KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Opposition Senator Keisal Peters has accused the government of failing to deliver on promises of safety, jobs, and economic growth, warning that crime should not be reduced to political point‑scoring.
Speaking on Star Radio’s On De Record programme Tuesday, Peters said Vincentians “do not feel safer today,” charging that the administration has broken commitments it made while in opposition. She urged leaders to put citizens’ lived reality ahead of rhetoric, stressing that politicizing crime only deepens public frustration.
On the economy, Peters painted a bleak picture, claiming stalled projects and discontinued initiatives have left communities with the impression that “nothing has happened.” She argued that the slowdown has worsened hardship and eroded confidence in government planning.
Youth unemployment was another flashpoint. Peters said no meaningful job creation programmes have been announced, despite repeated assurances. Instead, she alleged, the public sector has seen dismissals and replacements rather than new opportunities, resulting in net job losses.
She also highlighted growing complaints about access to social services, pointing to delays caused by reviews of the public assistance system. While acknowledging the need for oversight, Peters insisted that “nothing is stopping you from assisting people in the interim.”
Rejecting calls for patience from government supporters, Peters argued the administration had ample time to prepare strategies while in opposition. “They must now be held accountable for results,” she said, sharpening the political debate over governance, economic stability, and public safety.