August 10 Gazette - the National Printing Corporation of St. Lucia.
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August 10 Gazette - the National Printing Corporation of St. Lucia.
Saint Lucia Government Gazette Statutory Instrument........... The following document is published with and form part of this Gazette: Statutory Instrument No. 85 of 2009 — Consumption Tax (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order. Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 835 Monitoring of electrical systems and equipment and reporting of faults, damages and accidents. Deadline For Submission: Friday, 07 August 2009 Method of Application: Applications must be accompanied with certified copies of qualifications and addressed to: The Manager – Employee Compensation Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority P. O. Box 651 Manoel Street, Castries Applications must be marked “Application for Electrician – Hewanorra International Airport Please note that only suitable applications will be acknowledged. Notices ........... Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority Hewanorra International Airport A Post of Electrician pplications are invited from suitably qualified persons for recruitment to the position of Electrician – Hewanorra International Airport at the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA). Education : Secondary School Certificate (English and Mathematics) Certificate in Electrical Installation Experience : Four (4) years of experience in related work Skills : Valid wireman’s license, computer literate, knowledgeable about the wiring of three-phase motors, a/c and d/c electricity, standby generators and refrigerated containers, able to troubleshoot electrical problems and to read electrical drawings Personal Qualities : Mature and responsible, safety conscious, courteous. Duties and Responsibilities: Ministry of Health, Wellness, Family Affairs, National Mobilisation, Human Services and Gender Relations Appointment of St. Jude’s Hospital Board, Allied Health Council, Medical and Dental Council Board/Council Members ST. JUDE HOSPITAL BOARD Mr Percival Mc Donald Dr Leonard Surage Mrs Andrewna Henry Mr Cohen Williams Mr Clayton Nicholas Mrs Andrena Serieux Mrs Oricia Denbow-Bullen Mr Rhon Stephens Mrs Christella St Juste Dr Cosmos Lafeuille Ms Lena St Clair Servicing of electrical systems and equipment; ALLIED HEALTH COUNCIL Installation of new systems and equipment, including airfield lighting installations; Dr Josiah Rambally Dr Romanus Thomas Saint Lucia Government Gazette 836 Dr Urban Seraphin Ms Debra Charles Dr Gilbertha St Rose Fr Ignatius Cetoute Mr Andie George Dr Sherry Ephraim MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL Dr Leonard Surage Dr Simone Liverpool Dr Sherry Ephraim Dr Kurlene Cenac Dr Josiah Rambally Mr Celsus Richard Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 Notice of Company in Dissolution RINKER ST. LUCIA LTD. 2004-00071 (International Business Companies Act, Cap. 12.14) T AKE NOTICE that the International Business Company, Rinker St. Lucia Ltd., No. 2004-00071 which was incorporated on 19th February, 2004 has registered its articles of dissolution. TAKE NOTICE that dissolution of the above named company commenced on 29th July, 2009, and that the name and address of the liquidator is as follows: MICHAEL R. ZERN 1501 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach Florida, 33406 UNITED STATES Government Of Saint Lucia Invitation For The Sale Of Used Vehicle(S) T he Government of St. Lucia is inviting tenders for the sale of used vehicle (s) from the: Dated this 29th day of July, 2009. Lester D. Martyr Registrar International Business Companies St. Lucia Fire Service Enquires and information on the vehicle(s) can be obtained from the Ministry of Finance, 2nd Floor Financial Centre, Bridge Street, Castries. Notice of Company in Dissolution MAGNOLIA TRADING LIMITED 2008-00100 Change of Name of International Business Company (International Business Companies Act, Cap. 12.14 Section 10 (5)) T ake notice that the International Business Company incorporated on 2nd March, 2009 as: 1-9 INVERNESS TERRACE LTD. No. 2009-00061 has registered an amendment to its Articles and Memorandum of Association and has changed its name to : 1 QUEEN’S GARDENS LIMITED (International Business Companies Act, Cap. 12.14) T AKE NOTICE that the International Business Company, Magnolia Trading Limited, No. 200800100 which was incorporated on 21st February, 2008 has registered its articles of dissolution. TAKE NOTICE that dissolution of the above named company commenced on 27th July, 2009, and that the name and address of the liquidator is as follows: DAVID ALEXANDER BOOTHMAN Millennium House Victoria Road Douglas ISLE OF MAN Dated this 22nd day of July, 2009. Dated this 27th day of July, 2009. Lester D. Martyr Registrar, International Business Companies Lester D. Martyr Registrar, International Business Companies Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 837 Customs Exchange Rates Effective Monday, 3rd August, 2009 I $ $ $ $ T 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 $4.4507 Guyanese Dollar $0.0135 U.S.A $2.7169 Swedish Kroners $0.3642 Canadian Dollar $2.4944 Venezuelan Bolivars $0.0013 D.Krs. (Danish Kroners) $0.5141 Barbados Dollar $1.3542 NZ (New Zealand Dollar) $1.7085 Euro $3.8278 Australian Dollar $2.2300 Swiss Franc $2.5074 Jamaican Dollar $0.0304 Trinidad & Tobago $0.4545 Japanese Yen $0.0284 HERMAN ST. HELEN, Comptroller of Customs & Excise (Ag.) 838 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 Trademark Applications Registry of Companies & Intellectual Property Saint Lucia N otice 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 $200.00. N.B. All trademarks are published under the NICE CLASSIFICATION (NINETH EDITION) NCL (9). __________________________ File No (210): TM/2008/ 000164 Mark name: Applicant (730): Unilever PLC Filing date (220): 19/06/2008 Class (511): 29 (Sausages, and meat spreads, margarine, butter, cooking and frying fat, cheese and cheese products, cheese curd, milk and milk products, skimmed milk, milk made from soaya, milk based beverages, milk based beverages also containing fruit juice, yoghurt based beverages, yoghurt based beverages also containing fruit juice, dairy products, namely dairy drinks, yoghurt and cream (dairy products), artificial cream and cheese, eggs, jams, jellies, powdered egg, edible oils and fats.) