These are some of the key takeaways from Saint Lucia’s 2024/2025 Budget which Prime Minister Philip J Pierre tried to keep a secret:
1)Saint Lucia is now the slowest growing country in the OECS
2)Inflation in Saint Lucia is the highest in the OECS
3)Agriculture declined by a whopping 17%
4)The School Transportation subsidy has been reduced
5)The Government collected more Excise Tax on fuel and cooking gas!
6)Debt increased by almost $400 Million!
7)St Jude Hospital will now cost $265 Million!
8 )Over 2000 passports have been assigned to a CIP Developer to build roads
9)Not a word from the Prime Minister on any water supply improvement projects!
10)Saint Lucian taxpayers are now paying debt of $900,000 a day under Philip J Pierre #PierreEhCare#PuttingYouWorse#SaveOurSaintLucia#PeoplePower
When will Prime Minister Philip J Pierre fire the Minister for National Security?
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre faces a critical juncture in his tenure, with public faith in the National Security Ministry dwindling due to its perceived incompetence and mismanagement. The escalating crime rates demand a swift response and proactive measures to restore safety and security to our communities. It is imperative for the Prime Minister to address this pressing issue and…
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