Dear Prime Minister, As the Leader of the Opposition and as the former Minister of Finance I feel it incumbent uponme to warn you of the hazards which our country will face as a direct result of the proposed 2.5%levy that you and your Government are intending to implement this week. Whilst there are manymacroeconomic indicators that show we have…
Castries, June 26th 2023 – The Government of Saint Lucia has come under scrutiny for excluding the Opposition from the National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC) meeting held in preparation for Tropical Storm Bret. This decision has raised concerns about the government’s commitment to inclusive and collaborative decision-making processes during times of crisis. The Opposition, as a key stakeholder in…
The role of a government is to serve its citizens equitably and efficiently, ensuring equal access to essential services. However, recent revelations regarding the disparities between a private company’s expedited passport services and the regular application process at the Passport Office in Saint Lucia have raised concerns about fairness and transparency. This stark contrast exposes the inherent inefficiencies within the…
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…
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…
Prime Minister Pierre, it has come to our attention that, once again, you have made some unfounded allegations on the desilting program of the John Compton Dam which commenced for the first time under the United Workers Party administration in 2020. You said inter alia that the John Compton Dam desilting project was supposed to be completed, and that it…
Questioning Government Priorities: Alleged USD$750,000 Payment to Sting for Jazz Performance Raises Concerns How much was Sting paid to perform at Jazz? That is the burning question many Saint Lucians have been asking since online searches reveal that a performance from Sting starts at a whopping $750,000 USD a performance! Google it yourself. The alleged payment to Sting raises questions…
The implementation of a new 2.5% tax on goods and services effective July 1st, 2023 has the potential to significantly impact the poor and vulnerable, particularly in the midst of an inflation crisis. With the government failing to provide any substantial support for those most in need, the additional burden of this tax will push many people further into poverty.…
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…