BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 4th 2009 (PAM Secretariat) - Despite highlighting the inefficiencies and corrupt practices of the Denzil Dougla-led administration, there continues to be a trampling of workers and residents’ rights in St. Kitts/Nevis.
This is according to Leader of the People’s Action Movement (PAM) Lindsay Grant.
Grant claims that the practice of the Labour government has depreciated workers’ economic capacity and relegated them deeper into poverty and despair, thus creating added challenges.
He noted that a number of workers are faced with the harsh reality of being denied sustainable employment with security of tenure and retirement benefits, and are being forced into vulnerable and exploitive contractual and other employment situations.
He is of the view that Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas continues to withdraw arbitrarily hard won benefits and opportunities.
The PAM Leader declared that workers who are perceived to be supporters of PAM are being criminalised, victimised, politically discriminated and vindictively denied their right to fair employment. He disclosed that he and his party have a list of individuals who have and continue to suffer under the undemocratic process being executed by the Labour Party.
Grant noted that a number of businesses that are open supporters of his party are also discriminated and victimised. He also disclosed that his party has evidence that public funds and public agencies are being misused and abused politically to vilify and manufacture propaganda. He added that all of these actions are attempts to delay action and distract attention from genuine concerns.
Grant informed that his party would remain strong and vigilant and victory would be achieved very soon with the holding of federal elections.
According to Grant, there is need for credible and unimpeachable institutions; a process that starts with the judiciary, national radio and television stations, Police Force, Defence Force and a modern and professional civil service free from political tampering.
“There is need for review of the constitution and the creation of laws that deal specifically with the enforcement and upholding of fundamental human and civil rights and not paper or water rights as now exists,” he said.
