HOUSE SPEAKER REFUTES CLAIMS BY FORMER OFFICE HOLDER

St. Lucia house speaker Claudius Francis defended the early end to the 2026/2027 estimates debate on his radio program, calling it standard procedure amid criticism from ex-deputy speaker Sarah Flood-Beaubrun.

The March 26 sitting, marked by speaking-order friction with opposition leader Allen Chastanet, saw no use of standing order 38 despite claims otherwise.