United Workers Party (UWP) Public Relations Officer Lenard ‘Spider’ Montoute has declared that Saint Lucia’s current National Security Minister has failed in his responsibilities.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre also holds the portfolio of National Security.
Montoute said the Minister had failed ‘miserably’.
“The Prime Minister will have to determine in his cabinet who is the best suited person to fit that bill,” the former Gros Islet MP told a news conference on Thursday.
His comments followed a surge in deadly gun violence, particularly in Vieux Fort.
Montoute acknowledged that the government had taken some drastic measures, including inviting Regional Security (RSS) troops and beefing up policing in Vieux Fort.
However, he recalled that under the nose of the RSS and the beefed-up police presence, four murders occurred in Vieux Fort during the Easter weekend.
Montoute reiterated that the opposition United Workers Party stands ready to work with the government in addressing crime despite the continued rejection of its offers.
And he disclosed that the party would do what it could in the meantime to address the crime problem.
In addition, Montoute questioned the legitimacy of the Saint Lucia government to speak on crime.
“When I, for one, speak to Saint Lucians, the first thing they do is point a finger at the composition of the present cabinet. And if you have people within your midst who have questionable backgrounds and who are questionable characters, you will have a problem addressing the subject with any authority or any legitimacy,” the former Minister told reporters.
Headline photo: Lenard Montoute stock image.
The American embassy had a right to issue the warning.. I live here and the thought of going into those hotspots scares the black off me . So Mr. Denny stop with posturing.
I dont expect this MIA AMOR MOTTLEY Barbados Labour Party yard fowl to say any thing different.
The United States of America has a duty of care to protect its citizens. That is what the advisory is all about.
I and right thinking Bajans are in agreement with the United States of America Govt.
US travel advisory on Barbados is relevant as the BLP Government continue to Make Mock Sport at Crime and Violence
Leave Trump toys alone .
And if you are applying for a US Visa in the near future, you better not list your address as one of these No-Go areas.
What is a social activist?
A social activist is someone whose ass and mouth battle for the top position, and the ass wins.
All because BLP had Ads on TV making Mock Sport at Crime and Violence
The USA is more dangerous place to live, than is the case of Barbados.
I want a gin and tonic
Be careful of Judas Joe, he will betray you, he is certain of gadfly Caswell for sure, as you all know Judas Joe can`t be trusted.