The United Workers Party (UWP) expresses deep concern over the recently held strike action taken by doctors at the Owen King EU Hospital, primarily driven by the unavailability of gratuity payments upon the expiration of their contracts on March 31st, 2023, among several other pertinent issues. The party questions how a country with a Prime Minister boasting significant economic growth,…
The United Workers Party Women’s Arm calls for a matter of utmost importance to be addressed: the allegations of sexual misconduct against the newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police. The gravity of these allegations cannot be overstated, particularly when they involve multiple sources, including the victims themselves. These allegations are deeply concerning and deserving of thorough investigation. The victims have…
Dear Prime Minister, As the Leader of the Opposition and as the former Minister of Finance I feel it incumbent uponme to warn you of the hazards which our country will face as a direct result of the proposed 2.5%levy that you and your Government are intending to implement this week. Whilst there are manymacroeconomic indicators that show we have…
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…
The United Workers Party (UWP) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its highly anticipated UWP Community Night event held in Vieux Fort on the evening of Saturday, June 3rd 2023. With a record-breaking attendance which saw approximately 2,000 enthusiastic participants, the evening was filled with excitement, entertainment, and opportunities to win remarkable prizes. The UWP, committed to fostering…
Prime Minister Pierre, it has come to our attention that, once again, you have made some unfounded allegations on the desilting program of the John Compton Dam which commenced for the first time under the United Workers Party administration in 2020. You said inter alia that the John Compton Dam desilting project was supposed to be completed, and that it…
The Opposition United Workers Party remains deeply concerned about the growing use of Suppression by the Government of Saint Lucia as a form of protecting their victory. The Opposition has been made aware of several reports of abuse of the civil liberties of law-abiding citizens in the south under the Government’s Suppression of Escalated Crime (Police Powers) which has given…
Files Case Against Speaker of the House and Attorney General Leader of the Opposition and Parliamentary Representative for Micoud South Honourable Allen Chastanet is continuing to fight back against efforts to silence him and infringe on our Constitutional Rights. The Opposition Leader is heading to court again, just three months after the High Court ordered Speaker of the House Claudius…
The Leader of the Opposition has, on behalf of the people of Saint Lucia, scored a victory over a flawed Parliamentary procedure related to the Speaker of the House, Claudius Francis’ handling of the Privileges Committee. On Monday October 25th 2022, the High Court ordered that the Defendant, Mr. Claudius Francis, in his capacity as Chairman of the Privileges Committee,…