the ball. I just see it that he [Benn] doesn t want to take part. It was my call to actually ask him to leave and tell him that he is not needed anymore. The Management Group of the West Indies Team met with Sulieman Benn late on Monday in relation to an on-field incident during the 4th Digicel One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday, May 30 at Windsor Park, Dominica. Following the discussion, Benn accepted a fine of 100 percent of his match fee and the matter was closed, a release issued by the West Indies Cricket Board said. Benn s behavioural issues came to a head during the Perth Test in December, when he was suspended for two ODIs following a clash with Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin. West Indies, already 0-4 down in the series, have added batsman Travis Dowlin to the squad for the fifth and final ODI to be played in Trinidad on June 3. West Indies squad: Chris Gayle (capt), Dwayne Bravo (vice-capt), Travis Dowlin, Darren Bravo, Sulieman Benn, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Darren Sammy, Kieron Pollard, Narsingh Deonarine, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, David Bernard, Dale Richards.