The Leader of the Opposition has been invited to participate in the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum (GPF) jointly organized by the World Bank and the IMF, which will be taking place in-person in Washington D.C. on 15-16 April, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Spring Meetings (SMs). The Leader of the Opposition will be out of state from 14th to 20th…
On Saturday, 6th April, 2024, in honor of its 60th Anniversary, the United Workers Party hosted a historic gala fundraiser under the theme “All that Glitters Is Gold”. It was attended by several Opposition leaders from the region, party members and supporters as well as supporters from the Diaspora who flew in for the special occasion. This event officially kicks…
The Prime Minister’s Office yesterday issued a press release that the Prime Minister has gone to Brussels to meet with the European Union to discuss the Citizenship By Investment Programme. The Opposition has been reliably informed that in fact Mr. Pierre was summoned due to serious concerns about the operation of this Programme. We, as a party have been sounding…
Seven Leaders of Opposition Political Parties from around the Caribbean converged in Saint Lucia for a preliminary meeting on Saturday April 6th to establish a Leader of the Opposition Political Parties Forum. The preliminary meeting brought into sharp focus the need for higher levels of awareness on the constitutional significance and resultant responsibility that comes with the office of Leader…
Today, on International Women’s Day, the United Workers Party (UWP) celebrates the remarkable women of Saint Lucia. You are the backbone of our society, playing vital roles in every aspect of our lives – from leading businesses and driving our economy to nurturing families and shaping communities. Your strength, resilience, and dedication inspire us all. The UWP recognizes the challenges…
As members of the United Workers Party (UWP) Constituency Branch of Vieux Fort South we stand firm in condemning all forms of violence and crime, particularly the alarming increase in gun violence in Vieux Fort. The loss of young lives to violence is truly tragic and heartbreaking and we take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathies to the families…
The United Workers Party continues to raise its concern over a motion moved in Parliament on Tuesday, 13 February to borrow USD 42 million or EC 113 million dollars from the CDB as a policy-based loan. The passage of this resolution has sparked controversy and concern since the Prime Minister in his presentation revealed that there are 8 conditionalities attached…
The United Workers Party (UWP) expresses its deep concern and strong objection to the first policy decision by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre for 2024, which disappointingly involves maintaining gas prices in Saint Lucia at among the highest levels within the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Other Caribbean islands with much smaller economies and the shared challenges of the…
On Friday, 08 December 2023 Mr. Guy Joseph won another victory in the Law Courts when the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal brought by MBC in respect of a defamation suit filed by Mr. Joseph against MBC. Mr. Joseph had filed the suit for damages for alleged defamatory statements made about him during a news broadcast by Miguel Fevrier prior to the…
In a deeply concerning turn of events, Venezuela’s threats of invasion of the Guyana Essequibo region has raised alarms about security in the Caribbean, a well established zone of peace and political stability. The blatant violation of Guyana’s territorial integrity is a direct affront to the principles of international law and poses a serious threat to stability in the region.…