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…
Prime Minister, Over the last few months several deeply alarming revelations have come to light about the manner in which the affairs of our country are being conducted. As the Opposition Leader I have shared with you and the general public my concerns with the GPH agreement, the Halls of Justice project, the guarantee of 80 million dollars for the…
Saint Lucia’s Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has written to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre raising his concerns about the scandal and its impact on Saint Lucia’s reputation. These are some of the key takeaway from the letter.
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 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…
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…
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…
There is a major difference between Citizenships that have been APPROVED and those that have been ALLOCATED. Citizenships that have been APPROVED are those that have gone through the entire application process and have received final approval. Citizenships that have been ALLOCATED are those that have been assigned to a developer so that they can sell. According to Ernest Hilaire,…
Ernest Hilaire’s attempt to shift the blame for his mismanagement of Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment has exposed several lies told by Hilaire himself. In the address Hilaire said that the CIP Infrastructure Programme was launched in March. Based on our information the Infrastructure Option was actually launched on February 1st 2024! Hilaire’s words can’t be trusted! Attached in the…
Minister Ernest Hilaire has deliberately left out key details about the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Scandal. Thaddeus Antoine who is publicly known as Ernest’s BESTFRIEND and current Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, is also the current lawyer and main CIP agent for Caribbean Galaxy here in Saint Lucia.