Felix Feels Ostracized by the Labour Party

Former President of the Senate Stanley Felix recently spoke on the program “The Real Issues” about his legal ordeal that led to his dismissal from the position. He expressed feeling shunned by the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) for their lack of support during this challenging time. Felix, who was charged with perverting the course of justice, was recently cleared of the offence. He stated that he expected more communication and support from the SLP, considering their prior relationship, but understands why they may have kept their distance.

Felix emphasized that his primary issue was not being dismissed from the senate, but rather the manner in which it was done. He believed that the presumption of innocence should have been at the forefront of the decision maker’s mind. Despite feeling disappointed in how things were handled, he maintained that he does not take the situation personally. He acknowledged that he has a cordial relationship with the prime minister and most members of the cabinet, but expressed his disappointment in the lack of support from the Labour Party during his ordeal.

When asked if he would be willing to accept the position back if offered by the prime minister, Felix responded that he would not. He praised the current President of the Senate, Alvina Reynolds, for her leadership and stated that he would not want her to be removed from her position just because he won his legal battle. However, when questioned about potentially returning if Reynolds welcomed him back, Felix humorously responded, “I deal with reality,” implying that the situation may not be as simple as it seems.

Despite the challenges he faced and the lack of support he felt from the Labour Party, Felix maintained a pragmatic and diplomatic stance regarding the situation. He expressed his understanding of the political dynamics involved and appeared focused on moving forward positively. While he did not rule out the possibility of taking on a different role in the future, he seemed content with the current leadership in the Senate and did not express a strong desire to return to his former position. Overall, Felix’s comments reflected a sense of disappointment in the handling of his dismissal, but also a willingness to accept the realities of the situation and maintain a civil relationship with those involved.