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The Coat of Arms of Saint Lucia whose motto is "THE LAND, THE PEOPLE, THE LIGHT" was designed by Mr. Sydney Bagshaw, and replaces the pre-Independence Coat of Arms with the Virgilian legend for Port Castries - "Statio Haud Malefida Carinis"- (a safe anchorage for ships) also designed by Mr. Bagshaw in 1967.

It is representative of the island's cultural heritage, its native fauna and flora, coupled with its culture and history.

The Charges on the Coat of Arms were chosen to represent the various peoples who are part of the nation's heritage:

The Tudor Rose - England
Fleur de Lys - France
The African Stool - Africa
The Torch - A beacon to light our path

The St.Lucian Parrot (Amazona versicolor) – the National Bird

The Motto: " THE LAND, THE PEOPLE, THE LIGHT"

The Coat of Arms of Saint Lucia is the official Seal of the Government of Saint Lucia. It may not be used or reproduced in any form without the approval of the Government.

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