Storm Gonsalves son of ex pm Ralph Gonsalves stated explicitly that “at this point, he does not have any political aspirations”. He emphasized that his primary passion and focus remain in the private sector, where he believes he can contribute to nation-building by creating businesses and employment.
Gonsalves speaking on Boom FM last week said that if he were to enter representative politics, it would be a “long time from now”—possibly “decades”—after he has achieved his goals in the private sector.
He noted that it would require a “peculiar set of circumstances” to lead him into running for office,. His current message to the public is to “help keep Storm in the private sector”.
The younger Gonsalves said despite not seeking office, admitted he went hard during the recent election campaign because supporting the ULP is “in his blood” and expressed regret that he didn’t start campaigning earlier in the season.
He explained that his campaign activities, such as giveaways (e.g., scooters), were intended to strengthen the party base, particularly among women, rather than to bribe voters and tied these giveaways to quizzes about government policy to remind supporters why they were voting,.
When asked if his father, Ralph Gonsalves, should step aside, Storm answered, “No, absolutely not” and argued that given the election results and geopolitical climate, the country needs his father “more than ever” to ensure stability and rebuilding.
He deflected questions suggesting he would make a better politician than his brother (Camillo) or that he is being groomed to take over, reiterating his desire to remain in business.
Storm stated he is prepared to work with the current administration (referring to the NDP government in the context of the interview’s hypothetical or specific questions about the opposition/government dynamic).
He expressed a willingness to seek input from the current Prime Minister regarding his development projects in Bequia.