The United Workers Party (UWP) stands unwaveringly against racism, firmly believing in the principles of equality, justice, and unity. Committed to fostering an inclusive society, the UWP advocates for a political landscape that rejects any form of discrimination, whether based on race, ethnicity, or background. The party recognizes the strength found in the diversity of Saint Lucia and promotes policies…
Saint Lucians have found themselves grappling with the burdens of a new 2.5% tax imposed by the Philip J Pierre administration, further exacerbating economic challenges and deepening the suffering of the populace. The introduction of the 2.5% tax comes at a time when the global economy is still reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many citizens have lost…
The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) is facing a moral and political dilemma that raises important questions about the party’s values, integrity, and its willingness to accept controversial figures within its ranks. One such figure at the center of this dilemma is Housing Minister Richard Frederick, who has continuously come under scrutiny for various allegations and actions that cast a…
The United Workers Party demands the immediate and complete suspension of the 2.5% Health and Security Levy. This is in response to the rising cost of living, the adverse impact on the local business community, and the volatile global economic climate. We call on the Phillip J. Pierre Administration to spare no effort in completely abolishing this ill-conceived measure. The…
The UWP wishes to state categorically that it DID NOT conduct a poll in the month of August and reassures the public that the documents which Frederick used on his show to illustrate the outcome of the alleged poll are false and fabricated. Yet again, the Saint Lucia Labour Party continues to demonstrate that they are more focused on playing…
by James Stanislaus Joseph Goebbels was a German Nazi philologist and Minister of Propaganda in Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. He appreciated and understood the potency of falsehoods and proclaimed, “If you repeat a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” The St. Lucia Labour Party has unfailingly been a zealous follower and fanatical…
When a leader takes the reins of a nation, their words carry the weight of expectations, hopes, and promises. In the case of Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, his swift departure from a key campaign pledge has raised eyebrows and prompted concerns. Just two years into his term, the Prime Minister’s administration has borrowed a staggering $1 billion, a stark…
In a recent development that has sparked controversy and concern among citizens, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s decision to giveaway Port Castries and the Soufriere Waterfront to a foreign company for 30 years in exchange for a seemingly modest sum of US$42 million has raised eyebrows and ignited debates about the long-term implications for the country’s economy and national assets.…
The United Workers Party is describing the performance of the ruling St. Lucia Labour Party as disastrous and destructive. The main opposition party formed this impression against the background of The Labour Party’s multiple failures in a number of areas of national importance. At a press conference on Wednesday, the party criticized the government’s handling of crime, the economy, healthcare,…
Saint Lucians are already grappling with the challenges of an escalating cost of living. From soaring prices in grocery stores to increasing utility bills, citizens are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. The introduction of Philip J Pierre’s new tax on goods and services only adds to their financial burdens, forcing them to tighten their belts even further…