Letters

Open Letter to Global Ports Holdings from Saint Lucia’s Leader of the Opposition

“Yesterday, my office received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of Global Ports Holdings (GPH) takeover of Port Castries and the Soufriere Waterfront. The ceremony is being held at the port today. Despite the Opposition writing to Prime Minister Pierre months ago seeking consultation on what we deem a disastrous deal, our pleas have been ignored. Saint Lucia will…

Opposition Leader Hon. Allen Chastanet writes to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre regarding concerns about the $80 Million Government guarantee to the National Lotteries Authority

On March 26th, 2024, I officially wrote to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre regarding major concerns with respect to the approval by Parliament of the Guarantee provided to the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) to secure a loan in the amount of $80 million from 1st National Bank Saint Lucia Limited to assist with the financing of a youth and sports…

Hon. Allen Chastanet’s Open Letter to Saint Lucia’s Attorney General

Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has written to the Attorney General of Saint Lucia Mr. Leslie Mondesir expressing concern over a potential violation of the constitution. This concern arises from the government’s reported intention to appoint an unelected individual as Deputy Speaker.