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Saint Lucia Continues to Benefit from UWP Initiated Projects 3 Years Later

The Courtyard Marriott, which is currently under construction at Pointe Seraphine, Castries was first announced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet during his 2018/2019 Budget Address. All the negotiations and incentives were done and granted under former Commerce and Investment Minister Hon. Bradly Felix along with Invest Saint Lucia. The construction of this project commenced in late 2020.  It is…

UWP’s 60th Anniversary: Call for Nominations for Community Night Awards

The United Workers Party (UWP) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. As part of the festivities, the UWP will host a Community Night with Awards Presentation on October 26, 2024. These awards will honour the Founders of the Party and also acknowledge exemplary contributions from individuals within various constituencies as well as the diaspora. The awards celebrate the vision,…

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s Administration continues to break its own Laws

The Government of Saint Lucia has officially declared a Water Emergency in response to the ongoing drought and critically low water reserves affecting the island. This declaration comes with stringent restrictions aimed at conserving water, including a prohibition on the use of water for making concrete blocks and mixing cement. However, the decision has sparked considerable debate and frustration among…

Another Nail in the Coffin of Saint Lucia’s Farmers under the St Lucia Labour Party

Minister Alfred Prospere’s decision to include farmers on the water prohibition emergency list is yet another nail in the coffin for Saint Lucia’s agriculture sector. This move is particularly disheartening given the recent struggles farmers have faced, including a prolonged shortage of boxes essential for selling and exporting their crops. The impact of these challenges has been devastating, culminating in…

Water Projects Implemented by the UWP Administration (2016-2021)

During the tenure of the United Workers Party (UWP) administration from 2016 to 2021, a series of significant water supply projects were undertaken to improve water access and quality across Saint Lucia. These initiatives aimed to address longstanding water issues, enhance the resilience of the water supply infrastructure, and ensure sustainable water resources for various communities. Below is an overview…

Secrecy and Mismanagement Shrouds Government’s Halls of Justice Project

The United Workers Party (UWP) strongly condemns the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) Government for its ongoing pattern of secrecy and mismanagement concerning the new Halls of Justice project. On April 19th, a sod-turning ceremony was held, shrouded in secrecy with no local media invited, contrary to the principles of transparency and accountability expected in a democratic society. As is…

A Government Clothed In Secrecy

The persistent culture of secrecy within this Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) government has reached untenable levels, the last sitting of Parliament on Tuesday now becoming part of a string of actions that undermine transparency, openness, and accountability and part of a pattern of secrecy now synonymous with this government. It is unacceptable that Parliamentarians are being furnished with Order…

Local Government Minister’s Vindictive Vendetta: Richard Frederick’s Betrayal of Castries Vendors

Since assuming office as Local Government Minister, Richard Frederick’s actions towards vendors in Castries have ignited a firestorm of criticism and condemnation. Just one day after winning the election, Frederick pledged that no one would interfere with vendors in the city under his watch. However, recent events paint a starkly different picture, revealing a troubling pattern of victimization and political…

Philip J Pierre continues his borrowing Spree

During today’s sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre will do the following borrowing:  1)$10 Million US  2)$80 Million EC for the National Lotteries Authority: He did this a few weeks ago, why is he coming back with this same loan? Something is fishy!  3)$64.1 Million EC in Government bonds  4)$477.3 Million EC in bonds and treasury bills will…