concerns were raised about the return leg of their trip.

Doubt and confusion surrounded a charter flight for the Youth, Sport and Recreation's road show after rumours circulated that the charter company they booked with was in financial trouble, leaving them stranded in St. Lucia.

But Brown Charters owner Murray Brown steadfastly denied the rumours.

Mr. Brown confirmed that the group were on their way home and blamed the delay on a mix-up.