By Alexis B. Montgomery
THE matter of fact reality is that Saint Lucia is still under Kennynomics. The reason for this is quite plausible. The newly installed Cabinet of the United Workers Party administration is formally twelve days old today June 25. The Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet was sworn–in on June 7. He has been at the helm for almost three weeks. General elections took place a mere 19 days ago.
The government cannot in three weeks be reasonably expected to review all of the policies and projects that former Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony and his past Cabinet Ministers implemented over four and a half years. Much like a dental procedure, it takes time for the new government to go in, assess and treat the cavities where they can be treated or where decay is too extensive, to look at excision methods and other procedures that could help the patient.
Let us be mindful that change is gradual and throughout the entire process, the government has to act responsibly and within the confines of the law. The UWP administration, newly minted as some say, should be allowed the same patience and goodwill that was accorded to the last SLP administration when they returned to power in 2011.
It appears that a section of individuals have no intention of allowing the new government the 90 days to get their policies on course or to accomplish some of the things that have been earmarked as their first order of business.
Already we have heard stories insinuating that the present UWP administration has broken a promise to the public because fuel prices and propane gas have increased under their watch. Some broadcasts adjudged that the Prime Minister was too hasty in making this promise on the campaign platform.
A former Senator who reportedly prefers red meat over fish, elaborated on how careful politicians have to be in making promises to the populace while they are in opposition. While the advice may be sound; is this narrative necessary mere weeks into the tenure of the new administration? The swearing – in ceremony of the Cabinet took place on June 14. Welcoming photos of Ministers on their first day at work are posted all over Facebook. Come on! Why the mischief and ill–intent? On the basis of the misleading commentary that has been circulating, even outside observers might surmise the government has been in office for one year or more but the dates prove otherwise, don’t they?
As recently as Monday, June 20, 2016 the Cabinet convened its very first meeting. Shouldn’t any proposals to review fuel prices necessitate a Cabinet discussion at the very least? To insinuate the new Prime Minister has failed to address the upward trend in the cost of fuel prices is unfair, misleading and facetious. Perhaps some individuals are themselves being too hasty or are not being objectively analytical.
A reasonable mind, no matter how deeply colour coded, should not paint the recent fuel price adjustments to be the fault of this UWP government. It has been stated that the adjustment was in train and set for June 6, which was Election Day. As a result there was a suspension to facilitate polling day. So how pray tell, can naysayers be so unconscionable as to try to peg that adjustment on Prime Minister Allen Chastanet?
Why expect the Prime Minister in such short order to review, repeal, and/or replace the existing market passthrough system. Further, even if this was miraculously accomplished, they would have to allow for the petroleum dealers to have a transition period to adjust their calibration etc. As Lucians say “Awah, Awah.” That one is too obvious.
One would reasonably expect that there are underpinning factors to be considered, as well as stakeholder meetings to be convened. In so doing, there is probably a chance that the UWP government will not then be fingered by the very same hasty critiques out there, for practicing improper procedures or for not consulting key interest groups, including the Petroleum Dealers Association and the Ministry of Commerce.
The government should be given space and time to do its work. Spinners, pundits and supporters need to calm down and hold their horses. In its wisdom the UWP administration will not rush in where they should tread with prudence for the sake of some detractors who are desperately manufacturing pressure, at this very sensitive time of leadership transition. Perhaps they do not appreciate the dynamics involved in a transition or perhaps they simply do not care to see the government succeed because of the perception that it is not “their” party in power and as such will not serve their narrow, personal interests.
The actions of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and his Cabinet members during this 90 day period will undoubtedly have an impact on everything that is to follow. This is a very significant period, because the first initiatives will set the pace and serve as an early benchmark for the continued success of the government. By the end of August, the government should be prepared to show slate for their first set of accomplishments in Office. That time will come. Until then the political directorate should receive support by all true patriots in order to meet their targets, and give a good account of themselves as stewards of the people.
