While we send our prayers up to the heavens, that we were generally speared the wraft of Hurricane Beryl, with no loss of life or significant destruction here on Saint Lucia, we must reflect on whether the country was adequately prepared for this weather system. The Ministry of Infrastructure in its present configuration takes a lead role in national preparation.…
It is utterly disheartening to observe partisan politicking taking precedence over the pressing needs of the victims of Hurricane Beryl. During a recent tour of the Soufriere Waterfront to assess the damage caused by the hurricane, Emma Hippolyte, the Parliamentary Representative for Soufriere Fond St. Jacques, was seen wearing a green cap adorned with the red star of the St.…
By James Stanislaus “It is utterly appalling and reprehensible that Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre would prioritize political expediency over the welfare of the people of Soufriere, who have suffered devastating losses due to the ravages of Hurricane Beryl. His callous disregard for the plight of his constituents is a stark reminder of his administration’s tone-deafness to the needs of…
The recent scandal surrounding Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, implicating him in a bribery scheme with Soufriere MP Emma Hippolyte, have shocked and dismayed many across Saint Lucia. According to reports, the Prime Minister was allegedly captured on video, during a livestream produced by his communications unit, discussing payments of $1500 to residents of Baron’s Drive. The livestream, which was…
By James Stanislaus Minister Ernest Hilaire, responsible for the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), has been vocal in his criticism of the opposition’s condemnation of the program’s current state. However, his cries of foul play ring hollow in light of his own gross incompetence and questionable integrity in managing the CIP. Minister Hilaire’s integrity has been called into question due…
THE FACTS: When the UWP left office in 2021, a total of 75 applications had been approved by the CIP Unit under the Real Estate option. In his address, Ernest Hilaire confirmed that up until March 2024 a total of 1,367 applications have been approved under the Real Estate Option. Where are the Funds?!!! #WTF#CIPScandal#Corruption Source: www.cipsaintlucia.com
Earlier this week, the Government of Saint Lucia announced that Prime Minister Pierre would be travelling to Dominica to attend the funeral of Cardinal Kelvin Felix. What the Government did not announce was that PM Pierre would also be attending a meeting with OECS CIP heads whilst on the same trip to Dominica. Saint Lucians only became aware of the…
In case you haven’t heard, the Philip J. Pierre-led administration has awarded contracts to Fresh Start Construction to recommence the Talvern and Choc Housing Projects. These projects were halted when the administration assumed office in July 2021. Upon taking office three years ago, the Pierre administration immediately stopped two major housing projects initiated under the previous United Workers Party (UWP)…
John Steinbeck, the renowned writer, “a giant of American letters”, and the 1962 Nobel Prize winner for Literature promulgated. “ I know now why confusion in government is not only tolerated but encouraged. I have learned. A confused people can make no clear demands.” The shocking truth behind the Minister of Housing three-year deception has finally been revealed, exposing his earlier pronouncement on…
In the realm of governance, transparency and accountability are cornerstones of public trust. The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) in Saint Lucia, designed to attract foreign investment and bolster the economy, necessitates rigorous oversight to ensure its integrity and effectiveness. During its five-year term, the United Workers Party (UWP) consistently met its legal obligations by submitting annual reports and audited…