Tag: Victimization

Castries Vendors Betrayed by the SLP Administration yet Again!

Vendors in the City of Castries continue to face victimization under this uncaring and insensitive SLP administration. Those who were relocated to the La Place Carenage carpark to facilitate the project were promised priority placement in the new Box Park project. However, these promises have been broken by Castries Central MP Richard Frederick. Instead of honoring their commitment, the vendors…

A Government at War with the Police is A Nation in Danger

The continued victimization of police officers under this uncaring and vindictive SLP administration, led by Philip J. Pierre, is not just an attack on law enforcement, it is an attack on the very foundation of law and order in our country. First, they victimized the close protection officer of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Allen Chastanet, in a blatant…

Four Years of victimization: Why Is the Blanchard Community Center Still Closed?

It has been four long years since the Blanchard Community Centre in Micoud South was completed, yet its doors remain locked. This facility, built under the leadership of former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, was meant to serve as a vital hub for the community—a space for meetings, events, and essential services. But instead of fulfilling its intended purpose, it stands…

A Nation in Crisis – The Alarming Politicization of Saint Lucia’s Institutions

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)…

Richard Frederick’s attack on the President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association is UNACCEPTABLE

Recent events have cast a troubling shadow over the leadership of our nation, particularly concerning the Local Government and Housing Minister, Richard Frederick. His verbal attack on the President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) for merely addressing critical concerns at the Owen King EU (OKEU) Hospital is both alarming and unacceptable. The President of the SLMDA,…

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre continues to victimise the people of Micoud South & Choiseul

The ongoing neglect and apparent victimization of the people in Micoud South and Choiseul/Saltibus by the SLP government is deeply concerning. Despite the fact that these communities exercised their democratic right by voting for the UWP, they have faced punitive measures that starkly contrast with the principles of fair governance. The newly built Blanchard Community Center in Micoud South and…

Divided in Disaster: The Unseemly Display of Party Loyalty in Soufriere

It is utterly disheartening to observe partisan politicking taking precedence over the pressing needs of the victims of Hurricane Beryl. During a recent tour of the Soufriere Waterfront to assess the damage caused by the hurricane, Emma Hippolyte, the Parliamentary Representative for Soufriere Fond St. Jacques, was seen wearing a green cap adorned with the red star of the St.…

Fresh Start for Housing Projects Halted by the Philip J. Pierre Administration

In case you haven’t heard, the Philip J. Pierre-led administration has awarded contracts to Fresh Start Construction to recommence the Talvern and Choc Housing Projects. These projects were halted when the administration assumed office in July 2021. Upon taking office three years ago, the Pierre administration immediately stopped two major housing projects initiated under the previous United Workers Party (UWP)…

UWP Declares War Against Corruption and Victimization.

The United Workers Party (UWP) has issued a resolute declaration of war against corruption and victimization in Saint Lucia, following a series of troubling revelations that have rocked the nation. The announcement comes amidst mounting concerns over transparency, accountability, and ethical governance within the current administration. The UWP’s call to action comes on the heels of several alarming developments: In…