The data shows that under the UWP, efforts to combat violent crime had seen some success, particularly with the drop in 2018, although challenges persisted. In contrast, the increase in homicides during the SLP’s tenure points to rising concerns over the effectiveness of the current administration’s crime prevention policies. The sustained rate of over 70 homicides per year under the…
On December 19th, 2016, under the UWP Administration 23 new police recruits were added to the City Police. This took the number of police within the unit to 36. On December 17th, 2017 another group of 14 police officers were added to the City Police taking the number to 50. The City Police has play a significant role in helping to…
Crime in Saint Lucia is getting worse and worse. Citizens no longer feel safe. I hear story after story of people being assaulted, robbed, abused, and killed. Since the UWP left office in 2021, homicides have increased 25%. This is not the Saint Lucia that we love! Whilst in Government, these are a few of the initiatives that my administration…
In 2021, the UWP Administration significantly strengthened the Marine Police by equipping five of their vessels with 12 brand-new boat engines. This critical investment was aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the unit, ensuring greater efficiency and effectiveness in safeguarding our waters.
On February 24th, 2017 as promised, the UWP reopened the Forensic Laboratory after it was closed in 2015. The Forensic lab plays a crucial role in crime-solving by providing scientific analysis of physical evidence, which aids in identifying suspects, determining causes of crimes, and securing convictions. The lab analyzes DNA, fingerprints, toxicology, and ballistic evidence, helping to link criminals to…
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The escalating crime situation in Saint Lucia has reached an alarming and unsustainable level. Over the past three years, our nation has recorded consecutive years of record-breaking homicides, a grim reminder of the government’s utter failure in managing this crisis. In 2024 alone, 58 homicides have already been recorded, placing us on track for yet another tragic milestone. This escalating…
The escalating crime situation in Saint Lucia has reached an alarming and unsustainable level. Over the past three years, our nation has recorded consecutive years of record-breaking homicides, a grim reminder of the government’s utter failure in managing this crisis. In 2024 alone, 58 homicides have already been recorded, placing us on track for yet another tragic milestone. This escalating…
Today marks 15 years since the devastating fire that destroyed St. Jude Hospital—a tragic event that left the people of in the south without an adequate healthcare facility. Fifteen years on, we find ourselves still without the new, state-of-the-art hospital that our people deserve. Had the United Workers Party (UWP) been reelected in 2021, this vital project would have been…
In 2019, the United Workers Party (UWP)administration commenced construction of the Monchy Early Childhood Development Centre. The facility contains five (5) classrooms, an administrative area, a sickbay, child and adult washrooms with accommodation for physically challenged children, a kitchen, an open eating area and external playing area. The building can accommodate approximately 60 students including infants, toddlers’ preschoolers and physically…