The difference between leadership that protects and leadership that neglects couldn’t be clearer! Under Hon. Allen Chastanet, a $13.95 fuel price cap was introduced to shield Saint Lucians from the rising cost of living, a bold move to ease pressure on families, businesses and commuters. In contrast, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre removed that fuel cap, and for the past…
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…
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…