One thing though UWP supporters were shouting all over the place “Kenny must go” mere days after being elected.
On the issue of the Prime Minister’s error, or misjudgment in prematurely announced reduction in gas prices I don’t believe that it should be excused. Nor is it that serious an issue to call for his head for something he said in the giddy-headed atmosphere of a victory rally.
I does present a teachable to him that he has to be more careful if not circumspect in his public pronouncements. People make mistakes, and a new Prime Minister is not immune to them but to ascribe nefarious motives to anyone who admonishes him to be more careful is going down a dangerous road.
When it comes to the determination of gas prices the Prime Minister would be well advised to play within the current parameters (the pricing calculator) available to the government and save himself and government unnecessary criticism.
I HAVE BEEN IN AREAS OF ST.LUCIA WHERE VOODOO AND WITCHCRAFT ABOUNDED IN THIS BACKWARD LOCATION I COULD SENSE A POWERFUL U W P S’S SATANIC OPPRESSION HAVING THOSE COONS TO JOIN ALLEN AND GUY IN A CHRISTIAN LIKE WORSHIP SERVICE.
ECLIPSE : WHEN THE LIGHT OF THE SUN OR THE MOON IS OBSCURED BY ANOTHER BODY PASSING BETWEEN IT AND THE EYE, THE SUN OR MOON IS SAID TO BE ECLIPSE.
YOU ALL UWPPP ARE LOOKING FOR A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTOCK .
BUT YOUALL WILL NEVER FIND THE ANSWER TO ALLEN THE SO-CALL PM MENTAL DISORDER.
DUMMKOPF, STOP POSTING CRAP!!! DO YOU THINK BLOGGERS READ THAT POOP
DID GOD SAY THAT : ” JESUS IS THE CREATOR GOD”?
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LEGALISTIC HERESIES.
ONE WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THE DECISION AT THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL TO FREE THE GENTILES FROM THE CEREMONIAL ANS RITUALISTIC DEMANDS OF JEWISH LAW AS REQUIREMENT FOR SALVATION WOULD HAVE BEEN FINAL HOWEVER GROUPS OF EBIONITES PERSISTED IN PALESTINE AND NEARBY COUNTRIES FOR OVER TWO CENTURIES AFTER THE SUPPRESSION BY THE ROMANS AUTHORITIES OF THE REBELLION OF JEWS UNDER BAR COCHEBA BETWEEN 132 AND 135 THESE PEOPLE EMPHASIZED THE UNITY OG GOD AND HIS CREATORSHIP OF THE UNIVERSE THEY BELIEVED THAT THE JEWISH LAW WAS THE HIGHTEST EXPRESSION OF HIS WILL AND THAT IT WAS STILL BINDING UPON MAN THEY BELIEVED THAT JESUS WAS A MAN WHO BECAME THE MASSIAH BY VIRTUE OF HIS COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW.
THE BISHOP’S PRESTIGE WAS ENCHANCED BY EMPHASIS UPON HIS OFFICE AS A CENTER OF UNITY FOR THE FAITHFUL AGAINST HERESY THIS IN TURN LED TO THE LATER RISE TO PROMINENCE OF THE ROMAN BISHOP.
ALEXIS B MONTGOMERY
WHY ARE YOU ASKING ME Y I AM WRITING ABOUT POPE AND CHURCH THINGS AND WHAT THAT HAVE 2 DO WITH WHAT U WRITE ?
WELL SIR YOUR NEW PRIME MINISTER IS A POPE……Y U A REMEMBER THAT !!!! DE MAN HAD 12 LITTLE INNOCENT UNDERAGE BABY GIRLS AS HIS PRIEST WITH HIS SPERM-CANDLE AND HOLY WATER CASTING OUT VOODOO WITCHCRAFT BLACK-MAGIC THE SPELL THAT GUY JOSEPHS GRANDFATHER PUT ON THEM
” I AM LAMENTING IN SACK CLOTH AND ASH ”
PLE TA PLE TWIS
TAN TOE TAN TOE.
