Today, Port Castries welcomed three cruise ships with a combined passenger capacity of 8,665 people. Under the deal signed by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Ports Minister Stephenson King, and Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire, the foreign-owned company GPH walked away with $86,650 USD, while SLASPA—Saint Lucia’s own port authority—earned a mere $8,665 USD. Once again, this bad deal puts foreign…
The decision by the Philip J. Pierre-led administration to abandon the National Health Insurance (NHI) program initiated by the Allen Chastanet United Workers Party (UWP) government represents a monumental disservice to the people of Saint Lucia. This is not just a missed opportunity—it is a willful disregard for the health and well-being of every citizen in this nation. In 2019,…
Today there are 2 cruise ships in Port Castries with a total combined capacity of 4,878 passengers. Under the SLP’s sellout deal with GPH this means that today GPH will make US$48,780.00 whilst SLASPA will only make US$4,878.00. #PuttingYouWorse #PierrePaBon
The question is increasingly difficult to avoid: is Richard Frederick, through his television show and public statements, operating as the de facto Prime Minister and Minister for National Security of Saint Lucia? His conduct raises serious concerns about the proper functioning of our democracy and the independence of critical state institutions like the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. Frederick has…
As a concerned citizen of Saint Lucia, I am deeply troubled by the growing trend of political victimization under the current administration of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. The recent transfer of the personal bodyguard of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Allen Chastanet, and the sending on leave of a sergeant known to support the United Workers Party (UWP)…
The revelation that the Bank of Saint Lucia has closed the accounts of Richard Frederick, the Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, raises serious concerns that demand public attention. This unprecedented move by a major financial institution in Saint Lucia casts a shadow over the integrity of our government and its representatives. Richard Frederick is no stranger to…
The letter, written by Hon. Allen Chastanet as Leader of the Opposition, addresses the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, expressing grave concerns over unresolved homicides linked to the IMPACS investigation, the increase in crime, and the conduct of Housing Minister Richard Frederick. Key points include: The letter ends with a plea for decisive action to avoid a repeat of past…
The SLP government’s claims regarding the halted Administrative Complex in Vieux Fort conveniently ignore key facts. The project was initiated in 2016, 1 month before the 2016 General Election. It is commenced without securing Development Control Authority (DCA) approval, a blatant violation of standard protocols meant to ensure proper planning and compliance. Furthermore, the land intended for the project was…
We have seen the post election chaos in Venezuela. The widespread condemnation from neighboring South American Governments and reputable interrnational agencies which have all declared that the results declared by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE). We in St Lucia must. be vigilant to protect our tradition of free and fair elections and to ensure that malpractices apparent under Maduro…
The healthcare system in St. Lucia is in crisis, and the human cost is devastating. Despite international recognition of health as a fundamental human right, as enshrined in the World Health Organization’s 1946 Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (1966), the implementation of health rights in practice remains…