Guest Info
Dale C. Elliott is a distinguished Saint Lucian Journalist and Communication Specialist. He serves as the Founder and Managing Director of The Independent Film Company. Renowned for its outstanding work, the company’s flagship project is the compelling documentary series “UNTOLD STORIES,” now in its 11th Season, focusing on social transformation and behavioural change.
A Monroe College graduate and a distinguished fellow of the Media Institute of the Caribbean, Dale Elliott and his company have garnered numerous accolades. Notable awards include the OECS Clean Oceans Journalists’ Challenge (2021), the prestigious People’s Choice Award from the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce (2019), and the Prime Minister’s Award for Innovation (2016). His additional recognitions comprise the Most Outstanding Journalist title from the Caribbean Congress of Community Practitioners in Barbados (2016 and 2015), the Idea of the Year Award from the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce (2015), and the Most Innovative Filmmaker accolade from the Piton Film Festival in Saint Lucia (2014).
About the Show
In our latest episode, dive deep into the underbelly of a Caribbean gem, Saint Lucia. Rajan Nazran meets seasoned journalist Dale Elliott, who lays bare the nation’s struggle with corruption, murders, rising crime, missing funds and alleges a leadership that conveniently looks the other way. Unveiling the harsh reality of the state of democracy, he challenges the illusions surrounding Saint Lucia, revealing what he believes is a leadership more focused on filling their pockets, promoting nepotism and public intimidation rather than fostering transparency or accountability.
The discussion delves into the broken promises of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, once a beacon of hope, now entangled in a web of secrecy due to the absence of the Freedom of Information Act and the recurring pattern of government officials dodging matters of national interest, epitomised by the infamous case of Saint Jude Hospital—a saga of selective incompetence and administrative ineptitude and much more.
As Saint Lucia stands at a crossroads, the pressing question emerges: Is the destiny of Saint Lucia sealed? Can the fourth pillar of democracy withstand the storm?
Tune into Saint Lucia’s tumultuous journey, challenging you to question the essence of democracy, national prosperity and the elusive concept of a corruption-free utopia.
Produced by Global Indian Series for the Global Indian Network.
Script by Rajan Nazran
original idea: Rajan Nazran
Introduction music: (https://freesound.org/people/SilverIllusionist)
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