Their appointments have been extremely praised. However not due to their particular {qualifications}. What had obtained them the all-important affirmative nod had nothing to do with college certificates and employment file. It appeared what had earned them particular reward and given the nation but one more reason for celebration was sexual. Saint Lucia had lastly landed not solely its first feminine Commissioner of Police but in addition its first lady to occupy the workplace of Chief Govt Officer at WASCO.
On April Idiot’s Day 2023, Mrs Zilta George-Leslie, a long-serving administration worker, was hailed in a press launch as “the primary feminine to serve the corporate in its most senior govt place.” The communique additionally spoke of the overall expectation that she would use her undisclosed wealth of expertise and expertise to guide and allow WASCO “to progressively meet and exceed the expectations of all stakeholders.”
As for the historical past making first feminine to move the Royal Saint Lucia Police Drive, she was launched to the inhabitants on October 17, 2022 by the Prime Minister himself, Mr. Philip J. Pierre, whose deceased father might be the nation’s finest recognized police officer, because of publicity from the Workplace of the Prime Minister.
With the newly appointed commissioner Mrs. Crusita Descartes-Pelius at his facet within the press briefing room, the Prime Minister had stated: “It is a historic time for the nation’s girls and is a sworn statement of our perception within the girls of Saint Lucia.”
It’s common information by now Descartes-Pelius’ first spherical was brief. Relying on who you discuss to, she both resigned or went on gathered go away after a couple of months in workplace. However then, with little fanfare, she was again within the police commissioner’s chair on September 1, 2023. Not lengthy afterward, a authorities press launch obtained residents on top of things: the reinstated Commissioner of Police was anticipated to arrange “a complete skilled coaching program for senior officers, aimed toward cultivating sturdy management and ushering in a brand new cadre of management inside the RSLPF.” It wasn’t clear whether or not the author of the discharge referred to at least one or two cadres of leaders.
As Saint Lucia opened 2024, the nation’s two primary issues are escalating violent crime and a killing lack of water. By all of the numerous complainers to the media have stated, it appears they imagine our celebrated breakers of ceiling glass have fallen wanting publicized expectations. For the reason that 12 months started there have been 14 homicides with no arrests. In the meantime, some communities have been with out pipe-carried water for a number of months.
In an announcement WASCO’s lead feminine acknowledged the inconvenience attributable to latest water provide interruptions to some areas on the northern system due, she stated, to important upkeep work.
“Your frustration is comprehensible,” she went on, identical to a lady—or mom comforting her youngster. “We sincerely apologize for the prolonged length of those interruptions. We acknowledge the urgency of the scenario and our staff is working tirelessly to revive the water provide as rapidly as attainable. Our technicians are implementing further measures to expedite the method and to reduce additional disruptions.” Some feminine mates of mine prompt the technicians are fairly possible males!
WASCO’s surprise lady, sounding very very like a politician at election time, promised that “in direction of the tip of February 2024, WASCO additionally intends to execute a deliberate shut-down of the already compromised uncooked water line between John Compton Dam and the Vanard Pumping Station. The general public might be saved up to date with additional developments relating to this deliberate shutdown.” And likely, we’ll all be grateful.
Nonetheless in promise-them-anything mode, she went on: “Please relaxation assured we’re dedicated to resolving this present situation to raised give you a dependable water provide. Your endurance and understanding throughout this time is drastically appreciated . . . Thanks to your continued assist and cooperation as we work to reinstate your service.” As if shoppers had a selection!
On the safety entrance, the nation’s police proceed to be outwitted reportedly by youth batting sixes and sevens, who’ve infiltrated our communities and faculties. A blood soaked January was accompanied by wailing moms and dads on tv and social media.
Earlier than the 14 murders recorded to date this 12 months, Pelius spoke to the media about secret crime-fighting methods that conceivably would show simpler than these of her male predecessors. She talked about numerous firearms and ammunition that had been confiscated below her watch. The press was predictably accommodating. It reported that Pelius had delivered “a message of hope for crime prevention, crime discount, and improved citizen safety in 2024.”
Pricey reader, if at this level you’re satisfied competence has nothing to do with intercourse or gender, think about the next from the Michigan-based Relationship Institute: “Males are typically extra useful in approaching problem-solving. Ladies are aesthetically oriented, along with being useful. Ladies have a tendency to put a better emphasis on ‘ambiance,’ and are much more delicate than males to sounds and smells.” Talking of smells, do you suppose the Relationship Institute had something to do with the police commissioner’s choice to ship the sniffing canines packing
