As Saint Vincent and the Grenadines approaches a pivotal general election, Shevern John, the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for North Windward, has launched a scathing critique of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) during the NDP’s “Warm Up Rally” in London. John urged voters to reflect on the ULP’s governance over the past five years, particularly its handling of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which led to the dismissal of hundreds of public sector workers in 2021. She emphasized that many of those affected were women, who are now struggling financially. John also condemned the government’s decision to use taxpayer funds to appeal a court ruling that initially favored public sector unions challenging the mandate. The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court’s decision, and the case may now be referred to the Privy Council, the nation’s highest court. John accused the ULP of neglecting its citizens, particularly women, and failing to deliver on its promises. She highlighted the lack of respect shown to the late Sarah Baptiste, a community hero, and criticized Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves for derogatory remarks about Vincentian women. John praised the NDP’s leadership under Godwin Friday, describing it as rooted in humility and action, and contrasted it with the ULP’s focus on legacy rather than the well-being of citizens. She called for a government that prioritizes the future over clinging to the past.
Shevern urges voters to remember Grace’s stance on vaccine mandate
