Tag: Tourism

United Workers Party Statement on Ratified Motions at 43rd Annual Convention

The United Workers Party (UWP) is proud to announce the ratification of several key motions during our 43rd Annual Convention held on Sunday in Dennery South. These resolutions will form a critical part of our policy agenda upon forming the next government and reflect our ongoing commitment to improving the lives of all Saint Lucians. The motions cover essential areas…

Thursday, February 13th 2025: GPH makes US$63,810 from Saint Lucia Cruise Port

Today, two cruise ships are docked in Port Castries, bringing a total capacity of 6,381 passengers. Due to the disastrous deal signed by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Ernest Hilaire, and Emma Hippolyte, Global Ports Holding (GPH) walks away with a staggering US$63,810, while SLASPA—the very entity responsible for our ports—gets a mere US$6,381. This is what selling out Saint…

Saint Lucia SOLD OUT: GPH makes over $4 Million EC in January 2025

The latest figures are in, and they confirm what many feared: Saint Lucians have been sold out by their own government. In January 2025 alone, Global Ports Holding (GPH) raked in a staggering US$1.5 million from cruise passenger fees, while the Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) walked away with a mere US$150,000. This disaster stems from a…

Global Ports Holdings earnings from Saint Lucia on January 23rd 2025

Today there are 2 cruise ships in Port Castries with a total combined capacity of 4,878 passengers. Under the SLP’s sellout deal with GPH this means that today GPH will make US$48,780.00 whilst SLASPA will only make US$4,878.00. #PuttingYouWorse #PierrePaBon

Saint Lucia Continues to Benefit from UWP Initiated Projects 3 Years Later

The Courtyard Marriott, which is currently under construction at Pointe Seraphine, Castries was first announced by former Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet during his 2018/2019 Budget Address. All the negotiations and incentives were done and granted under former Commerce and Investment Minister Hon. Bradly Felix along with Invest Saint Lucia. The construction of this project commenced in late 2020.  It is…

Serious Implications for Saint Lucia’s Citizenship Investment Program

In light of the recent revelations and damning statements made by MSR MEDIA and the recent interview featuring former St. Kitts Nevis Tourism Minister and Attorney- at- Law Dwyer Astaphane there are serious implications for the Citizenship Investment Program of Saint Lucia. Their statements have elevated the allegations of corruption that are being made and have given them much more…

Setting the Record Straight: New Hotel Room Expansions under the UWP

In the realm of politics, narratives can often take on a life of their own, weaving a complex web of information and misinformation. The false claim that no new hotel rooms were constructed under the United Workers Party (UWP) administration has been fervently circulated by the SLP. However, a closer look at the evidence reveals a different story – one…