The Quiet Strength of Choiseul People That Often Goes Unnoticed

Choiseul has never been loud. It has never needed to be. Our strength has always lived in quieter places—early mornings, long days, and steady hands that keep families, farms, schools, and communities going.

While attention often shifts to politics and projects, the true backbone of this district remains its people.

The Everyday Contributors

They are not always in headlines. Some will never attend a public meeting or give a speech. Yet their contribution is undeniable.

• The farmer who still plants, even when the odds are uncertain
• The parent who sacrifices daily so a child can succeed
• The elder who keeps community history alive through stories and example
• The young person quietly trying to build something better

These are the people who carry Choiseul forward, often without applause.

Resilience Is Not Accidental

Choiseul people have endured hurricanes, economic uncertainty, migration, and changing social values. What remains constant is resilience.

But resilience should not be mistaken for contentment. Being strong does not mean being satisfied with stagnation. It means having the capacity to demand better—respectfully, intelligently, and collectively.

Why Community Recognition Matters

When communities recognize their own, something powerful happens. People feel seen. Young people feel inspired. Elders feel valued. Momentum builds.

Development is not only driven by policy—it is driven by belief. When people believe they matter, they contribute more.

A Call to Notice One Another

This week, take a moment to acknowledge someone in your community. A simple conversation. A word of thanks. A public mention. These small acts strengthen the social fabric more than we realize.

Choiseul does not lack talent. It does not lack heart. What it sometimes lacks is recognition of its own quiet greatness.

Moving Forward Together

As 2026 unfolds, progress will depend not only on leaders and institutions, but on how well we support one another. Strong communities are built when people understand that every role—big or small—matters.

Who in your community do you believe deserves more recognition, and why?

Choiseul at the Start of 2026: A Moment to Pause, Reflect, and Decide

The start of a new year always carries a quiet question for every community: where are we heading? For Choiseul, 2026 opens with both familiar challenges and fresh possibilities. This is not a year for noise or slogans—it is a year for clarity.

Our district has always been rich in people, culture, and resilience. What we sometimes lack is follow-through. Roads get discussed. Youth programmes get promised. Development gets announced. But too often, the conversation stops just where action should begin.

More Than Another New Year

January is not about blame. It is about honesty. Choiseul needs to honestly ask itself a few uncomfortable questions:

• Are we holding leaders accountable, or only reacting when elections come?
• Are we encouraging our young people to stay, build, and lead—or simply watching them drift away?
• Are community voices shaping development, or are decisions being made elsewhere?

These questions are not political attacks. They are signs of a community that wants better.

Development Is Not Just Concrete

Too often, development is measured only by visible projects—roads, buildings, and signs. While infrastructure matters, true development also shows up in opportunity, access, and dignity.

A paved road means little if young people still feel unheard. A new facility means little if it is underused or poorly managed. Real progress is when people feel included in the future being built.

The Power of Community Engagement

Choiseul’s strength has always been its people. From village councils to sports groups, churches to cultural activities, this district thrives when citizens participate.

2026 should be the year we move beyond passive observation. Attend meetings. Ask questions. Support local initiatives. Speak respectfully, but firmly, about what matters. Community silence benefits no one.

What Choiseul on the Move Will Do

This platform will continue to do what it was created to do:

• Highlight community issues without fear or favour
• Share stories that matter to everyday people
• Encourage informed discussion—not division
• Keep Choiseul visible, active, and engaged

The goal is not to tell people what to think, but to encourage them to think.

A Simple Challenge for Week One

As this first week of 2026 unfolds, here is a simple challenge: pay attention. Pay attention to what is said, what is done, and what is avoided. Communities that move forward are communities that observe before they decide.

Choiseul deserves progress that is deliberate, inclusive, and lasting. The year has just begun. The direction we take is still ours to shape.

What do you believe Choiseul needs most in 2026?

CARICOM’s Silence Is Loud — And the Region Is Not Blind

When CARICOM released its carefully worded statement following reports of military action involving Venezuela, it did what it has mastered over the years: said much without saying anything at all.

“Actively monitoring.”
“Grave concern.”
“Will continue to update.”

To the ordinary Caribbean citizen, especially those in small, vulnerable states like Saint Lucia, this language feels hollow—almost rehearsed.

And in the context of the latest geopolitical posture emerging from Donald Trump and the renewed hard-line stance toward Venezuela, CARICOM’s response is not just inadequate—it is deeply troubling.

Let’s be clear: Venezuela is not a distant conflict for the Caribbean. It is our neighbor, our trading partner, our energy supplier, and in many ways, a political pressure point that larger global powers use to test influence in the hemisphere.

Any escalation—military or otherwise—has direct implications for the Eastern Caribbean:

• Migration pressures
• Energy instability
• Security risks
• Diplomatic fallout

Yet CARICOM’s posture remains reactive, not strategic. It watches events unfold after decisions are already made 

Donald Trump’s renewed influence on U.S. foreign policy brings with it a familiar pattern:
maximum pressure, minimal consultation, and little regard for small states caught in the middle.

