Guy Joseph Criticises Government’s Handling Of Desilting Efforts

Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) Deputy Leader Guy Joseph has criticised Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King for their management of desilting operations to prevent flooding. At a UWP Press Conference on Wednesday, Joseph highlighted what he perceived as inequities and neglect in the current government’s approach. The former Castries South East MP emphasised the critical importance of desilting, particularly in flood-prone areas like Bexon, and questioned whether the government’s inaction is due to budget constraints or indifference to the impact on residents. “Is it that there’s no money for desilting, or does it not matter to this government if people’s homes are flooded?” he asked. He contrasted the current administration’s performance with that of the previous UWP government of which he was part, noting that under the leadership of former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, significant investments went into desilting efforts. Joseph pointed out that areas such as Odsan have yet to receive the necessary desilting under the present Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) government. The former Minister called for immediate action, saying that desilting should be a regular, ongoing exercise that does not need much planning. He criticised the current government for not dealing with...