CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has urged St. Lucians to reflect on the country’s journey as the nation observed the 40th anniversary of political Independence from Britain last month.
In his message on Feb. 22 to mark the occasion, Chastenet said St. Lucians should “keep in mind the things that bind us together: our faith, our values, our community, our shared accomplishments, our families.”
He noted there is still a lot to be done in the areas of crime, education, health care, agriculture, housing, environment, and in the eradication of poverty. However Chastanet was confident that together the country will solve these problems.
“As a grown up nation of 40, we need to be bold and confident, to be disciplined, family-oriented, show maturity and above all remain humble,” the prime minister said.
“On this 40th anniversary of our Independence, let us as Saint Lucians make a solemn pledge to turn over a new leaf,” Chastanet added. “Recognizing our ability as a small country to compete with the rest of the world.”
