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…
When it comes to taxation, the United Workers Party (UWP) and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) hold fundamentally different views, which are reflected in their policies and actions when in office. The UWP firmly believes that citizens are better managers of their money than the government. This philosophy drives their approach to taxation, focusing on reducing the tax burden…
Has Prime Minister Philip J Pierre told these leaders and businessmen that he endorses Racism? Are they aware that he doesn’t like persons whose skin tones are lighter than his? Philip J Pierre refuses to denounce the continued use of racism by his Ministers and supporters in the name of politics! #PierreEhCare#PuttingYouWorse#SaveOurSaintLucia
Ever since Philip J Pierre and the Labour Party assumed office 33 months ago, Saint Lucians have had to endure hardships like no other point in the nation’s history. Some citizens have even gone as far as saying that life was better for them even during the pandemic! -Crime is at its highest with murders up 25% when compared to…
In recent years, the political landscape of Saint Lucia has been marred by the divisive and harmful rhetoric employed by certain members of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP). Rather than fostering unity and progress, these individuals have resorted to tactics that seek to exploit racial tensions for political gain. Such behavior not only undermines the principles of democracy but…
The St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) previously criticized the UWP Administration for allocating EC$2.5 Million to International Sports Venue Design and Development Specialist, Don Lockerbie, for the design, procurement, and supervision of upgrades to five national sports facilities. These facilities included the Soufriere Mini Stadium, Desruisseaux Playing Field, Micoud Playing Field, Dennery Sports Complex, and the Saint Lucia Sports Academy.…
Saint Lucia has yet again found itself embroiled in a constitutional crisis of alarming proportions, sparked by the Philip J Pierre-led Government’s audacious attempt to appoint a Deputy Speaker in an unconstitutional manner. This blatant disregard for the rule of law and democratic principles raises grave concerns about the integrity of the parliamentary process and the stability of governance in…
Recent events surrounding the healthcare expenditures of Ministers Joachim Henry and Virginia Albert Poyotte in Martinique under the leadership of Prime Minister Philip J Pierre have cast a shadow of doubt on the government’s commitment to openness. The lack of disclosure regarding the exact amount of taxpayers’ money spent on the medical treatment of these ministers raises serious concerns about…