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UWP Debunks Richard Frederick’s Fake Poll

The UWP wishes to state categorically that it DID NOT conduct a poll in the month of August and reassures the public that the documents which Frederick used on his show to illustrate the outcome of the alleged poll are false and fabricated. Yet again, the Saint Lucia Labour Party continues to demonstrate that they are more focused on playing…

Opposition Expresses Concerns Over Potential Loss of Visa-Free Access to the United Kingdom for Saint Lucians

The United Workers Party, is deeply concerned regarding reports suggesting that Saint Lucians may lose their visa-free access to the United Kingdom in the coming weeks. The reports indicate that the decision is a direct response to consistent concerns raised about Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). The current visa-free arrangement has provided thousands of Saint Lucians with the…

Prime Minister, Phillip J Pierre has implemented 2.5% Tax on Services in St Lucia

Saint Lucians are already grappling with the challenges of an escalating cost of living. From soaring prices in grocery stores to increasing utility bills, citizens are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. The introduction of Philip J Pierre’s new tax on goods and services only adds to their financial burdens, forcing them to tighten their belts even further…

Phillip J Pierre is making goods more expensive with his 2.5% Tax

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s insistence on implementing the 2.5% tax on goods and services showcases a lack of empathy for struggling and poor Saint Lucians. By overlooking the disproportionate impact on vulnerable segments of society, he fails to prioritize their welfare and disregards alternative approaches that could achieve the desired fiscal goals without exacerbating their hardships. As leaders, it…

UWP pays Tribute to Ira d’Auvergne

It is with the fondest of memories that we remember and pay tribute to Mr. Ira d’Auvergne, husband of the late Magilta Eugenia d’Auvergne nee Bastien, father of three, lawyer, politician and farmer who died on 01 June 2023. Mr. d’Auvergne was a former Member of Parliament, Member of Cabinet, stalwartand long-standing member of the United Workers Party. As the…

Mr. Allen Chastanet completely vindicated in the recent  Privy Council ruling in Hilaire v Chastanet.

The Honorable Allen Chastanet wins again!  Yesterday, 13 June 2023, the Privy Council delivered a landmark decision in favor of Mr. Chastanet, vindicating him one more time. This represents yet another victory for the Leader of the Opposition and the United Workers Party (UWP) in a series of matters brought before the Law Courts, all in an attempt to silence…

Condolences to Bonita James: United Workers Party Stands Against Domestic Violence

The United Workers Party is deeply saddened by the recent incident involving the violentand tragic stabbing death of Bonita James of Dennery, due to domestic abuse. We take thistime 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 andaction. In the wake of this tragic…