Choiseul's Fantastic Four

Well well well, The Fantastic Four surfaced in Choiseul on Saturday nite - the nite before Lorne's launching. This is not the original Fantastic Four we knew from the comic books, but four prominent men who were on the road to hurt persons and create mayhem to achieve their goals by any means necessary. The urge to win really brings out the animal in some of us. What a pity!

A report reaching this blog allegges that four men namely, Lorne Theophilus, Ephraim Edgar, Ernest Hilaire and one Vernon, arrived at a location in Dacretin to confront two young men on a matter of putting down Lorne's posters. The report continues that Lorne, visibly annoyed confronted the young men with these words. "Why you taking my F... posters down?" and in the process moving towards the guys. Bernard, one of the young men replied. "I en taking down your posters, its you pants I'll take out."Ephraim who may have been the more level-headed of the three grabbed onto Lorne's shirt and begging him to stop. " Leave that man alone." Ephraim continued pleading, still grabbing onto the shirt. Vile words were exchanged on both sides as the situation escalated. According to Bernard Lorne mentioned he has a gun. Bernard replied that he Lorne is not the only one with a gun. The fracas went on for some time until a group of Uwp supporters arrived on the scene. The fantastic four exited the scene.
Moments later Bernard phone rings showing a private number. He answers and guess who is on the phone? Goddard Darchiville. According to Bernard Goddard threatenned him with kicks and slaps when comes down the following day for the launching of Lorne. Bernard accused him of wanting to buy him with chicken and according to Bernard the exchanged on the phone was very unpleasant. Bernard said he waited the whole day,but Goddard never showed up.
This blog in no way condone's the allegged activity of Bernard and his friend, but the Lorne's approach, ably supported by his friends was not warranted. Such activities are carried out by both sides by emotionally charged supporters. A code of conduct must be put in place to minimise such activities.
What is very frightening is Lorne's approach. Like someone said, "De boy green still." Even though, he surely is a man of the law and by extension a Lawyer. His approach is unwaranted.
This brings me back to the Saltibus incident, where he confronted Reds. This makes two violent spurts by a prospect candidate. Wow!It is so early in the fight and this is the type of behaviour he displays.
Like he loves to say, "I'll roll on you." He surely is a violent roller. God fordid.
And as for Hilaire, Vernon and Ephraim, they should have displayed a little more maturity by preventing Lorne from leaving the village and driving all the way up to Dacretin to confront a Uwp supporter who someone rang to tell him that his posters and flags are being ripped off the Lucelec and Lime posts.
As for Goddard, shame on him. Threatening a person with kicks is not nice.
The Fantastic Four will be at it again, Trust me.
So this leaves us with the notion that Lorne is no saint.

The Day for Stage Theatrics and Political Gimmicks

There will be interesting events going on in La Fargue today and you are free to watch. Persons will be speaking in riddles and half-truths today. You're familiar enough with advertising to see a come-on when you see one. (check Kenny on stage) If nothing else, you'll end the day with your political maturity more sharpened.

There is no doubt in my mind that the crowd will be fully entertained by the artists and more so the politicians, not to forget the ''Keny Dance.'' One will see a repeat of the same stage theatrics that categorised the Labour Party's campaign in 2006. I won't be surprised if I see all the candidates dressed in black suits (men in black) like they once did at a meeting in La Clery when Ignatius Jean was launched during the last general election campaign. (depicting the caption)
What to expect today? Intermittent drizzles, a sizeable crowd, (supporters, non supporters, prospective voters and party goers, traffic congestions and the usual waylalay, as well as hostility towards non Lorne supporters, which the Choiseul supporters are noted for.
You will realize that maypwis will be the order of the day. You will also realize that the Labour Party has transformed (like their Choiseul campaign crew counterparts) electioneering into low-rent mass entertainment. Their message will be irrelevant and theatrics will take centre stage.
You will also notice that while Lorne is reading his speech (sorry, Bolo's speech) the crowd would seemingly be uninterested. And while a few pockets would respond emotionally there will be no wild jubilation in anticipation of a Lorne victory.

At that rally, Labour will employ any means of deception to get into power. Don't be suprised if you hear that the 'Fonmar and back of California lands' will be offered to Choiseulians for free. What treachery! Only a desperate party would insult the intelligence of the Constituency with such drivel.
Despite the mindless predictions coming from the two recent Labour engineered polls, the opposition will will lose an additional seat or two come next elections.
The crowds attracted currently by the UWP rallies have been massive and determined. This must be a worrying phenomenon for the Labour Party.
One must not forget the ineptitude and scandals that plagued at least two of the former Government ministries......Rambally's and Finistierre's.