This is not speculation—it is precedent.

Under Trump, Venezuela was treated as a chessboard square, not a sovereign nation within a fragile regional ecosystem. Sanctions were imposed. Tensions escalated. And the Caribbean absorbed the consequences quietly.

Now, with history threatening to repeat itself, CARICOM offers no unified position, no red lines, no assertive defense of regional sovereignty—only another promise to “monitor.”

At what point does “monitoring” become abdication?

CARICOM was created to amplify Caribbean voices, not to issue diplomatic placeholders while global powers dictate outcomes that affect our shores. Leadership requires more than statements—it requires clarity, courage, and coordination.

Where is the regional strategy? Where is the firm stance against unilateral military action in our hemisphere? Where is the assurance to Caribbean people that their leaders are not merely spectators?

From a Choiseul-on-the-Move perspective, this moment demands honesty.

Small states cannot afford weak regional leadership. When global giants clash, it is small communities that feel the shockwaves first—through fuel prices, food costs, and social strain.

CARICOM must decide whether it exists to manage press releases or to defend Caribbean interests.

Because silence dressed up as diplomacy is still silence.

And the people of this region are watching too.

New Year Message to Teens

✨ Dear Teens of Choiseul & Saltibus, ✨

As the clock strikes midnight and a brand-new year opens its doors, this message is for you.

A new year isn’t about being perfect. It’s about pressing reset. It’s about deciding that no matter what last year looked like—the mistakes, the struggles, the quiet wins—you’re still standing, still growing, still becoming.

2026 is your chance to:

• Believe in yourself even when others doubt you
• Choose progress over pressure
• Learn from mistakes instead of being defined by them
• Dream big, even if your path looks different from everyone else’s

You don’t have to have everything figured out. You don’t need to move at anyone else’s pace. What matters is that you keep moving forward—one smart choice, one good habit, one brave step at a time.

Your voice matters.
Your future matters.
You matter.

Choiseul is watching you grow, cheering you on, and believing in what you can become. Whether your passion is sports, music, art, business, technology, or something you haven’t discovered yet—this year, give it your best shot.

Start the year with courage.
Walk it with purpose.
End it proud of yourself.

💙 Happy New Year, Teens of Choiseul & Saltibus.
Make this year count.

— Choiseul on the Move

Choiseul Mourns the Loss of Leo Plummer — A True Community Pillar

Choiseul woke up today a little heavier.

The passing of Leo Plummer has left a deep void — not just in his family, but across a community that benefited for decades from his quiet strength, steady guidance, and unwavering commitment to service.

Leo Plummer was one of those rare individuals whose impact stretched across public service, sports, music, and community leadership. He was not a man who sought attention, but one whose presence was always felt — on the sidelines, in meetings, in conversations, and in moments when guidance was needed most.

A Life of Service

Professionally, Leo Plummer served Saint Lucia in public health, where he dedicated his working years to safeguarding the wellbeing of others. Public health work is often unseen, but it is vital — protecting communities, strengthening systems, and ensuring that prevention remains at the heart of national development. It was in this field that Leo eventually retired, leaving behind a record of service built on responsibility and care.

Beyond his professional career, Leo remained deeply involved in community life. He served on the Village Council, contributing to local decision-making and community development at the grassroots level. His commitment to Choiseul was practical, personal, and consistent.

A Champion for Sports and Youth

Leo Plummer’s love for sports — especially football — was well known. He believed in the power of sports to shape discipline, confidence, and unity. He stood with teams through challenges, encouraged players through setbacks, and always looked for the positive, even when negativity threatened to overshadow progress.

That influence was captured powerfully in a tribute shared by Chermalyn, who wrote:

“An Advisor!
Man had full confidence in me.
When it came to Choiseul football he was around the negatives and brought off the positive.
I've never shared tears over someone who isn’t family but tonight I grieve a community man 🕊.”

Those words speak volumes. Leo was not just a supporter — he was an advisor, a believer, and a stabilising force.

Music, Culture, and Community

Leo’s connection to music and culture added another layer to his community presence. Music in Choiseul is more than sound — it is expression, memory, and identity. Leo understood that, and he supported cultural spaces with the same passion he gave to sports and service.

A Family’s Pain, A Community’s Grief

Drè

Perhaps the most heartbreaking moment in this loss comes from the innocence of his 12-year-old grandson, Udanie “Dre” Peter. Over the weekend, Dre learned that his grandfather had been hospitalised. His simple, profound words — “I want to go and see him at hospital” — now echo with sorrow, as he mourns the passing of a grandfather he clearly loved deeply.

It is a reminder that behind every community figure is a family grieving privately, even as the wider community mourns publicly.

A Legacy That Lives On

Leo Plummer’s life reminds us that true impact is not measured in titles alone, but in people touched, guidance given, and communities strengthened.

