Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Soufriere Foundation Joins Forces To Re-build Soufriere After Tomas

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Anonymous said...

I have no pleasure or agenda in doing this, but, I need you to be better informed and not report half-truths and political spin.
Part A
(Feature Article) After the passage of Hurricane Tomas, the Ministry of Communications and Works concentrated on restoring vehicular access into Soufriere, while the Soufriere Foundation concentrated on facilitating access within the various communities. The areas of Chateau Belair, Fond Benier, and; Boulevard, Victoria, Church, Etienne, and Smith Streets were cleared.
(Response) Half truths---- This was accomplished in conjunction with the Ministry of Communications and Works and CO Williams…..mention their name. They are doing a great job. Bravo to Sebastian (the manager) a son of Soufriere and the rest of the skilled operators.
(Feature Article) “Over 35 wheelbarrows, 70 shovels, 50 pairs of rubber boots, 10 pitchforks and 10 pickaxes were purchased from local businesses to undertake the clean up.”
(Response) The above mention was brought in via boat from Castries. They were not sourced in Soufriere.
(Feature Article) The Soufriere Foundation also joined forces with NEMO and the Sandals Foundation to distribute supplies to needy persons throughout the community.
(Response) That was for the selected party supported..My house was skipped, My elderly parents were not qualify by your standards.
(Feature Article) Staff conducted house to house assessments in the affected areas and supplies donated by the Sandals Foundation were immediately distributed to those who were deemed most needy.
(Response) That is absolute nonsense..a small assortment of mattresses were delivered to the shelter at the Fond St Jacques catholic church. Again, to a selected few and party supporters, in and around the town of Soufriere. Any mention of the mini warehouses of supplies.. a few homes are under surveillance, with cases and large amount of supplies….Stay tune, flim at 11.

November 25, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Anonymous said...

Part B

(Feature Article) I am very grateful to the Soufriere Foundation for their support during this difficult time. Our house was completely flooded and filled with mud. The Soufriere Foundation staff assisted us in cleaning our home and presented us with a package. I am very hopeful for the future;” said Mr. Earlan Symphorien, hurricane victim.
(Response) This was political preference for the obvious soft and personal promotion….
(Feature Article) To date, the Soufriere Foundation has provided short-term employment for over one hundred (100) women and men, most of whom were affected by the hurricane. This was a means of providing temporary revenue to vendors, tour guides, and other persons who lost their jobs. These persons were engaged in cleaning, clearing or assisting the Ministry of Communication and Works in directing traffic along the main roads.
Also of paramount importance to the Soufriere Foundation, was the need to ensure that its tourism sites were operational. This was necessary to allow taxi drivers, water-taxi operators, vendors, tour guides and other persons who depend on these sites to experience minimal disruption of their livelihood after the
(Response) Why is it not a priority to clear-up and open the main entrance of the Sulphur Springs for the benefit of the vendors and to return to normal operations, rather than using the Rabot enclave which benefits the owner and the UWP special interest on the premises?
(Feature Article) According to the Soufriere Foundation’s Marketing and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Malcolm Mathurin; “The Soufriere Foundation is aware of the critical contribution that tourism makes to St. Lucia’s GDP. As a result, we understood the magnitude of the impact of Tomas on the sector and consequently injected funds to ensure that the sites and facilities we manage; the Sulphur Springs Park, Tet Paul Nature Trail, Soufriere Jetties and Comfort Center were operational within the quickest possible time. We are extremely proud of the progress we have made thus far.”
(Response) Yet Soufriere remains in the rear view mirror of national development and the tourism product and Soufrierians are paid crumbs for their services.
(Feature Article) The road ahead will be challenging, but the Soufriere Foundation is committed to continuing its effort to help re-build Soufriere in collaboration with the Government of St. Lucia and other key organizations. Dialogue will continue with all relevant organizations to develop a long-term strategic plan. The Soufriere Foundation will then determine how best its resources can be utilized in the recovery effort. The organization urges residents to remain hopeful and to continue to keep the community spirit alive.
(Response) The road ahead is bigger than the Foundation and government and should include all facets of nation building.
Soufriere Resident

November 25, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Anonymous said...

Part B
(Feature Article) I am very grateful to the Soufriere Foundation for their support during this difficult time. Our house was completely flooded and filled with mud. The Soufriere Foundation staff assisted us in cleaning our home and presented us with a package. I am very hopeful for the future;” said Mr. Earlan Symphorien, hurricane victim.
(Response) This was political preference for the obvious soft and personal promotion….
(Feature Article) To date, the Soufriere Foundation has provided short-term employment for over one hundred (100) women and men, most of whom were affected by the hurricane. This was a means of providing temporary revenue to vendors, tour guides, and other persons who lost their jobs. These persons were engaged in cleaning, clearing or assisting the Ministry of Communication and Works in directing traffic along the main roads.
Also of paramount importance to the Soufriere Foundation, was the need to ensure that its tourism sites were operational. This was necessary to allow taxi drivers, water-taxi operators, vendors, tour guides and other persons who depend on these sites to experience minimal disruption of their livelihood after the
(Response) Why is it not a priority to clear-up and open the main entrance of the Sulphur Springs for the benefit of the vendors and to return to normal operations, rather than using the Rabot enclave which benefits the owner and the UWP special interest on the premises?
(Feature Article) According to the Soufriere Foundation’s Marketing and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Malcolm Mathurin; “The Soufriere Foundation is aware of the critical contribution that tourism makes to St. Lucia’s GDP. As a result, we understood the magnitude of the impact of Tomas on the sector and consequently injected funds to ensure that the sites and facilities we manage; the Sulphur Springs Park, Tet Paul Nature Trail, Soufriere Jetties and Comfort Center were operational within the quickest possible time. We are extremely proud of the progress we have made thus far.”
(Response) Yet Soufriere remains in the rear view mirror of national development and the tourism product and Soufrierians are paid crumbs for their services.
(Feature Article) The road ahead will be challenging, but the Soufriere Foundation is committed to continuing its effort to help re-build Soufriere in collaboration with the Government of St. Lucia and other key organizations. Dialogue will continue with all relevant organizations to develop a long-term strategic plan. The Soufriere Foundation will then determine how best its resources can be utilized in the recovery effort. The organization urges residents to remain hopeful and to continue to keep the community spirit alive.
(Response) The road ahead is bigger than the Foundation and government and should include all facets of nation building.

Soufriere Resident

November 25, 2010 at 2:43 PM

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