Saturday, December 5, 2009

Chastanet for Soufriere?

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147 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yes the next election will be an interesting one because the uwp will be kicked out of office, and chastanet is wasting his time in Soufiere. because uwp can never win that seat. If they did not win it after that Francios fiasco, they will never win it now with that Chastanet bluff.

Anonymous said...

He just may suprise you and your crew. Have you ever thought of this?

What's his face again? Carlson? The one representing the area? Think he stands a chance? All elections are local and Chastenet could well end up whipping Carlson's arse.

Anonymous said...

The people of Soufiere do not need hand outs as beggars just to win election, the people are smarter than that. Chastanet government is in office, he and his government should provide substainable development to benefit all the people, not a few computers to bluff a few people. The people need to benefit from the tourist coming to Soufriere, they need access to the beaches, they need employment, they need the hospital fixed and upgraded, they need the roads fixed etc, etc. We do not need any suprises in In St lucia, what we need is people who will work in our benefit. Chastanet is now in a position where he should work, if he cannot work, tell him we will take his hand outs and still vote him OUT. Since when Chastanet want to come so close to us malaways?

Anonymous said...

The same way that Kenny as a Bernard decided to come close to malaway.

Anonymous said...

Both Kenny and Chastanet are St Lucians. Whether they are white or have white blood, they have that right to be able to contest here ever the heck they chose too in St Lucia.

Anonymous said...

Kenny was always a malaway, if he was a Bernard, he was an illegimate child (outside child) he had to struggle with his poor mother as every one of us.

Anonymous said...

I am not saying chastanet should not contest election anywhere in St Lucia he pleases. What i am saying is, the people of St Lucia do not need hand outs at election time, we do not to be paid or bought for our votes, that is a form of bluff. What we need is for the government in office to work to benefit all of us St Lucians, and Chastanet is in a very good position to do that as minister of tourism, as Soufriere is supposed to be the meggar of tourism in St Lucia.

Anonymous said...

Chastanet is doing what all poltiicians in St Lucia do. If Pip can give children of Marchard computers so can Chastanet. Why is it that when the black man gives the same thing it is not considered a handout but when someone of a different race gives it it is considered handout. What have Harold Dalson given to us lately?

Anonymous said...

There is nothing the people of Soufriere love more than a white man.
If you know the history of Soufriere you will know what I'm talking about.Labour may not like it, but Chastanet will win, hands down. Also,they are a people with a history of changing their representatives as often as they can, unlike backward Micoud. Not if, but when he wins, Soufriere will be transformed into a tourist mecca. The man has traveled and know the world of business pretty well, and is a hard worker. By the way, I'm no uwp, I just want the best Rep for the place of my birth.

Anonymous said...

Correct! When you put Chastenet side by side with Dalson who can hardly speak any english? Tell me who is your pick?

Most of us in the area have already concluded that Dalson is a norm gween. Who will cast a vote for someone with no ambition.

Anonymous said...

Pip never give computers to the children of Marchand, he has computers in his office as DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE and he allows the people to use them, anyway Pip has the full right to give the people of Marchand all what want or feel like because the people VOTED for him. I am not against Chastanet giving computers in Soufriere, it is the motive i do not like, you must read and understand what i said. He is in government and should be working to benefit all of Soufriere. I never said anything about white man or black man, so i do not know where you got that from. PLEASE, PLEASE do not bring race into the discussion.

Anonymous said...

Jump high, jump low, Chastanet is in the house!

Anonymous said...

I believe you are a shame, because you said Dalson cannot speak english, maybe you are not in St Lucia or is not following what is happening in St Lucia. Dalson had one of the better debates in the house of assembly for the budget, he was better than all the uwp ministers including the so called PM. who cannoteven move a proper motion in the house, he always has to be corrected by Kenny, the speaker or Dalson himself. When it comes to bad english, you are mistaking Dalson to Ass
In james, Guy Joseph or king himself etc. I believe Dalson is better than all of them. Dalson is in opposition how do you believe he can do anything for Soufriere, the people is satisfied with the work done by the SLP in nine years, that is why they vote for them again and they will continue to vote for them.

Anonymous said...

Soufriere is gonna rise again, remember it was our first Capital? We don't need it to be crowded, we just want it regain it's name 'The most beautiful place on Earth' good luck Allen.

Anonymous said...

Correction, Chastanet is not in the house, he is in the senate.

Anonymous said...

Next time Dalson speaks tell me if you don't feel like taking a chojet glow?

Anonymous said...

I do not believe Chastanet will be in house anytime soon. you believe St Lucians will vote for Chastanet just his complexion is fair?

Anonymous said...

The last time he spoke in the house we all St Lucians understood him properly, because he was better than most of the uwp ministers. Prove me wrong.

zapon said...

Chastanet for Soufriere?? Wake me up...I must be dreaming!

Anonymous said...

Chastanet is St.Lucian by birth but Compton wasn't and you people call him The Father of the Nation. Give the man a break, he is a Son of St.Lucia, isn't he?

Anonymous said...

Who ever said that was not true......

Anonymous said...

Big-up Ti Chas, the wind's at your back but just make sure nobody messes with our Pitons. Soufriere rocks!!!!!

Anonymous said...

You mean to say Chastanet so stupid i though he was smarter than that, to be trying to run for a party which will never win the next election, and watch where he chose to run in an SLP strong hole. chastanet cannot see uwp is performing so poorly the cannot win an election in St Lucia. I have NEVER SEEN a candidate who won an opposition seat, spend five years in opposition and lost his seat in the next election in the history of St Lucia. if somebody could remember that ever happened please correct me. I believe that could happen IF the government is PERFORMING, but anyone would have the nerve to tell me that this present government is performing.

Anonymous said...

T.Chas is the smartest thing around. He knows Kenny is damage goods and will be using his families long history of connection to La SOUF to beat a bobbling jackass called Dalson.

By the way what's all that concern if you think he can't win? Who do you people think you are fooling?

Anonymous said...

