The Government of Saint Lucia is reconfirming the assurance given to all Saint Lucians and visitors that Pre-Carnival activities at the Derek Walcott Square will take place over a four day period, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, July 13th, 14th, 15th and 17th, 2010. The committee which has been put together to plan the event met earlier today and decided among other things to rename the event from the original name that was presented.

This decision was arrived at due to concerns by Helen Television System that the name Mas on the Square should not be used or form part of the name for the event jointly organized by the Government of Saint Lucia, the Home Coming Secretariat, the Cultural Development Foundation and Lucian Mas Events.

A search carried out at the Registry of Companies determined that the name “Mas on the Square” was not registered and the current organizers were therefore under no obligations to accede to the request by Helen Television System. Nonetheless, the organizers of Home Coming Mas On the Square have decided to rename the event to Home Coming Mas Jam.

The decision was arrived at in good spirit and to avoid any controversy which may have emanated from the use of the original name for the 2010 event. All Saint Lucians and visitors are invited to participate in he promised entertainment and excitement of Home Coming Mas Jam 2010 which has been organized as a replacement to the traditional Mas on the Square.

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