Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet has written to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre calling on him to remove the 2.5% Levy for all Saint Lucians and not just a selected few. These are some of key points in Hon. Chastanet’s letter to the PM: 1) On July 12, 2024, the public learned via Instrument No. 108 of 2024…
Dear Prime Minister, Honourable Philip J. PierrePrime Minister of Saint LuciaOffice of the Prime MinisterGreaham Louisy Administrative BuildingThe WaterfrontCASTRIES Re: Unlawful and unjust waiver of 2.5% under the Health and Citizen Security Levy Act granted to Rodney Bay City Center Ltd. I write to you today to express serious concern over your government’s recent actions in respect of the Health…
Did you know that Hon. Allen Chastanet was the first minister to initiate the investment of $1 million into Saint Lucia’s Carnival? His vision and commitment to our cultural heritage have profoundly impacted the growth and international recognition of this vibrant festival. During his tenure as Minister for Tourism from 2006 to 2011, Chastanet made a pivotal decision to increase…
Best wishes to this year’s Saint Lucia Carnival Queen contestants! Your dedication, grace, and talent are a true reflection of our island’s beauty and resilience. Enjoy every moment and embrace the joy of this unforgettable experience!
We, the undersigned Leaders of the Opposition of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) would like to reiterate our support for the Citizen Investment Programs (CIP) across theregion. We acknowledge the meaningful contribution that the Citizenship by InvestmentProgrammes (CIP) have made and continue to make to the economic strength and resilience ofour respective economies. The region and the Small Island…
In May 2020, we officially completed phase 1 of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project. This initial phase focused on enhancing the long-neglected vending area, which had been in an unacceptable state for far too long. The UWP’s vision has always been to make the Castries Market the premier attraction in Saint Lucia. Achieving this vision requires ongoing improvements to the…
The Courtyard Marriott, which is currently under construction at Pointe Seraphine, Castries was first announced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet during his 2018/2019 Budget Address. All the negotiations and incentives were done and granted under former Commerce and Investment Minister Hon. Bradly Felix along with Invest Saint Lucia. The construction of this project commenced in late 2020. It is…
Despite denials by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre regarding the cost of completing St. Jude Hospital, official government documents paint a different picture. The 2024/2025 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, located on page 659, unmistakably reveal that the government has estimated the completion cost to be $265 million. This revelation continues to raise serious questions about the transparency and honesty…
Are you aware that the cost of St Jude Hospital has now increased to $265 Million? Remember that they initially told you that the $200 Million loan from Saudi Arabia would be enough to cover both the completion of St Jude and the renovation of the George Odium Stadium? Another blatant lie! Verify this claim for yourself by checking out…
On March 26th, 2024, I officially wrote to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre regarding major concerns with respect to the approval by Parliament of the Guarantee provided to the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) to secure a loan in the amount of $80 million from 1st National Bank Saint Lucia Limited to assist with the financing of a youth and sports…