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…
Court of Appeal rules in favour of Guy Joseph in his defamation case against Miguel Fevrier and MBC awarding him costs on the appeal and in the High Court. The case will now proceed to trial where he is confident he will be vindicated against the untruths spewed by Miguel Fevrier and MBC which were clearly politically motivated
These are the facts about the Anse L’Ivrogne Development 1)The area in question, Anse L’Ivrogne, was sold by Mondesir Estates to a Canadian business executive in January 2015 during the tenure of Dr. Kenny Anthony’s administration. 2) The property in question falls within the Pitons Management Area, specifically Block 0025B Parcel 4 measuring 76.6 acres, known as Anse L’Ivrogne. 3)…
Questioning Government Priorities: Alleged USD$750,000 Payment to Sting for Jazz Performance Raises Concerns How much was Sting paid to perform at Jazz? That is the burning question many Saint Lucians have been asking since online searches reveal that a performance from Sting starts at a whopping $750,000 USD a performance! Google it yourself. The alleged payment to Sting raises questions…