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Government Mismanagement in St Lucia: Shocking Failures Exposed

A Deep Dive into the Alarming Trends of Government Mismanagement in St. Lucia

Unitedpac by Unitedpac
June 5, 2024 - Updated on January 4, 2025
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Castries waterfront with Saint Lucia flag and government buildings in the background, illustrating government mismanagement in St. Lucia.

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Table of Contents

  • 1. Government Mismanagement in St Lucia
  • 2. Impact of Government Mismanagement in St Lucia on National Projects and Finances
  • 3. The Halls of Justice Controversy
  • 4. Orange Grove Plaza
  • 5. High-Interest Government Bonds
  • 6. Dubious CIP Schemes
  • 7. A Call to Accountability
  • 8. Full Commentary by James Stanislaus
  • 9. A Call to Accountability

Examining the Costly Impact of Government Mismanagement in St Lucia on Key National Projects

In his recent commentary, James Stanislaus offers a scathing critique of the current administration’s handling of St. Lucia’s resources and projects. His passionate plea, titled “Wake Up St Lucia,” urges citizens to take a stand against what he describes as the St Lucia government’s mismanagement and reckless spending. The recurring theme of government mismanagement in St Lucia underpins his concerns about the future of the island.

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Government Mismanagement in St Lucia

Stanislaus begins by questioning the silence of St Lucians in the face of what he sees as blatant government mismanagement in St Lucia. He highlights several key areas where he believes the St Lucia government has failed, emphasizing how government mismanagement in St Lucia has directly affected various critical projects:

Rodney Bay Road Project delays, showcasing government mismanagement in St. Lucia and its impact on local infrastructure.
Rodney Bay Road Project delays, showcasing government mismanagement in St Lucia and its impact on local infrastructure.
  1. Rodney Bay Road Project: The closure of this project, along with two roundabouts, has cost the nation over fifteen million dollars. Stanislaus attributes this to poor decision-making by the current SLP administration, which is a clear example of government mismanagement in St Lucia.
  2. Housing Projects: Two housing projects in the north of the island have also been closed, resulting in an additional fifteen million dollars in costs. Again, he blames the government’s poor decisions, underscoring the theme of government mismanagement in St. Lucia.
  3. HIA Terminal: The stoppage of the HIA terminal project is another point of contention. Stanislaus warns that the delays will lead to several million dollars in additional costs, depending on how long it takes to restart the project. This is yet another instance of government mismanagement in St. Lucia.
  4. St. Jude Hospital: The decision to return to an 80-year-old makeshift structure instead of completing the new St. Jude Hospital will cost taxpayers an additional one hundred million dollars. Stanislaus claims this move was driven by petty partisan politics, further highlighting government mismanagement in St. Lucia.
  5. Cruise Line Terminal and Soufriere Docks: The government’s decision to lease these assets for thirty years, with an optional ten-year extension, is projected to result in revenue losses of up to several billion dollars. Stanislaus argues that these assets could have funded crucial projects like affordable housing, healthcare improvements, and road rehabilitation. This significant financial misstep is a prime example of government mismanagement in St. Lucia.

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Impact of Government Mismanagement in St Lucia on National Projects and Finances

Stanislaus criticizes the government for making these significant financial decisions without proper consultation with the public. He believes that the funds and assets being squandered could have been used to address pressing issues such as the high cost of living, inflation, and the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. This lack of consultation is a hallmark of government mismanagement in St Lucia.

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The Halls of Justice Controversy

Saint Lucia Halls of Justice unveiling, raising concerns about government mismanagement in St Lucia
Saint Lucia Halls of Justice unveiling, raising concerns about government mismanagement in St Lucia

One of the most contentious issues Stanislaus raises is the construction of the Halls of Justice. The St Lucia government entered into a Build Own Lease Transfer (BOLT) arrangement with a Trinidadian company, which Stanislaus describes as an outrageously costly deal. He suggests that the government has overpaid significantly compared to the current market rates for square footage in St. Lucia. This controversy is a clear manifestation of government mismanagement in St. Lucia.

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Orange Grove Plaza

Stanislaus also questions the St Lucia government’s decision to lease 78,000 square feet of space at Orange Grove Plaza, which has been unoccupied since January 2024. He alleges that the government is paying $300,000 in rent for this space while continuing to lease other offices at higher rates, further straining the nation’s finances. This decision exemplifies government mismanagement in St Lucia.

