Philip J. Pierre: “The decisions I take have far-reaching effects; before I take any decision, I always seek opinions.”

It’s a programme that we would not like to lose because it has done quite a bit for our country. But we are going to try to protect it.

But our programme benefits the people of Saint Lucia.

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.

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.