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000070 Mark name: HARRY EDWARDS JEWELERS Applicant (730): HEJ LTD. Filing date (220): 18/03/2009 Class (511): 14 (Jewellery, Ornaments [of precious metal], Pearls [jewellery], watches, statues of precious metal, wristwatches, key rings [trinkets or fobs], pins [tie-], watch bands, watch chains, clocks, earrings, cases for watches [presentation], cuff links, watch cases) 16 (Pens [office requisites], pen cases, fountain pens) 18 (Pockets wallets, Purses, handbags) 25 (Belts [clothing]) Agent: Peter Foster & Associates File No (210): TM/2009/ 000071 Mark name: SHADES Applicant (730): HEJ LTD. Filing date (220): 18/03/2009 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 839 Class (511): 9 (Sunglasses Cases (Eyeglass-)) Agent: Peter Foster & Associates File No (210): TM/2009/ 000082 Mark name: ARLA Applicant (730): Arla Foods amba Filing date (220): 08/04/2009 Class (511): 1 (Chemicals used in industry as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs, tanning substances; adhesives used in industry; cultures of micro organisms other than for medical and veterinary use; emulsifiers, protiens for industrial purposes, casein and caseinates for industrial purposes.), 5 (Dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; cultures of micro-organisms for medical and veterinary purposes; substitutes for mother’s milk; dietary supplements in form of vitamins and minerals, dietetic substances and beverages for medical purposes; lactose.), 29 (Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats; proteins for human consumption, casein and casinates for human comsumption; rennet, cheese powder, substitutes for milk and cream, milk and cream in powder form, milk based dessert mousses.) 30 (Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments), spices; ice, salad dressings; meat pies and meat pâtés (not included in other classes), pizzas, puddings, souffles, mousses, rice pudding and edible ices, powders and perparations for making cappuccino, cocoa, chocolate, coffee and tea beverages; beverages based on chocolate, cocoa and coffee.) 31 (Agricultural, horticulture and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt for brewing and distilling.) 32 (Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.) Agent: Tyrone Chong Colours claimed: (Green, yellow and white.) File No (210): TM/2009/ 000094 Mark name: AMALIE Applicant (730): Amalie AOC, Ltd. AMALIE Filing date (220): 23/04/2009 Class (511): 1 (Hydraulic fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, antifreeze, and coolant.) 4 (Lubricating oils, lubricating greases, lubricating pastes, diesel fuel improvers and lube oil additives.) Agent: Tyrone Chong 840 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 File No (210): TM/2009/ 000137 Mark name: IMAGINATION AT WORK Applicant (730): General Electric Company Filing date (220): 18/05/2009 IMAGINATION AT WORK Class (511): 9 (Software and software programs for industrial, research, and medical use; apparatus for electrophoresis; chromatography columns and pumps; apparatus for microfabrication; apparatus for bioinformatics systems; apparatus for scintillation; imaging apparatus for radioactive and luminescent emissions; synthesis and purification integrated systems; apparatus manufacturing oligonucleotides; apparatus for microarrays; laser based optical systems for digital imaging; microarray slides; laboratory glassware; vials and microvials; micotitre plates; computer software for hospital operating room management; computer software for critical care information management; industrial process control software; graphical user interface based computer programs for controlling machines in industrial automation applications; software for creating graphics displays and editing dynamic data interfaces for realtime graphics applications for industrial and business applications; communications software for connecting computer network users; software for plastic injection molding; software for control, monitoring, simulation, communications, data logging and collection, and factory automation; software to integrate manufacturing machine operations, control processes, provide data for visualization, track problems and generate production reports; packaged software for use in the operation and programming of grinding machines in the manufacturing industry; industrial process control hardware, namely, computer monitors; laptop computers, ethernet cards and cables; computer networking hardware, memory cards; microchips; microprocessors; computer network hubs, switches and routers, computer accessories, display devices and terminals; computer whiteboards; system boards and processors; call control, operator interface, gage interfaces and data collectors; control and manufacturing applications, namely, statistical process control, data collection, distributed numerical control; manufacturing execution systems and document management; digital signal processing products and systems, namely industrial automation controls and programmable logic controllers; machine tools, namely, an adaptive control product in the nature of an external controller to optimize machine tool cutting performance of rough and semi-rough cuts; distributed and remote input/output hardware devices, input/output modules, interface modules, power supplies and mounting hardware; digital music players; cellular telephones; intrusion and burglar alarm systems; security devices, namely, programming logic computers, control panels, electronic intrusion detectors, electronic glassbreak sensors, electronic vibration sensors, magnetic contacts for use in security systems, electronic switch plates, electronic motion sensors for alarm systems, electronic motion sensitive switches, hardwire sirens, audio speakers, electronic drivers, access control and alarm monitoring systems; fire, heat and smoke detecting and alarm units; computer card operated access control systems; card readers, card encoders, and encoded cards for use with card operated access control systems; video cameras; video object recognizers; video object trackers; video license plate readers; video alarm verifiers; video face recognizers; video vehicle recognizers; video traffic detectors; video access door controllers; video intrusion detectors; processing hardware and software that analyzes digital video images to automatically extract, record and report intelligence, and Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 841 remote video monitoring systems for security and surveillance applications; central video monitors; video recorders; cameras; closed circuit video systems; closed circuit video system comprising one or more cameras, and a camera housing; short range, wireless, radio frequency transceivers; power line transceivers; communication control hardware for operating closed circuit camera; communication control hardware, namely keypad controllers, matrix switchers, multiplexers, digital video recorders, integrated pan-tilt-zoom domes, remote video controllers, receivers, electronic alarm, management controls and triggers, and video transmission devices sold separately or as part of a system for operating closed circuit cameras; personal digital assistant devices configured for use by real estate professionals; communications interface devices for use with personal digital assistant devices; fiberoptic transmission systems, namely, fiber optic transmitters, receivers and transceivers used in the transmission of video, audio, and data signals over optical fiber; electrical switches; electro mechanical locks; magnetic locks; electric keys; handheld electronic hardware for receiving, controlling, storing, manipulating, displaying