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…
In recent parliamentary sessions, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has consistently assured the public that the Halls of Injustice project will cost EC$143 million. However, emerging evidence suggests a significant discrepancy between the Prime Minister’s claims and the actual projected costs. According to a leaked contract between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Trinidadian construction firm overseeing the project,…
The allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement surrounding the Philip J. Pierre-led administration have sparked deep concern and skepticism among citizens in Saint Lucia. Recent revelations paint a troubling picture of fiscal irresponsibility and lack of transparency, raising serious questions about the government’s credibility and commitment to good governance. At the center of these allegations is the Citizenship by Investment…
By James Stanislaus From the time the SLP won the 2021 elections, the opposition has been preaching the importance of democracy and transparency in government. Yet, despite the compelling case made by the opposition, their reasoned counsel has been rejected, ignored, and, on more than one occasion, utterly ridiculed by the Prime Minister and his team. Notwithstanding, the Leader of…
Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), once a beacon of economic opportunity, is now shrouded in controversy and allegations of corruption. The program has not undergone the mandated audits for the past two years, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability. The absence of these audits is not merely a procedural lapse; it is a glaring violation of the…