WIKILEAKS EXPOSES KENNY'S SELF-SERVING NATURE

The following is a wikileaks clip which speaks to the dicconnective and self-serving attitude of Kenny and his administration.
ID 06BRIDGETOWN1542
SUBJECT ST. LUCIA'S DISCONNECTED PRIME MINISTER
DATE 2006-09-01 00:00:00
CLASSIFICATION CONFIDENTIAL
ORIGIN Embassy Bridgetown
TEXT C O N F I D E N T I A L BRIDGETOWN 001542
SIPDIS

SIPDIS

FOR WHA/CAR AND WHA/PAS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/31/2016
TAGS: PGOV, PREL, ASEC, SNAR, KPAO, PINR, UNGA, ST, XL
SUBJECT: ST. LUCIA'S DISCONNECTED PRIME MINISTER

REF: A. BRIDGETOWN 1538
B. BRIDGETOWN 1216
C. BRIDGETOWN 1215

Classified By: Ambassador Mary Kramer for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
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COMMENT
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10. (C) Despite the positive mood of the day's events, post
considers PM ANTHONY an unreliable partner whose commitment
to security responsibilities consists of self-congratulation
and cosmetic solutions such as replacing local police
commanders with British police officers (Ref A), without
insuring the logistical or political support the law
enforcement personnel need. Post's interagency Law
Enforcement Working Group believes that St. Lucia's security
forces are actually one of the better performing groups in
the eastern Caribbean. The forces' effectiveness could
benefit, however, from the replacement of several individuals
in leadership positions. The Prime Minister has not seen fit
to make those changes.

11. (C) As in the matter of the delayed Article 98 signature,
PM ANTHONY refuses to take responsibility for realizing
security commitments while declining to delegate or
relinquish the authority needed to meet them. In observing
his interaction with his own citizenry throughout the day,
Ambassador Kramer concluded that PM ANTHONY is not interested
in acting locally or leading globally; his sole focus seems
to be on maintaining his position rather than providing a
vision for St. Lucia's future.

Signs of Desperation?

It looks like Lorne is starting to show signs of DESPERATION. Well you cyaan blame the man. Taking into consideration the magnitude of works Rufus has done in the constituency it is not suprising that Lorne should undertake potholing on the Daban road. Why? Some of Lorne's supporters have insistantly cried that the reasons for these latest Rufus projects is to win votes.
Now tell me, what is Lorne's purpose for pot- holing the Daban road? You see that's the nature of things. Bousquet en crying, Labour hacksl are. Por jab!
Labour or rather Lorne supporters are the biggest criers around.
Personally I see no reason to cry but simply wave Lorne Bye, Bye.
Question. All the roads that have not been pot holed, will Lorne block them in search for more votes?´My answer to Lorne is to watch the Rolex Tennis Tournament now taking place in China. It will be early in the morning when he comes in. And his fantasy of winning is high .In retrospect, he would says to himself, "Will I win?" Then he goes to bed and
thinking, that this is a hopeless fight. He further thinks in his last conscious brain wave left before sleep takes its toll, "What have I gotten myself into?"Well he alone knows. Then he falls asleep.
Espoire mal papai..

Forgetus John's Antiques

Choiseulians, and to be more specific the residents of Lamaze, Roblot and Debreuil will no doubt remember the poor representation meted out by Forgetus John during his tenure as Parliamentary Rep for the Constituency. Like this blog have always and continue to express itself voiceferously, that Forgetus John has been the greediest, most pathetic,most envious, non-empathetic,most undisciplined, non-commited and ugliest Rep Choiseul has ever seen. Let history record this.
What is his purpose in this elections when he has completely neglected the people in the past years. There has been a saying that Fergy never really won the seat but that it was Kenny the people voted for.Truth? You decide. What is there in I5 that still stimulates him. Just a question.
This blog has been reliably informed that Forgetus John and a group of shameless party hacks have been holding secret indoor meetings in the community of Roblot. This blog wants to categorically state that there is nothing wrong with the group keeping its meetings. What is fundamentally not justifiable is to have have Forgetus John in these sessionsgetting involved in people's lives he has failed.
Is Forgetus John inculcating in their minds the concept of trickery and untruths to decieve the people of polling division I5? What emancipatory revelation has come across to Forgetus John that now he has seen the light to bring to the people of I5 that he didñ't see before?.
Like a Bob Marley saying, "You can fool some of the people some of the time but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time."
But wait, is Forgetus John mission to these indoor meetings really to help Lorne out, or are there ulterior motives? Hence the preceeding quotation.
Many persons have been airing their views on this latest Frogy's involvement and they have openly said," Say moon sa la ne cher ka mene Fergy esi a ankor,apway e pa fei anyen ba nou." Translated, Shame on these people to get involved with Fergy after such a poor representation.
Did Lorne designate Fergy to this task? If the answer is yes, then it all boils down to to the simple fact, both Lorne and Fergy are of the same material. Can't you remember we said that they both have Theophilus in their names. Coincidence? Not a snowball chance in hell.
Fergy has failed Choiseul and so will Lorne if given half a chance.