and transmitting data and for operating electronic locks; electronic access cards and readers and encoders therefore; magnetic access cards and readers and encoders therefore; smart access cards and readers and encoders therefore; proximity cards and readers and encoders therefore; key fobs and readers and encoders therefore; bar code access cards and readers, encoders, card lamination apparatus; access keypads; radio frequency tracking tags; tracking and control system comprising one or more radio frequency tags, transceivers, and sensors used to determine and monitor the location and movement of tangible assets, inventory and individuals; infrared sensors; computer hardware and software for facilities management and controlling facility access systems and components therefore, namely, control panels, access card readers, an equipment and systems for video imaging, video monitoring; digital hard drive recording, network transmission and remote access; networked digital video storage servers, access control and surveillance applications alarm monitoring and security; computer software and hardware for controlling and operating security and access system comprising locks, doors, access, and identification; devices and security enclosures in the nature of boxes for securing keys; surveillance equipment sold individually as components or together as a system comprising one or more surveillance cameras, covert cameras, close circuit television cameras, camera housings, camera mounts, camera lenses, video monitors, video recorders, digital recorders, video storage media, video switches, control panels, keypad controllers, joystick controllers, interface apparatus for alarms and access control equipment, transceivers, receivers, transmitters, signal processors, multiplexers, matrix switches, controllers, control panel housing, switch housing, transformers switches, splitters, coaxial cables, connectors, motion detectors, microphones and speakers; computer user interface software and control software for managing security, fire and access systems; electric locks; hand-held electronic computer and communication hardware for receiving, controlling, storing, manipulating, displaying and transmitting data for operating electronic locks; electronic key fobs, readers and encoders; magnetic data carriers; data processing software and computer hardware; power supplies, namely batteries, rectifiers/ voltage/current regulators and transformers; control panels - namely, electronic apparatuses adapted to electrically monitor a pre-determined activity and activate a burglar alarm; siren speakers; and electronic siren divers - namely, tone generators and amplifiers adapted to be used for sirens; computer software to control communication hardware for operating and controlling closed circuit cameras; switch units 842 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 incorporating magnetically actuated reed switches for use in burglary and fire sensing alarm systems, in industrial position sensing apparatus, in revolution counters, in equipment cabinet safety interlock systems, in industrial position controlling apparatus, in electrical cables and in pump and valve controlling apparatus and home security alarm systems; electrical and electronic checking apparatus for screening individuals, baggage, and cargo for the presence of particular substances; electrical and electronic checking apparatus for screening individuals, baggage, and cargo for the presence of explosives and/or narcotics; apparatus for detecting presence of explosives and other contraband; portable analytical instruments; namely, a probe with a microprocessor based data conversion logger for measurement of organic and inorganic chemicals in water; filters and filter housings for laboratory use; fluid separation apparatus for laboratory use; membrane filters for laboratory use; silt density measuring device; deionization units for laboratory use, filters and filter housings for laboratory use; fluid separation apparatus for laboratory use; membrane for laboratory use; fluid flow control devices, namely, pumps, valves, flow meters and regulators for laboratory use; ozone monitors; laboratory equipment, namely, porous microtiter plates for use in cell biology and other life science applications; disposable cartridge filters for industrial use; electronic water and process treatment controls, namely, apparatus for use in the treatment of commercial and industrial water systems, boiler water systems, cooling water systems, and closed water systems, pulp and paper processing systems, fuel processing systems, and metal processing systems to analyze the chemistry of the system, determine the proper treatment program, apply the desired treatment and monitor the effectiveness of the treatment; computer software for data management in the water treatment and pulp and paper fields; electronic controllers use for processing information in the water treatment and pulp and paper fields; apparatus for use in industrial water systems to measure and control ph and conductivity; apparatus for feeding chemical to an industrial, commercial or municipal water system in measured amounts; electronic test apparatus for use in water treatment; laboratory testing equipment-namely, deposition and corrosion rate testers; mobile laboratory equipped with equipment and instrumentation to monitor and measure ph, conductivity, and chromate concentration of industrial and domestic waters, to conduct inorganic analysis of water and to conduct microbiological testing of water.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000142 Mark name: CAFE MOLIDO SANTO DOMINGO GROUND COFFEE Applicant (730): Industrias Banilejas, C. Por A. Filing date (220): 25/05/2009 Class (511): 30 (Coffee.) Agent: Peter Foster & Associates Disclaimer: Registration of this mark shall give no exclusive rights to the use of the words “Santo Domingo” separate and apart from the mark. File No (210): TM/2009/ 000143 Mark name: BAJAN SERVICES REAL ESTATE Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 843 Applicant (730): KF (St. Lucia) Limited Filing date (220): 29/05/2009 Class (511): 36 (Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.) Agent: Disclaimer: Registration of this mark shall give no exclusive rights to the use of the word “Bajan” separate and apart from the mark. Colours claimed: (Blue-Pantone 294 U, Cyan-Pantone 2995 and YellowPantone 116 U) File No (210): TM/2009/ 000146 Mark name: VOGUE VOGUE Applicant (730): American-Cigarette Company (Overseas) Limited Filing date (220): 02/06/2009 Class (511): 34 (Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco products; lighters; matches; smokers’s articles.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000147 Mark name: SEVEN SEAS Applicant (730): Merck Consumer Healthcare Limited Filing date (220): 04/06/2009 Class (511): 5 (Pharmaceutical, medicinal and veterinary products; infants’ and invalids’ foods; nutritional supplements; vitamins; minerals and minerals salts; preparations consisting of vitamins and/or minerals; medicinal herbs; herbal preparations included in class 5; oils and fats and derivatives of oils and fats; fish oils; cod liver oil; laxatives; protein; ginseng, being for medicinal purposes.) 