The sugar mill dates back to the 17th century and formed part of a larger sugar plantation where enslaved persons would toil daily.

The Saint Lucia National Trust also issued a statement, denouncing the vandalism of the mill. The Trust reminds property owners that historical sites are part of the country’s history and should be preserved.

“All such assets, whether on private or public properties, are part of the unique historic heritage of Saint Lucia. As such, they must be protected, and wherever possible conserved in situ to preserve their historical integrity and their associated community and national legacy.”

The Choiseul MP, however, says the Trust needs to protect and invest in the country’s historical buildings and places.

“The National Trust needs to play a greater interest in ensuring that these sites are protected, kept organised, kept clean so that acts of vandalism should not continue,” Felix said.

With the rise of interest in heritage tourism worldwide and the concurrent development of community tourism in Saint Lucia, it is even more important to protect these assets to enable local communities to benefit socially and economically from their own local tangible heritage,” the Trust issued.

Saint Lucia is littered with historical sites