The United Workers Party continues to raise its concern over a motion moved in Parliament on Tuesday, 13 February to borrow USD 42 million or EC 113 million dollars from the CDB as a policy-based loan. The passage of this resolution has sparked controversy and concern since the Prime Minister in his presentation revealed that there are 8 conditionalities attached…
The United Workers Party demands the immediate and complete suspension of the 2.5% Health and Security Levy. This is in response to the rising cost of living, the adverse impact on the local business community, and the volatile global economic climate. We call on the Phillip J. Pierre Administration to spare no effort in completely abolishing this ill-conceived measure. The…
The United Workers Party is describing the performance of the ruling St. Lucia Labour Party as disastrous and destructive. The main opposition party formed this impression against the background of The Labour Party’s multiple failures in a number of areas of national importance. At a press conference on Wednesday, the party criticized the government’s handling of crime, the economy, healthcare,…
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s insistence on implementing the 2.5% tax on goods and services showcases a lack of empathy for struggling and poor Saint Lucians. By overlooking the disproportionate impact on vulnerable segments of society, he fails to prioritize their welfare and disregards alternative approaches that could achieve the desired fiscal goals without exacerbating their hardships. As leaders, it…
Dear Prime Minister, As the Leader of the Opposition and as the former Minister of Finance I feel it incumbent uponme to warn you of the hazards which our country will face as a direct result of the proposed 2.5%levy that you and your Government are intending to implement this week. Whilst there are manymacroeconomic indicators that show we have…