29 (Edible oils and edible fats, their derivatives and products dervied therefrom; nutritional supplements; preparations derived from foodstuffs in class 29 being food supplements; protein-based products.) 30 (Nutritional supplements; preparations derived from foodstuffs in class 30 being food supplements; preparations (food stuffs) derived from cereals; ginseng (not medicinal); nutritional bars and powder.) Agent: Peter Foster & Associates Colours claimed: (Yellow, PMS 186C and PMS 1807C.) File No (210): TM/2009/ 000148 APPLETON Mark name: APPLETON Applicant (730): J. Wray & Nephew Limted Filing date (220): 12/06/2009 Class (511): 33 (Rum.) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co 844 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 File No (210): TM/2009/ 000151 Mark name: CAMBIO MAN Applicant (730): Archipelago Trading Limited Filing date (220): 12/06/2009 Class (511): 36 (Provision of international and domestic currency and money exchange services and information.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000154 Mark name: KFC KRUSHERS Applicant (730): Kentucky Fried Chicken International Holdings, Inc. Filing date (220): 16/06/2009 KFC KRUSHERS Class (511): 29 (Milk shakes, smoothies (milk beverages, milk predominating), preparations for making milk shakes; beverages made from yogurts, flavored yoghurts; frozen fruits; fruit sauces; dairy products, milk and milk products, cream, whipped cream, milk beverages, malted milk drink.) 30 (Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar; confetionary; ice cream, ice cream confections, sherbets (water ices), frozen ices; ice cream desserts, ice cream cones, ice cream with pastry; sauces for ice cream; yoghurt based ice cream [ice cream predominating]; cakes, pies; beverages containing chocolate, beverages containing small bits of confectionery.) 32 (Non-alcoholic beverages, syrups, concentrates and other preparations for making such beverages; smoothies (fruit beverages, fruit predominating); fruit based drinks; fruit flavored non-alcoholic drinks.) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000155 Mark name: ACELERA ACELERA Applicant (730): Johnson & Johnson Filing date (220): 18/06/2009 Class (511): 5 (Medicated skin care preparations, namely, acne cleansers, acne clearing lotions, medicated astringents, concealing treatment sticks, acne spot treatment gels, medicated skin cleansing pads; facial toners, moisturizers and cleansing gels.) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000157 Mark name: ONGLYZA Applicant (730): Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Filing date (220): 19/06/2009 Class (511): 5 (Pharmaceutical preparations for human use.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 845 File No (210): TM/2009/ 000163 SPRAYTEX M Mark name: SPRAYTEX M Applicant (730): Chevron Intellectual Property LLC Filing date (220): 30/06/2009 Class (511): 4 (Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.) Agent: Gordon, Gordon & Co File No (210): TM/2009/ 000164 SUTTER HOME Mark name: SUTTER HOME Applicant (730): Sutter Home Winery Inc. Filing date (220): 30/06/2009 Class (511): 33 (Wines.) Agent: Nicholas John & Co 846 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 Decisions taken by the Development Control Authority (DCA) List of Approvals for the week ending: July 3, 2009 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 Decisions taken by the Development Control Authority (DCA) List of Approvals for the week ending: July 10, 2009 847 848 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 Decisions taken by the Development Control Authority (DCA) List of Approvals for the week ending: July 10, 2009 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 Decisions taken by the Development Control Authority (DCA) List of Approvals for the week ending: July 17, 2009 849 850 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (CIVIL) SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHCV2009/0558 BETWEEN: (1) FELIX HIPPOLYTE of Cedar Heights in the Quarter of Vieux Fort in the State of Saint Lucia and (1) DAVIDSON DELSOL (2) JACQUELINE ANGELA DELSOL whose last known addresses were Hewanorra Orchard, in the Quarter of Vieux Fort in the State of Saint Lucia Claimant Defendant TO: (1) DAVIDSON DELSOL and (2) JACQUELINE ANGELA DELSOL whose last known address were Hewanorra Orchard, in the Quarter Vieux Fort in the State of Saint Lucia NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that an action has commenced against you in the High Court of Justice Saint Lucia, Claim No. SLUHCV2009/ 0558 by FELIX HIPPOLYTE in which the Claimant claims liquidated damages against you. And service of the Notice of the Claim Form in this action on you is being effected by this advertisement in two consecutive issues of a local Newspaper circulating in St. Lucia and two consecutive issues of the Official Gazette. The Claim Form and Statement of Claim can be viewed at the High Court of Justice at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia or at the Chambers of John & John Inc., whose business address is Clarke Street, Vieux-Fort Saint Lucia and whose address for service is Vern Gill Chambers, 28 Micoud Street, Castries. Telephone No: 454-7060/61, Fax No. 454-7062 email; johnchambers@candw.lc. You must within 28 days of the last publication of this advertisement enter an acknowledgement of service, and if you desire to defend the said action you must within 42 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. If the Claimant does so, you will have no right to be heard by the Court except as to costs or the method of paying any judgment unless you apply to set judgment aside. Dated this 19th day of June, 2009. MAUREEN JOHN For Chambers of John & John Inc. Legal Practitioner for the Claimant The Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries; Telephone Number: 453-1916; Fax: 452-3017. The office is open between 9:00 a.m and 2:00 p.m Monday to Friday except public holidays. The office can also be contacted via email at stluhco@eccourts.org. Presented for filing on behalf of the Claimant by Maureen John of Chambers of John & John Inc., whose business address is Clarke Street, Vieux-Fort, St. Lucia and whose address for service is VeIn Gill Chambers, 28 Micoud Street, Castries, St. Lucia. Telephone Number: 454-7060/454- 7061, Fax Number: 454-7062; Email: johnchambers@candw .lc [ First Publication ] Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 851 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (CIVIL) SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHCV2009/0591 BETWEEN: (1) MARK STEDFORD of 62 Tharp Road, Wallington, Surrey, UK and Claimant (1) NATE PHILLIPS trading as Tropic Isle Real Estate situated at Rodney Bay in the Quarter of Gros Islet in the State of Saint Lucia (2) ADOLPHE ANATOLE of Castries in the State of Saint Lucia (3) CALIXTA ANATOLE of Castries