Today, Port Castries welcomed three cruise ships with a combined passenger capacity of 8,665 people. Under the deal signed by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Ports Minister Stephenson King, and Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire, the foreign-owned company GPH walked away with $86,650 USD, while SLASPA—Saint Lucia’s own port authority—earned a mere $8,665 USD. Once again, this bad deal puts foreign…
The announcement by Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet that the United Workers Party (UWP) will introduce National Health Insurance (NHI) for all Saint Lucians when reelected is a major step forward in ensuring a better quality of life for our people. This commitment builds on the foundation laid during the last UWP administration, which prioritized healthcare infrastructure, social…
The decision by the Philip J. Pierre-led administration to abandon the National Health Insurance (NHI) program initiated by the Allen Chastanet United Workers Party (UWP) government represents a monumental disservice to the people of Saint Lucia. This is not just a missed opportunity—it is a willful disregard for the health and well-being of every citizen in this nation. In 2019,…
When Moses Jn Baptiste assumed the role of Minister for Health, Saint Lucians were promised a brighter future for healthcare. Instead, we find ourselves facing the most disastrous period in the history of our health sector—a failure of governance that has left the nation in crisis. Take the St. Jude Hospital debacle as the most glaring example of incompetence. Moses…
It has been four long years since the Blanchard Community Centre in Micoud South was completed, yet its doors remain locked. This facility, built under the leadership of former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, was meant to serve as a vital hub for the community—a space for meetings, events, and essential services. But instead of fulfilling its intended purpose, it stands…
Today there are 2 cruise ships in Port Castries with a total combined capacity of 4,878 passengers. Under the SLP’s sellout deal with GPH this means that today GPH will make US$48,780.00 whilst SLASPA will only make US$4,878.00. #PuttingYouWorse #PierrePaBon
The question is increasingly difficult to avoid: is Richard Frederick, through his television show and public statements, operating as the de facto Prime Minister and Minister for National Security of Saint Lucia? His conduct raises serious concerns about the proper functioning of our democracy and the independence of critical state institutions like the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. Frederick has…
As a concerned citizen of Saint Lucia, I am deeply troubled by the growing trend of political victimization under the current administration of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. The recent transfer of the personal bodyguard of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Allen Chastanet, and the sending on leave of a sergeant known to support the United Workers Party (UWP)…
The revelation that the Bank of Saint Lucia has closed the accounts of Richard Frederick, the Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, raises serious concerns that demand public attention. This unprecedented move by a major financial institution in Saint Lucia casts a shadow over the integrity of our government and its representatives. Richard Frederick is no stranger to…
Alfred Prospere’s tenure as Minister of Agriculture in Saint Lucia has been nothing short of disastrous for the country’s agricultural sector. Under his leadership, Saint Lucia’s agriculture industry has seen a significant decline, with a staggering 17% drop in overall production. Perhaps the most concerning has been the sharp decline in key areas like pork production, which plummeted by a devastating…