Ralph Gonsalves backs Pierre ahead of election

As he gears up for his own electoral battle in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has extended a public endorsement to Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) in the lead-up to their December 1 general election. In a recent interview with SVG TV, Gonsalves expressed his unwavering support for Pierre and the SLP, referring to them as a “sister party.” He emphasized the solidarity between their respective Labour movements, underscoring the deep political alliance shared by the two leaders. Gonsalves, confident in his Unity Labour Party’s prospects for re-election, also revealed plans to travel to Castries, Saint Lucia, to join Pierre during the final stages of the campaign. “At the invitation of Philip Pierre, I will be in Saint Lucia at least for the final rally,” he stated. “I have to be there with my Labour comrade.” This endorsement not only reinforces the camaraderie between Gonsalves and Pierre but also highlights the interconnectedness of Labour parties across the Caribbean region.