in the State of Saint Lucia Defendants TO: (1) NATE PHILLIPS trading as Tropic Isle Real Estate situated at Rodney Bay in the Quarter of Gros Islet in the State of Saint Lucia ( 2) ADOLPHE ANATOLE of Castries in the State of Saint Lucia (3) CALIXTA ANATOLE of Castries in the State of Saint Lucia NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that an action has commenced against you in the High Court of Justice Saint Lucia, Claim No. SLUHCV2009/0591 by MARK STEDFORD in which the Claimant claims liquidated damages against you. And service of the Notice of the Claim Form in this action on you is being effected by this advertisement in two consecutive issues of a local Newspaper circulating in St. Lucia and two consecutive issues of the Official Gazette. The Claim Form and Statement of Claim can be viewed at the High Court of Justice at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia or at the Chambers of John & John Inc., whose business address is Clarke Street, Vieux-Fort Saint Lucia and whose address for service is Vern Gill Chambers, 28 Micoud Street, Castries. Telephone No: 454-7060/61, Fax No. 454-7062 emai1; johnchambers@candw.lc. You must within 28 days of the last publication of this advertisement enter an acknowledgement of service, and if you desire to defend the said action you must within 42 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. If the Claimant does so, you will have no right to be heard by the Court except as to costs or the method of paying any judgment unless you apply to set judgment aside. Dated this 30th day of July, 2009. MAUREEN JOHN For Chambers of John & John Inc. Legal Practitioner for the Claimant The Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries; Telephone Number: 453-1916; Fax: 452-3017. The office is open between 9:00 a.m and 2:00 p.m Monday to Friday except public holidays. The office can also be contacted via email at stluhco@eccourts.org. Presented for filing on behalf of the Claimant by Maureen John of Chambers of John & John Inc., whose business address is Clarke Street, Vieux-Fort, St. Lucia and whose address for service is VeIn Gill Chambers, 28 Micoud Street, Castries, St. Lucia. Telephone Number: 454-7060/454- 7061, Fax Number: 454-7062; Email: johnchambers@candw .lc [ First Publication ] 852 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHCV2009/0319 BETWEEN: (1) MARCELINE EDWARD Claimant and (1) ROBERTINA JONVILLE Defendant/Ancillary Claimant AUBREY JORDON trading as “JJ Construction Services and Supplies” TO: Ancillary Defendant AUBREY JORDON trading as “JJ Construction Services and Supplies” NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that an action has been commenced against you in the High Court of Justice Saint Lucia No. SLUHCV2009/0319 by ROBERTINA JONVILLE in which the Defendant/Ancillary Claimant claims indemnity or contribution. AND service of the Notice of the Ancillary Claim Form in this action on you is being effected by this advertisement in two consecutive issues of the local Newspaper circulating in St. Lucia and two consecutive issues of the Official Gazette. The Ancillary Claim and Statement of Claim 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. You must within 28 days of the last publication of this advertisement enter an acknowledgement of service, and if you desire to defend the said action you must within 42 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. If the Claimant does so, you will have no right to be heard by the Court except as to costs or the method of paying any judgment unless you apply to set judgment aside. Dated this 19th day of May, 2009. McNAMARA & CO. Per: Mark D. Maragh Legal Practitioners for the Defendant/Ancillary Claimant This Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, Telephone No. (758) 453-1916, Fax No.(758) 453-1917. 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) 452-2662, Fax: (758) 4523885, email: mcnamara.co@candw.lc [ First Publication ] Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 853 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHCV2007/0636 IN THE MATTER of an Application for a Declaration of Presumption of Death and AND IN THE MATTER of Articles 64 – 73 of the Civil Code WITHOUT NOTICE: ANTHONIUS GERALD LASCARIS also known as ANTONIUS GERALD LASCARIS NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant ANTHONIUS GERALD LASCARIS also known as ANTONIUS GERALD LASCARIS has filed an Application for a Declaration of Presumption of Death in the High Court of Justice, Saint Lucia, in Claim No. SLUHCV2007/0636 requesting an Order declaring that ANTHONY GAETAN also known as ANTHONY known as ANTHONY GUITAN LASCARIS be presumed dead. AND IT HAS BEEN ORDERED that the Applicant do effect service of this application by submitted service in two (2) consecutive issues of the Official Gazette and in two (2) consecutive issues of a newspaper circulating in Saint Lucia. THAT ANY PERSON who can give information as to the whereabouts of the said ANTHONY GAETAN also known as ANTHONY known as ANTHONY GUITAN LASCARIS do report to the Court within twenty eight (28) days of the second publication of this Notice. BY THE COURT Registrar [ First Publication ] 854 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHCV2007/0871 BETWEEN: (1) FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED TO: and (1) SEAN JN BAPTISTE Judgment Creditor Judgment Debtor SEAN JN BAPTISTE whose last known address was Pavee Road in the Quarter of Castries NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the judgment Creditor FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED has filed an Application in the High Court of justice, Saint Lucia, to Fix an Upset Price for the sale of the immovable property owned by the judgment Debtor and situate at Amerique, Dauphin in the registration quarter of Gros Islet and registered as Parcel Number 1450B 353. The Application will come on for hearing at the High Court of justice, on Wednesday 30th September 2009 at 9:00 am. AND service of the said Application is effected on you by advertisements of this NOTICE in two (2) consecutive issues of a local Newspaper circulating in Saint Lucia and two (2) consecutive issues of the official Gazette of Saint Lucia. