The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has strongly condemned the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) over the upcoming ‘Walk for Progress’, asserting it is a desperate attempt to mask the Government’s failures.
The SLP has planned the event for Sunday.
Opposition spokesman Lenard ‘Spider’ Montoute told St. Lucia Times the walk was a “shameless attempt to deflect from reality’.
According to Montoute, at a time when the healthcare system is in shambles and homicide numbers are at the highest in years, there is no such thing as success for the Labour government.
He also questioned the rationale behind the SLP organising Sunday’s walk.
Montoute asserted that typically it’s the kind of the activity that opposition parties plan to highlight Government shortcomings.
“What is there to refer to as a success? This Government has been a dismal failure – not to mention the CIP scandal, the Bananes land scandal, the Halls of Justice scandal, the GPH scandal. This is a government of secrets, lies and propaganda. This is the most disastrous, most dismal performance I have ever seen, and I think it’s a coverup,” the UWP Public Relations Officer declared.
Additionally, he indicated that the walk is simply an attempt by the SLP to gauge public sentiment ahead of what could be an early election.
“Despite what they say, they know within themselves that they have not done well. So they would like to find out where they stand. But I’m saying to them – whatever happens on Sunday will not be an accurate reflection of reality because they have gone around mobilising. They are recruiting people to come out there,” Montoute observed.
“People will be coming out there to secure favours and so on. But that doesn’t mean in their hearts that they genuinely supporting the Government, and thank God the ballot is secret,” the former Gros Islet MP stated.
On the other hand, the SLP has touted the “Walk for Progress” as a celebration of its achievements over the past three years.
In this regard, the party has highlighted Government initiatives.
They include implementing a minimum livable wage, upgrading sporting facilities, introducing a semi-professional football league, a $100 million injection into infrastructure, and the “One University Graduate per Household” programme.
The electorate voted the SLP into office during the July 26, 2021 general elections which the party won by a landslide.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre recently explained why Sunday’s ‘Walk for Progress’ is slated for 2:30 pm from the Vigie Playing Field.
“We want the people of Saint Lucia to show us, have a physical manifestation of whether they are in favour of the policies of the Government,” the SLP leader told reporters.
PHOTO: Stock image of SLP march while in opposition.
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Get rid of your leader and St Lucia is saved
The current administration has done so much for the people and country . I see nothing wrong in a walk to show support for the government Flambeau should bow their heads in shame who gave the people a minimum wage who increase the pension by 700 dollars, young man could earn money playing football so many jobs are available in the private sector . I do not see Flambeau coming back in power in 26 . The writing is on the wall 17-0 in 26 we going for a sweepstake and that is giving them a head .. When Tropical Trump was in power why didn’t he enact a minimum wage to stop the exploitation of thousands of workers ….
It’s all about doom and gloom for the opposition, the United Workers Party. It’s never about hope and a plausible vision for the future. The UWP and its cahoots are always ambivalent or cynical about the SLP government. They share a conviction that everything the SLP does is a conspiracy. Many of them believe that the SLP government can’t be legitimate. Admittedly, Prime Minister Pierre is turning out to be one of the best leaders St. Lucia has ever seen.
Violent crime is a problem, of course. That is why, the government must address the issue without any ambiguity. PJP must find a lasting solution quickly.
The problem is that when opposition, whichever the party, be it UWP or SLP – will oppose any and everything for opposing sake.
And in doing so paint themselves into a corner if they become the government. And that is how we have poor continuity of projects and plans when government changes.
Riling up the anger and hate in the citizens does nothing good. It Spreads further division and also makes it harder for the country to unite… especially after an election.
Some times a party that’s in opposition needs to be quiet, or admit when an idea is good. Again this applies to both parties.
Any form of protest or march is a form of democratic rights… But realistically this one is very disgusting
You’ll commenters are to funny! Lol
You’ll live in an alternate reality.
Spider tell me which government can stop crime, under the uwp administration did crime stop. Did you’ll do anything about the health care system…. Come on man let’s work together to have a better future and stop the political war among yourselves. We all know you guys want to come put a few bucks in your pockets but be realistic.
Well said !!…
This is how we greived,each one is consoling each other with the thoughts of killing..
How pleasant it is to live together in unity ”…
Crime time :
When the peace of God ;is upon you, you are at peace where ever you go (freedom)..
Consider a hen feeding her chickens without disturbing her husband..
Let us learn to love ❤️ and respect each other ❗
Don’t fight meaningless battles !
Review the past !
We’ve lost !
God does not show favoritisme…
Well I for one have not seen one cent of the $100 million being spent on roads in the south of the island.
Walk for progress, you can’t crawl on some of the roads let alone walk or heaven forbid drive.