Philip J. Pierre: “The position is we’re going to protect the people of Saint Lucia…We’re going to protect our financial system.”

In accordance with their right to self-determination and UN resolutions, in particular Resolution 3236 of 1974, the people of Palestine should be allowed their own State and full membership of the UN, alongside the state of Israel.

The facility also exists to assist existing home owners with financing for home repairs, extensions, renovations, drainage, retaining walls and the implementation of renewable energy solutions and rain water harvesting.

Saint Lucia did not walk out.

So it’s a very difficult proposition that we have. But we’re going to work with them to see if we can come to a solution.