Rufus' campaign crew must expose his achievements and expose the betrayal of the SLP candidate as a man of the poor working class.

On the principle that a Constituency gets a Parliamentarian it deserves.
The next general elections will tell us whether we as Choiseulians will endeavour to take the path of continued progress,or choose the path of regression and continued deception.

Progress Pics on Roblot Road Slippage Works

Just keeping you abreast on the status of works in Roblot.

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Park Estate Field Upgraded

The voices of the youth in Park Estate and its environs can be heard loud and clear. There is an avalanche of support for the upgrading of the field in the community.
Over the years this small community has produced some very talented cricketers....one or two have even been called on the national side. This you must admit is through the avenues presented to them through the Parliamentary Rep. He has provided them with sports gear...both cricket and football,he intially had this same area which is being upgraded,leveled to accommodate cricket playing and of course his moral support was always there.

Well we should be seeing big things from this small community in the future. Now that the field is enlarged, i am sure that the standard of football will surely improve.

The work have been temporarily held up because of Tropicl storm Emily, but will resume as soon as the weather clears.

Now that Park Estate will have a fairly large field, persons can look forward to bigger events in this community.
They can take a page from the Delcer/La Pointe organisors in the way they have been putting their newly constructed field to maximum use.
Without a shadow of a doubt Bousquet has done nuff for sports in his constituency.

Fitte Road Rehab on Track

Well, at last the residents in the community of Fiette can breathe a sigh of relief after much arm twisting had been done to get this project off the ground.
Again Bousquet must be commended for his valiant effort and continuous pressure on the relevant authorities to get this road rehab project for the residents.

Minibuses as well as the road users finally have their complains heard. There is no doubt that the business places in the area will welcome this initiative. a definite plus for Rufus.
Much work have been done on this road in the past...grading and drainage.these tempory works have only relieved the pressure for a short while.

The first phase of the project is on. Proper box drains are being constructed by local contractors,who have employed the boys in the 'savanne' to get the works done.

The project is moving along smoothly and is due to be completed shortly.
Bousquet has vouchsafe that his legacy for the development of this Constituency will live on and it is by this he will be judged.

Works at Jetrine underway

Works are presently on the way in the lower part of Jetrine where a drain and road resurfacing is being done. The work is approximately 100m long.Before the drain was constructed runommunity thus affecting many homes there.

This work is timely as we approach the huricane season. Thinking about it,the residents must have gotten a big relief from tropical storm Emily.

Speaking with a few of the residents,they are qiute pleased with this project as it brings emplyment in a small way to some of them. They also mentioned their satisfaction with the playing field. they are also hoping that a little more should be done in the community. this I hope will be done soon.

Emily - the latest TS

I am in bed and, oops, a bright lightning flash. Seconds after this, a rumbling sound that seems to be removing the galvanize on my humble house. Another flash, and I started to count (an old trick I taught my students to determine whether a thunderstorm is approaching or going away) one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three....one thousand eight, then the thunder. Another flash. One thousand one, one thousand two,.....one thousand six, and then the rumblings......the thunderstorm is approaching. And as I continue to write the flashes and rumblings are coming in fast and furious.
Why all this? Tropical storm Emily was formed in the Atlantic sometime last night and as of 5:00 am this morning was 15.5 degrees N and 64.00 degrees W. It continues to move westward at 16 mph with 40 mph winds and as it moves there is little change in strength.
What is Choiseul's and by extention St.Lucia's interest in Emily? The storm is a large one and we will continue to receive heavy showers and thunderstorms. All precautions must be taken to avoid loss of life and property.

Flooding and landslides are the hazards to watch out for.
I have always been an advocate of property insurance, but our people seems to have developed some sort of phobia towards these companies, not to mention the recent collapse of Clico and British American. Some serious education is needed in this area.
The CCU must be complimented for introducing an insurance property package to its valued customers. (your humble servant is a recpient of this plan) Well done! The Management and staff of this institution mus be commended.
Finally, my Rotweiller is astraphobic so I had to blindfold her and fit her ear plugs.(Lol) My pitbull is kool.
Please play it safe today and pretty soon the effects of the storm will go away. Looking a a seven-day forecast, rain is predicted for the whole week with a break on Saturday.
Those of us that are weather freaks like me can always check out http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Are you a victim of ASTRAPHOBIA?