“Very Myopic” – Casimir Responds To Queries About Support For The Kings

With plans underway to celebrate the Saint Lucia Kings’ inaugural Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title, Minister for Youth Development and Sports Kenson Casimir has defended the government’s continued financial support of the team amidst public queries. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) and Casimir’s ministry are two of the team’s key partners. However, some members of the public have taken to social media to question why the government continues to invest in the Indian-owned cricket franchise. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister Casimir emphasised that external assistance, in collaboration with Saint Lucia’s government, is vital for the development of sports on the island. Responding to critics, he stated: “It’s a very myopic way to look at what has happened over the last six months in Saint Lucia simply because we cannot function in isolation as a small territory.” “We would not have been able to have the success we had this year if we did not have outside influence in significant ways.  “From Julien Alfred attending Texas University to the Saint Lucia Kings investing in our young people like Ackeem Auguste, who made a significant contribution, Shadrack Descarte even in the field, and John Eugene coming on...