Development and Responsibility Must Walk Together

Choiseul on the Move responds to T Adrian Joseph commentary in May 12th edition of Now Grenada titled "CONSIDER OUR PEOPLE"(https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EmzxytTgs/)

 It is  understood that whenever concerns are raised about community wellbeing, health, safety, and the environment, those concerns deserve to be heard respectfully and addressed responsibly.

It is known fact that for decades, Rayneau Group has been more than just a construction and industrial company in the Caribbean. It has been a builder of roads, opportunities, livelihoods, infrastructure, and national development across several territories — including Grenada. Their employees are Caribbean people. Their customers are Caribbean people. The communities they operate in are OUR communities too.

Choiseul on the Move rejects any suggestion that Rayneau would knowingly place profit above the health and wellbeing of citizens. That is not who the company is and it is not how they operate.

At the same time, the company recognizes that modern development must walk hand in hand with environmental responsibility, transparency, and community engagement. They support constructive dialogue grounded in facts, science, lawful processes, and mutual respect — not fear, speculation, or division.

We believe that Rayneau remains committed to:
✔ Operating within the laws and regulations of Grenada
✔ Working with the relevant authorities and agencies
✔ Supporting responsible environmental practices
✔ Listening to community concerns
✔ Continuously improving operational standards and safeguards

Development and environmental stewardship are not enemies. Grenada deserves both economic progress AND healthy communities — and responsible companies must help deliver both.

We believe the best path forward is one of cooperation, accountability, open communication, and evidence-based discussion. As a Caribbean company with deep regional roots, Rayneau remains committed to being part of the solution, part of the progress, and part of the future.

🟠 Rayneau Group of Companies will be forever
“Creating Opportunities, Building Your Future

 

🎓 CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE

District 7 Stands Proud As Our Grade 6 Students Take On CPEA 2026!

Today and tomorrow, the classrooms may be quieter than usual, but across Choiseul–Saltibus and the wider island of Saint Lucia, hearts are beating with pride, hope, nervous excitement, and determination as Grade 6 students sit the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA).

For many of these young students, this is more than just an exam. It is the culmination of years of sacrifice, long nights of studying, extra lessons, encouragement from parents, and the tireless dedication of teachers who refused to give up on them even when the road became difficult.

Today, Choiseul on the Move pauses to salute the incredible principals, teachers, learning support assistants, school cooks, janitors, bus drivers, parents, guardians, and education officials who helped prepare these students for this important milestone.

From Roblot Government School to Saltibus Combined… from Piaye Combined to Reunion Primary… from Mongouge to Delcer, Dugard, Riviere Doree, Choiseul, and every school throughout District 7 — your work matters.

Too often, we celebrate only the final results and forget the people who stayed behind after school to conduct extra classes… the teachers who bought supplies from their own pockets… the principals who carried pressure quietly… and the parents who prayed every morning before sending their children off to class.

District 7 comprises 11 primary schools and 2 secondary schools stretching from Laborie to Choiseul.
That is a powerful educational network shaping the future of the south.

And let us be honest — our district has talent. Plenty talent.

Last year, District 7 schools also showed strong cultural and academic energy, with schools like Saltibus Combined making national headlines through student achievement and participation.
That same spirit is now entering the examination rooms this week.

But beyond grades and placement scores, this moment is about something even deeper:

✨ Confidence.
✨ Discipline.
✨ Character.
✨ Believing that children from rural communities can compete with anyone in Saint Lucia.

To every Grade 6 student reading this:

Do not let fear defeat you before the paper even starts.

You have already overcome years of challenges to reach this point. Your teachers prepared you. Your parents supported you. Your communities believe in you.

Walk into that examination room with confidence.

Read carefully.
Stay calm.
Trust your preparation.
Pray if you must.
And give it your very best.

Remember — one exam does not define your worth, but giving your best effort always will.

The entire Choiseul–Saltibus community is rooting for you.

💙💛📚

To the teachers and school staff of District 7 and across Saint Lucia:

THANK YOU.

Your fingerprints are all over the future of this nation.

And that deserves respect.