Press Release

October 5th, 2011

Choiseul/Saltibus Constituency Branch
Condemns Shameful Posturing by Invader

The United Workers Party Choiseul/Saltibus Constituency Branch condemns the shameful political posturing displayed by Calypsonian Invader during a recent cultural event organized by the Choiseul Development Foundation. During the event which was held in the village of Choiseul on Saturday, October 1st, 2011, Ignatius Tyson known in Calypso circles as Invader sought to disrespect the integrity of Choiseulians when after the performance which he was contracted to deliver he proceeded to engage in partisan political antiques by seeking to denigrate the Parliamentary Representative for Choiseul/Saltibus, Hon. Rufus Bousquet.
Many Choiseulians and indeed patrons of the event continue to be appauled by the disgraceful and grossly unprofessional actions of someone who many Saint Lucians have respected over the years as a leading Calypsonian. As proud Choiseulians we take strong offence to the ill-judgement of Mr. Tyson who chose to utilize a cultural event which brought together Choiseulians from all “walks of life:” to inject in such a blatant manner political divisiveness.
Mr. Tyson’s actions represented an insult to the integrity of the proud people of Choiseul. That Invader would use the stage of a cultural event organized by the Choiseul Development Foundation to tarnish the spirit of unity and community goodwill that contributed to the staging of such an event is indeed sad.
We therefore call on Ignatius Tyson – “Invader” to apologize to the people of Choiseul and Saint Lucia altogether. We also call on the Choiseul Development Foundation to clarify their position on this un-fortunate incident in order to preserve the integrity of the organization and the understanding that it is in fact a non partisan entity which is primarily concerned with advancing the interest of Choiseulians. We do hope that Invader would understand that such actions on his part would only serve to undermine the respect and admiration he has earned over the years as a Calypsonian. Invader the people of Choiseul await an appropriate and timely response on this matter from you as a professional artiste.

Andy Daniel's Launch - This Is It

La Ressource, Dennery Saint Lucia. October 2, 2011:
If there were any lingering doubts that the United Workers Party was going to win the next general elections then this Sunday’s launching of Dennery North candidate Andy Daniel would have erased all of this from the memory of those non believers. A sea of yellow, reminiscent of William Wordworth’s daffodils “that stretched in never ending line” to welcome the newest kid on the political block – and who just happens to be their beloved son. And “tens of thousands they were at a glance, tossing their heads in a spritely dance”. Well, “spritely dance” is an understatement. The waves on the East coast roared but could not drown the carnival like atmosphere of persons on the grounds of the La Ressource Roman Catholic Church who came from near and far to make an emphatic statement that Andy has their nod.

And what a show Sunday’s activity turned out to be. The weather was fine to set fair day with much heat, inviting the imbibing of liquids of various colours. Hundreds of buses and minivans all bedecked in political campaign paraphernalia snaked through the hills and valleys with catch phrases blaring from their music systems all in support of their favourite candidates. Unofficially, Guy Joseph’s entourage with well over eighty vehicles stole the day, albeit with a very slim majority, with Dr. Kieth Mondesir following a close second.

But the day belonged to Andy Daniel who in his formative years had been preparing himself for the opportunity to serve the constituents of Dennery North and the wider community. Andy is a founding member of Youth for Development in that community. He also served as Treasurer and later President of the Students’ Branch of the National Youth Council. He could not have received a better initiation into service for the people.

And the candidate from Dennery North did not disappoint. He was introduced on stage by his young son Andy Daniel Junior who extolled the wise counsel of his father that of “never competing with others but only oneself” and to “strive always to be the best that one can be.”

Andy Daniel Senior traced his boyhood growing up in the community where at the age of fifteen was a member of the Dennery North Development Committee. He told the mammoth crowd that his task is “to enlighten the people of the valley so that tyranny and oppression will vanish”. He said the people of his constituency are the ones to decide who they wanted to represented them and he is firm in the belief that they had decided to put their trust in him in the upcoming elections. He assured his large following that together they will make progress and as his theme song says” I’ll be there to protect you.”

And when the rally was all said and done, I just could not erase the memory of “a host of yellow flambeau T shirts”. Well done Andy, you have our support.

