On March 26th, 2024, I officially wrote to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre regarding major concerns with respect to the approval by Parliament of the Guarantee provided to the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) to secure a loan in the amount of $80 million from 1st National Bank Saint Lucia Limited to assist with the financing of a youth and sports…
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…
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…
Renovations to the Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet Playing Field and Mindoo Philip Park commenced weeks ago, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. Whilst I wholeheartedly support any projects and Programmes which will support youth development and sports, what is extremely concerning about these projects is the secrecy surrounding their implementation. Has the Prime Minister or the Minister told you the…
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…
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…
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.
As members of the United Workers Party (UWP) Constituency Branch of Vieux Fort South we stand firm in condemning all forms of violence and crime, particularly the alarming increase in gun violence in Vieux Fort. The loss of young lives to violence is truly tragic and heartbreaking and we take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathies to the families…
As leaders, transparency and accountability are paramount in fostering trust and confidence among the public. However, recent revelations regarding Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s undisclosed trips have sparked criticism and raised serious questions about his commitment to openness and accountability. In the first months of the year, Pierre embarked on two undisclosed trips, keeping his travel itinerary hidden from the…