The United Workers Party is seeking further clarification from the government on its decision to hire foreign counsel Anthony Astaphan. While the UWP acknowledges Astaphan's credentials, it remains unclear whether he will pay income tax and VAT on his remuneration from the government. The UWP also wants to know if Astaphan has been assigned as senior counsel on the Grynberg matter and what the cost will be to taxpayers.

1. Upstairs AF Valmont,
P.O. Box RB 2497,
Rodney Bay,
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Tel/Fax: (758) 572-4949
Contact:
Elijah Anatole – 7284864
Allen Chastanet - 7224200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UWP SEEKS FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON GOVERNMENT’S DECISION TO
HIRE FOREIGN COUNSEL
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Wednesday, February 5, 2014 – The United Workers Party
acknowledges Dominican Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan's credentials and expertise. However,
the question of whether Mr Astaphan will be required to pay income tax and VAT on his
remuneration still remains unanswered.
Even while the Saint Lucia Labour Party accuses Political Leader, Allen Chastanet of double
standard in hiring foreign council, the SLP should have been wise enough to know the difference
between the use of funds of a private citizen and that of the State when making a comparison.
Additionally, the United Workers Party is still awaiting clarification as to whether Mr. Astaphan
has been assigned as senior counsel on the Grynberg matter and if so at what cost to the
taxpayer?
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