In what was supposed to be the year of infrastructure development for Saint Lucia, Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has made the stunning revelation that the budget of Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King has seen a staggering reduction of $50 million reduction as per the Government of Saint Lucian’s Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for 2024/2025 The condition of…
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre and Sports Minister Kenson Casimir are facing criticism for their handling of the upgrades to major sports facilities in Saint Lucia, particularly concerning transparency and accountability in expenditure. The ongoing renovations to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet Playing Field, and Mindoo Philip Park have raised concerns among Saint Lucians due to the lack…
In a stirring defense of Saint Lucia’s constitutional integrity, Hon. Allen Chastanet, the Leader of the Opposition, recently thwarted what he deemed an unconstitutional maneuver by the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) government. The government’s intention to bring in a Deputy Speaker from outside of Parliament raised grave concerns regarding the adherence to constitutional norms and democratic principles. Thanks to…
Saint Lucia has yet again found itself embroiled in a constitutional crisis of alarming proportions, sparked by the Philip J Pierre-led Government’s audacious attempt to appoint a Deputy Speaker in an unconstitutional manner. This blatant disregard for the rule of law and democratic principles raises grave concerns about the integrity of the parliamentary process and the stability of governance in…
Recent events surrounding the healthcare expenditures of Ministers Joachim Henry and Virginia Albert Poyotte in Martinique under the leadership of Prime Minister Philip J Pierre have cast a shadow of doubt on the government’s commitment to openness. The lack of disclosure regarding the exact amount of taxpayers’ money spent on the medical treatment of these ministers raises serious concerns about…
Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has written to the Attorney General of Saint Lucia Mr. Leslie Mondesir expressing concern over a potential violation of the constitution. This concern arises from the government’s reported intention to appoint an unelected individual as Deputy Speaker.