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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…