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Corruption Encourages Crime

Government corruption is often more than just an issue of mismanagement—it can be a direct catalyst for crime. When those in power misuse resources or manipulate systems for personal gain, it erodes public trust and weakens the rule of law. People begin to see the government as an institution that prioritizes self-interest over public service, leading to a dangerous ripple…

Hon. Allen Chastanet writes to Prime Minister Pierre demanding that the Price of Gas be Reduced and the 2.5% Levy be Suspended

Hon. Philip J. PierrePrime MinisterOffice of the Prime Minister5th FloorGreaham Louisy Administrative BuildingWaterfrontCastries Dear Prime Minister,We write to express our deep concern over several critical issues currently affecting the nation, particularly regarding the rising cost of living and the careless actions of your government in respect of the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP). We warned against allowing the price of…

Government of Saint Lucia approves Citizenship by Investment Project from European Criminal Enterprise

The Government of Saint Lucia has found itself embroiled in yet another scandal. Information has emerged that a European Criminal Enterprise has been approved as a Citizenship by Investment Infrastructure Developer to do a Housing project in Rock Hall located in the Prime Minister’s constituency of Castries East. On September 12th, 2024, the Government of Saint Lucia suspiciously backdated approval…

Hon. Allen Chastanet congratulates Saint Lucia’s Chess Team

Saint Lucian youth are doing amazing things! A big shout out to Kaieem Elizee on earning the prestigious FIDE (International Chess Federation) Master title. Special shout outs also go to Chelsea Wahid and Tris-Ann Richards who both earned Saint Lucia’s first Woman FIDE Master titles. Very impressed with the entire Saint Lucian team for their impressive display of skill and…

Saint Lucia continues to record the highest fuel prices in the OECS for a 3rd Consecutive year!

The SLP Administration led by Prime Minister Philip Pierre continues to burden Saint Lucians with outrageously high fuel prices. This fuel price extortion practice is now into its 3rd consecutive year. Whilst the UWP was in office, US$70 for a barrel of oil meant that Saint Lucians paid $13.95 a gallon. This policy introduced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen…

A Comparison of the Homicide rate under the UWP and SLP Administration

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…

Hon. Allen Chastanet reports on some of the Security & Justice Initiatives taken by his Administration

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…