‘I Couldn’t Be Prouder To Call Myself A Damn Proud Lucian!’

Opposition leader Allen Chastanet declared his pride in calling himself a Saint Lucian as he paid tribute to what locals have achieved this year. “I couldn’t be prouder to call myself a damn proud Lucian,” he said. ‘Dam Proud Lucian’ is the song that won Sylvinius “Sly” Charles the Groovy Soca Monarch crown in July this year. In a post on Facebook, Allen Chastanet pointed to the ‘incredible achievements of our fellow Saint Lucians,’ especially in sports. The former Prime Minister asserted that the achievements had filled citizens with immense pride. Just recently, euphoric Saint Lucians welcomed home Julien Alfred after she won gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m at the Paris Olympics. In addition, The Saint Lucia Kings returned home with their maiden Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) trophy on Monday night, following their historic title win in Guyana. “2024 has shown the the world what our nation can achieve when we remain determined, resilient and unwaveringly support the extraordinary talent that our small island possesses,” Chastanet stated. “These phenomenal achievements not only shine a bright light on our country but also helps inspire the next generation to continue aspiring for greatness,” the opposition leader...