Tag: Ernest Hilaire

Corruption plagues Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme

During the UWP’s 5 year term between 2016 and 2021 a total of 871 Citizenships were sold. In contrast, the SLP has sold over 14,000 Saint Lucian citizenships in their first 3 years! This means that US$1.4 Billion or EC$3.7 Billion is now unaccounted for under Minister Ernest Hilaire and Prime Minister Philip J Pierre. Where is the money? This…

Where is Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Money?

A major bombshell has revealed that Saint Lucia has sold over 14,000 passports through its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) under the current SLP administration. This figure, allegedly confirmed by CIP CEO Mc Claude Emmanuel, starkly contrasts with the 871 citizenships sold during the tenure of the former UWP administration between 2016 and 2021. The financial implications are staggering, with…

Fact Check- Philip J Pierre’s Lies on CIP Real Estate

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…

Why hasn’t Saint Lucia Signed the Standardizing Citizenship by Investment in the Caribbean?

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…

Joachim Henry no longer incharge of National Conservation Authority. Why the lack of Transparency?

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…

A Questionable Move: Criticizing the Decision to Giveaway Port Castries and Soufriere Waterfront

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.…

Poll: Do you support the SLP Government’s $42 Million deal for Port Castries and the Soufriere Waterfront?

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Minister Ernest Hilaire’s Brother brought out of Retirement and Appointed Permanent Secretary

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…