PAPAL TAXATION TO SUPPORT TWO PAPAL COURTS BECOME AN ONEROUS BURDEN TO THE PEOPLE OF EUROP PAPAL INCOME WAS MADE UP OF INCOME FROM THE PAPAL ESTATES TITHES WHICH THE FAITHFUL PAID ANNATES WHICH WAS THE PAYMENT OF THE FIRST YEAR’S SALARY BY A CHURCH OFFICIAL TO THE POPE THE RIGHT OF PURVEYANCE BY WHICH CHURCHMEN AND THEIR CONSTITUENTS HAD TO PAY THE POPE’S TRAVELING EXPENSES WHILE HE WAS IN THE AREA.
“I AM LAMENTING IN SACK CLOTH AND ASH ‘
PLE TA PLE TWIS
TAN TOE TAN TOE
Clown: do you understand the relationship between wealth and power? stop de-educating. Allen has arrived, regardless of his outcome. He has brought the five powerful families back into full control of the re-distribution of wealth, especially property ownership. You Mr. Dummkopf, can not make one single purchase of property in the north or for that matter. in the hills of Soufriere. So keep spouting crap from your poop head. You can no longer enter into Canada without a visa, little England is back solo and The Donald is on your trail, Allen is in power. The wealthy has its man in power, so when clowns like you write shit. It does not matter one bit. Kenny and the SLP build the man in Allen, gave him legs to stand on and a voice to lambaste them. In his wake, clowns like yourself have the next 15 years to sound like you know what you talking about. You poop head…wheel and do not come again.
NY
I HAVE BEEN POPPING ON YOUR HEAD FROM YOUR BIRTH
I AM LIVING IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THIS ISLAND
I AM A SELF MADE WEALTHY FARMER FARMING ON 45 ACRES OF MY OWN PURCHASE LAND
I DON’T LEACH LIKE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I DON’T KISS OTHERS ASS LIKE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
I AM WHAT I AM THROUGH MY SWEAT TOIL AND TEARS
YOU AND GUY JOSEPH WENT TO THE SAME PRESCHOOL.
YOUR IQ IS 0000.01 % YOU ARE A RETARDED A F****ING DOLT.
CAN U TELL ME WHAT IT MEANT 2 B DE-EDUCATING ?
IF U ARE EDUCATED U ARE BLOODY-WELL EDUCATED !
YOU ARE A F*******ING BRAIN-WASH COON A F*******ING DOLT !!!!!
So you a country bookie !! no wonder, poop head
Where was this guy when the other group was in power….. This article was written with yellow colored lens. Lots of promises were made and we are waiting with baited breath as to the materialization of these campaign promises. In the same way the prior group was voted out of office this group will face the same fate if the do not deliver.
We St. Lucia have limited patients and want instant gratification, So what has been promised will need to be delivered. We are tired of promises that lead to nowhere. I do take comfort in the old adage of… a promise is a comfort to a fool. So please do not make fools out of your subjects. For the wharf of the people will be felt.
Politicians should know by now that you cannot take us for granted and make promises that one knows that cannot be achieved. So let’s hope this group does not fall into this trap.
I am not very confident of this group delivering…for a lot in this group are the same recycled politicians who made a mockery of our political system 8yrs ago. They made us the laughing stock of the Caribbean community.
LINCOLN
U ARE BLESS WITH HISTORY’S KNOWLEDGE XXXXX WITH WISDOM.
THERE IS A TRUE SAYING : CAN FOOL THE PEOPLE SOME TIME
BUT CAN’T FOOL “FULL” ALL THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME.
“I AM LAMENTING IN SACK CLOTH AND ASH ”
PLE TA PLE TWIS !
TAN TOE TAN TOE !
country bookie: thats above your level……you poop head