#ChoiseulOnTheMove
#CPEA2026

 

🌟 CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE 🌟

From Roblot Combined School to International Leadership Training — Saluting Sergeant Gaveline Brouet 🇱🇨

There are moments as a teacher that stay with you forever. One of those moments is seeing a former student rise, grow, and make his community proud on a national and international stage. Today, I celebrate one of my former students from the Roblot Combined School — Sergeant Gaveline Brouet of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force Marine Unit.

As a teacher, you sometimes come across students whose discipline, attitude, and quiet determination leave a lasting impression. Gaveline was one of those young men. To now see him representing Saint Lucia in an international leadership and national defense programme in Monterey, California, fills me with tremendous pride and joy.

From April 17 to May 1, 2026, Sgt. Brouet successfully completed the Leadership and National Defense Course at the Defense Security Cooperation University in California — a prestigious programme designed to sharpen leadership skills, strategic thinking, decision-making, defense planning, and the ability to handle modern national security challenges.

This is not just a personal achievement for Sgt. Brouet. It is a proud moment for Sauzay, Roblot, for Choiseul, and for every young person growing up in our rural communities who may sometimes wonder whether greatness can come from small beginnings.

Too often, the spotlight only shines on negativity involving young men. But today, we pause to recognize excellence, discipline, growth, and service. Young men like Gaveline Brouet are proof that with focus, humility, and hard work, our sons from communities like Sauzay can stand confidently on the international stage and represent Saint Lucia with honour.

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force deserves commendation as well for continuing to invest in leadership development and professional growth within its ranks. A stronger, better-trained police force benefits the entire nation.

To Sergeant Gaveline Brouet — congratulations. Your journey is inspiring, your accomplishments are meaningful, and your community is proud of you. Continue to rise, continue to lead, and continue to make Choiseul proud.

Choiseul is watching.
Sauzay is celebrating.
And one former teacher is smiling proudly today. 🇱🇨👏

#ChoiseulOnTheMove
#RoblotProud

 

Open the Centres. Empower the Women. Build Choiseul–Saltibus.

Jazz and Carnival may entertain us — but community centres can transform lives.

Choiseul on the Move has been very vocal about the need to reopen and fully utilize the Roblot Community Centre and other community centres across Choiseul–Saltibus.

Yet, six months into office, our district representative appears to be paying little attention to one of the most practical tools for real community development.

Let us be clear: Jazz and Carnival will not cut it. Entertainment has its place, but empowerment must be the priority.

The Women of Choiseul–Saltibus Deserve More

Across this district, women are carrying heavy burdens. Single mothers are struggling to return to work after childbirth because they have no reliable daycare support. Young women are leaving school without marketable skills. Secondary school girls need safe spaces where they can learn, grow, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

These are not small issues. These are development issues. These are poverty issues. These are family issues. These are community issues.

The hard truth:

• Some single mothers cannot work because they have no childcare support.
• Some women have talent but no access to training.
• Some girls need mentorship before life pulls them in the wrong direction.
• Some families remain trapped because opportunity is not reaching them.

Community Centres Must Become Empowerment Centres

The Roblot Community Centre and other community centres in Choiseul–Saltibus must not remain closed, idle, or underused. These buildings should become living, breathing centres of opportunity.

Around the world, rural women are being empowered through practical skill-training programmes. These programmes help women move from dependency to income, from survival to stability, and from frustration to independence.

Programmes that can start right here:

• Agriculture and agro-processing: pepper planting, seasoning production, food preservation, packaging and sales.
• Entrepreneurship training: bookkeeping, pricing, marketing, customer service and small business planning.
• Digital skills: computer basics, online selling, social media marketing and mobile banking.
• Vocational skills: sewing, hair care, cosmetology, craft, hospitality and food service.
• Financial literacy: budgeting, saving, credit readiness and cooperative support.
• Leadership and life skills: confidence building, communication, health, hygiene and nutrition.

Daycare Support Is Not a Luxury — It Is Development

One of the biggest barriers facing single mothers is childcare. Many women want to work. Many want to train. Many want to start a small business. But after childbirth, they are left with one painful question:

“Who will watch my child while I try to build a life?”

That is where the community centres come in. A properly managed daycare programme attached to community training can give single mothers the breathing space they need to work, learn and earn.

