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
Weak Leadership: Philip J Pierre’s Failing Stewardship of National Security
Saint Lucia has witnessed a troubling and alarming trend – an increase in homicides year after year. While many factors contribute to crime rates, one key individual tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the nation is Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, who also holds the portfolio of Minister for National Security. Unfortunately, his leadership in this crucial role…
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