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to attend the hearing the Application will be heard and an Order made in your absence. Dated this 31st day of May, 2009. PETER I. FOSTER & ASSOCIATES Per: Renee T. St. Rose Legal Practitioners for the judgment Creditor Presented for filing by: MESSRS PETER I. FOSTER & ASSOCIATES, Legal Practitioners for the Judgment Creditor, whose address for service is: Chambers, Suite #1, 15t Floor, 25 Brazil Street, Castries, St. Lucia. Tel. No. 758 453 1100, Fax No. 758 452 4940, E-mail: contact@piflaw.com. The Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries, Tel. No. 758 453-1916, Fax No. 758 453-2071. The office is open between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday except public holidays. Email: stluhco@eccourts.org [ One Publication Only ] Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 855 IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHCV2006/0704 BETWEEN: (1) FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED formerly CIBC CARIBBEAN LIMITED and (1) MONA DONAVAN (2) LUCIUS GERMAIN GIRARD Judgment Creditor Judgment Debtors TO: (1) MONA DONAVAN (2) LUCIUS GERMAIN GIRARD whose last known address was San Soucis in the Quarter of Castries NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Judgment Creditor FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED Formerly CIBC CARIBBEAN LIMITED has filed an Application in the High Court of Justice, Saint Lucia, to Fix an Upset Price for the sale of the immovable property owned by the Judgment Debtors and situate at Corinth in the Registration Quarter of Gros Islet and registered as Parcel Number 1 052B 645. The Application will come on for hearing at the High Court of Justice, on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at 9:00 am. AND service of the said Application is effected on you by advertisements of this NOTICE in two (2) consecutive issues of a local Newspaper circulating in Saint Lucia and two (2) consecutive issues of the official Gazette of Saint Lucia. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to attend the hearing the Application will be heard and an Order made in your absence. Dated this 31st day of May, 2009. PETER I. FOSTER & ASSOCIATES Per: Renee T. St. Rose Legal Practitioners for the judgment Creditor Presented for filing by: MESSRS PETER I. FOSTER & ASSOCIATES, Legal Practitioners for the Judgment Creditor, whose address for service is: Chambers, Suite #1, 15t Floor, 25 Brazil Street, Castries, St. Lucia. Tel. No. 758 453 1100, Fax No. 758 452 4940, E-mail: contact@piflaw.com. The Court Office is at Peynier Street, Castries, Tel. No. 758 453-1916, Fax No. 758 453-2071. The office is open between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday except public holidays. Email: stluhco@eccourts.org [ One Publication Only ] 856 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 NOTICE UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT LAWS OF SAINT LUCIA 2001 Revision CAP. 13.01 FORWARDING OF COpy OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION pursuant to sections 436 and 437 of the Companies Act, Cap. 13.01 Laws of Saint Lucia 2001 Revision NAME OF COMPANY: DERRYNANE INVESTMENTS L TD NO. OF COMPANY: 2007/C235 PRESENTED FOR FILING: FLOISSAC FLEMING & ASSOCIATES Legal Practitioners, Castries, Saint Lucia TO: THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES, SAINT LUCIA Derrynane Investments Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as THE COMPANY) forwards herewith pursuant to sections 436 and 437 of the Companies Act Cap. 13.01 Laws of Saint Lucia 2001 Revision a copy of a Special Resolution of THE COMPANY passed on the 04th July, 2009 - which resolution is repeated hereunder. SPECIAL RESOLUTION “That THE COMPANY be wound up voluntarily and that Mr. Geoffrey Anthony DuBoulay of The Morne, Castries, Saint Lucia be appointed liquidator for the purposes of such winding up.” Dated this 27th day of July, 2009. FLOISSAC FLEMING & ASSOCIATES Per: Solicitors for Derrynane Investments Ltd. Presented for filing by Floissac Fleming & Associates, corner Brazil/Mongiraud Streets, Castries, St. Lucia [ Second Publication ] Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 857 NOTICE SAINT LUCIA IN THE MATTER of the Land Acquisition Ordinance Chapter 5.04. And IN THE MATTER of a Notification by the Governor General, acting on the advice of Cabinet that part of certain parcels of land situate at Forestiere, in the Quarter of Castries, in the island of Saint Lucia are likely to be acquired for a public purpose. NOTIFICATION WHEREAS it is enacted by section 4 of the Land Acquisition Ordinance Chapter 5.04 that if it appears to the Governor General acting on the advice of Cabinet that any land is likely to be required for a public purpose and it is necessary to make a preliminary survey or other investigation of the lands she may cause a Notification to that effect to be published in the Gazette. AND WHEREAS it is considered by the Governor General acting on the advice of Cabinet, that part of certain parcels of land situate at Forestiere, in the Quarter of Castries is likely to be required for a public purpose to wit: Housing and Sporting facilities. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby notified by the Governor General acting in accordance with the advice of Cabinet, that part of certain parcels of land mentioned in the schedule hereto is likely to be required for a public purpose, to wit: Housing and Sporting facilities. SCHEDULE The portion likely to be acquired forms part of Block and Parcel 1245B 61 is registered in the Land Registry in the name of Julia Johnson as Executrix of the Estate of Stephen Mc. Donald Brown. Together with any other easements which may be necessary. Dated this 24th Day of July, 2009. COSMOS RICHARDSON, Secretary to Cabinet. [ Second Publication ] 858 Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 NOTICE SAINT LUCIA IN THE MATTER of the Land Acquisition Ordinance Chapter 5.04. And IN THE MATTER of a Notification by the Governor General, acting on the advice of Cabinet that part of certain parcels of land situate at Anse La Verdue, Quarter of Anse La Raye in the island of Saint Lucia are likely to be acquired for a public purpose. NOTIFICATION WHEREAS it is enacted by section 4 of the Land Acquisition Ordinance Chapter 5.04 that if it appears to the Governor General acting on the advice of Cabinet that any land is likely to be required for a public purpose and it is necessary to make a preliminary survey or other investigation of the lands she may cause a Notification to that effect to be published in the Gazette. AND WHEREAS it is considered by the Governor General acting on the advice of Cabinet, that part of certain parcels of land situated at Anse La Verdue, in the Quarter of Anse La Raye is likely to be required for a public purpose to wit: Water Storage Tank. