ST. VINCENT-AVIATION- PM says “lack of discipline” contributes to LIAT’s problems

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is blaming a “lack of discipline” by some members of the regional airline, LIAT, for some of the problems being experienced by travellers in recent months. Speaking on a radio programme here on Monday, Gonsalves, who is chairman of the LIAT shareholder governments, recalled instances over the past few days where the airline had been delayed as a result of non-scheduling circumstances. He said on Friday last week, he was schedule to fly to Barbados to sign a multi-million dollar loan agreement on behalf of the airline, only to depart the island 40 minutes late.