He was:

• A public servant
• A sports mentor
• A cultural supporter
• A village leader
• A family man
• A community pillar

Choiseul has lost one of its quiet giants. His voice, presence, and counsel will be missed — but his legacy will continue to live on in the institutions he served, the players he encouraged, the young people he advised, and the family he loved.

Rest in Peace, Leo Plummer.
Choiseul will surely miss you. 🕊️

— Choiseul on the Move

Closing 2025: Standing Firm, Staying Present, Putting Community First

As 2025 draws to a close, Choiseul on the Move pauses—not to retreat, but to reflect.

PThis was a year of political transition, heightened expectations, and renewed civic awareness across Choiseul and Saltibus. It was a year where voices grew louder, promises flowed freely, and the national spotlight briefly turned our way.

And when that spotlight moved on, Choiseul on the Move stayed.

Before elections.

During elections.

After elections.

We remained present when it was fashionable—and when it was not. Because accountability does not end on polling day, and representation does not pause once the campaign banners come down.

What We Stood For in 2025

In a year charged with political emotion, Choiseul on the Move chose principle over popularity.

We stood firmly on the belief that our community deserves facts, not fanfare; structure, not slogans; delivery, not decoration.

Throughout 2025, this platform refused to become a cheerleading squad for any political party or personality. Instead, we asked the uncomfortable questions. We challenged easy narratives. We examined systems—not just speeches.

We advocated for:

Proper representation, not photo-ops

Strong constituency structures, not seasonal visits

Grassroots engagement, not top-down announcements

Choiseul on the Move remained independent, unbought, and unafraid.

Because we understand our role clearly:

The voice for the voiceless.

The questions others won’t ask.

The Posts and Conversations That Defined 2025

Several key pieces and themes shaped public discussion this year and resonated deeply with readers both at home and across the diaspora.

Election Analysis & Constituency Breakdowns

Our deep dives into voter turnout, polling division behavior, and electoral trends helped demystify the numbers and grounded political conversation in facts rather than emotion. These posts mattered because they empowered residents to understand why outcomes happened—not just who won.

Post-Election Accountability: “The Honeymoon Is Over”

Perhaps one of the most talked-about themes of the year, this series reminded leaders that governance begins the day after victory. It sparked debate locally and abroad, reinforcing that representation is a five-year responsibility, not a campaign season performance.

Calls for Stronger Constituency Councils & Community Structures

By highlighting the need for functioning councils in Choiseul and Saltibus, these pieces amplified a long-standing concern: communities need systems that listen, respond, and act. Readers connected because it reflected lived realities across polling divisions.

Infrastructure & Development Analysis

From roads to utilities to public works, Choiseul on the Move examined development beyond ribbon-cutting. These posts resonated because they asked a simple but powerful question: How does this improve daily life for residents?

Youth, Sports, and Community Development Advocacy

Our focus on youth engagement, sports initiatives, and community empowerment reinforced the belief that development is incomplete if young people are left on the margins.

Media Accountability & Political Transparency

In an age of spin and selective silence, these posts mattered because they defended the public’s right to clarity, balance, and truth.

Together, these conversations did more than inform—they activated.

Our Promise for 2026

As we step into 2026, Choiseul on the Move makes no cosmetic promises—only meaningful ones.

We will:

Continue fearless, balanced reporting

Track promises against performance

Go deeper into polling divisions and community-specific needs

Elevate solutions alongside problems

Strengthen data-driven analysis and civic education

Let it be clear:

This platform will not be silenced, softened, or sidelined.

Choiseul on the Move will continue to ask hard questions with respect, challenge power with facts, and defend community interests with consistency.

A Word of Thanks

This platform exists because of you.

To our faithful readers in Choiseul and Saltibus—thank you.

To the diaspora in the UK, USA, Canada, and across the Caribbean—your engagement reminds us that home is never forgotten.

To community members who share stories, concerns, and quiet tips—your trust fuels this work.

And to those who disagree but still engage respectfully—democracy needs that too.

Choiseul on the Move does not belong to any party or personality.

It belongs to the people.

Season’s Greetings & Looking Ahead

As the Christmas season settles into our homes and communities, we extend warm wishes to every family—near and far.

May the New Year bring peace to our homes, strength to our communities, and wisdom to those entrusted with leadership.

As we move forward, let us remain hopeful—but vigilant. United—but questioning. Proud—but never complacent.

Community first.

Truth alway

Choiseul on the Move.

A Christmas Thank You from Choiseul on the Move

As the year comes to a close and Christmas fills our homes with warmth and reflection, we pause to say a heartfelt thank you.

To every reader, supporter, and follower who took the time to check our work, share a post, leave a comment, or simply stay informed — we appreciate you. Your continued support is what keeps Choiseul on the Move alive, relevant, and rooted in community.

This platform exists to tell our stories, encourage haealthy discussion, and keep Choiseul and Saltibus moving forward. Your engagement, even when opinions differ, has helped strengthen that mission.

As we look ahead to a new year, we remain committed to honest dialogue, community-centered storytelling, and progress that benefits our people.

From all of us at Choiseul on the Move, we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

🎄✨