Tag: Allen Chastanet

Flambeau Train – Don’t Let Detractors Derail Our Mission

By James Stanislaus As we approach the upcoming General Elections, it is imperative that we, as supporters of the United Workers Party remain focused on our mission to bring about positive change for the people of St. Lucia. Unfortunately, detractors have been attempting to undermine our party’s chances of emerging victorious under the leadership of Allen Chastanet. These claims are…

Smart Health Facilities upgrades under the UWP

Between 2018 and 2020, under the UWP Administration and with the support of PAHO and the British Government, 16 healthcare facilities around Saint Lucia were upgraded and retrofitted. These improvements enhanced comfort and security while also reducing risks from natural hazards and climate change. The health facilities which were improved are 1) Comfort Bay Senior Citizens’ Home 2) Vieux Fort…

Chastanet-i-tis” – The Discombobulating SLP Virus

In the immortal words of John Wooden, “You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” It seems the Saint Lucia Labour Party administration has taken this quote to heart, albeit in a rather… creative way. Instead of taking responsibility for their shortcomings, they’ve developed a peculiar obsession with blaming former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet for, well,…

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…

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…

The UWP Reopened the Forensic Laboratory

On February 24th, 2017 as promised, the UWP reopened the Forensic Laboratory after it was closed in 2015. The Forensic lab plays a crucial role in crime-solving by providing scientific analysis of physical evidence, which aids in identifying suspects, determining causes of crimes, and securing convictions. The lab analyzes DNA, fingerprints, toxicology, and ballistic evidence, helping to link criminals to…

Hon. Allen Chastanet sponsors Youth Summer Camp in Micoud South

“Always a pleasure supporting the annual Micoud South Summer Camp. Was absolutely thrilled to spend the day with these talented youth. It’s always a joy to witness their energy, creativity, and potential. Investing in our future starts with empowering our youth, and it’s always a joy to be part of their growth and development!” Hon. Allen Chastanet