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…
Saint Lucia’s Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet exposes the shortcomings of the 2024/2025 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure
In March 2020, under the administration of the United Workers Party (UWP) led by the Hon. Allen M. Chastanet, Saint Lucia witnessed a significant milestone in its healthcare landscape with the commencement of the transition to the Owen King EU Hospital (OKEU). Four years on, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the impact of this transition and the strides…
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre and Sports Minister Kenson Casimir are facing criticism for their handling of the upgrades to major sports facilities in Saint Lucia, particularly concerning transparency and accountability in expenditure. The ongoing renovations to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet Playing Field, and Mindoo Philip Park have raised concerns among Saint Lucians due to the lack…
From the very foundation of the UWP, women have been the backbone of our movement. They have fought tirelessly for our party, for equality, and for a brighter future for all. They have served as community leaders, organizers, and activists, all while raising families and contributing to our society in countless ways. The United Workers Party would be nothing without…