Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s recent remarks regarding the lowering of the Real Estate option of Saint Lucia’s citizenship by investment program raise serious concerns about transparency and accountability within his administration. By attributing the decision to his predecessor, Prime Minister Pierre appears to be deliberately misleading the public and shirking responsibility for a significant policy change that occurred under…
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…
The decision by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre to dismiss Joackim Henry from his role as the Minister with responsibility for the National Conservation Authority (NCA) has raised several questions and concerns among the public. Notably, the lack of public notice regarding this significant decision has left many wondering about the rationale behind the abrupt removal of an elected official…
The Auditor General’s report which substantiates Hon. Allen Chastanet’s claims that Ernest Hilaire opened an account with Walid Juffali without notifying the Accountant General or Director of Finance
In a recent development that has sparked controversy and concern among citizens, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s decision to giveaway Port Castries and the Soufriere Waterfront to a foreign company for 30 years in exchange for a seemingly modest sum of US$42 million has raised eyebrows and ignited debates about the long-term implications for the country’s economy and national assets.…
Remember that time when Ernest Hilaire used his Duty Free Allowance as High Commissioner to by the first Range Rover for his brother Paul? Well Ernest’s favorite brother Paul Hilaire who was previously recalled from retirement when the SLP assumed office has now been made a Permanent Secretary in a Ministry headed by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre. More jobs…
The Honorable Allen Chastanet wins again! Yesterday, 13 June 2023, the Privy Council delivered a landmark decision in favor of Mr. Chastanet, vindicating him one more time. This represents yet another victory for the Leader of the Opposition and the United Workers Party (UWP) in a series of matters brought before the Law Courts, all in an attempt to silence…
Ernest Hilaire (Appellant) v Allen Chastanet (Respondent) (Saint Lucia) Case ID: JCPC 2021/0007 Jurisdiction: Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (St Lucia) Case summary Issue Whether Article 917A of the Civil Code of Saint Lucia allows the importation of UK statute law into Saint Lucian law in relation to contracts, quasi-contracts and torts. Facts The Appellant (the…