INVADER GETS A DESERVED BEATING

If ever St.Lucia's one time calypso monarch ever had his eyeball hurting him it was Saturday night in the village of Choiseul. He got what a true meddler is suppose to get for interfering in our local politics.
Invader  was invited to be a guest singer in a creative cultural festival hosted by the Choiseul Development Foundation.
The activity was an open air show where all potential singers would display their their talent.
The show was moving along smoothly until Invader decided to add a political twist to this event.
Invader after doing his number decided to bring in some politics bydoing an ex-tempo on Rufus and singing some very unpleasant line which infuriated the crowd. Well who told Invader do that.
This  is not a political platform and furthermore Invader should in no way sing about a man's health condition at a festival. This clearly tells you what these guys are really up to.
 Well a couple of individuals invaded the stage grabbed onto Invader, grabbed the mic out of his hand and held him upsidedown ready to throw him into the pond. A labour supporter came to his rescue but he was released only after he was given a good and satisfying PLUCK.
Invader will learn never to come into any community and sing songs that touch on the health of any community person and more so a district representative.
The message was clear to him.
I KNOW ALL NOW SO HIS EYEBALL HURTING HIM.

Bousquet Presents More Laptops

It was an almost cloudless blue sky; the vegetation lush green and the  multi-colured outfits of the audience created an ambience or setting for a great afternoon.  The date, October 1,2011.Time 4:25pm.This was the scene at Jetrine where persons gathered to witness the presentation ceremony to donate laptop computers to the top Common Entrance students from each of the eight primary schools in the Choiseul/Saltibus Constituency.
Topping the district scorecard is Michelle Porath of the Dugard Combined with a score of 95.00%. Marcel L. Bissette from the Reunion Primary School with a score of 94.00%, is in second place. Congratulations from this blog to the Dugard School, Principal and teacher. Well done.
The other top performers are Trevouxninne A. Baxi of Rivere Doree Combined with 92.67%, Shervel James of Delcer R.C. Combined with 91.67%, Marlyn D. Avril with 90.00% from Piaye Combined, Elias I. Alcee from Roblot Combined with a score of 86.67%, Melody A. Francis and Lyani E. Louisy from Saltibus and Mongouge Combined respectively each scoring 81.33%.
The recipients in whose honour this ceremony was organized all sat in the front row flanking the Rep while their parents, past principals, teachers and invited dignitaries occupied the back section of the tent.

The ceremony began with prayers led by Pastor Wally which was followed by the National Anthem. MC for the ceremony welcomed the audience with a history of the community roads of Jetrine. He showered praise on the students for their achievements in this year’s Common Entrance examinations and challenged them to put to good use the laptops they are to receive shortly. He emphasised the point of the importance of being computer literate in this technological age.

Mrs Sheila Servile, a prominent citizen in the community was graced with the honours to welcome the audience. In her remarks she made special reference to the just completed Jetrine road, and as she aptly put it, “Jetrine is now on the map.” As a past Vice principal of the Piaye Secondary School, she gave much needed advice and direction to the students.

Anison Hunte, in his usual modus operandi thanked Bousquet for the just completed works on the road and the long awaited playing field in his short testimony.

Bousquet in his address to the students and audience was vocal, eloquent, gentle and at times raising the tone a little to emphasize the point at hand. He first started by giving a history as to how this whole program, which has been going on for the past four years was born. He said it started with the donation of a single laptop to a top student from Fiette called Tenisha , (who has done remarkably well in this year’s CXC exams) who’s mom approached him for such a donation because she had promised the child a laptop if she came first in the common entrance exam . The child did place first but the mom was unable financially to keep her end of the bargain. And this is where it all started. This was way back in 2007.

Bousquet went on to congratulate the students for their outstanding performance and reminded them that, “Potential is nothing if it is not developed. Potential must be developed. Potential must be nurtured.” The good uses of the computer were outline by the Rep but also reiterated how it can be ued for all the wrong reasons. “ The computer can be used to spread propaganda, it can be used to spy on people, these are the work of cowards who hide behind the computer under the name anonymous and who have nothing to offer. But here we are standing in gatherings like this to talk about progress and development and how to develop Choiseul piece by piece.” Bousquet noted.

“Talking about the program, Bousquet continued “The important thing about this is that I call it a meritocracy. For those of you who may not be familiar with those big words, it simple means, you get what you get on merit. It does not matter who you are, it does not matter what home you come from, it does not matter if you red or yellow, it does not matter if you green or blue, it does not matter about that. When you come first Rufus Bousquet ensures you get a computer. It’s simple as that.” (Thunderous applause)

The presentation of the laptops which was next on the agenda was made to the students. Michelle  Porath the top performer from the constituency also got a printer for placing second on the island. Short remarks were made by Michelle and a representative on behalf of the  students and parents respectively.The principal of the Rivere Doree Combined School then graced the recipients with some staunch words of advice.

The vote of thanks was move by a young lady from the community by the name of Ms Merlyn Francis.Afterwards the presentation party walked to the newly rebailitated road for Ribbon cutting act to declare the road officially opened. This was done by  Mr Petterson.