Today, two cruise ships are docked in Port Castries, bringing a total capacity of 6,381 passengers. Due to the disastrous deal signed by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Ernest Hilaire, and Emma Hippolyte, Global Ports Holding (GPH) walks away with a staggering US$63,810, while SLASPA—the very entity responsible for our ports—gets a mere US$6,381.
This is what selling out Saint Lucia looks like. While foreign investors reap massive profits, our people are left with crumbs. Where is the benefit for Saint Lucians? Where is the return on our assets? This deal must be revisited!
The Pot Calling the Kettle Black
It was incredible to hear the Prime Minister describe the United Workers Party team as “desperate unemployables”. What a statement for him to make when that description is more applicable to him and his team than to anyone else. As Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Castries East, he has milked the taxpayers of this country for twenty-five plus…
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