St. Lucia Prime Minister Stephenson King on Tuesday
denied reports that he is considering resigning over the current crisis within
his government that was sparked by calls by some disgruntled legislators for
the dismissal of Economic Affairs Minister Ausbert D'Auvergne.
Speaking ahead of another round of talks involving the different factions, the Prime Minister said he was elected to do a job and remained determined to see it through.
"I am not too sure where this is coming from but I am the Prime Minister; I am here to serve and I will continue to serve in the interest of the people of St. Lucia.
"We were elected in December of 2006 and we need to move on as this government must perform in the interest of the people of St. Lucia. I will not let down my people by simply turning my back on a situation that may not look positive," he added.
Four government legislators, including dismissed foreign minister Rufus Bousquet as well as Housing Minister Richard Frederick and Health Minister Keith Mondesir, are among those calling for Mr. D'Auvergne's dismissal on the grounds that he commands too much power as a non-elected legislator.
Speaking ahead of another round of talks involving the different factions, the Prime Minister said he was elected to do a job and remained determined to see it through.
"I am not too sure where this is coming from but I am the Prime Minister; I am here to serve and I will continue to serve in the interest of the people of St. Lucia.
"We were elected in December of 2006 and we need to move on as this government must perform in the interest of the people of St. Lucia. I will not let down my people by simply turning my back on a situation that may not look positive," he added.
Four government legislators, including dismissed foreign minister Rufus Bousquet as well as Housing Minister Richard Frederick and Health Minister Keith Mondesir, are among those calling for Mr. D'Auvergne's dismissal on the grounds that he commands too much power as a non-elected legislator.
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