The Talvern Housing Development in Babonneau, launched by the UWP in March 2021, aimed to provide affordable land ownership with 220 lots at just $6 per square foot. This visionary project was halted by the SLP when they took office later that year. When it finally resumed in 2024, the new SLP price was a staggering $14.50 per square foot,…
During the 2022/2023 Richard Frederick promised that the Government of Saint Lucia would construct condos for low income earners in Cul de Sac. Saint Lucians are still waiting. Then, during the 2023/2024 Budget, Frederick then promised that they would be constructing condos in Cas en Bas, Gros Islet. Saint Lucians are still waiting. Instead of constructing homes for Saint Lucians…
The United Workers Party (UWP) is proud to announce the ratification of several key motions during our 43rd Annual Convention held on Sunday in Dennery South. These resolutions will form a critical part of our policy agenda upon forming the next government and reflect our ongoing commitment to improving the lives of all Saint Lucians. The motions cover essential areas…
In case you haven’t heard, the Philip J. Pierre-led administration has awarded contracts to Fresh Start Construction to recommence the Talvern and Choc Housing Projects. These projects were halted when the administration assumed office in July 2021. Upon taking office three years ago, the Pierre administration immediately stopped two major housing projects initiated under the previous United Workers Party (UWP)…
John Steinbeck, the renowned writer, “a giant of American letters”, and the 1962 Nobel Prize winner for Literature promulgated. “ I know now why confusion in government is not only tolerated but encouraged. I have learned. A confused people can make no clear demands.” The shocking truth behind the Minister of Housing three-year deception has finally been revealed, exposing his earlier pronouncement on…