Recently, we are hearing the selected few who benefit — those who lick boots — shouting “Labour is Working.” But the real question is, working for who? Because from what we see every day, Labour is not working for the majority of Vincentians, especially not for the ordinary people of North Leeward.
For years, Labour has been “working” — but only for the same small circle: the comrades, the family, and the friends who continue to benefit while the rest of us struggle to survive.
Across the country, life is getting harder. Prices keep going up, jobs are few, and the cost of living is out of control. The average man works hard every week, and by the time he pays bills and buys food, there’s nothing left. That’s not success — that’s suffering.
Here in North Leeward, things are even tougher. Farmers can’t get proper access roads, youths can’t find steady work, and too many families are barely making it. The same people keep getting the help, the same names keep getting called, and the ordinary man is left behind.
Look at those who shouting about “Labour” and “six in a row.” They are the same selected few who Labour is truly working for. You see young men who hardly work but living off handouts and public assistance, while the real, struggling man who honestly needs the help can’t get a cent. That’s the truth — Labour is working, yes, but only for the lick-boots crew, not for the ordinary Vincentian.
After over two decades in power, this government has lost touch with the struggles of real people. Poverty is rising, the cost of living is climbing, and too many families are living from hand to mouth. We can’t keep going down this road. It’s time for real change — leadership that works for everyone, not just a select few.
That’s why North Leeward must rally behind Shallow. He understands what the people are going through — the mother trying to make ends meet, the farmer fighting to get by, the youth looking for opportunity. Shallow represents fairness, equal chance, and genuine care for the community.
Change is never easy, but it’s necessary.
If we want a better future — with jobs, opportunity, and hope — we must demand it.
North Leeward deserves better. Saint Vincent deserves better.
It’s time to stop believing slogans and start demanding results.
It’s time to stand with Shallow — and bring real change for all Vincentians, not just the selected few.
Written by: Dominique Samuel
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