This latest addition to St. Lucia’s national
literature was preceded in 1992 by St. Lucia’s first Kwèyòl dictionary, Dictionary of
St. Lucian Creole, written by Jones E. Mondesir.
Another publication, Tèstèman Nef-la, a translation
of the New Testament, appeared in 1999. It was published by the
Bible Society of the Eastern Caribbean. The leader of the editorial
team that produced the New Testament was Dr. David Frank, who is the
Principal editor of the new dictionary.
At tomorrow’s launching, some of the speakers on
the programme will include Msgr. Dr. Patrick A.B. Anthony, Dr. David
Frank, editor of the Dictionary and
Dr. Didacus Jules, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of
Education.
Members of the public are being invited to attend.
The dictionary will
be on sale at a very affordable
price.
