Castries North MP Stephenson King has lauded the policies of the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), especially its assistance to vulnerable citizens, and declared no regret after joining the Labour Cabinet.
King is the Senior Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development, and Urban Renewal.
“I have absolutely no regret, first, stepping out, second, standing up and thirdly participating and joining the Government of the Saint Lucia Labour Party,” he declared to applause from attendees at this week’s Castries East Constituency conference of the Labour Party.
King lauded Labour’s mission and message and the ‘strong leadership’ of party leader and Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre.
He said Pierre spoke to the needs of the people and serving people first, doing what is necessary for citizens.
“When you, the people, have entrusted us with your vote to give us a victory, we must defend that victory to ensure that we continue to do the good work for the people of this country,” the Castries North MP declared.
King also appeared to promise his constituency’s support for the SLP at the next elections.
“Let me assure you that whenever the Prime Minister decides to make an announcement, Castries North collectively will raise its hands together and to support the government of the Saint Lucia Labour Party,” he stated.
King was at the center of media and public attention in June 2021 amid rumors that he was going to leave the United Workers Party, which he once led.
Shortly before the 2021 general elections, he announced he would participate as an independent candidate.
The former Saint Lucia Prime Minister retained the seat Castries North seat after the polls which the incumbent UWP administration lost as the Labour Party surged into Government by a landslide.
In explaining his reasons for leaving the UWP which accused him of treachery, King said he was unable to recognise the founding principles of the party which was in the government and which he was ‘supposedly’ a part of.
“Sa pa Flambeau,” he famously asserted, a declaration in Kweyol indicating that the UWP was no longer what it used to be.
The Snake
When political parties have to rely on such shenanigan to win then a country is doomed. Whatever happened to fixing the issues that plague the country and improving the lives of citizens?
Counting $$$ no regrets. If you stayed the course you would have been leader again
Ofcourse, youll have no regrets.
You stayed in a party whose values did not align with yours earning a paycheck then quit after elections were called for “moral” reasons.
Then you joined another who previously insulted you and called you uneducated again for “moral” reasons.
I’m sorry King, youre just a slimey mercenary for hire looking out for your own interests.
Elections is in 26, and my prediction is 17-0 as Flambeau will lose the Micoud South seat
Flambeau, jump high,jump low, next election you’ll be viewing Cabinet from the outside, Chastanet will lose his seat. Slp 17 Uwp 0.
Total waste of time! The man who‘s been Infrastructure Minister for almost eight years has allowed the nation’s roads to deteriorate almost beyond repair. PM, the people of this country are mortified almost beyond endurance. The aforementioned minister is simply not performing well in office. And one thing more Mr PM: why have you allowed this visual monstrosity of RIchard Frederick in the Centre of the nation’s capital city? This is pure narcissism. The majority of intelligent citizens of this country will agree that the capital city is simply an abomination. Why add to our despair by putting up a huge placard/billboard with the image of the most reprehensible political figure in the country? You are just aggravating St.Lucians every time they drive past this deplorable image. Please, please, remove it with dispatch. Whose idea was that then? Willing suspension of disbelief!!
No shame Anaconda. Just like your for father judas.
The epitomy of the local politician with zero employability in the private sector who depend on winning a seat “By any means necessary” to have a job.
Untill we kick these types out our politics will always be as divisive and nasty as it is currently.
Ouch it still hurts Boo hooo hoo Oh Nudge why why, why, did Fat Albert had to leave ??? Aron do you know ?? Shock and Horror why why why did he go ??? Classic O Really do you know?? But you know everrrryything. I Love Kenny/ I love Tony do you know pal ??? Calling all cars, calling all cars, Calling all cars, be on the look for Countryman a “Yardie” he walks and talks like a speng Ha ha haha haha ha maestro Andy Williams please moon river blah blah blah CRY A RIVER YELLOW ClOWNS…,,.of course he had no regrets moving away from The United Worthiness Party to The Supreme Leadership Party they use to disrespect the man and they will never fess up to it and they NEVER WILL, all these FOOLS bawling about him been a traitor, snake, etc…. They disrespected that man on every level by his own party the absolute shame of it they demoted him for the FOOL they have now, how did yu’ll expect the man to feel. When he was PM the UWPEES bash him on everything, no he should not be the head or face of St Lucia a BLACK MAN same thing they trying with Pierre. Don’t worry Albert, you find your place amongst people who share you vision and they gave you your the rightful respect you so highly deserved.
Don’t worry king snake you guys think you’ll fool us again you are a disgrace after so many horrible things u said about pjp and he said about you now you love him shameless man. Even you might take **** with the rest. Tanto tanto you will wine down soon pa worry
He is just doing what they all do….following the “money”
For the people????? I am still waiting for a reply to my messages. Nothing for over a year but I still keep sending in the hope that king will have the good manners to reply not just to me but the community.