This will no stand, nor will it work, cabinet nor the executive can decide who will run for Soufriere, The constituency branch and the people of Soufriere must have a say on this matter. Also, there is no legal and operating executive in Soufriere, is this by design...We're heading for trouble. No outsider has ever and will never win this seat, this was tried in the 70"s/80's by Foster..I guess we like this seat in the hands of the SLP... as a Soufriere Son of the Soil we will strongly oppose this move...Soufriere is not for sale more than it is already..Oooh Chastanet bring you cash $$$$$ we know hope too spend it, it's all good.

Anonymous said...

Tell them that again, maybe they are blind and deaf.

Anonymous said...

Who's an outsider?

Anonymous said...

Chastanet is no sponge, that we all know for sure, he's already loaded.

Anonymous said...

I am not concerned, Chastanet is a big man he can run where he want, but we all know he will not win and the uwp will never win the next election. As the previous writer said, i though it was the PEOPLE of Soufriere, who are from the uwp branch who would choose their representitive. The uwp is so unarganised one could just wake up one day and say "i will run for that district." Is that democracy uwp style? just as Compton just pick and imposed King on us as PM.

Anonymous said...

What ever plans the Gov has for Soufiere thats there business..We in Soufriere and the South may have to disassociate with the Party come next election, if Karl, Steven and there cronees want to do as they wish...and dictate to us..these day are over,,we will come out stronger than ever with the support of our overseas friends in droves... take note, Soufriere is not a last resort port of entry for Hoteliers/politicians seeking commercial domination...Is this not the same Chastanet who fired the tour guides at the Sulphur Springs...how many boats does he have dominating the soufriere habour daily..together with...another Minister...who dominates the tours from boat to destinations...how may new jobs have been created in and for Soufriere....have these guys walk the communities please guys..i guest the party is ready to risk it all..

Anonymous said...

Soufriere is not for sale more than it is already..Oooh Chastanet bring you cash $$$$$ we know hope too spend it, it's all good.

Zeigy said...

I hope to see a better quality of candidate running in their respective constituencies both in the early morning (it's good exercise) and at election time.

We need to put an end to accidental lawmakers ending up in the House of Assembly like Marcus Nicholas, Harold Dalson and the rest of those MP's who you only hear about at election time.

The time for the level of political debate to be elevated has come.

Anonymous said...

Yes it has Zeigy, yes it has. Fresh blood and people who can make a difference is what is needed.

Anonymous said...

Zeigy, you come back with your insane comments again, i agree the level of debate have to be raised in the house, but that goes more to the uwp than the SLP. because most of the SLP candidates produce a better debate in the house than the uwp. I do not know where you get that from but, we do not hear from either Marcus to be fair to him, maybe his publicity may not be positive, but we still hear from him nor Dalson only at election. For your information Zeigy. Dalson had one of the best debates in the last budget.

Anonymous said...

The only people who cannot make a difference in our lives are the present crop of uwp candidates.

Anonymous said...

Dalson had one of the best debates in the last budget????

LOL

Dalson: Garson when I go there I seeing de people there straggling. I asking the minister not today to make a bride for de people. He promise me he cumming and up to a day like today he don't do anything about it.

Yeah, that's your Dalson.

LOL

Anonymous said...

I strongly urge chastanet to back of Soufreire..we do not politicials who will not reside amoung the common man in the town,,and not the hillsides villa...have only business interest, look down on us as non essentials

Anonymous said...

Are you just making an a.. of your self? Dalson is an elected member but he is not a minister.

Anonymous said...

People do not vote best man in St Lucia they vote strickly between party lines, because the likes of Guy Joseph, Spida, As in James, Marcus, Ass tar fan, King, Easy Kal would never have been a minister.

Anonymous said...

A win is a win.

Anonymous said...

Yes that is all we need a win, we dot need men who can take St Lucia forward.

Anonymous said...

We the concern citizens and Party Organizers of the Soufriere constituency, foot soldiers and residence strongly oppose the attempt to impose Hon. Allen Chastanet, on the People of Soufriere. We have not been consulted nor have we been part and parcel of any such initiative. Neither is there, any legal or constitutional body, of the Party, Government and jurisdiction to impose such Aristotle supremacy on us.

This proposal by whom so ever, singular or plural cannot and will not dictate nor mandate any approval in principle or other wise on behalf of the people and constituency of Soufriere.

We, the sovereign natives of this lasting and historical balance of St.Lucia, richly buoyant of our Carib ancestral, will be defiant. We strongly advise the non thinkers, lame advisors and malignant non achievers to strongly revert from this buoyant display of autocratic stratum, of blatant disrespect to the people of Soufriere. We, the concern citizens, party organizers and residence of Soufriere, cannot and will not be permitted to be continual non participants in our sovereign affairs. It is preferable that due process and diligence be permissible, or risk it all.

Non adherence to our constitutional rights and freedom, fraternal doctrines and the interest of the Soufriere Constituency will perpetuate avoidable distain and further erosion of public trust.

Until further advisory, please govern accordingly.

Anonymous said...

Such an insincere stir from the minister not a smile or a cheer, his’ very uncomfortable the look of …have a guesss!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

It was Arawaks, you fool and you are of African decent so nice try.

Anonymous said...

I was waiting for that excuse, global economic situation. Remember the government gave Chastanet the biggest slice of the budget? Remember Chastanet ask for more money to rescue the tourist industry? He should use the money to at lease use the to protect the jobs we already have. no he use the money to travel every day, pay Hepples a tax free salary, create many events that is counter productives and allow his friend to steal millions and get away to the U.S.A. Did you remember that?
Fire tour guides at the sulphur springs...spend zero in soufriere, except to be paid for his boats and tourist investments,,feed us with low grade supermarket products and now, only now,,,you looking for a seat in Soufriere, OOOh yes we have one at the sulphur springs, near crater one.

Anonymous said...

Hey you... am of carib desendants from Choiseul born in Soufriere.

Anonymous said...

Isn't Chastanet connected to Soufriere somehow, and what part of the Island was he born? What part was Kenny born in and what part did he run for?

It's just one small Island so I don't see the big deal, we're one people, you know.

ixi lixi said...

