Dear Editor,
In the very immediate past, I have come across three or four articles by southern businessman Thomas Roserie. I must say I was rather impressed with his approach to the subject of choice. I found them relevant, balanced and, far from what one is accustomed to hearing from the Flambeau Opposition, definitely not mischievously partisan in orientation.
In the December 31 issue of this paper, Roserie reflected on the very current and vexing topic of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI)–its implications for those passport holders; for genuine Saint Lucian passport holders; and for Saint Lucia’s reputation in that context. I found his analysis to be objective and instructive and speaks of someone who clearly understands what is at stake. He does not bash or wish badly on the administrators of the programme. Only thing: while he was focused on adjustments, the European Union president, in the same publication, was pointing to dismantlement as the desired option.
In your issue of January 10, 2026, Roserie asked, “Who Rewards Those Who Stayed?” It immediately set me thinking: was it local poetry aficionado, Mac Donald Dixon, who wrote, “There are no trophies for those who stayed behind”? Whatever; but here again, the author made an interesting and I dare say, provoking critique of what obtains in the arena of recognition, of privilege, of disproportionate distribution of thank-you’s in the Saint Lucian pecking order, making a strong case for the many who served, invested, introduced new skills on technology, and exited the stage ( or continue, for that matter) without the slightest fanfare, as if they were never there.
I propose that the new minister for Equity and Social Justice, Hon. Emma Hippolyte, visit the article and take some hints. The business sector too is put on notice.
I congratulate and thank Mr. Roserie for those insightful contributions. Perhaps the Opposition could learn a thing or two from this gentleman. His comments on points at issue are not fault- finding or meant in any way to make the other look bad. His take is politically and academically sound. Not apparently self-serving in the least.
As a successful businessman/entrepreneur/returning national, Thomas Roserie has the makings of the kind of leadership an Opposition worth its salt would want to have on board.