‘Politics’ Archives
Lucian People’s Movement: “A Nation Today Can Rise No Higher Than its Women”
Newly appointed Deputy Chair of the LPM Ms. Felicia Browne advises that “WOMEN, NOW IS THE TIME.” The upcoming election is perhaps the most crucial ever, because for accelerated change, our women must boldly step forward and take their rightful place at the table of governance of this country. St. Lucia today can ill-afford not having [...]
“Misleading Statements by Attorney General” says St. Lucia Labour Party
The Saint Lucia Labour Party is appalled by the recent statements made by the Attorney General, Senator Rudolph Francis, on the CARICOM Airways affair. In a story widely reported in the Regional Press, the Attorney General is reported to have said that Senator Allen Chastanet and himself have been able to "amicably resolve" the matter of the [...]
St. Lucia Labour Party Announces Castries South East Candidate
Forty one (41) year old businessman – Timothy Mangal – has been endorsed as the Candidate of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) to contest the Castries South East seat at the next General Elections. Mangal emerged from a careful and rigourous candidate screening and selection process which lasted several months and involved three (3) other [...]
Lucian Peoples Movement asks “Where is the Housing Relocation for Soufriere?”
The LPM, is calling on the government of Saint Lucia to report on housing and relocation plans for one hundred (100) victims of Hurricane Tomas who currently reside at “Tent City” in Fond St. Jacques. In the aftermath of Hurricane Tomas, aid has been received, and to date no substantial plans have been scheduled for residential construction [...]
Lucian Peoples Movement says; “Hon. Bousquet’s statement is out of sync”
The Chairman of the LPM says that Minister Rufus Bousquet’s statement about the luxuriating accommodations of the Foreign Ministry’s new offices in the Bay Walk Mall, coming at a time when many St. Lucians are still suffering from the ravages of Hurricane Tomas, reflects the sensitivities of a government that is totally out of sync with the [...]
Republic of Korea Donates to the Government of St. Lucia
The Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to assist the Government of Saint Lucia in its relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Tomas which ravaged the island on October 30-31, 2010. In that regard, the Government of the Republic of Korea will make a donation of the following relief items: Aquatabs [...]
ST LUCIA Opposition leader sees more problems for CARICOM Airways
CASTRIES, St Lucia, – The main opposition St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) said Tuesday that the electoral victory of Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday will pose problems for St. Lucia’s efforts to introduce a new airline service to its fellow Caribbean island. Prior to the election, Tourism Minister [...]
ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Opposition leader not ready to hang it up
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, - Former prime minister Lester Bird is not yet ready to step down as leader of the main opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) and nominate a successor. The 72-year-old Bird says he will leave it to the rank and file of the party to determine the appropriate time for him to step down. “One way or the other that will [...]
VOTE AGAIN: St Vincent opposition party wants results declared null and void
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC - Despite the pronouncements of the Organization of American States (OAS) observers, president of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Arnhim Eustace, wants the results of the December 13 general elections declared null and void. “An NDP win was clear as day to everyone who that had eyes to see; but [...]
Explain Mr. Minister! St. Lucia Labour Party still not Satisfied
The Saint Lucia Labour Party looks on with amazement at the manoeuvrings of Minister Hon. Guy Joseph, as he tries to explain away television footage of trucks of hardware supplies coming from a cruise ship, ending up in his home. Unfortunately, Minster Joseph's defences create more questions than answers. His accounts not only differ with [...]
