Saint Lucia is under siege. In just the last week, our small island has recorded 12 murders, with several more citizens clinging to life in ICU after being shot. This is not just a spike in violence, this is a national crisis. The streets are soaked in fear, families are burying loved ones and communities are living in a constant…
This is the stark and undeniable truth about leadership and delivery. Allen Chastanet, during his time as Prime Minister, created over 2,000 jobs in call centres, providing real opportunities for young people, especially in communities in the south long starved of employment. These jobs brought dignity, income and hope to thousands of families. In sharp contrast, Philip J. Pierre, after…
The house at the top of this image is 1 of 3 model homes which were ordered from Dubai in early 2021 during the tenure of the UWP administration when Guy Joseph served as Minister of housing. It was deliberately stored away for 3.5 years only to be mounted at a later date to give the impression that it was…
Under the leadership of Allen Chastanet, even during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, two brand-new health and wellness facilities were constructed in Anse La Raye and Micoud, ensuring that healthcare access was expanded to more Saint Lucians. In stark contrast, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has now spent four years in office without delivering a single new health…
Under the UWP and the leadership of Hon. Allen Chastanet, banana export revenue was an impressive $18 million, reflecting strong support for farmers and a clear commitment to revitalising the agricultural sector. In stark contrast, under Prime Minister Philip Pierre, banana revenue has plummeted to just $3 million, a devastating $15 Million decline that speaks volumes about the current government’s…
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…
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…
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…