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 the public, particularly because government construction projects appear to be exempt from these restrictions. Construction of concrete roads, drains, and other infrastructure projects are continuing unabated, raising questions about the fairness and consistency of the emergency measures.
Many citizens and private sector stakeholders are expressing their concerns and calling for transparency and equity in the enforcement of the water restrictions. The contrast between the halted private construction activities and the ongoing government projects is seen by some as a double standard and continues to erode public trust in the Philip J Pierre led administration. #PierreEhCare#PuttingYouWorse#SaveOurSaintLucia
Divided in Disaster: The Unseemly Display of Party Loyalty in Soufriere
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.…
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