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When is a Government a Gang?

By James Stanislaus The people of St. Lucia are at a breaking point, overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of problems and botherations plaguing our country. Violent crime, subpar healthcare, exorbitant living costs, stifling taxes, wide spread poverty, salaciousness, social deviance, crumbling infrastructure, a comatose economy, and a lack of job opportunities are the ingredients of a cocktail of crippling maladies…

Poor Representation in Pavee- Castries East

Walking through the lower parts of Pavee… observe what is considered a community court where children and young persons are expected to gather. Is this what we call representation in Castries East? Is this a safe road where the community members traverse daily? People of Pavee you deserve better, it is time to remove this POLLUTION! Vote The United Workers…

Heroes of Castries Central- Mr. Earl Lewis

Heroes Of Castries Central (20.10.2024) – Biography of Earl Lewis Mr. Earl Lewis, also known as Cosmos, 82 years of age, owner of Cosmopolitan Bar on Victoria StreetCastries. Mr. Lewis resides at Julian Charles Street, Sans Souci. He has a strong belief that emphasisshould be placed on reading to educate one’s self. He also believes that in order to work…

Meet the Candidate: Mr. Peter Chiquot

Mr. Peter Chiquot, the United Workers Party candidate for Castries East. A dedicated public servant and former Comptroller of Customs for Saint Lucia, Mr. Chiquot is deeply connected to the constituency where he grew up and played football for the CYO Football team for an impressive 22 years. Motivated by a strong desire to improve the quality of life for…

Corruption Encourages Crime

Government corruption is often more than just an issue of mismanagement—it can be a direct catalyst for crime. When those in power misuse resources or manipulate systems for personal gain, it erodes public trust and weakens the rule of law. People begin to see the government as an institution that prioritizes self-interest over public service, leading to a dangerous ripple…

Hon. Allen Chastanet writes to Prime Minister Pierre demanding that the Price of Gas be Reduced and the 2.5% Levy be Suspended

Hon. Philip J. PierrePrime MinisterOffice of the Prime Minister5th FloorGreaham Louisy Administrative BuildingWaterfrontCastries Dear Prime Minister,We write to express our deep concern over several critical issues currently affecting the nation, particularly regarding the rising cost of living and the careless actions of your government in respect of the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP). We warned against allowing the price of…

Government of Saint Lucia approves Citizenship by Investment Project from European Criminal Enterprise

The Government of Saint Lucia has found itself embroiled in yet another scandal. Information has emerged that a European Criminal Enterprise has been approved as a Citizenship by Investment Infrastructure Developer to do a Housing project in Rock Hall located in the Prime Minister’s constituency of Castries East. On September 12th, 2024, the Government of Saint Lucia suspiciously backdated approval…

Hon. Allen Chastanet congratulates Saint Lucia’s Chess Team

Saint Lucian youth are doing amazing things! A big shout out to Kaieem Elizee on earning the prestigious FIDE (International Chess Federation) Master title. Special shout outs also go to Chelsea Wahid and Tris-Ann Richards who both earned Saint Lucia’s first Woman FIDE Master titles. Very impressed with the entire Saint Lucian team for their impressive display of skill and…

Saint Lucia continues to record the highest fuel prices in the OECS for a 3rd Consecutive year!

The SLP Administration led by Prime Minister Philip Pierre continues to burden Saint Lucians with outrageously high fuel prices. This fuel price extortion practice is now into its 3rd consecutive year. Whilst the UWP was in office, US$70 for a barrel of oil meant that Saint Lucians paid $13.95 a gallon. This policy introduced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen…