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Shocking SLP Reckless Betrayal: Pressing Ahead with CIP Project Linked to Arrested Developer

SLP Reckless Betrayal: Controversial Rock Hall CIP Project Moves Forward Despite Developer’s Arrest

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October 8, 2024 - Updated on November 29, 2024
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SLP Reckless Betrayal: Demolition Works Underway at Rock Hall Project Site Amid Controversial CIP Ties

SLP Reckless Betrayal: Demolition Works Underway at Rock Hall Project Site Amid Controversial CIP Ties

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Table of Contents

  • 1. Dangerous Ties: Mijajlović’s Shocking Arrest
  • 2. Lack of Transparency: A Government in Denial
  • 3. National Security at Risk
  • 4. The SLP Government’s Pattern of Betrayal
  • 5. SLP Government Owes Immediate Answers
  • 6. Full Statement by Minerva Ward:
  • 7. Final Analysis:

Saint Lucia’s Integrity at Risk Amid SLP Reckless Betrayal in Controversial CIP Project

In what can only be described as an egregious act of negligence and irresponsibility, the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) government continues to forge ahead with the controversial Rock Hall housing project under the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), despite glaring red flags surrounding the chosen developer. The developer, Aleksandar Aco Mijajlović, owner of BEMAX, was arrested in a Europol-backed operation, implicated in an international cigarette smuggling ring and organized crime. Yet, this is the very individual to whom the government has entrusted the issuance of Saint Lucian passports under the CIP. This clear SLP reckless betrayal continues to shock and outrage the public.

This decision has sparked widespread outrage, with critics questioning the government’s due diligence process and commitment to safeguarding the country’s integrity. Minerva Ward, a vocal opponent of the CIP scandal, has raised critical questions about the government’s reckless handling of the situation. “How can the government justify continuing this housing project after such damning revelations? What kind of due diligence was performed when Mijajlović was approved as a developer?” she remarked, highlighting the broader implications of this Saint Lucia passport scandal.

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Dangerous Ties: Mijajlović’s Shocking Arrest

The arrest of Aleksandar Mijajlović has sent shockwaves through the region. Mijajlović’s involvement in one of the largest smuggling scandals raises serious concerns about the integrity of the CIP program. According to Europol, Mijajlović was part of an organized criminal network smuggling counterfeit cigarettes across international borders, raking in millions of illicit profits. The SLP government’s approval of such an individual to be an “approved developer” for a national project is beyond baffling and a clear betrayal of public trust.

SLP Reckless Betrayal: Aleksandar Mijajlović Arrested in Cigarette Smuggling Scandal, Raising Concerns Over Saint Lucia's CIP Project – Photo Credit: rtnk
SLP Reckless Betrayal: Aleksandar Mijajlović Arrested in Cigarette Smuggling Scandal, Raising Concerns Over Saint Lucia’s CIP Project – Photo Credit: rtnk

The decision to press forward with the Rock Hall project, despite this arrest, exposes Saint Lucia to international embarrassment. The ramifications for the country’s global standing, particularly in the realm of national security and economic stability, cannot be understated. The international community is likely to question Saint Lucia’s commitment to ensuring the highest levels of scrutiny in its CIP program.

CIP Developer Facing Criminal Charges

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Lack of Transparency: A Government in Denial

The government’s refusal to address the arrest or provide clarity on its position is a blatant disregard for transparency. For months, concerns have been growing over the lax vetting processes in the CIP program, yet the SLP-led administration has chosen to ignore these warnings, leaving the public in the dark. The fundamental question remains: how long has the government known about Mijajlović’s arrest, and why has it taken no corrective action?

This lack of transparency extends beyond Mijajlović’s arrest. There is no information about how many passports were handed over to Mijajlović and whether these were issued before or after his involvement in the criminal investigation became apparent. The SLP’s silence on this matter is not just deafening—it is dangerous.

Minerva Ward emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “The government’s decision to proceed with the project, without acknowledging Mijajlović’s arrest or providing a transparent explanation, is an insult to the people of Saint Lucia.” Saint Lucians deserve answers, and the government’s continued silence only deepens the mistrust brewing among the populace.

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National Security at Risk

At the heart of the matter is not just the issue of passports and citizenship—it is about national security. How could the government allow a person involved in organized crime to sell the nation’s passports, which serve as the face of Saint Lucia’s security on the global stage? Minerva Ward has called this move a “dangerous gamble with the nation’s integrity,” and rightly so.

