Lucia bears a heavy loadNutting we can affodeNot easy is our roadLong time since money flowed When Uncle Chas the Lord bestowedOur economy never slowedPast all of Caricom we strodeWe were on the yellow brick road Coming out of Covid we growedChas was everywhere fixing roadCement and asphalt by de truckloadHow to manage a crisis, the world we showed Labour…
During our tenure, the United Workers Party took a major step to support farmers by introducing pensions and insurance coverage. For years, many farmers, especially in the banana industry, had no proper coverage under the NIC, leaving them vulnerable in old age. The UWP’s initiative integrated farmers into the NIC system, providing pensions, health coverage, and protection against work-related injuries.…
During our last tenure, the United Workers Party (UWP) implemented a comprehensive suite of agricultural policies and programs that successfully attracted over 600 new farmers to the industry. This achievement underscores the party’s commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector, boosting national food security and promoting sustainable development
I am a proud mother, daughter and wife born and raised in the heart of Vieux-Fort South. As a radio announcer by profession, I’ve dedicated my voice and my platform to uplifting the youth, empowering women, offering solutions to many of the personal issues faced by Saint Lucians and being a voice for the voiceless. While balancing work and family…
Question for Ernest Hilaire: Why did you sign a contract giving Galaxy permission to keep all of the extra money when the price of citizenships increased? Based on the contract which Hilaire signed, when the price of citizenships increased from US$100,000 to US$250,000 per citizenship, Galaxy gets to keep the extra US$150,000. Don’t expect Hilaire to debate the budget!
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre continues to deceive the people of Saint Lucia. He stood before the nation and claimed there would be no new taxes yet in reality, his government has quietly extended the 2.5% Health and Security Levy, a tax that was supposed to end this year. Even more alarming, there is now a proposal circulating to increase…
The Canaries Bridge stands as a proud testament to the United Workers Party’s commitment to community development and infrastructure improvements. During our tenure, we made a promise to the people of Canaries and we delivered. This vital project connects communities, enhances safety and promotes economic growth. When the UWP builds, Saint Lucia moves forward.
During the 2022/2023 Richard Frederick promised that the Government of Saint Lucia would construct condos for low income earners in Cul de Sac. Saint Lucians are still waiting. Then, during the 2023/2024 Budget, Frederick then promised that they would be constructing condos in Cas en Bas, Gros Islet. Saint Lucians are still waiting. Instead of constructing homes for Saint Lucians…
When Allen Chastanet served as Prime Minister, his administration maintained a tight grip on spending, keeping the budget allocation for consultants below $81 million. At the time, then Opposition Leader Philip J. Pierre harshly criticized this figure, calling it excessive and wasteful. Fast forward to 2025 and now as Prime Minister, Pierre has allocated as much as $121 million for…
It’s no surprise that Saint Lucians aren’t holding their breath for Ernest Hilaire or Richard Frederick to debate the 2025/2026 Budget. After all, what can they possibly defend? Under Ernest Hilaire, the Citizenship by Investment Programme is embroiled in a multibillion-dollar scandal that has shaken public confidence and raised serious questions about government accountability. At the same time, his tourism…