When Saint Lucia was established, it served primarily a military function by the colonial powers. Military power was largely centred in the north about the best harbour (Castries), Morne Fortune and Pigeon Island. The centre of the economy, however, was in the south at Soufriere. The French seemed to have a thing for locating their capitals at the base of volcanoes (St. Pierre in Martinique, Basse Terre in Guadeloupe). Soufriere has long been the heart of Saint Lucian plantocracy, if one ever existed. The southern leeward quartiers (Soufriere, Choiseul, Laborie) developed fastest. Nearly all the "prominent" families of Saint Lucia have links to Soufriere. Its old wealth is the reason why it has such a wealth of old architecture. I say all this to point out an interesting political move on the part of the UWP. Chastanet himself has strong roots from Soufriere and so does the family of his wife. Coupled with that is the strong tourism dependence and potential that exists. If Chastanet is to win a seat outside of Gros Islet, this would be it. Although he is not from Soufriere, his family is and he still has family there. I'm sure he can easily purchase a house in Soufriere as well and go there on weekends - a great political move again. I can think of a few friends from Soufriere and I think they might actually want Chastanet as their MP. Its also a smart move because the UWP perhaps see it as an opportunity to sure up their majority when it looks like they may be losing so many other constituencies at the next election. Remember, politics is a numbers game. Although I don't support the UWP and I disagree often with Chastanet's management of his portfolio, he is still good political material. He may not be brilliant but he's no fool; he talks well; and in a society that still has a perverse perception that the closer to "white" you are, the better you are, his candidacy should not be ignored by his opponents. Not that there's anything wrong with a Chinese, Indian or European sitting in our Parliament, provided that they are a Saint Lucian citizen, but we know that race still matters to some.

Anonymous said...

I just think that when it comes to tourism, he's the best our land has to offer, he knows his stuff and it would be a waste of talent if we don't use what he knows.

Anonymous said...

These politicians have lots of guts and short memory!!! You fire tour guides at the Sulphur Spring, never partake in the life of Soufriere, and its people except for corporate self interest and now, yes now you looking for a seat….good lord! We have plenty on the waterfront.

Guy's stop thinking for the Soufiere people, examing the numbers and political history,,there is ,has not and will not be any one outside of Soufriere as a district rep. Its not party of our culture. His family ties is bitter for us and will aid in a miserable loss..for him and the party.

Anonymous said...

I think he has alot to offer but if he ran and the people feels otherwise then all the power to them, it's all about majority so we are in no position to yap, majority rules.

Anonymous said...

You see all that crap the uwp is doing, they might only win the two Micoud seats in the next election, watch and see.

Anonymous said...

Best idea the PM has come up with since he took office, as the Senator needs a become an MP as soons as possible, so he can try to elivate himself to becoming PM one day. Presently, he is a very powerful prospect to becoming the leader of this country. He has all the qualifications needed, and the love for this country that few in politics possess.

Anonymous said...

So the PM is not good enough, so he want Chastanet to take his place, i do not believe he would ever want that to happen, Chastanet will never become PM in St Lucia anytime soon because he will NEVER win in Soufriere. I want people to tell me what has Chastanet done that he is so impressive and so boasted by some people? Please list his achievements.

Anonymous said...

Go T-Chas Go! Beat them at their own game. My vote and that of my family is yours.

LuciaBoy said...

Chastanet will certainly be a casualty in the next elections whenever it is called.

This is a party with a not too stellar record in terms of what they have been able to deliver, and not to mention the behaviour of some of the ministers.

I do not doubt Chastanet's abilities and credentials but as one previous poster remarked; "all politics is local". The people of Soufriere are fiercely loyal to their own and every political representative from as far back as I can remember has hailed from the community.

Is that sufficient credentials to guarantee electoral victory? Perhaps not. But can you fault the people for prefering someone who suffered along with them years of UWP neglect over a supposed "carpet bagger"?

Simply put, Chastanet is "in the right church but in the wrong pew."
It's his right as a St. Lucian and the right idea for him to seek political office but the derilect vehicle of the UWP will fail him along the way.

Anonymous said...

Chastanet believe the Soufriere people have forgotten he fired the poor tour guides who was making a living to feed their children. Saying that they were SLP supporters, now he need these same SLP supporters to vote for him. Politicians must be careful, think and do not do things hastily for cheap political reasons because it certainly WILL backfire on them. Now he want to come to Soufriere to fool and buy the people with a cheap computer. I remembered Chastanet said that he entered politics because he did not like the direction the country was heading, now he is directly involved as a minister. Can anyone tell me, what better direction the country is taking? Let us be honest and answer this question.

Anonymous said...

That’s all the Tourism minister has to offer a laptop…after 3 years.. That’s what my service club issues on a regular basis…

Anonymous said...

I guess T-Chas and Santa have lots in common, December bluffs, smoking chimneys, Jokers and festivity.

Anonymous said...

A picture tells 1000 words, not a plastic smile, not a hand shake, a look of shock and dismay, total abstract.

Anonymous said...

He should run as an independent so if he wins he can shut all of you up.

Anonymous said...

Run independence where?

Zeigy said...

I think it would be highly symbolic and a glimpse into what direction Chastanet wants to see Tourism in St. Lucia go if he does something about the Jalousie hotel restricting Soufriere residents from accessing the Jalousie beach.

They stopped the shuttle service citing "heavy usage," prevented an enterprising individual from running his own shuttle to the beach and back, and are forcing the people to walk 4 miles to get to the beach, even preventing private vehicles from driving to the beach entrance.

I'm all for bringing in hotels and foreign investors to our shores but not at the expense of losing all our family lands and beaches and making it difficult for our local people to become land owners themselves.

Anonymous said...

But Jalousie hotel made that beach, no? And if they made it, don't they have exclusive rights to it?

Anonymous said...

Is T-Chas and cabinet suggesting that there in no talent in Soufriere, no viable pool of personnel from Soufriere who can relate to the community and create broad appeal? Think again!
Self-destruction is contagious, remember 16/1.. It’s a real possibility…..” there is the inherent and inevitable vice which, from the emergence of the body politic, tends without respite to destroy”.

Anonymous said...

Chastanet said, "look Soufiere people take that laptop and vote for me." because i kick out the tour guides because they were all SLP, i help the hotel to kick you all from access to the beach. Amen.

Anonymous said...

Soufriere is for sale, sell it to Chastanet,

Anonymous said...

