Chastanet’s Open Letter Reiterates GPH Agreement Concerns

Opposition leader Allen Chastanet has reiterated his concerns regarding the Global Ports Holdings (GPH) agreement in an open letter to the company. Chastanet’s letter was in response to an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of GPH’s takeover of Port Castries and the Soufriere Waterfront.  He turned down the invitation. The former Prime Minister addressed his April 30, 2024, letter to GPH General Manager Lancelot Arnold. The complete letter appears below: 30th April, 2024 Mr. Lancelot Arnold General Manager GPH (Saint Lucia) Ltd. Castries Dear Mr. Arnold, I acknowledge receipt of your invitation dated 29th April 2024 to attend a commencement ceremony on 30th April 2024, and in spite of the well publicised fact that I have and continue to be out State attending to a family emergency, I thank you for your invitation. I must remind you that no attempt has been made to date to engage or to inform the Opposition of the terms of this concession despite our public statements and a public letter to the Prime Minister. Hopefully, this invitation is an indication that your company has recognized the necessity for public engagement which should include the Opposition. For the time being, it would irresponsible of...