As an athlete, sports development is very close to “Spider’s” heart. “I was blessed with the ability to run fast,” he says. “It gave me access to a tertiary education and has enabled me to contribute to the development of our young people. There is still a lot more work to be done in this area and I know I have a role to play in developing the natural talent of young Saint Lucians, whether they want to be elite athletes or to use their gifts to further their education. I am excited about the possibility of expanding the national sports programme in football, cricket, netball and track and field so that our young people can fully realize their talent. There will be a need for further sporting infrastructure to complement the Gros Islet Playing Field and the fields at Grand Riviere, Corinth, and Monchy. National coaching programmes will identify and nurture this talent so that we can develop a pool of young people who can benefit from scholarships in the USA and Europe or take their talent to the international stage.” “Spider’s” vision does not end there however; he has plans for the establishment of a multi-purpose Human Resource Centre with a theatre built in that will accommodate people of all ages in Gros Islet. He will also work hard to open a Government run pre-school to give the children of Gros Islet an advantage in education from a tender age. “The residents of Monchy, Laborne, Riviere Mitan and Gros Islet will all benefit from the reestablishment of community ICT centres. While others will also be set up in other communities like Desrameaux, La Feuillet, Grande Riviere, and Marisule. “Learning is a life long process and the internet provides boundless opportunities for self development from online universities, to research, marketing your ideas or products online and even entertainment,” he says. He also has plans for the physical development of the constituency that include better roads, upgrading of the market, refurbishing existing schools and providing public housing. “Nothing gives me greater pleasure than seeing my fellow Saint Lucians prosper,” he says with a smile. “If it is their will, I hope to be able to help them on their journey as part of a new UWP Government that will return sound management and a fair chance for all to the running of Saint Lucia.” [email protected] 1 758-724-0170 www.facebook.com/votespider