Since when Chastanet want to come so close to us malaways? Did you notice the photo,his uncomfortable, standing at a distance,look scare to ratic,,staring at a red shirt, may have stop breathing for a minute or two,shurely no body contact,oooh boy
tell him we will take his hand outs and still vote him OUT
Chastanet for Soufriere?? Wake me up...I must be dreaming!
Welcome to political sunday school, Soufriere style

Anonymous said...

Indeed you are asleep, you even snore too.

Anonymous said...

What a show of in-sincerity and deceit, just when we thought the liberation of mankind was justified we are re-leaving, an authoritative commercial dictatorial, an embodiment of the capitalist schematic, man was born free, yet we continue to be deprived , slavish mentality has re-surfaced. A new brand of Christmas bluffers, colonial trickery and private interest groups are descending upon us in Soufriere… Southerners watch your bread. T- Chas Soufriere will be your political Exit!!! Welcome, Stay as long as you wish.

Anonymous said...

Sadly, we still believe that and economy based on white human beings, foreigners and expats owining black and deprived human beings is moral and sustinable.

Anitquated ways of thinking even though circumstances radically change intellectual and emotionally traps people. We are being blinded by preconceptions that no longer reflect the real world.

Anonymous said...

The true measure of a person, goverment, organisation or society isn't that dead ideas will fall prey, it's weather we can summon the perspective and imagination to recognize the Dead Ideas in our midst, and bury them before real damage--or more damage--is done..Wake up my people!!!!!!! Stand up for what you believe.

Anonymous said...

TRAPPED!!!!!!!

The good news is that there are ways to avert this scenario and florish. The trouble is were not doing what we need to,the axioms have dominated our culture while we have become second nature--they determine which paths we consider, where we settle and live, our economic viability - there-in lies the dilema,government and the executice brass, with faulty ideas dubious and dead wrong..My people we are on a collision course with social and economic developments. These new realities will crush against strange chasm and intellectuals,including stewarts of our economy who, by there own judgement and bizarre reasoning and public displays in exault precincts are lost---very lost.

Anonymous said...

You sound like you're lost within your own self.

Anonymous said...

T- Chas you could not Split Gros-Islet, Ciceron is not attractive for you, however Soufriere seems lucrative, OK THEN Welcome! Lets go shopping, we have the Sulphur Springs, the Pitons, A deep harbor, the rain forest, a residence for you in Barons drive, the Sea view disco, for entertainment and leisure.. Come down its Christmas bring lots of gifts, there are approx 7500 votes, mostly SLP, some UWP’S if any left, and Certainly Independents, the swing voters.

Anonymous said...

It is simply amazing to read some of these posts which give you an idea of why St. Lucia is so backward.

Let us face it. Allan Chastanet has one quality that John Compton had that 99% of the other Lucian politicians do not have. That quality is concern for St. Lucians and a regard for their development.

99% of the other politicans or wannabe politicians are only concerned with filling their pockets and gaining honours for themselves. Allans pockets are already filled so he will be spending his time looking after the people of Soufriere.
Gven also that his father wants him to be Prime Minister can you imagine the amount of resourses that will be poured into Soufriere if Allan wins ?

St. Lucia has gone backwards in the past few years because we have been led by empty pocket, arrogant, wannabes who look to politics to get what they cannot get in the private sector.

Allan is humble, caring and concerned about the welfare of our people. The very wealth he grew up in, we quarrel about but it is this upbringing that differentiates him from some of the scamps in both the SLP and UWP who raped and are raping the National Treasury.

If the wonderful people of Soufriere had any survival instincts and wanted the BEST out of their representative they would give Chastanet a good look and vote him into office.

Anonymous said...

That is easier sad than done, the SLP people in Soufriere will remember the poor tour guides he fired, A politicians must think before they screw up the people, they might need them some day.

Anonymous said...

That "poor tour guides" thing is a red herring trying to make people out as victims to gain political points.

I remember when that issue came up and I asked the following question.

If the St. Lucia Labour Party was so concerned with Soufriere then why were ALL the guides SLP supporters? If this was truely an accountable, transparent and fair process then we would have assumed that 45% of the guides could have been SLP, 35% UWP and 20% with no political affiliation. Instead 100% were SLP party supporters if not hacks.
You think the UWP or those who were denied the jobs because they were not SLP supporters care if these people were fired.
As far as a lot of Soufriere people were concerned they knew that this was pure political discrimination.

Based also on what we saw in other constitutioncies many of these party supporters gave poor service when they were given these jobs because of party affiliation. That is a fact.

So 99% of Soufriere voters do not care a damn about this but for political purposes the SLP party operatives who desperately want to get another shot at cleaning out the national treasury will try to make this an issue.

Chastanet can deal with this issue easily during a campaign by showing that the SLP were dicriminatory and biased against most Soufriere voters because they did not support the Labour Party.

ixi lixi said...

Well, 78 comments and going. This sure is stirring up a lot of discussion.

I'd just like to make two points re: earlier contributions.

There was a beach existing at Jalousie before the arrival of the then Jalousie Hilton. It was a lovely black sand beach, which was summarily covered up with some imported white sand. The Queen's Chain does not belong to the hotel but to the state. Jalousie like most other beachside property, leases the Queen's Chain. There is an explicit understanding that access to the coastline must be provided, regardless of whether superficial changes were made to such. Therefore, I suggest that the people of Soufriere seek legal redress on this matter of public access to the beach.

What is very worrying is my understanding that Chastanet himself is part of a cabinet that has in fact SOLD Queen's Chain to developers. This is very disturbing.

Secondly, the Anonymous two or so messages prior almost suggests that people should vote Chastanet in due to patronage; that the people of Soufriere should be content with money being pumped into Soufriere so as to maintain Chastanet's political stability. This trend of thought is, in my opinion, most perverse.

Anonymous said...

Certainly is it a business decision to clear and chip personel here and there to free up recuring expenditures...yet a paid Heppeal--the tourist consultant if u ask me his is a Mathematician, with corporate expertise not even a statistician (the tourist board have such personnel on staff) yet they earn a trickle,, it’s amazing when one has to repay a favor…Merry Christmas

Anonymous said...

