🔴 MEET THE CANDIDATES – PART 2

The Challenger: Keithson “Kiffo” Charles

📢 Series Introduction 

“MEET THE CANDIDATES” is a special 4-part blog series designed to give voters in Choiseul/Saltibus a clear, no-fluff understanding of the two men vying to represent them in the next Parliament. Whether you're leaning red or yellow—or still on the fence—our goal is to equip you with the facts, so you can vote smart and vote strong.

We cover:

Part 1 – The Incumbent: Bradley “Flex” Felix

Part 2 – The Challenger: Keithson “Kiffo” Charles

Part 3 – The Key Issues & Questions for Candidates

Part 4 – The Verdict (Not Mine, Yours)

👉🏽 Now let’s meet the man seeking to bring change to the Choiseul/Saltibus seat.

🔴 PART 2: The Challenger – Keithson “Kiffo” Charles (SLP)

Keithson "Kiffo" Charles enters the political ring with quiet confidence, deep community ties, and a 25-year track record in one of the country’s most essential sectors — electricity.

Running on the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) ticket, Kiffo presents himself as a fresh face with the technical know-how, community credibility, and level-headed leadership the constituency needs now more than ever.

🎓 Background & Experience

Homegrown Roots: Kiffo is a proud son of Choiseul, where he has lived his entire life.

Career at LUCELEC: With 25+ years at Saint Lucia Electricity Services Ltd., he currently serves as Supervisor in the Customer Care, Transmission & Distribution Division, overseeing operations for the entire southern zone.

Education & Training:

▪ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

▪ Certificate in Management from UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business

Awards: Named Technical Supervisor of the Year at LUCELEC in 2014 — a nod to his reliability and leadership.

🛠️ Professional Strengths

Kiffo brings a technical mindset and operations-focused approach to politics, with proven experience in:

Problem-solving in critical infrastructure

Managing large teams

Customer service & responsiveness

Community-focused service delivery

He believes that “representation is about more than showing up in parliament—it’s about showing up for your people every day.”

🧩 Strengths

✅ Strong local roots and community trust

✅ Real-world experience managing vital public utilities

✅ Fresh perspective and clean political slate

✅ Recognized leadership within LUCELEC and beyond

⚠️ Weaknesses / Criticism

❌ Lack of political and legislative experience — first-time candidate

❌ Some may question whether technical skills translate into national leadership

❌ Must prove he can push through red tape and deliver fast

Still, Kiffo is positioning himself as the candidate for accountability, inclusion, and delivery — without the distractions of political drama.

🎯 What He’s Promising

While his full manifesto is still being shaped, Kiffo has already made it clear that his campaign will center on:

Youth empowerment

Service improvement (especially electricity, roads, water access)

Community trust rebuilding

Transparent governance

Local employment generation

In interviews and walkabouts, he frequently speaks about "restoring hope in governance" and "bringing practical solutions to the table, not just promises."

🗳️ Final Word (for this part)

As you get to know Kiffo Charles, ask yourself:

Do we need a new approach in Choiseul/Saltibus?

Can someone outside the current system fix what’s broken inside it?

Do technical skills and people-centered leadership matter more than political polish?

Coming up next:

Part 3 – The Key Issues & Questions for the Candidates