THE sports clubs of the St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) and the Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO), have combined to host the 26th Annual Caribbean Utility Employees Association (CUEA) Easter Festival in Saint Lucia from April 2 – 6.
The CUEA boasts a membership of 18 utility employee clubs from thirteen Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, Trinidad, Saint Vincent, Barbados, St. Kitts, Dominica and Antigua among others. The clubs’ membership varies among the water, electricity and telecommunication sectors.
The Festival is held annually in a different member country and is expected to bring major economic benefit, from the influx of over 300 visitors to the island’s shores.
Its format will include the Annual General Meeting, a community project, island tours, sports day, a cook-out, a costume party, cultural and social nights, and a shopping day. Participants will also see presentations by the St. Lucia Tourist Board on the St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival as well as a few carnival bands, with a view to offer special packages and incentives in an effort to encourage their return to the island.