If the Chastanets want to further control the wealth and destiny of this county, Soufriere will not be the gateway,,the Duboulays were our prior slave masters. They owned all of Soufriere... already there are limitation of where we can and cannot go in and around soufriere, Imagime that in 2009/10 the beaches, the waterfall, the hot springs,we can't even fish certain places. Soon Free-dome bay,freedome for whom?????? and the baron's drive project will further restrict our passage of rights to Malgroute, the pitons and the costline in this area...even a free walk,or a seat by the bay is in trouble,T-Chas can choose one of these seats on the waterfront at barons drive and deam of the possibilities, beacouse the area will be private enclaves.

Anonymous said...

WOW 80+ comments.

I thinks thats a record

Anonymous said...

Typical of the blogger who as is usual for liberal non thinkers who has fooled voters for too long, he/she had to bring up that Soufriere must vote for Chastanet for patronage.

First of all. The first comment of the blog was the most important that you chose to ignore in your dishonest reply. I said that the most important consideration with regard to Chastanet was HIS CONCERN FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUFRIERE. This is the attribute missing from most of politicians in St. Lucia today.

Secondly wha wrong with the fact that Chastanet can ensure that the youth, women , the indigent can get the resources needed to survive in this harsh economic environment. Whether in the UK or the US or in China ALL voters want a representative who can further the development of their families and themselves - so stop acting like you are a concerned about "patronage" being perverse.

Chances you are depending upon some of that PERVERSE PATRONAGE but from an empty pocket SLP candidate who will empty the national treasury to give it to you. Like Rick say - hypocracy !

This thing about patronage or the colour of Chastanet's skin is what the liberal intellectual and political class use to keep our people poor and not making decisions that will help us. This is what they and their hacks use to keep us making the right decisions.

They said that John Compton was a foreigner, now Chastanet is too white or he has too much money. When a St. Lucian from the USA or the UK comes to St. Lucia and wants to enter politics those small minded fools say he did not live here long enough or has a yankee accent. Soon they will say Chastanet spent too much time abroad or he do speak patois. These are all tricks for the charlatans to keep in power so you end up voting for the destitute incompetents you have in power for the past 11 years.

Anonymous said...

Thanks 2 the UWP you have just energize the rank and file of the Francois votes who have been quite in Soufriere and foreign, we will be back soon, soon, soon . This continual annexing of Soufriere for the special few on matters of economic, political and social life will end. The very little people u all continue to marginalize and acquire property under false pretence in the name of Eco-tourism and national development will be nipped in the bud.

Why can’s we develop Barons drive and freedom bay for locals, but special project can be deploy and cook up for “”RICH People to have fun””” I guess they will the locals have a plan of the own. A notion unable to care for it own is doomed!!!!!!!!!

Jalousie and the piton is another match stick, patience and the Project behind Anse Chastanet/ Jade Mountain, it’s in a hole out of sight,,,is under the scope of our eyes.

This Christmas house to house in Soufriere will be Great! Hope the Chastanet Family will be in Soufriere for the Holidays. We need lots of Gifts!!!!!!!And something to smile about!

Anonymous said...

So ludicrous and distasteful, the Chastanet’s loyalty and trust is to there share holders and their pocket, NOT, Soufriere. Good Lord, where are you from. All of Chastanet decision are business oriented, not socio economical and service above self…. Excuse me did i hear u correctly, HIS CONCERN FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUFRIERE.

Soufriere is only an opportunity to the means. Totally business, power and brovado. Look at the plans on the drawing board,,,there is economic manipulation,the locals will further be removed for the areas deemed viable for the few...it;s economic slavery reclaim the land and train them as maids, servants and bartenders, and keep them happy and drunk every weekend

Zeigy said...

Anonymous said:

"But Jalousie hotel made that beach, no? And if they made it, don't they have exclusive rights to it?"

Not necessarily. In fact, not at all. These hotels need to remember whiles we attract them to the island for their foreign investments and whiles they stay here for a return on their investments, they need to hold up their end of the bargain which is to develop the country, land and its people. That way, you make the nation and its people more prosperous, then the hotels and businesses in turn become more prosperous.

We gave Jalousie that land to develop. They have no right to claim it and they are required to provide public beach access from the main road to that beach without any hindrances including motor vehicular entry.

@ ixi lixi - The entire discussion can provide a great history lesson on Soufriere. :)

Zeigy said...

Anonymous said:

"That is easier sad than done, the SLP people in Soufriere will remember the poor tour guides he fired, A politicians must think before they screw up the people, they might need them some day."

So what do you propose? That a politician LIES to the people to get their vote? Chooses his words carefully so that he answers your question without really addressing it? We need to get all these lawyers and their lawyer-speak out of politics and put some real visionaries in charge.

ixi lixi said...

PEVERSE PATRONAGE. Yes, that's most correct. Your premise is that Mr. Chastanet has a special care for the people of Soufriere. I don't know if he has such a special concern with Soufriere versus a Gros Islet or a Castries South, other constituencies he was considering representing, to get a foothold into elective politics. I think Mr. Chastanet merely sees Soufriere as a political opportunity which has synergies within his current portfolio. I have no reason at present to believe that he has a great concern with the people of Soufriere, moreso than any politician would have for a constituency which they represent or wish to represent. Therefore, I don't agree with your belief that Mr. Chastanet is in a special 1% of Saint Lucian politicians.

I have not seen Mr. Chastanet come out in any tangible way to defend our World Heritage Status. In fact, his Government's actions continue to jeopardize it. I don't see Mr. Chastanet coming out to chastise Jalousie over Beach access. I don't see Mr. Chastanet dealing with issues such as developers who continue to feel that they can build villas on the Pitons. In fact he's been supporting them (Banyan, Freedom Bay?). I don't see what Mr. Chastanet has done in three years to improve the tourism product in Soufriere, beyond lots of talk. He could have taken that $1.224 million for Hepple to protect Soufriere's architectural heritage, hospitality skills training, eco-projects, etc. So no, thus far, I really can't bring myself to say that Mr. Chastanet has some special care for the people of Soufriere.

I also do not believe people should vote for anyone because they can be given a job at their business or given a handout or can go to them for some form of "freeness." This is the politics that will keep us back, along with your choice to label people as hacks or those who benefit from patronage, because they simply do not share your views. So, say what you mean, I vehemently believe our politics must become less perverse. So to the people of Soufriere, don't vote for Mr. Chastanet because he or his family can provide you with a job in the private enterprise, or because he can drop a twenty in your hand when he drives by. Leaders are put their to develop equitable processes and to enable development. This political welfare/patronage only breeds dependency.

