Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s decision to grant a foreign developer control over Port Castries and the Soufrière waterfront for a staggering 40-year period is highly questionable and deserves significant criticism. This move not only raises concerns about the long-term sovereignty of Saint Lucia’s key ports but also raises serious doubts about the fairness and transparency of the decision-making process.…
Has Prime Minister Philip J Pierre told these leaders and businessmen that he endorses Racism? Are they aware that he doesn’t like persons whose skin tones are lighter than his? Philip J Pierre refuses to denounce the continued use of racism by his Ministers and supporters in the name of politics! #PierreEhCare#PuttingYouWorse#SaveOurSaintLucia
Ever since Philip J Pierre and the Labour Party assumed office 33 months ago, Saint Lucians have had to endure hardships like no other point in the nation’s history. Some citizens have even gone as far as saying that life was better for them even during the pandemic! -Crime is at its highest with murders up 25% when compared to…
The harmonization of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) programs among Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) member islands has long been heralded as a crucial step towards regional cooperation and economic advancement. However, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s recent refusal to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) aimed at achieving this goal has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from various quarters.…
In recent years, the political landscape of Saint Lucia has been marred by the divisive and harmful rhetoric employed by certain members of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP). Rather than fostering unity and progress, these individuals have resorted to tactics that seek to exploit racial tensions for political gain. Such behavior not only undermines the principles of democracy but…
The St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) previously criticized the UWP Administration for allocating EC$2.5 Million to International Sports Venue Design and Development Specialist, Don Lockerbie, for the design, procurement, and supervision of upgrades to five national sports facilities. These facilities included the Soufriere Mini Stadium, Desruisseaux Playing Field, Micoud Playing Field, Dennery Sports Complex, and the Saint Lucia Sports Academy.…
In what was supposed to be the year of infrastructure development for Saint Lucia, Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has made the stunning revelation that the budget of Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King has seen a staggering reduction of $50 million reduction as per the Government of Saint Lucian’s Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for 2024/2025 The condition of…
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis convened virtually to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at standardizing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs across the Caribbean. However, conspicuously absent from this gathering was a representative from Saint Lucia. This begs the question: why hasn’t Saint Lucia signed on to…
Renovations to the Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet Playing Field and Mindoo Philip Park commenced weeks ago, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. Whilst I wholeheartedly support any projects and Programmes which will support youth development and sports, what is extremely concerning about these projects is the secrecy surrounding their implementation. Has the Prime Minister or the Minister told you the…
In March 2020, under the administration of the United Workers Party (UWP) led by the Hon. Allen M. Chastanet, Saint Lucia witnessed a significant milestone in its healthcare landscape with the commencement of the transition to the Owen King EU Hospital (OKEU). Four years on, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the impact of this transition and the strides…