Effective January 8th, 2025, Saint Lucians planning to travel to the United Kingdom will now be required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This new regulation means that all travelers must secure the ETA before their trip, adding an extra step to the travel process. For many Saint Lucians, this could be seen as an inconvenience, as it…
2025: HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR Fellow Saint Lucians,Tonight, as the clock moves us into a new year, we must acknowledge that 2024 brought incredible challenges and extraordinary achievements, which showed that, despite our size, Saint Lucia is capable of great things when we dare to dream big and prepare for success. Last year will forever be remembered as the year Julien…
The letter, written by Hon. Allen Chastanet as Leader of the Opposition, addresses the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, expressing grave concerns over unresolved homicides linked to the IMPACS investigation, the increase in crime, and the conduct of Housing Minister Richard Frederick. Key points include: The letter ends with a plea for decisive action to avoid a repeat of past…
The SLP government’s claims regarding the halted Administrative Complex in Vieux Fort conveniently ignore key facts. The project was initiated in 2016, 1 month before the 2016 General Election. It is commenced without securing Development Control Authority (DCA) approval, a blatant violation of standard protocols meant to ensure proper planning and compliance. Furthermore, the land intended for the project was…
Residents are voicing their outrage over the ongoing construction at Serenity Park, which has disrupted what was once a peaceful green space. Their frustration is compounded by the fact that no community consultations were held before the project began. Adding to the controversy, a similar facility is already under construction less than 400 meters away by the CDF, raising serious…
The United Workers Party (UWP) remains committed to truth and transparency, especially when it comes to critical issues such as agriculture and food security in Saint Lucia. Recent statements made by members of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) are not only misleading but also undermine the challenges faced by our farmers and fisherfolk. According to the 2023 Social and…
By James Stanislaus As we approach the upcoming General Elections, it is imperative that we, as supporters of the United Workers Party remain focused on our mission to bring about positive change for the people of St. Lucia. Unfortunately, detractors have been attempting to undermine our party’s chances of emerging victorious under the leadership of Allen Chastanet. These claims are…
We have seen the post election chaos in Venezuela. The widespread condemnation from neighboring South American Governments and reputable interrnational agencies which have all declared that the results declared by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE). We in St Lucia must. be vigilant to protect our tradition of free and fair elections and to ensure that malpractices apparent under Maduro…
In 2021, under the UWP Administration, negotiations began for a 40-bed field hospital to support Saint Lucia’s healthcare capacity. The efforts paid off in January 2022 when the US government officially handed over this critical facility to the Government and people of Saint Lucia. Unfortunately, despite the urgent need for beds at St Jude Hospital and OKEU Hospital, this essential…
The healthcare system in St. Lucia is in crisis, and the human cost is devastating. Despite international recognition of health as a fundamental human right, as enshrined in the World Health Organization’s 1946 Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (1966), the implementation of health rights in practice remains…