Anonymous said...

Chastanet was taught by George Odlum (not the militant part) so I think he's an honest man and he has the social development of his country at heart.
No one will know what the man is capable of if we don't give him a chance.

Anonymous said...

Again another backarsed analysis to put Chastanet down.
The SLP patronage is the history of $20 as you pass by in your SUV while you head off to see how much you can fill your pockets on the government's dime.

When you talk about the options available with a Chastanet you talk about job opportunities for St. Lucians to advance themselves and use their skills, academic or otherwise. Chastanet has the business connections and experience in the field to bring investment into Soufriere where a Dalson only has the capacity to see how much he can squeeze out of government. When he squeeses resourses out of Government it is the average citizens' taxes that he is accessing to pass on to you. Think Dalson can go to London , meet with investors and convince them to invest in St. Lucia ?

Your admonition that "leaders are there to develope equitable processes". This is the typical liberal nice sounding double speak that really means that we will continue the process of mendicancy that keeps black people down by taking from those that are working hard for themselves and their family and give it to party hacks waiting there for a handout. Instead of bringing everyone up characters like you bring try to bring everyone down to the least common factor while you live as a political elite off taxpayers money.

This is the methodology throughout the Caribbean from the garrison politics of Jamaica to the distribution of oil wealth in Trinidad where you politicians or party hacks see government as being there to take from one set to make you look good as you inefficiently distribute to others.

The point is not whether or not Chastanet sees Soufrieire as a political oppoetunity it is about what he brings to the table. I am sure you have never created a job in St. Lucia but are probable in some way just waiting for the SLP to come back into power to see where that can bring you.

Anonymous said...

Nice try screw head, Soufiereians are are educated,industrious nd professionals, what we ask 4 is equal opportunity nad upliftment, not had outs, bluffs and promises, had enough, get lost.

Do you know the following Soufrierarians, Sir Winston Cenac, Henry Belizier, George Charles, JQ, Charles, i may have 2 provide you a history...u see they were all SLP'S thats why you dont't hear and read about them.

Anonymous said...

The deeption, decite, manulipation and torment in the UWP is secon 2 none,including amasement. We start counting seats earlt next year, let's watch and wait, just is cae this is a christmas bluff and smokin chimney...We've seen this trick before.

Anonymous said...

Aren’t there capable Soufriere personals capable of representing their community? Why does it always have to be someone from outside with the help of the Government and special interest group dictating who does what, when and where in Soufriere? This may be the last stray.

I know of plenty young professionals of Soufriere heritage, on Island and overseas constantly being brushed aside, even to make room for T-Chas, The Chastanet empire must have Soufriere, like there Du-Boulay friends did in prior civilization, in order to conquer and rule, to further enslave us physically, mentally and emotionally. OK we’re getting ready and waiting.

There is a lot of monkeying happening, power plays and dribbling, be careful. What monkey see, monkey do. …Tanto—Tanto!

Anonymous said...

Can you please check your spelling, it's annoying or are you actually an SLP politician just playing dumb?

Anonymous said...

That was for the poster before.

Anonymous said...

Well, there is a part of Soufriere called L'Anse Chastanet so it's fitting for him to run there.

Anonymous said...

We all know Chastanet political career will finish in Soufriere in two years time. The uwp is also finished.

Anonymous said...

SANTA IS NEAR!~!!! Any Cookies and Milk...

L'Anse Chastanet ask T-Chas to locate this area on a map of Soufriere...not a clue,,,however there are losts of vacant areas to run and plenty of seats to choose from. Enjoy!!!

Anonymous said...

Chastanet for Soufriere?

Best joke of the year, Since when,yes Since when,,,,only now there interested in Soufriere. What happen all the yesrs prior when you were president/Ceo of all these association and corporations , Soufriere was a shamefull and bitter taste, in in your best cocktail. Well good for you come on down, bring all the boats your own, the supermarkets, etc,,,we're much in need. Merry Christmas, oooh and to those trying 2 impose you on us for there short term gain...All including the UWP will RIP.

De Obsever said...

LOL. 100 bloggers, near 95% Anonymous.

Anonymous said...

Ask T-Chas the followinG Q and A:

Whats his position on the world heritage site.
Whats the deal with Freedome Bay and Barons drive?
Queens chain access/beach in Jalouse, Anse Chastanet, etc
Name the communities of Soufrierre?
Where will he reside in Soufriere( Barons Drive, Palmiste, or on the Hills side Villas)
Where is his roots in Soufriere?
What is his relationship with the developers in Soufriere?
Who are the members of the so call constituency branch is claimed to have his approval?
What have he done for the Tourism product in Soufriere in the last 15 years?
When last was he at Palmiste, Fond St.Jacques, Wingsville, the Gulf- find that area in Soufriere for your self.( the police my know)..yes thats how tough it is there, survival of the best.
When will he learn to offer a plastic smile and a handshake with a local during a photo opp....

Thanks for the ride on Sunday nice 2 see you dive through Soufriere enroute to the Rally in Dennery...Our bus drives had a good sunday, with your offering of $300 and 400 bills too transport any one will to go to Dennery.. Come again any time we need this econonic package. $$$$$$xxx$$$$$

Storm said...

Why are people scared to at least use an alias?? What are you scared of??

Anonymous said...

The optics of this photo and NO Name voice reporter is quite sticking. Since when is a request for assistance by water taxi operators who service T-Chas tourist clients (Business) to Soufriere is conscribed to mean an endorsement by the UWP and the constitution branch. Mischief is contagious!! We don’t need to be part of any political scam.

Also, please note, our political services will not be business as usual on Pro Bono, IOU, Credit Swaps, but C.O.D. Thanks for the Laptop, will view interesting website with it.

Anonymous said...

Chastanet, the people of Soufriere are not Ediots and Infidels.

Since when is the flower ----Lilly and ----Corner-Roach, and foundaton employees, including Jon Chal-we members of the Soufriere constituency branch.

Its was nice too see them choosing buses and helping you spend the cash in Dennery on Sunday.

