St Jude Hospital still Incomplete 15 years after Fire

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 completed by now!

We made significant strides with the construction of a modern facility that would have finally brought an end to this long-standing crisis. We were on track to deliver a world-class hospital, with advanced healthcare services for our citizens. Yet, three years into the Saint Lucia Labour Party’s (SLP) administration, we have seen little to no progress on the main buildings of the hospital.

Shockingly, after three years in office, the SLP has managed to only do work on the dialysis unit, physiotherapy, administration, and the laundry. Meanwhile, the core of the hospital—the main buildings that house critical medical services—remains untouched. This lack of urgency is a direct disservice to the people of Saint Lucia, particularly those in the south, who continue to rely on inadequate facilities for healthcare. You deserve better!