This scandal risks destabilizing the entire CIP program, an essential revenue stream for the country. If such reckless decisions continue unchecked, international trust in Saint Lucia’s CIP will erode, leading to a potential economic fallout. The international community is watching, and so are the citizens of Saint Lucia.

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The SLP Government’s Pattern of Betrayal

This isn’t the first time the SLP government has been accused of ignoring red flags in its pursuit of political and economic expediency. The reckless handling of the CIP program underlines a broader pattern of betrayal. The program has faced criticisms over the years for its lack of transparency and lax vetting processes, yet the government has continued to downplay the risks.

SLP Reckless Betrayal: Key Corrupt Players Philip J Pierre, Ernest Hilaire, Leslie Khan, Mc Claude Emmanuel, and Thaddeus Antoine Exposed in CIP Scandal
SLP Reckless Betrayal: Key Corrupt Players Philip J Pierre, Ernest Hilaire, Leslie Khan, Mc Claude Emmanuel, and Thaddeus Antoine Exposed in CIP Scandal

Minerva Ward’s scathing assessment highlights the dire consequences of this approach: “This reckless decision demonstrates the government’s prioritization of political expediency over national security, and Saint Lucians deserve better.” The continuation of the Rock Hall project with Mijajlović at the helm is yet another example of the government’s failure to prioritize the nation’s long-term interests.

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SLP Government Owes Immediate Answers

The SLP government owes its citizens a full account of how this disastrous decision was made and what actions, if any, will be taken to rectify the situation. The people of Saint Lucia deserve to know why their passports—symbols of national sovereignty—were put in the hands of a man now entangled in an international smuggling ring. They also deserve to know what due diligence was performed and why it failed so catastrophically.

Minerva Ward’s conclusion encapsulates the sentiment of many: “The international community is watching, and if this debacle continues unchecked, it will severely undermine trust in Saint Lucia’s CIP and by extension, its economy.”


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Full Statement by Minerva Ward:

“In a move that reeks of sheer arrogance, corruption, negligence, and indifference, the Saint Lucian Labour Party (SLP)-led government has brazenly proceeded with the Rock Hall housing project under the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), despite the shocking arrest of its ‘approved developer’ and owner of BEMAX, Aleksandar Aco Mijajlović. With serious charges of cigarette smuggling and organized crime hanging over Mijajlović’s head, the government’s decision to go ahead without addressing the scandal is not only a slap in the face to Saint Lucians but a dangerous gamble with the nation’s integrity.

Aleksandar Mijajlović, recently arrested in a Europol-backed operation for his involvement in an international cigarette smuggling ring, was astonishingly granted Saint Lucian citizenships and passports to sell as part of the CIP’s infrastructure program. These passports are meant to represent the nation’s global standing and security, yet the SLP government saw fit to entrust them to an individual now embroiled in one of the region’s largest smuggling scandals.

How can the government justify continuing this housing project after such damning revelations? What kind of due diligence was performed when Mijajlović was approved as a developer? These are not just rhetorical questions; they speak to the SLP government’s fundamental failure to protect the nation’s interests. Despite months of mounting concerns about the lax vetting in the CIP, the government has chosen to ignore these alarms and march forward blindly, putting Saint Lucia’s reputation and security at risk.

The government’s decision to proceed with the project, without acknowledging Mijajlović’s arrest or providing a transparent explanation, is an insult to the people of Saint Lucia. The SLP administration owes the people of Saint Lucia immediate answers. How many passports were handed over to Mijajlović? What sort of due diligence was done that such a serious investigation and arrest was missed? How long has the Phillip Pierre-led administration known about his arrest? Most importantly, why is the government pressing on with this project despite these criminal charges, without so much as a word to the public about this developer’s arrest?

This reckless decision demonstrates the government’s prioritization of political expediency over national security, and Saint Lucians deserve better. The international community is watching, and if this debacle continues unchecked, it will severely undermine trust in Saint Lucia’s CIP and by extension, its economy.”


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Final Analysis:

This scandal is not just a black mark on the SLP government; it is a ticking time bomb for Saint Lucia’s international reputation and its economic stability. The government must act decisively to halt the project, conduct an immediate investigation, and provide the transparency that its citizens deserve. Anything less would be a continuation of the reckless betrayal that Minerva Ward has so aptly described.

Tags: BEMAX developer controversyBemax scandalErnest Hilaire corruption scandalMijajlović arrest CIPRock Hall Housing ProjectRock Hall project scandalSaint Lucia CIP issuesSaint Lucia CIP scandalSaint Lucia passport scandalSaint Lucia political corruptionSLP government scandal

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