In a candid reflection on the state of diplomatic relations between St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and Canada, entrepreneur and construction worker Marlon Bute has expressed his relief at the departure of Fitz Huggins, the former consul general to Canada. Bute, who is deeply committed to self-employment and entrepreneurship, emphasizes the importance of skill acquisition for young people, urging them to learn trades that can ensure both sustenance and prosperity. He sees immense potential for SVG to benefit from Canada’s wealth, innovation, and investment opportunities, but laments that this potential was squandered under Huggins’ leadership. Bute criticizes Huggins for prioritizing political loyalty and self-promotion over fostering meaningful economic partnerships. Instead of attracting substantial Canadian investments, Huggins focused on soliciting donations of corned beef, sardines, and outdated vehicles, which Bute describes as environmentally reckless and symbolically representative of a failed diplomatic vision. The importation of gas-guzzling, decommissioned vehicles, he argues, not only burdens SVG’s fragile environment but also contradicts the nation’s calls for climate action. Bute calls for a more coherent and forward-thinking foreign policy, emphasizing that diplomatic postings should serve as instruments for national development rather than rewards for party loyalty. With Huggins’ departure, Bute hopes for a new era of SVG-Canada relations, led by a capable and visionary diplomat who can unlock the untapped potential of this partnership. He concludes by thanking Canada for ending Huggins’ tenure, marking a long-overdue step toward progress.