Tag: Corruption

UWP Women’s Arm calls for Investigation into Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by a Senior Police Officer

The United Workers Party Women’s Arm calls for a matter of utmost importance to be addressed: the allegations of sexual misconduct against the newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police. The gravity of these allegations cannot be overstated, particularly when they involve multiple sources, including the victims themselves.  These allegations are deeply concerning and deserving of thorough investigation. The victims have…

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST RAISED WITH EMPLOYEE OF CHAIRMAN OF SAINT LUCIA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT SERVING AS AUTHORISED AGENT

Concerns have been raised regarding a potential conflict of interest within the operations of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).  It has come to our attention that an employee in the Chambers of Lorne Theophilus who is the Chairman of the CIP Unit has assumed the role of an Authorized Agent for the same programme headed by the…

Saint Lucia Government’s Regressive Passport Policies: Burdening Citizens and Obstructing Mobility

After increasing the cost of acquiring a passport, then also reducing the passport validity from 10 years down to 5 years, Saint Lucians continue to suffer with prolonged delays in the passport issuance process under this SLP Administration. The actions of the Government have left thousands of Saint Lucian citizens feeling frustrated, burdened, and restricted in their ability to travel…

SLP Government’s $7 Million Jazz Festival Loss

The Government of Saint Lucia’s decision to spend $12 million on the Jazz Festival while only making $5 million in return is a clear example of misplaced priorities and poor financial management. By neglecting more pressing societal needs and failing to generate a satisfactory return on investment, the government has displayed a lack of fiscal responsibility. It is crucial that…

Snakes in Parliament

Commentary by Hermangild Francis  I listened to the contributions of the parliamentarians and I must say that I was particularly disappointed in the presentation of Stephenson King. This is the first time that I have commented about Steve, but after his presentation I am compelled to comment. I hold no animosity towards Stephenson King, but as a former colleague in…

Watergate versus Banannegate Déjà vu

By James Stanislaus We should recall that it took almost eighteen months before Richard Nixon finally confessed his wrongdoings and was finally kicked out of office similarly to what is transpiring at home. There was no necessity for the housing minister to follow the path he embarked upon, but similar to the watergate pattern, politicians enjoying a role of power…