Stop the divide and rule.. We need a hand UP not Out, BEGGING,, OOOH but that's the only way too scoop the yard fowls and political rats.

Tha Man said...

Honestly, all of the bloggers....do you really think Chasenet is gonna read through all of this and re-evaluate his choice to run for Soufirere?? so yall can rant on this site till next year, and it wouldnt change a thing. I suggest you get away from the keyboard to go and do your boss work.
Laters my ppl, comming off my little break.

Anonymous said...

We are our own bosses,not looking for JOB by rather independant thinkers, business iniciatives, social responsible government and a better St.Lucia to retire.... not the current. Keep working for you Boss.

Zeigy said...

^ Oooooooohhhhh. The Man set himself up for that one.

Anonymous said...

Chastanet political journey started in Gros Islet and it will die and end in Soufriere.

Anonymous said...

no moe massa picinis ago rule we - no to kenny - no to chasnet

Tha Man said...

No Zeigy, the Anonymous poster set himself up. By proclaiming to be his own Boss he just displayed his poor grammar and spelling. explain to me what "iniciatives" mean, and telling someone to "Keep working for you Boss". If i had to be working for him now, I may roll on the floor laughing and reading his letters if they follow that same suit of his posting. Anyways, I'll leave this blog and leave it for the Chastanet bashers and lovers to express themselves.

Blessings.

Anonymous said...

How can we involve kenny in that Chastanet mess, kenny is a duely elect by the people, member of the house of assembly and leader of the opposition, he never tried to bribe peoplewith computers. Kenny was in office for nine years, he did his best to develop the country. On the other hand Chastanet is minister for three years, with very little to sing about. The same cruise industry he was so much not his piority, he now want to take praise for it because of the economic situation most people take cruises, because it is cheaper for them, compared to overstay visits.

Anonymous said...

THA MAN, If you read your script properly you would see in the next sentence after you criticized the person you started it it badly. None of is perfect, we ALL make mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation etc. Having your own business does not mean you are perfect with the english language in noway. I have no way to prove that, but i have heard that english is one of the hardest language. We St Lucians always find a personal fault in people who we do not agree with us.

Anonymous said...

It may simple take a coalition of Idiots to win the next election, that simple, both party’s are out of there league, on a bad leg.

Anonymous said...

Sadly, our party and government are stagnant, dead on Ideas, no fresh thinkers, and not attractive to young professional locally, much less overseas. A new awakening is eminent, a social and economical revolution. Yahadedd, E-lshaddi

Anonymous said...

Much shame and disrespectful to the residence of Soufriere,,, OH, that’s standard operating procedure for the party elite. Take what we give your!! No discourse on the matter and no little people to suggest to us. No wonder there has been no constituency branch elections island wide, what’s the fear…Since when has democracy evaporated, and further the UWP constitution is in breach multiple times, yet no one cares 2 hoots, except running around hands in pocket, a useless Chairman unable to call an executive meeting much less organize convention. Our party has lost its way.

Anonymous said...

I agree it’s a shake down, a power play nothing else…who among the yellow bunch can stand up T-Chas and daddy Chas wishes… or else the cash flow and the Election money will stop. The former plantation master of Soufriere, ????? and those over the bridge in Castries have already give a ultimatum, keep us happy we enjoy bottling drinks or else no more support. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s hot out there.

Anonymous said...

We need another party!!

Anonymous said...

The north is too crowded so Chastanet is moving south and I don't blame him, it's a concrete jungle out there.
Welcome to Soufriere where nobody will know if your fart stinks, it's sulphur all the time and we're loving it.

Anonymous said...

What…where have I been….T-Chas for where??? Which Soufriere, St.Vincent, Dominica or Martinique… am sure he can get a seat on his boat or run there…

Anonymous said...

Man oh Man, is this a suggestion for a christmas joke/gift to Soufriere...It a doppe!!!! idea.

I wander who's smoking what..This is a mickey mouse affair.

Get serious people!!!

Anonymous said...

POEM


Chastanet started in Gros Islet where his hotel is situated.

Pass through South Castries where he could not be cultivated.

End up in Soufriere with a laptop, expected to be planted.

little do he know Soufriere people are not easily daunted.

They will show him the ghettoes.

They will show him the pitons.

They will take him for last political swim in the hot streams of the sulphur spring.

And that will be the last we will hear of poor Chastanet political career. Amen.

Anonymous said...

Are you talking in your sleep again?

Zeigy said...

You know what's amusing? You don't even know who Chastanet will be running against but you've made up your mind that you won't support him.

SLP should send a makak. Vote the makak if you think it would represent your constituency better. You've done it twice before with Misyé Walter Francois and Harold Dalson.

Anonymous said...

Imagine the possibilites, our stimulus package is here just in time for Christmas.

Ho Ho Ho,, T-Chas you will need a tour guide, remember me, i was fired under your watch, been unemployed since. Tourism is our business. Welcome to Soufriere. Ask for me when you get to Palmiste. Am very popular.

Anonymous said...

Zeigh, you've proven that all politics is local.

No outsider can ever,remember ever win in Soufriere no matter what. Do your research check your history.

Also, money does not matter in Soufriere, we just eat and drink it. It is the will of the people that matters, and the best local candidate, thats a furtive trust we cherish and honor. Soufrierians are very scheptical of non residential politicians and economic opportunist.

Were very savy and intuitive, we can do the job our self, simply prove the resources, now thats a function of governmnet.

Anonymous said...

That may be logical, considering the amount of money both pary poured in during the last election.

UWP out class labour with cash in the final weeks, yet they lost, with mouths wide open. Unable to explain what happened.

Anonymous said...

Some of us are rejoicing SLP lose but who suffering the most with the uwp victory, it is the people. Most if not all the labour candidates are off to big jobs either local or overseas. So let us worry about the people, not layba.

Anonymous said...

I guess you didn't lose yours cuz you're being paid for blogging, it's still a job though, still a job.

Anonymous said...

I just love my country, I want the best for my people, i have to answer these people who support this incompetent government we have in St Lucia today. I will do that anytime i have spare time. Do not worry about my job, we all work at different times.

Anonymous said...

