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Talvern Housing Development – From Opportunity to Exploitation

The Talvern Housing Development in Babonneau, launched by the UWP in March 2021, aimed to provide affordable land ownership with 220 lots at just $6 per square foot. This visionary project was halted by the SLP when they took office later that year. When it finally resumed in 2024, the new SLP price was a staggering $14.50 per square foot,…

Meet the Candidate: Stephen Fevrier, UWP Candidate for Castries North

Stephen Fevrier was born and raised in Summersdale, Castries. He began his career as a Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. He went on to serve as OECS Ambassador and Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva. With over 20 years of experience in trade policy, development and negotiation, Ambassador Fevrier has held…

Upgrading of the Soufriere Mini Stadium: UWP Delivered

Under the United Workers Party (UWP), the Soufriere Mini Stadium was upgraded to provide a world-class facility for athletes and the community. From improved lighting to enhanced playing surfaces, this investment empowers our youth, boosts local sports and brings pride to Soufriere/Fond St Jacques. #UWPDelivered #SoufriereMiniStadium

Happy International Nurses Day

We honour the incredible heroes in scrubs, the nurses who stand on the frontlines of healthcare with unwavering courage, compassion and dedication. They are more than just caregivers; they are healers, advocates and beacons of hope in our most vulnerable moments. Their strength is unmatched, their empathy is boundless and their commitment to saving lives inspires us all. On this…

Why I continue to stand with Allen Chastanet

I support Hon. Allen Chastanet because true leadership is defined not just by vision but by resilience. Despite facing relentless, racially charged attacks from the Saint Lucia Labour Party, Allen Chastanet has never wavered. Instead, he has continued to lead with distinction. His focus has always been on serving and delivering for the people of Saint Lucia, not dividing them.…

UWP Housing vs SLP Housing

The house at the top of this image is 1 of 3 model homes which were ordered from Dubai in early 2021 during the tenure of the UWP administration when Guy Joseph served as Minister of housing. It was deliberately stored away for 3.5 years only to be mounted at a later date to give the impression that it was…

Construction of Health Centres: Allen Chastanet vs Philip Pierre

Under the leadership of Allen Chastanet, even during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, two brand-new health and wellness facilities were constructed in Anse La Raye and Micoud, ensuring that healthcare access was expanded to more Saint Lucians. In stark contrast, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has now spent four years in office without delivering a single new health…

Nothing new under Shawn- Just riding on Dr Gale Rigobert’s Legacy

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Education Minister Shawn Edward has done nothing new since taking office. Instead, he continues to take credit for initiatives that were conceptualised, funded, and launched under the leadership of Hon. Dr. Gale Rigobert and the United Workers Party. A prime example is the Human Capital Resilience Project, which places major emphasis on introducing Technical and…

Construction of the La Retraite Bridge: UWP Delivered

Since the original La Retraite Bridge was first constructed by residents of the community over 25 years ago, it had only received minor improvements and maintenance. Understanding the critical importance of this key roadway and the high volume of daily traffic it supports, the United Workers Party (UWP) administration made it our duty prioritize safety and connectivity for residents. In…

UWP’s Food Import Substitution Programme: Empowered Local Agriculture

In 2018, the United Workers Party launched the Food Import Substitution Programme to reduce Saint Lucia’s dependency on imported food and boost local agriculture. This initiative targeted seven key crops: pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet peppers, cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes. Under the programme Farmers were trained and supported to produce the seven targeted crops, significantly reducing the need for imports. Seeds,…