Kenny D. Anthony Out! Allen M. Chastanet In! for St Lucia 2016 elections
Big Win by Opposition Party
“I want to say a big thank you to the people of St Lucia…let them know we are not going to let them down,” Chastanet said at his first news conference, according to Virgin Islands News Online's media affiliates in Castries, St Lucia’s capital city. Preliminary figures showed that the UWP had won 11 of the 17 seats contested in the general election, leaving only 6 for the outgoing Prime Minister of Dr Kenny D. Anthony and his St Lucia Labour Party.
“Thank you for the support in energising us,” the Prime Minister elect told the local media.
Chastanet said that while he has not received any communication from outgoing Prime Minister Dr Kenny D. Anthony regarding the outcome of the election, he wanted to name his Cabinet as soon as he has had discussions with other members of the victorious party.
Dr. Kenny D Anthony conceded; will not serve as Opposition Leader
But in a statement, defeated SLP Leader and soon to be former Prime Minister Anthony congratulated the UWP, noting that “on all accounts this was a convincing victory.”
The statement issued to regional media houses, including Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), said “It is clear there was a major national swing against the SLP [St Lucia Labour Party]. I wish the people of St Lucia the very best as we embark upon this new journey,” said Anthony, noting that he has no intention of serving as Opposition Leader and indeed as the leader of the opposition party.
But he pledged his support to his colleagues and thanked the country for the opportunity of serving as Prime Minister on three occasions, saying also he would remain as the parliamentary representative for Vieux Fort South.
According to St Lucia media, incoming Prime Minister Chastanet described the victory as an “incredible achievement” saying that the electorate had understood his party’s “Five to stay Alive” strategy reiterating that the imposition of the value added tax (VAT), high unemployment, and a 66 per cent increase in the cost of piped water had impacted the nation heavily, with many people finding it difficult to manage their households.
“These are the things that strangled the people…and I think that any responsible government has to address the problems of the people,” he told reporters moments after it was clear that his UWP would take power in St Lucia.
Change everywhere except the VI
Within the last four years, some 95% of Caribbean Islands have changed their Governments replacing them with the Opposition Parties. These islands include Jamaica, Anguilla, Guyana, St. Kitts-Nevis, The United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Bahamas, Grenada, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands among others.
However, a few islands in the region have seen the ruling parties hold on to power, including the Virgin Islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica.
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21 Responses to “Kenny D. Anthony Out! Allen M. Chastanet In! for St Lucia 2016 elections ”
We now continue to pray for a united, safe and healhy country. God is still on the throne in sweet St. Lucia.
St. Lucians, love the land that gave you birth!
Actions speak louder than words.
Allen Chastanet is a St. Lucian, and we are happy to have him as the leader of a great team which forms the new government. He hails from my mother's town. His father is well known entrepreneur Michael Chastanet. They have a great team! The team includes a mixture of very experienced and highly skilled politicians like Sarah Flood Beaubren, Stephenson King, and Spider Montoute; the young newbees Brad Felix; and Fedee others not so new, Guy Joseph, Dr.Rigobert, Ezekiel. Great representation island wide.
I am confident that the work needed will be done for the good of ALL. Great expectations.
The opposition in the six remaining SLPs is also great!
We have to keep them accountable and audit them.
Great expectations!