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UWP to Host Town Hall Meeting in Anse La Raye this Sunday

You are cordially invited to attend an important Town Hall Meeting hosted by the United Workers Party (UWP). Join us as we gather to discuss crucial matters affecting your community and our country. Date: Sunday, June 30th, 2024Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Anse La Raye Parish Hall This meeting is an opportunity for us to engage directly with you, the residents of…

Hon. Allen Chastanet congratulates 6 young Saint Lucians who have made the Windward Islands Team

Huge congratulations to the six St. Lucian cricketers selected for the Windward Islands U-19 team! A special shoutout to Tarrique Edward, returning for another season with the Windwards, and to Kevin Gassie bringing his experience. Also thrilled to see Theo Edward, Lee John, Stephen Abraham, and Aaron Joseph make their Windward Islands debut! This is a fantastic accomplishment for all…

Hon. Allen Chastanet’s Open Letter to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre on the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Scandal

Prime Minister, Over the last few months several deeply alarming revelations have come to light about the manner in which the affairs of our country are being conducted. As the Opposition Leader I have shared with you and the general public my concerns with the GPH agreement, the Halls of Justice project, the guarantee of 80 million dollars for the…

Key Takeaways from Hon. Allen Chastanet’s Open Letter to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre on the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Scandal

Saint Lucia’s Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has written to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre raising his concerns about the scandal and its impact on Saint Lucia’s reputation. These are some of the key takeaway from the letter.

Why is Prime Minister Philip J Pierre keeping his meeting with other OECS Citizenship by Investment Programme leaders in Dominica a secret?

Earlier this week, the Government of Saint Lucia announced that Prime Minister Pierre would be travelling to Dominica to attend the funeral of Cardinal Kelvin Felix. What the Government did not announce was that PM Pierre would also be attending a meeting with OECS CIP heads whilst on the same trip to Dominica. Saint Lucians only became aware of the…

Fresh Start for Housing Projects Halted by the Philip J. Pierre Administration

In case you haven’t heard, the Philip J. Pierre-led administration has awarded contracts to Fresh Start Construction to recommence the Talvern and Choc Housing Projects. These projects were halted when the administration assumed office in July 2021. Upon taking office three years ago, the Pierre administration immediately stopped two major housing projects initiated under the previous United Workers Party (UWP)…

A Nation Betrayed

John Steinbeck, the renowned writer, “a giant of American letters”, and the 1962 Nobel Prize winner for Literature promulgated. “ I know now why confusion in government is not only tolerated but encouraged. I have learned. A confused people can make no clear demands.” The shocking truth behind the Minister of Housing three-year deception has finally been revealed, exposing his earlier pronouncement on…

The lack of Accountability and Transparency in the Citizenship by Investment Programme under the SLP

In the realm of governance, transparency and accountability are cornerstones of public trust. The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) in Saint Lucia, designed to attract foreign investment and bolster the economy, necessitates rigorous oversight to ensure its integrity and effectiveness. During its five-year term, the United Workers Party (UWP) consistently met its legal obligations by submitting annual reports and audited…