Young Gonsalves creates PSU storm from online post

THE St. Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union said it takes serious note of a recent post made by Storm Gonsalves, accusing civil servants and statutory body employees of engaging in acts of sabotage aimed at frustrating government policies and undermining national development and threatening remarks stating they should count their days. “We categorically reject these allegations as baseless, misleading, and harmful to the integrity of the hardworking men and women who dedicate their lives to serving the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” the PSU said in a statement.

“Public servants are bound by law, policy, and professional ethics to discharge their duties impartially and in the best interest of the nation. The suggestion that they deliberately delay payments, withhold approvals, or manipulate processes for political purposes is not only false, but it also represents a dangerous attempt to scapegoat workers for systemic challenges that exist within the governance and administrative structures,” the release also states.

“The Union reminds the public that delays in projects, payments, or approvals can often stem from:

● Bureaucratic and administrative bottlenecks created by outdated systems and inadequate resources.

● Capacity constraints in understaffed ministries and agencies struggling to meet growing demands with limited manpower.

● Policy inconsistencies and political interference, which sometimes leave public servants in difficult positions when directives conflict with established regulations and procedures,” it pointed out.

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