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!
Hon. Allen Chastanet calls on Prime Minister Philip J Pierre to scrap 2.5% Levy for ALL Saint Lucians
Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has written to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre calling on him to remove the 2.5% Levy for all Saint Lucians and not just a selected few. These are some of key points in Hon. Chastanet’s letter to the PM: 1) On July 12, 2024, the public learned via Instrument No. 108 of 2024…
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