A centre with daycare can help:

• Young mothers return to work after childbirth.
• Women attend training programmes without fear.
• Children receive early care in a safe environment.
• Families move closer to financial independence.

Our Secondary School Girls Must Not Be Forgotten

Empowerment must also reach our secondary school girls. After-school programmes can help them develop confidence, digital skills, leadership skills and career awareness.

A community centre should be a safe place where girls can receive mentorship, homework support, life-skills training, and exposure to positive role models.

If we do not prepare our girls today, we will pay the price tomorrow.

A Strong Message to the District Representative

Honourable representative, the people of Choiseul–Saltibus do not only need events. They need systems. They need programmes. They need practical support.

We cannot continue to celebrate temporary excitement while permanent solutions remain locked behind closed community-centre doors.

Open the centres.

Activate the programmes.

Empower the women.

Protect the girls.

Support the single mothers.

This is not about politics. This is about people. This is about development. This is about the future of Choiseul–Saltibus.

We have the buildings. We have the need. We have the women. We have the talent. We have the young girls waiting for guidance. What we need now is leadership with urgency.

The time for excuses has passed. The time for action is now.

Choiseul women are ready.

Our girls are ready.

Our communities are ready.

Our leadership must be ready too.

No fluff. No bluff. Just facts.

 

🔥 CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE 🔥

From News Spin to Classroom Talk: A Proposal Worth Taking Seriously

On Monday’s edition of News Spin, veteran journalist Rick Wayne raised an idea that deserves more than passing attention. He suggested that individuals like Rayneau Gajadhar—known for being a straight shooter—should be engaged to speak directly to students in schools and answer their questions.

Now pause right there. That is not just talk radio chatter. That is a proposal with real substance.

 Credit Where It Is Due

Too often, good ideas float through our airwaves and disappear by the next news cycle. But in this case, Rick Wayne hit on something deeper—something that touches the very foundation of youth development in Saint Lucia.

Because the truth is simple: our young people are hungry for real conversations, not rehearsed speeches.

 Why Rayneau Gajadhar Fits the Role

Say what you want, but Rayneau Gajadhar is not known for dressing up reality. He speaks plainly. Sometimes bluntly. And that is exactly what many young people need to hear.

• Not theory—but experience
• Not promises—but process
• Not motivation—but truth

This is a man who has built, expanded, and sustained business ventures in Saint Lucia. That alone gives him a voice that carries weight beyond the classroom.

 Not a New Idea—A Proven Pattern

Let’s not pretend this would be something out of the blue. Gajadhar has already demonstrated interest in youth engagement:

• His involvement in youth-oriented initiatives like the Gen-X approach
• Support for young entrepreneurs in Vide Bouteille

These are not headlines—they are signals. Signals that there is already a foundation to build on.

 The Real Opportunity

If developed properly, this initiative could shift the narrative in our schools:

• From job-seeking to job-creating
• From textbook learning to real-world exposure
• From silence to open dialogue

Imagine students asking:

• “How do you start with nothing?”
• “What failures did you face?”
• “Can success happen right here in Saint Lucia?”

And getting answers—not filtered—but real.

 But Let’s Be Honest

This idea will only work if it is done right.

• If it turns into political theatre → it will fail
• If it becomes one-way lecturing → it will fail
• If there is no follow-up → it will fade

Young people are not easily fooled. They know authenticity when they see it.

 The Bottom Line

What Rick Wayne raised on News Spin is more than commentary— it is a call to action.

And if stakeholders are serious about youth development, they should not let this idea die in a radio segment.

Because bringing voices like Rayneau Gajadhar into schools— in a structured, interactive, and sustained way— could do something our system has struggled to achieve:

Connect education to real opportunity.

The question now is not whether the idea has merit.

The question is—who is prepared to act on it?

Choiseul on the Move — No fluff. No bluff. Just the real conversation.

 

WHEN SHIPPING GETS SLOW… BUT THE QUESTIONS GET LOUDER

No fluff. No bluff. Just facts.

A resident recently ordered a laptop from eBay, routed through a Miami shipping address — a normal process used by many Saint Lucians.

Everything seemed on track… until this message came in:

“Due to the contents of the package it can only be shipped via Sea freight. Sorry for the inconvenience.”

