Have compassion, please, PM Gonsalves

In a heartfelt letter addressed to the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a disenfranchised citizen has called for compassion and acknowledgment of errors surrounding the government’s vaccine mandate policy. The letter, steeped in religious and moral undertones, references Micah 6:8, a biblical verse often cited by the Prime Minister, urging justice, mercy, and humility. The author expresses deep sorrow over the government’s reinstatement of the vaccine mandate, which they argue has caused significant emotional and financial distress to many citizens. The letter critiques the Prime Minister’s interpretation of a court ruling that upheld the mandate, accusing him of distorting the judge’s words to justify the policy. It also highlights the lack of transparency and fairness in the exemption process, with only a handful of religious exemptions granted and later nullified. The author further disputes the government’s portrayal of the pandemic’s severity, citing data that shows minimal COVID-19-related deaths, primarily among the elderly with pre-existing conditions. The letter concludes with a plea for the Prime Minister to act justly and mercifully, offering a path to reconciliation for those adversely affected by the mandate.