The United Workers Party is seeking clarification from the President of the Senate, Mr. Claudius Francis, regarding his comments about a donation of two infrared thermometers. Mr. Francis had suggested the donation was a personal gesture from him to the government and people of Saint Lucia. However, contrary media reports identified the true donor as Mr. Dennis Ishmael, an Atlanta-based Saint Lucian who has made previous donations to the less fortunate in Saint Lucia. The UWP is requesting Mr. Francis immediately clear up any confusion about the true donor to restore integrity and confidence.

1. Political Leader, Mr. Allen Chastanet +1 758 722 4200, General Secretary, Mr. Oswald Augustine + 1 758 484 8888,
Upstairs AF Valmont,
P.O. Box RB 2497,
Rodney Bay,
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Tel/Fax: (758) 572-4949
Contact: Allen Chastanet – 722-4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE NEEDS TO EXLAIN INFRA-RED THERMOMETER DONATION
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia –Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – The United Workers Party (UWP) seeks urgent clarification on comments made by the President of the Senate, Mr. Claudius Francis, regarding the donation of two infra-red thermometers presented to the Government during the special sitting of the House last week Thursday.
At which sitting, the President suggested that the donation was a personal gesture from him to the Government and the People of Saint Lucia. As contrary media reports have identified Mr. Dennis Ishmael as the true donor, we need urgent clarification on this issue. Mr. Ishmael, an Atlanta-based Saint Lucian has made a considerable number of donations to the less fortunate on Saint Lucia. If the media reports are correct, then Mr. Ishmael deserves gratitude of and recognition from the people of Saint Lucia.
While this issue lingers, it calls into question the integrity of Mr. Francis and creates doubt in the minds of Saint Lucians. We are therefore requesting that the President clear the air on this matter immediately.
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