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Maundy Lewis blames diaspora for US visa fallout as ban nears

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CASTRIES, St Lucia — Maundy Lewis, former press secretary and now attaché to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, is under intense criticism after publicly blaming Saint Lucians living in the United States for the growing number of visa revocations and denials. Her remarks, delivered during a live call-in to social media influencer Cleophas Jules’ KKRR live show, have touched off a wave of backlash and fueled deeper political scrutiny of the government’s handling of Saint Lucia’s international reputation.

In the live discussion, Lewis claimed that Saint Lucians who overstay their U.S. visas are to blame for the increased travel restrictions. “That’s why their visas are being revoked,” she stated, in response to mounting questions about the government’s role in the crisis. The comments were made as part of an impromptu call-in to the program, which had been actively discussing the surge in U.S. visa denials and its potential link to Saint Lucia’s controversial Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP).

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Critics say Maundy Lewis’ statement amounts to an attempt to shift blame from the government to the diaspora. They argue the real cause of Saint Lucia’s deteriorating visa access lies in years of lax oversight and allegations of corruption surrounding the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), administered by Deputy Prime Minister and Investment Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire.

The Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), which allows wealthy foreigners to obtain Saint Lucian citizenship in exchange for financial contributions, has drawn international criticism for weak vetting, possible money laundering risks, and politically connected fast-tracking. Washington and Brussels have both signaled growing concern over the program’s integrity.

Those concerns appear to be materializing into policy shifts. A leaked memo from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security earlier this year reportedly listed 32 countries under review for visa restrictions, with Saint Lucia believed to have made the final list. While no official announcement has been made, multiple diplomatic sources suggest that a U.S. visa ban may be imminent.
Regional leaders have already begun reacting to the proposed U.S. travel ban, which threatens to reshape relations between Washington and several Caribbean governments.

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The recent surge in visa denials is already being interpreted by analysts as a prelude to more severe measures. Students preparing to begin their studies in the United States have seen their visas revoked at the eleventh hour. Long-standing travelers and businesspersons are reporting unexplained refusals. The mood among many Saint Lucians is one of growing uncertainty, fear, and frustration.

“The U.S. isn’t targeting ordinary Saint Lucians because of overstays,” said a regional policy analyst. “They’re signaling dissatisfaction with the way this government has handled its passport program. And the fallout has already begun.”

Despite the escalating crisis, the Philip J. Pierre administration has offered no public acknowledgment of the leaked memo or the growing visa denials. Instead, surrogate figures like Lewis have taken to social platforms to push an alternative narrative, one that blames Saint Lucians themselves rather than the systemic failures of the state.

That strategy appears to be backfiring. Lewis’s remarks have sparked widespread backlash across social media platforms, with many calling her statement offensive, divisive, and detached from the realities Saint Lucians are now facing.

“She insulted every Saint Lucian who has obeyed the law and supported this country from abroad,” said one diaspora leader based in New York. “This is scapegoating, plain and simple.”

The backlash has also reignited political calls for reform or suspension of the CIP program, with opposition voices warning that the government’s continued defiance may lead to Saint Lucia’s diplomatic and economic isolation.

If a U.S. visa ban is enacted, the implications could be severe. Beyond restricting personal travel, such a ban would impact tourism, trade, education, and even healthcare access for Saint Lucians who rely on overseas services. It would also represent a significant diplomatic failure for a government that has largely dismissed international warnings.

Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to monitor developments closely and provide exclusive updates as more information emerges on Saint Lucia’s visa standing with the United States.

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