Now here’s where the situation gets interesting.

Laptops are shipped by air every single day across the world. Yes, they contain lithium batteries — but international systems already exist to handle that safely.

So the real question is:

Is this a genuine restriction… or a matter of convenience?

• Was the customer informed beforehand?
• Is there an option to pay extra for air freight?
• Why the sudden switch to a slower shipping method?

Because let’s be honest — in today’s fast-moving world, time matters.

Sea freight could mean waiting weeks… even months for something that should take days.

This isn’t just about one package.

It’s about transparency, communication, and customer respect.

People deserve to know what they’re paying for — and what to expect.

Choiseul on the Move will always raise the questions that matter.

Have you experienced something similar?
Share your story. Let’s hear the real experiences from the ground.

Choiseul Ready to Sing, Dance and Shine at Jazz & Arts 2026

La Fargue Playing Field becomes the heartbeat of Community Jazz on Friday, May 1

Choiseul is getting ready for one of its biggest cultural moments of the year as the Choiseul Jazz & Arts Festival takes over the La Fargue Playing Field on Friday, May 1, 2026.

This is not just another show on the calendar. This is Choiseul stepping forward with confidence, colour, rhythm and pride. From steel pan to soca, reggae, country, local talent, regional stars and pure community energy, La Fargue is expected to come alive in true Choiseul style.

Event Details:
📍 Venue: La Fargue Playing Field, Choiseul
📅 Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ Gates Open: 3:00 PM
🎟️ Regular Tickets: $100
🌟 VIP: $300

A Lineup Built for Every Taste

The poster alone tells the story: this festival is not playing small. The stage will feature Skinny Fabulous, Midnight Groovers, Imran Nerdy, Ricky T, Meshach, Adree, Ti Keno, Leo, MTX Band, LCCU Laborie Steel Pan, Idation and Twadisyon O’Pay.

And for those who love a good Country & Western flavour, there is also a special guest artist listed for that crowd. That mix is important. It says Choiseul Jazz & Arts is not locking itself into one sound. It is opening the field for everybody — young, old, local, visiting, roots, soca, pan, reggae, country and culture lovers.

Why This Matters for Choiseul

Choiseul has always been more than a quiet community in the south-west. It is a place of craft, culture, music, farming, fishing, storytelling, faith and family. When an event like this is held in La Fargue, it does more than entertain. It puts Choiseul on display.

Vendors benefit. Small businesses benefit. Taxi drivers, food sellers, drink vendors, creatives, performers and ordinary families all get a chance to feel that festival movement right here at home. That is what community tourism should look like — not always asking people to leave Choiseul to find excitement, but bringing the excitement into Choiseul itself.

Choiseul on the Move Take

If we are serious about developing the district, then culture must be part of the conversation. Roads, water, jobs and infrastructure matter — yes. But identity matters too. Events like this remind Saint Lucia that Choiseul has talent, space, beauty and cultural depth.

Part of the Bigger Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Movement

The national Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2026 is scheduled from April 30 to May 10, with community jazz forming an important part of the wider celebration. The official festival platform describes Community Jazz as a way of bringing music into local spaces where residents and visitors can experience the authentic cultural pulse of Saint Lucia.

That is exactly why Choiseul’s staging matters. It gives the south-west its own stage, its own crowd, its own night, and its own voice in the national festival season.

La Fargue Must Be Ready

With a lineup of this size, preparation will be key. Parking, security, lighting, traffic flow, vendor organization and crowd control must all be handled professionally. A successful event will not only give patrons a good night out; it will strengthen Choiseul’s case for hosting more major cultural events in the future.

Choiseul has the setting. Choiseul has the people. Choiseul has the cultural backbone. Now the opportunity is here to show that we can host, manage and enjoy a major event with pride.

In Conclusion

On Friday, May 1, all roads lead to La Fargue. Whether you are coming for the pan, the reggae, the soca, the country flavour, the local artists, the food, the friends or simply the vibes, Choiseul Jazz & Arts Festival 2026 promises to be a night to remember.

Choiseul, this is our stage. Let us show up, show love, and show the island what we carry.

Choiseul on the Move — Culture. Community. Confidence.