Martinique Delegation Donates Eyewear To Saint Lucia

A surge of support and collaboration between Martinique and Saint Lucia has taken place, heralding the arrival of a French delegation that has made a significant contribution towards public welfare. On April 24, 2024, the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment welcomed a sizable French contingent, largely comprised of members of 7 Lions Club chapters, 3 educational institutions and 4 optical companies in Martinique, who collectively procured over 4 thousand two hundred pairs of recycled eyewear, including glasses, sunglasses, and frames as a donation to their fellowmen overseas. Welcoming the delegation, Permanent Secretary Dr. Charmaine Hippolyte Emmanuel commended the initiative, expressing hope that it would inspire others in neighboring Martinique, Saint Lucia, and the wider Caribbean region to engage in similar acts of kindness. “We want to say thank you for coming to see us this morning. Our hearts are filled with joy and we really appreciate all what you are doing for us. We are truly elated that you are able to join with us and that you were able to change the date to accommodate us. We are indeed happy that you finally made it,” remarked Hippolyte Emmanuel. For the French-based Lions clubs, this would signal the...