Press Release

UWP Women’s Arm calls for Investigation into Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by a Senior Police Officer

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…

Letter to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre calling for the Suspension of the Introduction of the new 2.5% Tax

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…

More questions than answers after $13000 payment to Alva Baptiste leaked

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…

Condolences to family of Bonita James

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…

United Worker’s Party hosts successful Community Night in View Fort, with 2,000 Attendees

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…

Opposition Leader Responds To The Prime Minister’s Misleading Statements regarding The John Compton Dam Desilting Project

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…

UWP Accuses Government of Using Suppression to Protect the Victory

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…

OPPOSITION LEADER FIGHTS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

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…

Leader of Opposition Granted Injunction Amidst Concerns Over Speaker’s Flawed Parliamentary Procedure

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,…

Opposition responds to the SLP: “The Only Persons Undermining Your Relationship with the US Government is your Administration!

In the SLP Administration’s usual attempt to deflect attention away from their incompetence and maladministration, they have yet again resorted to blaming the UWP instead of taking responsibility for their poor governance and ill conceived policies.  This time, the SLP has falsely accused the UWP of trying to undermine their diplomatic relationship with the United States, whilst taking no responsibility…