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby notified by the Governor General acting in accordance with the advice of Cabinet, that part of certain parcels of land mentioned in the schedule hereto is likely to be required for a public purpose, to wit: Water Storage Tank. SCHEDULE The land likely to be acquired for a Water Storage Tank is Parcel 0237B 42 registered in Land Registry in the name of Cletus Hippolyte Together with any other easements which may be necessary. Dated this 24th Day of July, 2009. COSMOS RICHARDSON, Secretary to Cabinet. [ Second Publication ] Saint Lucia Government Gazette T Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 859 GOVERNMENT NOTICE he public is hereby notified that, effective 8th June, 2009 and until further notice, I Hon. Stephenson King, Minister of Finance, acting in accordance with the Consumption Tax (Amendment) (No.92) Order 2000, approve the following rates of consumption tax as corresponding to the description of goods and HS Tariff Numbers specified: HS Tariff Number Description of Goods Rate of Tax/Duty 27.10.13.90 Gasolene (Unleaded) 178.82 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.22.10 Illuminating Kerosene exported under processing agreement -155.58 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.22.90 Other Illuminating Kerosene -155.58 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.31.10 Diesel Oil exported under the processing agreement 269.62 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.31.90 Other Diesel oil 269.62 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.39.10 Other diesel oil exported under processing agreement 269.62 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.39.90 Other 269.62 cents per imperial gallon 27.11.12.00 Liquid Propane - Bulk (More than 100 lbs) 65.02 cents per pound Liquified Propane - (100 lbs) 12.02 cents per pound Liquified propane - (20 lbs) -52.98 cents per pound 27.11.13.00 Liquified Butane - Bulk (More than 100 lbs ) 65.02 cents per pound Liquified Butane (100 lbs) 12.02 cents per pound Liquified Butane (20 lbs) -52.98 cents per pound 27.11.11.00 Liquified Natural Gas - Bulk (More than 100 lbs ) 65.02 cents per pound Liquified Natural Gas (100 lbs) 12.02 cents per pound Liquified Natural Gas (20 lbs) -52.98 cents per pound 27.11.14.00 Ethelyne, Propylene, Buthelyne Bulk (More than 100 lbs) 65.02 cents per pound Ethelyne, Propylene, Buthelyne (100 lbs) 12.02 cents per pound Ethelyne, Propylene, Buthelyne -52.98 cents per pound (20 lbs) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ HON. STEPHENSON KING, Minister of Finance. 860 Saint Lucia Government Gazette T Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 GOVERNMENT NOTICE he public is hereby notified that, effective 24th June, 2009 and until further notice, I Hon. Stephenson King, Minister of Finance, acting in accordance with the Consumption Tax (Amendment) (No.92) Order 2000, approve the following rates of consumption tax as corresponding to the description of goods and HS Tariff Numbers specified: HS Tariff Number Description of Goods Rate of Tax/Duty 27.10.13.90 Gasolene (Unleaded) 221.65 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.22.10 Illuminating Kerosene exported under processing agreement -162.43 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.22.90 Other Illuminating Kerosene -162.43 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.31.10 Diesel Oil exported under the processing agreement 273.05 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.31.90 Other Diesel oil 273.05 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.39.10 Other diesel oil exported under processing agreement 273.05 cents per imperial gallon 27.10.39.90 Other 273.05 cents per imperial gallon 27.11.12.00 Liquid Propane - Bulk (More than 100 lbs) 63.88 cents per pound Liquified Propane - (100 lbs) 10.88 cents per pound Liquified propane - (20 lbs) -54.12 cents per pound 27.11.13.00 Liquified Butane - Bulk (More than 100 lbs ) 63.88 cents per pound Liquified Butane (100 lbs) 10.88 cents per pound Liquified Butane (20 lbs) -54.12 cents per pound 27.11.11.00 Liquified Natural Gas - Bulk (More than 100 lbs ) 63.88 cents per pound Liquified Natural Gas (100 lbs) 10.88 cents per pound Liquified Natural Gas (20 lbs) -54.12 cents per pound 27.11.14.00 Ethelyne, Propylene, Buthelyne Bulk (More than 100 lbs) 63.88 cents per pound Ethelyne, Propylene, Buthelyne (100 lbs) 10.88 cents per pound Ethelyne, Propylene, Buthelyne -54.12 cents per pound (20 lbs) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ HON. STEPHENSON KING, Minister of Finance. SAINT SAINT LUCIA LUCIA PRINTED PRINTED BY BY THE THE NATIONAL NATIONAL PRINTING PRINTING CORPORATION CORPORATION CASTRIES CASTRIES 2009 2009 [[ Price Price :: $3.00 $3.00 ]] Technology Saint Lucia Government Gazette Google Earth Now Takes You to the Moon Google Earth users can now keep a watchful eye on the moon. Google Earth Lands on the Moon One small step for Google Earth is one giant step for moon buffs. Google has updated its popular mapping software, Google Earth 5.0, with a complete map of the moon that lets you explore craters, historic sites and human artifacts. You can even view the moon in the style of Google Street View, checking out astronauts as they wander the moon’s surface. The moon is viewable in Google Earth 5.0, available here. Just click the install link on the page, then run the Google Earth software once installation is complete. Once the program is open, look for the icon with the ringed planet on the top toolbar and select “Moon” from the drop-down list. Readers with long memories may have seen this coming in 2005, when Google provided a map of six Apollo mission landing spots. That same year, NASA and Google agreed to collaborate on a variety of fronts. “Imagine having a wide selection of images from the Apollo space mission at your Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 861 fingertips whenever you want it,” Google CEO Eric Schmidt said at the time. The chatter resumed in early July, when Google announced a media event at which Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin would speak. That event was scheduled for July 20, and Aldrin was indeed on hand to help announce that the moon is viewable in Google Earth. The feature is more than just a few photos of a lifeless gray sphere. Aldrin and Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt give virtual guided tours, and there are rover concepts with previously unreleased video footage, historic maps, human artifacts -- try finding the American flag, perhaps? -- and “street view”-style panoramic photos. The base map of the atlas itself is a lunar terrain data set captured by the Kaguya laser altimeter. All of this stems from the 40th anniversary of man’s first moonwalk, which occurred on July 20, 1969. The Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston began retelling the mission in full. Moon Navigation To get started on exploring the moon, launch Google Earth 5.0, find the icon on the top toolbar that looks like a ringed planet, then select “Moon” from the drop-down list. Once viewing the moon in Google Earth, you’ll notice, in the lower lefthand corner under “Layers,” many bookmarks to points of interest on the moon. Mapping the Moon The moon may seem plain from afar, but there’s no shortage of spots of interest to find through Google Earth. Zoom In on Points of Interest Clicking the red dots on the moon brings up facts and history, and information about future NASA plans. Apollo 11 Look hard enough within the “Apollo Missions” section of the “Moon Gallery,” and you’ll find photos 862 SPORTS Saint Lucia Government Gazette Monday August 10, 2009 • Issue 32 CRICKET ICC board will hold on to WADA Senior officials on the ICC’s decisionmaking executive board are unlikely to support any radical suggestion from the BCCI to shun the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) and opt instead for a cricket-specific code without off-season testing. However, they will endorse the Indian board’s objection to the contentious ‘whereabouts’ clause in the anti-doping