Quote from the Voice Reporter: “The UWP Soufriere constituency group has allegedly given Chastanet its unanimous approval and pledges him their support in the upcoming contest.
Chastanet does not come by the endorsement lightly, having assiduously applied himself to working in the constituency for a considerable amount of time, interacting with the residents and already applying himself to assisting with some of their problems and needs.”


1992 – 1994
DIRECTOR OF TOURISM
1994-1995
DIRECTOR SALES AND MARKETING
1995 – 2003
VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING, WORLDWIDE.
AIR JAMAICA
OCTOBER 2003
MANAGING DIRECTOR
COCO RESORTS
1989 – 1991
VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING
WINDJAMMER LANDING, ST. LUCIA WI.
1992 – 1994
DIRECTOR OF TOURISM
ST. LUCIA TOURIST BOARD
1994-1995
DIRECTOR SALES AND MARKETING
ISLAND OUTPOST
1995 – 2003
VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING, WORLDWIDE.
AIR JAMAICA
OCTOBER 2003
MANAGING DIRECTOR
COCO RESORTS
2002 – 2004
CHAIRMAN
CARIBBEAN HOTEL ASSOCIATION’S MARKETING COMMITTEE
2003
CHAIRMAN
ST. LUCIA HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATION MARKETING COMMITTEE
2004
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
ST. LUCIA HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATION


2005 – 2006
CHAIRMAN
CARIBBEAN HOTEL ASSOCIATION’S ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 2005 – 2006
PRESIDENT
ST. LUCIA HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 2006
MINISTER FOR TOURISM & CIVIL AVIATION
GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA.

having assiduously applied himself to working in the constituency for a considerable amount of time, interacting with the residents and already applying himself to assisting with some of their problems and needs.”

Given your accomplishments; list for us in general terms your workings in Soufriere, including the firing our tour guides, and your economic endeavors.

After all T-Cha Christmas comes but once a year…. Smoking Mirrors and Chimneys!!

Anonymous said...

We will suck u in 2 Soufriere with what u have 2 offer $$$$$$$ and skunk u out with XXXX .

Finally Soufriere is getting notice. Where have you all been...

Welcome!!!!

Anonymous said...

It surely feels like and election prep combined in with the holiday season every one is hot all over the place being seen in place not in keeping with there normal route.

T-Chas in Soufriere on an early Sunday morning…is he a resident Soufrierean of the ghetto.

He who pays the piper, calls the tune.

Anonymous said...

Leave the man alone, he's trying to represent us.

Anonymous said...

He is trying to represent HIMSELF, he see how sweet it is, so he want to continue.

Anonymous said...

Which of us is he trying to represent?
Look guys dont crank me up its late at night, T-Chas and company, trust does not extend outside of family boundries. There loyalty, is to there share-holders and there pocket books only???? Period, Full stop.
Soufriere is the new avenue to enhance such, and a back up plan in case the PM slips through the current traps.
This conspiracy, shrouded in secrecy in the name of representation for Soufriere stinks.
The insurgents and speculators working on this theory are part and parcel of the Divided Workers Party,DWP, yes the new Party, DWP, No longer the United Workers Party, UWP.

OOOH Mercy!!! Tom-Chow help us.

Anonymous said...

I see, Mad Fowl keeps clucking away, everything is gloom and doom for you, take a chill pill.

Anonymous said...

Even a mad fowl can see things are gloom and doom in St lucia as you said with the uwp in office. If you say that is not true give us your reasons. I hope you will not include the cheap handouts the uwp was trying to bluff people with in Dennery, as one of your reasons. We deserve better than that.

Anonymous said...

What do you expect look at the label, made in Taiwan and China.

Secondary products for 3rd world consumption. I hope it was tested for lead concentration, wild we do in the states.

Anonymous said...

America is owned by China.

Anonymous said...

Party organisation, distribution of patronage and the allocation of state resources within the bureaucracy represents FACTIONALISM and CLIENTELISM.

CLIENTELISM, has become a key component of the electoral process in order to secure political support of their clients.

FACTIONALISM, leads to segmentary form of party politics, stimulated by the rewards that are accessible to those in political office. Class interest and conflicts overlaid by the common interest of patornage and client,is about obtaining a broader basis of followers.

The conflicts are not ideological, but over resources, influence and the decision making structure of the party and government.

A successful party has to contain centrifugal forces and contend factors that encourage factionalism and udermine party unity. The survival of party, government and representative politics leads on to considerations of political stability and democratization.

If there fails to be successfull mediation between these different economic interest, this Party may have to eventually split, which may lead to a NEW PARTY being formed.

Anonymous said...

Ground Soufriere.
T-Chas political exit.

This sure sound like a different version of a political death sentence.

AAA-AAA Since when T-Chas know us, poor people..can't wait 4 him door to door,2 ask me to vote for him,, whooo---am hot. Bring Mega J when you coming.

Tell T-Chas we can't fish with a laptop,nor can we lobby any one for our services, since he and his passy control the waterfront.

Tourism is our business, welcome to Soufriere. You will need a tour guide.

Anonymous said...

That is the worse mistake a politician can make is to fire poor people from their jobs. They might need these same people and their family someday to vote for them.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, just like Kenny fired Mangal, Rick, etc...

Anonymous said...

You ninkinpoop there is a differences, Kenny hired Rick and Mangal, he was their boss, so he had the right to fire them, if they did not meet his expectations. Also Rick and Mangal are professionals and they do not need Kenny job to live or survive, they could do other wise. On the other hand the guides are poor people struggling to survive and that is the only form of income they have to feed their children, most of them are still out of work today, they CONNOT find a job. They are St Lucians and they have a right to work in their country. Chastanet did not provide them with jobs, so he has no right to fire them for no reason. If he wanted jobs for his friends he should have created jobs for them, and more people would have been happy, to support him. Now he want to come to Soufriere, for these same people to vote for him, he think the people have forgotten that. How many labour party votes he will get in Soufriere?

Anonymous said...

We'll see how many.

Anonymous said...

Tell T-Chas the christmas party is in Barons Drive, Mini, Palmiste and the Sea View.(Hope he can find there with, or without a tour guide) He is invited as a VIP full service provided,gentlements club, Valet Parking, Casino and lots more.

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