Claudius Francis – United Workers Party

Fact Check February 26, 2025 0Comments Content Manager

STATEMENT FROM THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION ON THE FACTS ABOUT THE ORANGE GROVE PLAZA DEVELOPMENT

The continued efforts by the SLP administration to silence me in Parliament are not just an attack on me but an attack on democracy and the right of the people of Saint Lucia to hear the truth. As Leader of the Opposition, I have a constitutional duty to hold this government accountable and defend the best interests of our citizens.…

UWP Condemns Speaker Claudius Francis’ Attempt to Suppress Parliamentary Transparency

To the surprise and disgust of many Saint Lucians, Speaker Claudius Francis has announced intentions to potentially cease live coverage of the sessions of Parliament. In this modern age, live coverage gives the public the opportunity to engage in the democratic process and to hear robust debate on the issues and the thinking behind decisions made on their behalf. This…

Update on the Case between Allen Chastanet and the Speaker of the House

Good afternoon,We made an urgent application for an interim injunction to restrain the Speaker of the House from excluding Mr. Chastanet, as Leader of the Opposition and a member of the House, from sitting in the House when it next convenes. When the matter came on for hearing today, the judge’s attention was drawn to the fact that Mr. Ernest…