It is with the fondest of memories that we remember and pay tribute to Mr. Ira d’Auvergne, husband of the late Magilta Eugenia d’Auvergne nee Bastien, father of three, lawyer, politician and farmer who died on 01 June 2023. Mr. d’Auvergne was a former Member of Parliament, Member of Cabinet, stalwartand long-standing member of the United Workers Party. As the…
Castries, June 26th 2023 – The Government of Saint Lucia has come under scrutiny for excluding the Opposition from the National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC) meeting held in preparation for Tropical Storm Bret. This decision has raised concerns about the government’s commitment to inclusive and collaborative decision-making processes during times of crisis. The Opposition, as a key stakeholder in…
The role of a government is to serve its citizens equitably and efficiently, ensuring equal access to essential services. However, recent revelations regarding the disparities between a private company’s expedited passport services and the regular application process at the Passport Office in Saint Lucia have raised concerns about fairness and transparency. This stark contrast exposes the inherent inefficiencies within the…
Concerns have been raised regarding a potential conflict of interest within the operations of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). It has come to our attention that an employee in the Chambers of Lorne Theophilus who is the Chairman of the CIP Unit has assumed the role of an Authorized Agent for the same programme headed by the…
The United Workers Party is very surprised by a statement issued by the Government of Saint Lucia titled “statement on incident of ministers subsistence cheque posted on social media”, dated June 15, 2023, in which a number of matters were raised, many of them are untruths or need greater clarification. In the release, it was quoted that the cheque was…
The United Workers Party is deeply saddened by the recent incident involving the violent and tragic stabbing death of Bonita James of Dennery, due to domestic abuse. We take this time to offer our deepest condolences to her grieving family and loved ones. Domestic violence continues to be a grave societal issue that requires urgent attention and action. In the…
Gros Islet Constituency Branch members say Thanks and show Appreciation to fathers in the constituency
Almost 2 years later, citizens of Saint Lucia are still benefiting from employment and projects which were started by the former UWP administration. These projects are being executed under the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project which comes to an end at the end of June 2023. Recognizing the vulnerabilities and risks faced by the island nation, the UWP administration undertook the…
Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers out there! Today, as the United Workers Party, we want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable role you play in shaping the lives of your children and our nation #TeamWorkers
The Honorable Allen Chastanet wins again! Yesterday, 13 June 2023, the Privy Council delivered a landmark decision in favor of Mr. Chastanet, vindicating him one more time. This represents yet another victory for the Leader of the Opposition and the United Workers Party (UWP) in a series of matters brought before the Law Courts, all in an attempt to silence…