The Saint Lucia Craft and Dry Goods Vendors Association Ltd has welcomed the appointment of a new Mayor in the person of Geraldine Lendor-Gabriel and says it is looking forward to a 'consultative relationship' with her. Association President, Peter 'Ras Ipa' Isaac told St Lucia Times that his organisation anticipates working with Lendor-Gabriel in addressing issues and making decisions, regardless of whether vendors feel those decisions are in their best interests. Describing the relationship with former Mayor Peterson Francis as having been combative, Isaac said his association hopes that the past is behind vendors and that they can now move