Happy 38th Anniversary of Saint Lucia's Independence
February 22nd marks the 38th anniversary of nationhood for our tiny island state. 38 years ago on that day, the late Sir John George Melvin Compton, then just John Compton, presided over Saint Lucia's independence from Great Britain. We have travelled the bumpy road of nationhood enduring the constant pain that accompanies our small size and held our heads high. Today we reflect on our achievements and resolve to learn from our mistakes. Today we resolve to come together as one and to cast aside the divisions of politics, for it is only as one that we will achieve our full potential.
May God bless our nation and our people.
See our National Anthem and our National Pledge by reading more.
Saint Lucia's National Anthem
Sons and daughters of St. Lucia,
Love the land that gave us birth,
Land of beaches, hills and valleys,
Fairest isle of all the earth.
Love the land that gave us birth,
Land of beaches, hills and valleys,
Fairest isle of all the earth.
Wheresoever you may roam,
Love, oh love our island home.
Love, oh love our island home.
Gone the times when nations battled
For this 'Helen of the West,
Gone the days when strife and discord
Dimmed her children's toil and rest.
Dawns at last a brighter day,
Stretches out a glad new way.
May the good Lord bless our island,
Guard her sons from woe and harm!
May our people live united,
Strong in soul and strong in arm!
Justice, Truth and Charity,
The National Pledge
With God as my guide, I pledge my allegiance to my country St. Lucia.
I proclaim that I will serve my country with pride and dignity and defend it with vigor and valour in the pursuit of excellence, justice and equality for all
I proclaim that I will serve my country with pride and dignity and defend it with vigor and valour in the pursuit of excellence, justice and equality for all