By James Stanislaus The people of St. Lucia are at a breaking point, overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of problems and botherations plaguing our country. Violent crime, subpar healthcare, exorbitant living costs, stifling taxes, wide spread poverty, salaciousness, social deviance, crumbling infrastructure, a comatose economy, and a lack of job opportunities are the ingredients of a cocktail of crippling maladies…
Walking through the lower parts of Pavee… observe what is considered a community court where children and young persons are expected to gather. Is this what we call representation in Castries East? Is this a safe road where the community members traverse daily? People of Pavee you deserve better, it is time to remove this POLLUTION! Vote The United Workers…
Hon. Philip J. PierrePrime MinisterOffice of the Prime Minister5th FloorGreaham Louisy Administrative BuildingWaterfrontCastries Dear Prime Minister,We write to express our deep concern over several critical issues currently affecting the nation, particularly regarding the rising cost of living and the careless actions of your government in respect of the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP). We warned against allowing the price of…
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…
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…
From the very foundation of the UWP, women have been the backbone of our movement. They have fought tirelessly for our party, for equality, and for a brighter future for all. They have served as community leaders, organizers, and activists, all while raising families and contributing to our society in countless ways. The United Workers Party would be nothing without…
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 (UWP) expresses strong objection to the recent proposal by the Government of Saint Lucia outlining harsh measures for individuals and businesses with outstanding tax payments. The UWP firmly believes that a highly punitive approach to tax collection of taxes is counterproductive and advocates for fair and efficient methods that promote tax compliance without compromising individual rights.…
The United Workers Party has issued a resounding call for citizen action and protest. After a series of Town Hall Meetings from Babonneau in the North to Soufriere in the West and Vieux Fort in the south, a protest march is scheduled for Saturday, 14 October from 3:30 pm, starting at the Windward and Leeward Brewery Gap to the St.…