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High-Interest Government Bonds

The commentary highlights the government’s issuance of bonds with a 7.5% interest rate, a stark increase from the previous maximum rate of 4.5%. Stanislaus interprets this as a sign of St. Lucia’s declining creditworthiness on the international stage. This financial decision is another indicator of government mismanagement in St. Lucia.

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Dubious CIP Schemes

Stanislaus warns about the government’s desperation to generate revenue through questionable schemes within the Citizens by Investment Program (CIP). He fears that these dubious practices will invite increased scrutiny from major international partners like the US, UK, and EU, posing a significant threat to national security. These schemes are symptomatic of government mismanagement in St. Lucia.

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A Call to Accountability

Stanislaus concludes his commentary with a call to action, urging St. Lucians to wake up and hold their leaders accountable. He warns that continuing down this path of government mismanagement in St. Lucia and reckless spending will lead to further financial difficulties and undermine the nation’s future. This call to accountability is crucial in combating government mismanagement in St. Lucia.

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Full Commentary by James Stanislaus


Wake Up St Lucia

by James Stanislaus

How much more do we want to know about the people running our country before we decide to take punitive action against them for their misdeeds? Do we intend to remain as quiet as mice until the house collapses? St Lucia is a small island state with limited sources of income, but lately, we have witnessed a very strange turn in the wrong direction. A direction where our income streams are severely compromised by way of fishy donations and profligate spending of our scarce resources. Extravagant spending which has gone completely haywire on a series of intangible events.

Here are the real concerns for all St Lucians.

  1. The closure of the Rodney Bay road project and the two roundabouts have cost the nation over fifteen million dollars as a result of the poor decision-making of this government.
  2. The stoppage of the HIA terminal will run into several million dollars of needless additional cost. The final cost will depend on how long it takes for the project to recommence.
  3. This government’s failure to complete the new St Jude Hospital and instead its decision to return to an 80-year-old make-shift structure will cost the taxpayers an additional one hundred million dollars in unnecessary expenditure. Why? Because the government refused to complete the new, purpose-built St Jude building for petty partisan politics.
  4. The government’s preposterous donation of the cruise line terminal and the Soufriere docks through a thirty-year lease with an optional ten-year extension will bring about revenue losses of up to several billion dollars to the people of this country. This money thrown down the drain represents assets and cash that belong to all St Lucians.

The SLP administration has taken it on its own to dispose of those assets and all the attendant revenue without proper consultation with the people. Assets and money that could have gone into so many projects like creating affordable housing, strengthening the healthcare system at all levels, improving our water supply and distribution, cushioning the crushing impact of high inflation, high fuel prices, and the spiraling cost of food and the rehabilitation of our road network throughout the nation.

On top of all those giveaways, we have now witnessed the outrageous agreement for the construction of the Halls of Justice. The government entered into a BOLT (Build Own Lease Transfer) arrangement with a Trinidadian company signing an agreement to an outrageous cost that is significantly more than the present-day square footage dollar rate in St. Lucia.

Then there is 78,000 sq. ft of space at Orange Grove Plaza which has been completed since January 2024. Is it true that the government is paying $300 thousand in rent to Orange Grove for 78,000 sq. ft. of space & the government has not occupied the space preferring to lease offices elsewhere at a much higher rate? How can the nation disburse all those payments on behalf of the state without running into financial difficulties down the line? How can the government be so reckless with our meager resources?

Today, the government has issued government bonds paying 7.5% interest per annum when in the past the maximum rate seldom surpassed 4.5%. This high interest rate is a reflection of our steadily diminishing creditworthiness in the international financing arena.

Now we understand why our leaders have become so desperate to risk creating new and highly questionable schemes for our Citizens by Investment Program (CIP). Arrangements will inevitably land us in even bigger trouble when the US, UK, and EU, our major partners, intensify their scrutiny of our dubious practices within the Program. These dubious machinations of the program will give rise to consequences that pose a clear and present danger to the national security of these countries.

Insanity is a curse that we don’t necessarily have to inherit but some of us walk into this trap and hope that some good Samaritan will let us out scot-free. How Very Sad!!


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A Call to Accountability

James Stanislaus’s commentary is a stark reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in governance. As St. Lucians, it is crucial to remain vigilant and demand better management of the nation’s resources. The issues raised by Stanislaus should serve as a wake-up call for all citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and ensure that their leaders are held accountable for their actions.

Tags: Government mismanagement in St. LuciaHalls of Justice St. LuciaRodney Bay road project St. LuciaSLP Government AdministrationSt Lucia GovernmentSt Lucia government projectsSt. Jude Hospital controversySt. Lucia political news

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