Next 2 Years
The way my life has been going, the two years ahead of me may just fly by. Already there are big things to look forward to during my time here.
Tomorrow is the 30th Anniversary of SVG's independence from Great Britain. People all over the island are wearing the national colors-Green, Yellow, and Blue and there are celebrations and events taking place to commemorate the anniversary.
Nov 25th- When SVG did gain its independence, it was given a constitution from Britain to set up its first government. Over the past several years, politicians have been working on creating a new constitution, one not given to them by a colonizer, but their very own. The newly proposed constitution is being debated vigorously and is up for a vote on Nov. 25th. It will need just over 66% approval to be passed.
Sometime Next Year- At least every five years the Prime Minister must call parliamentary elections and this must happen before the end of 2010, so after the vote on the constitution, I imagine, the gears will start turning on the national elections. The two major parties here are the ULP-United Labor Party who are currently in control of the government and the opposition, the NDP-New Democratic Party. There is a Green Party but I'm not sure how influential they are.
Next Year- The 2010 World Cup will be taking place in South Africa next summer and anyone living outside of the U.S. knows that the bars will be full of people pulling for their favorite teams. Soccer is very popular here, as well as cricket, I'm looking forward to watching matches with locals.
2011-The Peace Corps will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. I'm not sure all what will be taking place but I have some high expectations. St. Lucia was one of the first few countries the Peace Corps came to and I believe they have had volunteers coming continuously since '61, so the presence here in the Eastern Caribbean is very deep.
I feel fortunate to be here at this time and the opportunity to share it with Vincentians and other PC volunteers. Will be a great time to create some fantastic memories.
Tomorrow is the 30th Anniversary of SVG's independence from Great Britain. People all over the island are wearing the national colors-Green, Yellow, and Blue and there are celebrations and events taking place to commemorate the anniversary.
Nov 25th- When SVG did gain its independence, it was given a constitution from Britain to set up its first government. Over the past several years, politicians have been working on creating a new constitution, one not given to them by a colonizer, but their very own. The newly proposed constitution is being debated vigorously and is up for a vote on Nov. 25th. It will need just over 66% approval to be passed.
Sometime Next Year- At least every five years the Prime Minister must call parliamentary elections and this must happen before the end of 2010, so after the vote on the constitution, I imagine, the gears will start turning on the national elections. The two major parties here are the ULP-United Labor Party who are currently in control of the government and the opposition, the NDP-New Democratic Party. There is a Green Party but I'm not sure how influential they are.
Next Year- The 2010 World Cup will be taking place in South Africa next summer and anyone living outside of the U.S. knows that the bars will be full of people pulling for their favorite teams. Soccer is very popular here, as well as cricket, I'm looking forward to watching matches with locals.
2011-The Peace Corps will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. I'm not sure all what will be taking place but I have some high expectations. St. Lucia was one of the first few countries the Peace Corps came to and I believe they have had volunteers coming continuously since '61, so the presence here in the Eastern Caribbean is very deep.
I feel fortunate to be here at this time and the opportunity to share it with Vincentians and other PC volunteers. Will be a great time to create some fantastic memories.
posted by Ted @ 1:06 PM
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