Transparency is essential in democracy, yet recent developments suggest Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre may be keeping significant information from the public. Here are six critical issues raising concerns: 1. $400 Million Increase in Debt In 2023, Saint Lucia’s debt surged by $400 million, straining financial stability. The Prime Minister’s silence on this issue leaves questions about the government’s fiscal…
This Philip J Pierre led administration continues to spend taxpayer funds with very little to no transparency. For the last 4 months, tens of millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent to get 3 sporting facilities ready for World Cup Cricket. All contracts have been given without tendering and the Government refuses to say who has those contracts and how…
During a UWP Press Conference held in April 2024, former Economic Development Minister Guy Joseph brought to the attention of the general public the lack of availability of boxes for farmers to sell and export their produce. This lack of planning and preparation by the Government had been going on for weeks until it was highlighted by Mr. Joseph. During…
By James Stanislaus How much more do we want to know about the people running our country before we decide to take punitory action against them for their misdeeds? Do we intend to remain as quiet as mice until the house collapses? St Lucia is a small island state with limited sources of income, but lately, we have witnessed a…
The state of the Owen King EU Hospital in Saint Lucia paints a troubling picture of the island’s healthcare system. Despite being a modern facility, the hospital is grappling with severe deficiencies that undermine its ability to provide adequate care. Nurses and doctors are reportedly purchasing their own supplies to perform their duties, highlighting a critical lack of basic medical…
During today’s sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre will do the following borrowing: 1)$10 Million US 2)$80 Million EC for the National Lotteries Authority: He did this a few weeks ago, why is he coming back with this same loan? Something is fishy! 3)$64.1 Million EC in Government bonds 4)$477.3 Million EC in bonds and treasury bills will…
Despite denials by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre regarding the cost of completing St. Jude Hospital, official government documents paint a different picture. The 2024/2025 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, located on page 659, unmistakably reveal that the government has estimated the completion cost to be $265 million. This revelation continues to raise serious questions about the transparency and honesty…
In a democracy, transparency and accountability are paramount. Unfortunately, these principles seem to have been disregarded by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre in his handling of the Global Ports Holdings deal, which has been shrouded in secrecy from the start. The recent secret ceremony held on Monday, April 29th, 2024, to mark the commencement of the project is just the…
Saint Lucia’s, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has chosen to hand over control of Port Castries and the Soufriere waterfront to a foreign developer for a staggering 30 to 40 years. This decision not only undermines the hard work and dedication of Saint Lucians who currently manage these vital ports but also reflects a troubling lack of confidence in the…
These are some of the key takeaways from Saint Lucia’s 2024/2025 Budget which Prime Minister Philip J Pierre tried to keep a secret: 1)Saint Lucia is now the slowest growing country in the OECS 2)Inflation in Saint Lucia is the highest in the OECS 3)Agriculture declined by a whopping 17% 4)The School Transportation subsidy has been reduced 5)The Government collected…