The United Workers Party is deeply saddened by the recent incident involving the violentand tragic stabbing death of Bonita James of Dennery, due to domestic abuse. We take thistime 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 andaction. In the wake of this tragic…
Ernest Hilaire (Appellant) v Allen Chastanet (Respondent) (Saint Lucia) Case ID: JCPC 2021/0007 Jurisdiction: Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (St Lucia) Case summary Issue Whether Article 917A of the Civil Code of Saint Lucia allows the importation of UK statute law into Saint Lucian law in relation to contracts, quasi-contracts and torts. Facts The Appellant (the…
After increasing the cost of acquiring a passport, then also reducing the passport validity from 10 years down to 5 years, Saint Lucians continue to suffer with prolonged delays in the passport issuance process under this SLP Administration. The actions of the Government have left thousands of Saint Lucian citizens feeling frustrated, burdened, and restricted in their ability to travel…
The Government of Saint Lucia’s decision to spend $12 million on the Jazz Festival while only making $5 million in return is a clear example of misplaced priorities and poor financial management. By neglecting more pressing societal needs and failing to generate a satisfactory return on investment, the government has displayed a lack of fiscal responsibility. It is crucial that…
This is the condition of the Micoud Bay under the current SLP representative Jeremiah Norbert. Is this the representation that the people of Micoud North deserve? Minis Wawet paka fais twavai-li! #PuttingYouWorse #LabourPains
UWP Political Leader and Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet hosts a Press Conference on a range of National Issues affecting Saint Lucians
The United Workers Party (UWP) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its highly anticipated UWP Community Night event held in Vieux Fort on the evening of Saturday, June 3rd 2023. With a record-breaking attendance which saw approximately 2,000 enthusiastic participants, the evening was filled with excitement, entertainment, and opportunities to win remarkable prizes. The UWP, committed to fostering…
Prime Minister Pierre, it has come to our attention that, once again, you have made some unfounded allegations on the desilting program of the John Compton Dam which commenced for the first time under the United Workers Party administration in 2020. You said inter alia that the John Compton Dam desilting project was supposed to be completed, and that it…
The Opposition United Workers Party remains deeply concerned about the growing use of Suppression by the Government of Saint Lucia as a form of protecting their victory. The Opposition has been made aware of several reports of abuse of the civil liberties of law-abiding citizens in the south under the Government’s Suppression of Escalated Crime (Police Powers) which has given…