St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) candidate for Gros Islet, Kenson Casimir, has expressed strong confidence in his campaign and voter support as he officially filed his nomination papers today, marking a key milestone ahead of the December 1st General Election.
Speaking to Saint Lucia Daily Post shortly after nomination, Casimir said the excitement of the day reflects a movement rooted in trust, accountability, and the lived experiences of Gros Islet residents.
When asked about the escalating political criticism from the opposition, Casimir was direct. “You mean the smear campaign? The gutter politics? The politics of propaganda and lies?” He continued, “I don’t think my people will succumb to that. They’ve seen it with their eyes, and you’re trying to tell people that what they see isn’t what actually happened. That’s a very difficult task they have. And as you can see, the people are with me. They understand me. They know me. So I’m very confident.”
Casimir emphasized that his record in Gros Islet speaks for itself, noting that the work done under his tenure has been tangible and consistent.
The candidate also responded to questions about the national Code of Conduct signed by political parties ahead of the election. Asked if he had a message for his challenger, Ms. Marcella Johnson, Casimir kept his focus on the constituency rather than political rivalry.
“I really don’t have anything to say to a challenger. It’s all about the people. The people know me. They’ve seen me. It has not been tough. It’s not just been talk. It’s been action.”
Nomination Day activities in Gros Islet drew enthusiastic supporters clad in red, signaling high energy as the official campaign period intensifies. With less than two weeks before Saint Lucians head to the polls, Casimir said he remains grounded in his mission to serve and in the confidence of the people he represents.
The December 1st General Election is expected to be fiercely contested, with national issues such as cost of living, healthcare, infrastructure development, and governance shaping the political conversation.
As the campaign enters its final stretch, Casimir insists that the people of Gros Islet will ultimately decide based on performance, not propaganda.
