Tag: Public Assistance

Allen Chastanet gave support to 1000 additional persons via the Public Assistance Programme whilst Philip Pierre removed 700

When Hon. Allen Chastanet served as Prime Minister, his UWP administration expanded the Public Assistance Programme by adding over 1,000 vulnerable Saint Lucians, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting those most in need. In stark contrast, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s SLP government has removed 700 individuals from this very programme, stripping essential support from families already struggling under the…

The UWP Increased Public Assistance Cash Support for an additional 1000 persons

In May 2020, under the administration of the United Workers Party (UWP), the number of persons receiving public assistance was increased by an addtional 1000 persons! The number of persons receiving Public Assistance in the form of monthly cash grants was increased from 2600 to 3600 persons. This was the largest increase in public assistance ever done in Saint Lucia’s…