Question for Ernest Hilaire: Why did you sign a contract giving Galaxy permission to keep all of the extra money when the price of citizenships increased? Based on the contract which Hilaire signed, when the price of citizenships increased from US$100,000 to US$250,000 per citizenship, Galaxy gets to keep the extra US$150,000. Don’t expect Hilaire to debate the budget!
When Allen Chastanet served as Prime Minister, his administration maintained a tight grip on spending, keeping the budget allocation for consultants below $81 million. At the time, then Opposition Leader Philip J. Pierre harshly criticized this figure, calling it excessive and wasteful. Fast forward to 2025 and now as Prime Minister, Pierre has allocated as much as $121 million for…
It’s no surprise that Saint Lucians aren’t holding their breath for Ernest Hilaire or Richard Frederick to debate the 2025/2026 Budget. After all, what can they possibly defend? Under Ernest Hilaire, the Citizenship by Investment Programme is embroiled in a multibillion-dollar scandal that has shaken public confidence and raised serious questions about government accountability. At the same time, his tourism…
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, the United Workers Party administration introduced the National Apprenticeship Programme, a bold and forward-thinking initiative aimed at empowering Saint Lucia’s youth. This programme created real opportunities for young people to gain hands-on experience, develop marketable skills and transition into meaningful employment. It was more than just job training, it was about giving…
The United Workers Party understands that those who protect and serve deserve protection too. That’s why we introduced life insurance coverage for our brave police officers, ensuring that in the face of danger, their families are not left behind. It was a bold and compassionate step to show our officers that their sacrifice, dedication and courage will never go unnoticed.…
Bradley Marcelle Fulgence, born and raised in the close-knit community of Aux-Lyons, is known for his charisma, humility and unwavering commitment to others. Raised by a single parent, Bradley rose above his circumstances and became a pillar in his community, playing a vital role in his family’s success and supporting countless others throughout the Mabouya Valley. His early involvement in…
Under the leadership of Hon. Allen Chastanet, the United Workers Party administration showed what it truly means to care for the people. In a time of rising costs and financial strain, the UWP provided Electricity Assistance Support to over 6,000 households for a 6 month period during the pandemic, helping ease the burden on our most vulnerable families. That’s not…
Whilst serving as Prime Minister, Hon. Allen Chastanet kept his campaign promise and reduced VAT by 2.5% to ease the burden on individuals and households, putting more money in the pockets of Saint Lucians. In contrast, when Philip J. Pierre became Prime Minister, he introduced a new 2.5% Health and Security Levy, which led to higher prices for goods and…
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s recent revelation that Anse la Raye/Canaries MP Wayne Girard is the architect of Saint Lucia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) should alarm every right-thinking citizen. Entrusting the management of our nation’s wealth to Girard raises serious concerns, given his past association with Freedom Bay, a failed hotel development project in Soufriere that reportedly defrauded British pensioners…
As a concerned citizen of Saint Lucia, I cannot stay silent while our country’s resources are mismanaged, our laws are blatantly ignored, and our future is put at risk for the benefit of a few. That is why I stand firmly in support of Hon. Allen Chastanet’s legal battle to protect the integrity of our Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP)…