Remember that time when Ernest Hilaire used his Duty Free Allowance as High Commissioner to by the first Range Rover for his brother Paul? Well Ernest’s favorite brother Paul Hilaire who was previously recalled from retirement when the SLP assumed office has now been made a Permanent Secretary in a Ministry headed by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre. More jobs…
The United Workers Party Women’s Arm calls for a matter of utmost importance to be addressed: the allegations of sexual misconduct against the newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police. The gravity of these allegations cannot be overstated, particularly when they involve multiple sources, including the victims themselves. These allegations are deeply concerning and deserving of thorough investigation. The victims have…
Happy Fisherman’s Feast! It is always a pleasure to celebrate with the Fishermen of Choiseul every year for the Fisherman’s Feast. It is a time to appreciate their hard work and dedication to a lifestyle that not only benefit the constituents with fresh fish but also involves a risky job. We applaud your dedication, commitment, and passion for being a…
Dear Prime Minister, As the Leader of the Opposition and as the former Minister of Finance I feel it incumbent uponme to warn you of the hazards which our country will face as a direct result of the proposed 2.5%levy that you and your Government are intending to implement this week. Whilst there are manymacroeconomic indicators that show we have…
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…
Castries, June 26th 2023 – The Government of Saint Lucia has come under scrutiny for excluding the Opposition from the National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC) meeting held in preparation for Tropical Storm Bret. This decision has raised concerns about the government’s commitment to inclusive and collaborative decision-making processes during times of crisis. The Opposition, as a key stakeholder in…
The role of a government is to serve its citizens equitably and efficiently, ensuring equal access to essential services. However, recent revelations regarding the disparities between a private company’s expedited passport services and the regular application process at the Passport Office in Saint Lucia have raised concerns about fairness and transparency. This stark contrast exposes the inherent inefficiencies within the…
Concerns have been raised regarding a potential conflict of interest within the operations of the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). It has come to our attention that an employee in the Chambers of Lorne Theophilus who is the Chairman of the CIP Unit has assumed the role of an Authorized Agent for the same programme headed by the…
The United Workers Party is very surprised by a statement issued by the Government of Saint Lucia titled “statement on incident of ministers subsistence cheque posted on social media”, dated June 15, 2023, in which a number of matters were raised, many of them are untruths or need greater clarification. In the release, it was quoted that the cheque was…
The United Workers Party is deeply saddened by the recent incident involving the violent and tragic stabbing death of Bonita James of Dennery, due to domestic abuse. We take this time 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 and action. In the…