Tag: Philip J Pierre

Government of Saint Lucia approves Citizenship by Investment Project from European Criminal Enterprise

The Government of Saint Lucia has found itself embroiled in yet another scandal. Information has emerged that a European Criminal Enterprise has been approved as a Citizenship by Investment Infrastructure Developer to do a Housing project in Rock Hall located in the Prime Minister’s constituency of Castries East. On September 12th, 2024, the Government of Saint Lucia suspiciously backdated approval…

Saint Lucia continues to record the highest fuel prices in the OECS for a 3rd Consecutive year!

The SLP Administration led by Prime Minister Philip Pierre continues to burden Saint Lucians with outrageously high fuel prices. This fuel price extortion practice is now into its 3rd consecutive year. Whilst the UWP was in office, US$70 for a barrel of oil meant that Saint Lucians paid $13.95 a gallon. This policy introduced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen…

A Comparison of the Homicide rate under the UWP and SLP Administration

The data shows that under the UWP, efforts to combat violent crime had seen some success, particularly with the drop in 2018, although challenges persisted. In contrast, the increase in homicides during the SLP’s tenure points to rising concerns over the effectiveness of the current administration’s crime prevention policies. The sustained rate of over 70 homicides per year under the…

Saint Lucia’s Crime Crisis: Three Years of Record-Breaking Homicides and Government Inaction

The escalating crime situation in Saint Lucia has reached an alarming and unsustainable level. Over the past three years, our nation has recorded consecutive years of record-breaking homicides, a grim reminder of the government’s utter failure in managing this crisis. In 2024 alone, 58 homicides have already been recorded, placing us on track for yet another tragic milestone. This escalating…

Richard Frederick’s attack on the President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association is UNACCEPTABLE

Recent events have cast a troubling shadow over the leadership of our nation, particularly concerning the Local Government and Housing Minister, Richard Frederick. His verbal attack on the President of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) for merely addressing critical concerns at the Owen King EU (OKEU) Hospital is both alarming and unacceptable. The President of the SLMDA,…

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre continues to victimise the people of Micoud South & Choiseul

The ongoing neglect and apparent victimization of the people in Micoud South and Choiseul/Saltibus by the SLP government is deeply concerning. Despite the fact that these communities exercised their democratic right by voting for the UWP, they have faced punitive measures that starkly contrast with the principles of fair governance. The newly built Blanchard Community Center in Micoud South and…

An Assessment of Philip J Pierre’s 3rd Year in Government: F Minus (Failed)

As the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) government celebrates three years in office with fanfare and pomp, touting a list of accomplishments that seem to impress only themselves, the harsh reality for most St. Lucians is a stark contrast. These have been dark, trying times of financial hardship, where the few have been enriched at the expense of the many,…

Are You Better Off Today Than You Were Three Years Ago?

Three years ago, you entrusted Philip J. Pierre and the Saint Lucia Labour Party with the governance of our beloved country. Now, it’s time to reflect on that decision and ask ourselves a critical question: Are we better off today than we were three years ago? In the past three years, we have witnessed several concerning developments: High Fuel and…

United Workers Party Condemns Unlawful Waiver of2.5% Health and Citizen Security Levy for Rodney Bay City Center Ltd.

Castries, Saint Lucia, July 23rd, 2024 – The United Workers Party (UWP) expresses graveconcern over the Government’s recent actions regarding the Health and Citizen Security Levy.On July 12th, 2024, it was revealed through Instrument No.108 of 2024 that the Cabinet ofMinisters granted a zero percent levy to the consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers,and utility companies involved with Rodney Bay City Center…