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…
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…
Vendors in the City of Castries continue to face victimization under this uncaring and insensitive SLP administration. Those who were relocated to the La Place Carenage carpark to facilitate the project were promised priority placement in the new Box Park project. However, these promises have been broken by Castries Central MP Richard Frederick. Instead of honoring their commitment, the vendors…
Once again, the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has resorted to falsehoods in a desperate attempt to cover up the shameful behavior of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. At yesterday’s Jubilee church service hosted in Gros Islet by Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire, Hon. Allen Chastanet, Leader of the Opposition, attended in a spirit of unity and respect for the occasion. However,…
It has been four long years since the Blanchard Community Centre in Micoud South was completed, yet its doors remain locked. This facility, built under the leadership of former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, was meant to serve as a vital hub for the community—a space for meetings, events, and essential services. But instead of fulfilling its intended purpose, it stands…
In the immortal words of John Wooden, “You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” It seems the Saint Lucia Labour Party administration has taken this quote to heart, albeit in a rather… creative way. Instead of taking responsibility for their shortcomings, they’ve developed a peculiar obsession with blaming former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet for, well,…
By James Stanislaus The people of St. Lucia are at a breaking point, overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of problems and botherations plaguing our country. Violent crime, subpar healthcare, exorbitant living costs, stifling taxes, wide spread poverty, salaciousness, social deviance, crumbling infrastructure, a comatose economy, and a lack of job opportunities are the ingredients of a cocktail of crippling maladies…
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…
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,…
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…