The St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration has long emphasized its commitment to ethical and moral governance, distinguishing itself from its political rival, the United Workers Party (UWP). During the last UWP administration, several controversies arose, including the involvement of the Prime Minister’s wife as counsel to foreign private investments, notably OJO Labs and Cabot. These incidents drew criticism and highlighted potential conflicts of interest within the UWP.
Currently, Lorne Theophilus serves as the official Chairman of the CIP. However, he plans to resign to enable the application of someone close to him to become an Authorized Agent. This move, if it occurs, would be in line with the SLP’s approach to maintaining transparency and accountability in its operations, ensuring that positions of influence are filled by individuals who adhere to the party’s ethical standards. The government will make an announcement once the application is approved.
