By James Stanislaus How much more do we want to know about the people running our country before we decide to take punitory action against them for their misdeeds? Do we intend to remain as quiet as mice until the house collapses? St Lucia is a small island state with limited sources of income, but lately, we have witnessed a…
The Courtyard Marriott, which is currently under construction at Pointe Seraphine, Castries was first announced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet during his 2018/2019 Budget Address. All the negotiations and incentives were done and granted under former Commerce and Investment Minister Hon. Bradly Felix along with Invest Saint Lucia. The construction of this project commenced in late 2020. It is…
The Government of Saint Lucia has officially declared a Water Emergency in response to the ongoing drought and critically low water reserves affecting the island. This declaration comes with stringent restrictions aimed at conserving water, including a prohibition on the use of water for making concrete blocks and mixing cement. However, the decision has sparked considerable debate and frustration among…
Minister Alfred Prospere’s decision to include farmers on the water prohibition emergency list is yet another nail in the coffin for Saint Lucia’s agriculture sector. This move is particularly disheartening given the recent struggles farmers have faced, including a prolonged shortage of boxes essential for selling and exporting their crops. The impact of these challenges has been devastating, culminating in…
Since assuming office as Local Government Minister, Richard Frederick’s actions towards vendors in Castries have ignited a firestorm of criticism and condemnation. Just one day after winning the election, Frederick pledged that no one would interfere with vendors in the city under his watch. However, recent events paint a starkly different picture, revealing a troubling pattern of victimization and political…
During today’s sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre will do the following borrowing: 1)$10 Million US 2)$80 Million EC for the National Lotteries Authority: He did this a few weeks ago, why is he coming back with this same loan? Something is fishy! 3)$64.1 Million EC in Government bonds 4)$477.3 Million EC in bonds and treasury bills will…
In a democracy, transparency and accountability are paramount. Unfortunately, these principles seem to have been disregarded by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre in his handling of the Global Ports Holdings deal, which has been shrouded in secrecy from the start. The recent secret ceremony held on Monday, April 29th, 2024, to mark the commencement of the project is just the…
Saint Lucia’s, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has chosen to hand over control of Port Castries and the Soufriere waterfront to a foreign developer for a staggering 30 to 40 years. This decision not only undermines the hard work and dedication of Saint Lucians who currently manage these vital ports but also reflects a troubling lack of confidence in the…
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…
As the nation heads into its third year subsequent to the 2021 general elections, the public remains dumbfounded regarding what steps are not being taken to address the ongoing homicide rate. Our PM has shown continued signs of disgust by the way he throws his hands into the air while seeking advice from any source. The sad part is, he…