James argued that the current situation is a direct result of the government’s inability to effectively manage state-owned enterprises. A central point of the discussion involved the status and oversight of St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC). James clarified that while VINLEC is incorporated as a limited liability company, it is 100% owned by the state and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The program also featured sharp criticism of Prime Minister Dr. Loreen Friday’s handling of the utility crisis. James characterized the Prime Minister’s recent public “pleas” for VINLEC to ease the pressure on consumers as a sign of “weakness” and a “lack of leadership”.