code and ask the ICC to try and work out a practical solution with WADA during a year-end review. The ICC board is likely to discuss the issue soon over teleconference, rather than wait for their next scheduled Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni meeting in early October. And officials are a part of the pool of 11 Infrom a majority of the ICC board dian players who have expressed constituents, including Australia and concern over the ‘whereabouts’ South Africa, have confided that they clause would support India fully on the ‘whereabouts’ issue, but would like to remain WADA-compliant for important reasons, not the least of which is the question of government support. For instance, government funding for grassroots cricket programmes in England requires the English board to be WADAcompliant and Australian legislation requires the same of its national sporting organisations. The BCCI, which will need the backing of these three major boards to make any headway on the issue at the ICC level, is an autonomous organisation that operates independently from India’s sports ministry. The consensus which has emerged is that the ICC board would ask the governing body to raise India’s concerns with WADA and hopefully, try to work out a cricket-specific solution when it meets officials of the anti-doping watchdog for a year-end review. Cricket Australia, for one, wants a “practical solution” but what remains to be sorted out, though, is whether India’s players should continue to be exempt from complying with the norms till then. On Sunday, the BCCI’s decision-making working committee resolved to back its players and reject the ‘whereabouts’ clause in the amended WADA code, which was implemented by the ICC from January 1. This clause requires cricketers in the ICC’s international testing pool to reveal before every quarter details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to facilitate out-ofcompetition testing. The 11 Indian players in the pool have expressed security concerns in this regard, especially because some of them such as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni face threats from terrorist organisations. The BCCI has said that this clause, which prescribes severe penalties for defaulters including a ban for up to two years, also violates the country’s privacy guidelines. Other international cricketers in the testing pool from other countries had also expressed privacy and practicality concerns about the clause but agreed to abide by it within the July 31 deadline. The Indian board has officially suggested that instead of players revealing whereabouts information in advance, the ICC or WADA testers should contact the BCCI, which will ensure that the player will be available within 24 hours at the required location for testing. WADA officials have clearly stated that there can be no exceptions on the ‘whereabouts’ norms, and the BCCI appears to be completely isolated on the issue at home with the country’s sports minister leading calls from top athletes and other non-cricket sportspersons for the Indian cricketers to abide by the internationally accepted code. But cricket officials from various boards are hopeful that a solution can be worked out on the lines that football has. Football’s governing body, FIFA, will abide by the ‘whereabouts’ clause but has been given greater freedom in deciding who gets to be tested. The cricketers in the pool were selected on the basis of their ICC ranking in January, but as one ICC board member asked: “Can the Indian board can be persuaded to join the system if some of their high-profile cricketers who face security threats be removed from the testing pool?” Cricket Australia, which became a founding partner of the BCCI’s Champions League Twenty20 tournament last year, is sympathetic towards the Indian board, and sources in Cricket South Africa (CSA), the other founding partner, said they would back India’s stand against the whereabouts clause. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are tight-lipped on the issue except to reiterate that English cricket has always supported WADA but their players’ association has pointed out the link between government funding and grassroots cricket. “We are sympathetic to what the BCCI are arguing but we are bound by our own national requirements: under Australian legislation, national sporting organizations are required to have a WADA compliant code,” Peter Young, the Cricket Australia’s spokesperson, said. “If the BCCI identify a more practical approach to this then we support the work that they might be able to come up with. Nevertheless, we have sympathy for the BCCI’s view on this and its concerns highlight the value of world sport continuing to look at practical solutions to the particular issue which the BCCI has highlighted.” Gerald Majola, CSA’s chief executive, did not comment on the issue because his own board hasn’t discussed it officially yet, but there are enough indications from within the set-up and that of New Zealand that their approach will mirror that of Australia. England’s case is explained better by Sean Morris, the chief executive of their Players Cricket Association (PCA), who says WADA-compliance is a must though the cricketers are not happy with the whereabouts clause. “Genuinely, we understand why the Indian players have a problem, but where there a slight difference is because of the way our sport is funded; we have government money going to grassroot programmes,” Morris told Cricinfo. “That money is conditional upon certain criteria, one of which is the board being WADA-compliant. That is why it is a bigger problem for us. If we do not abide by the WADA code then obviously some of our funding would be impacted, and, that then has a knock on the grassroots. That is why it is more complex here.” It is ironic, really, that it is the players’ associations, whom the BCCI doesn’t recognise, who seem to be speaking the Indian board’s language. “We will welcome the removal of it and we support the stand the Indians are taking and hope that if it is removed for the Indian players it would be removed for all the other cricketers, too,” Paul Marsh, who heads the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), told Cricinfo. “The solution is something we are not necessarily completely happy with but for public relations and the government funding of sport connected to the WADA code, we can’t help it.” Any ICC board resolution requires seven out of 10 full member votes and the one member who could raise some uncomfortable questions for India is Pakistan, considering the recent dispute between the two boards over hosting the 2011 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is clear that it has, unlike India, absolutely no problems with the WADA code and the ‘whereabouts clause’. “PCB is totally WADA compliant now and the players had no issues signing that clause,” Salim Altaf, the PCB’s chief operating officer, told Cricinfo. Altaf said the PCB is also an autonomous body like the BCCI but “had become WADA compliant because the ICC signed on to it.”