Since arriving in Toronto, in late June 2022, Consul General (CG) Henry Mangal has hit the ground running, holding meetings with the leaders of Saint Lucian organisations, and other prominent Saint Lucians. In keeping with the expressed intentions in CG Mangal’s Introductory and Independence messages, he immediately got to work inviting Saint Lucian leaders and luminaries to personally update him on their work programmes, achievements, and challenges. He also invited them to frankly express their feelings about relations with the Consulate and assured them that the Consulate was established to serve and represent Saint Lucians.

At all the engagements, CG Mangal thanked and congratulated the leaders and luminaries for their voluntary efforts, in promoting Saint Lucia, and encouraged them to maintain high standards and greater collaboration, in serving the Saint Lucian Diaspora, in Canada.

Consul General Mangal also pledged the support of the Consulate and that of the Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs, in helping the leaders and organisations to become more effective and productive.

While pledging to improve the level of service and security provided by the Consulate, to Saint Lucians in Canada, CG Mangal called upon leaders and organisations to continue:

• Promoting Saint Lucian Culture and Heritage
• Demonstrating the Spirit of Independence
• Pursuing Personal Growth and Development
• Being Proud Ambassadors of Saint Lucia

Among the leaders and groups who CG Mangal have already met are:

1. Uhanna Charles-Obiazmamwon and Executive of Saint Lucia Toronto Association
2. Naomi Jules and Executive of Girls United Foundation
3. Loyarl Kisha Leon-St. Clair and Executive of St. Lucia Toronto Creole Committee
4. Marlon Mc. Combie and Executive of Saint Lucian Young Leaders in Canada
5. Chef Felix “Tricky” Fontenelle – a passionate promoter of Saint Lucian Culture
6. Deacon Eustace Beausoleil and his wife Gloria
7. Leonilla Kaunda Welch a very wise and resourceful Saint Lucian Matriarch
8. Chef Victoria Alexander of Ti Kay La Foods
9. Che Emmanuel of the Knapsack Programme
10. Kenneth Gerson of Website Design and Administration
11. Theresa and Jahnee Alcee of Destiny and Dominion Word Ministries
12. Priscilla Lubin – a patriotic promoter of Saint Lucian Heritage
13. Krishna William – an enterprising and professional Saint Lucian Promoter
14. Janella Ernest & Andrew Ricketts representing SLTA in Toronto
15. John Wiggins VP Organisational Culture & Inclusion of Toronto Raptors
16. Ruth Wiggins & John Wiggins Sr. – Prominent Gros Islet patriots
17. Samantha Eugene-Mizzau of Goodwill Amity
18. Olaf Fontenelle of Eastern Caribbean Liaison Services (ECLS)
19. Ben Stokes – North American Distributor of Chairman’s Reserve (Saint Lucia Distillers)
20. Chevy Eugene – Saint Lucian Scholar and 2022 Inductee of 100 Most Influential Black Persons (MIBP) Under 40
21. Ken Chitolie of KLC Freight Lines
22. Jeanie Beausoleil and Jean Francois Sonson of Saint Lucia Toronto Aid Action Group (STAAG).
23. Kim Daniel, Ron Simon and Sheon Ifill of Stellar Boys, Sulphur Boys and Saint Lucia Strikers Football Teams.
24. Dalfinus Modeste, Ron Simon Kim Wintere, of 5 Instincts, New Level and Soulanice promotional outfits.

Consul General Mangal pledged his commitment, and that of his office, to continue working closely with the various Saint Lucian groups, organizations, and nationals in the Diaspora, for the betterment of our Saint Lucian people and communities, within Canada.