Tag: United Workers Party

Smart Health Facilities upgrades under the UWP

Between 2018 and 2020, under the UWP Administration and with the support of PAHO and the British Government, 16 healthcare facilities around Saint Lucia were upgraded and retrofitted. These improvements enhanced comfort and security while also reducing risks from natural hazards and climate change. The health facilities which were improved are 1) Comfort Bay Senior Citizens’ Home 2) Vieux Fort…

Heroes of Castries Central- Mr. Earl Lewis

Heroes Of Castries Central (20.10.2024) – Biography of Earl Lewis Mr. Earl Lewis, also known as Cosmos, 82 years of age, owner of Cosmopolitan Bar on Victoria StreetCastries. Mr. Lewis resides at Julian Charles Street, Sans Souci. He has a strong belief that emphasisshould be placed on reading to educate one’s self. He also believes that in order to work…

A Comparison of the Homicide rate under the UWP and SLP Administration

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…

UWP Administration constructed the Monchy Early Childhood Development Centre

In 2019, the United Workers Party (UWP)administration commenced construction of the Monchy Early Childhood Development Centre. The facility contains five (5) classrooms, an administrative area, a sickbay, child and adult washrooms with accommodation for physically challenged children, a kitchen, an open eating area and external playing area. The building can accommodate approximately 60 students including infants, toddlers’ preschoolers and physically…

The Difference between UWP and SLP on Taxes

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…

Congratulations to the New Executive of the New York Flambeau Caucus

The United Workers Party (UWP) extends congratulations to the newly elected executive members of the New York Flambeau Caucus. Your dedication and commitment to our shared vision and values are truly commendable. We are confident that under the leadership of this distinguished team, the New York Flambeau Caucus will continue to thrive and make significant contributions to our community and…

The UWP Increased Public Assistance Cash Support for an additional 1000 persons

In May 2020, under the administration of the United Workers Party (UWP), the number of persons receiving public assistance was increased by an addtional 1000 persons! The number of persons receiving Public Assistance in the form of monthly cash grants was increased from 2600 to 3600 persons. This was the largest increase in public assistance ever done in Saint Lucia’s…

Hon. Allen Chastanet welcomes continuation of Castries Market Phase 2

In May 2020, we officially completed phase 1 of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project. This initial phase focused on enhancing the long-neglected vending area, which had been in an unacceptable state for far too long. The UWP’s vision has always been to make the Castries Market the premier attraction in Saint Lucia. Achieving this vision requires ongoing improvements to the…

UWP Launches National Town Hall Meeting

In the face of an ongoing mismanagement of the country’s affairs by the ruling St. LuciaLabour Party, the Opposition United Workers Party will on Sunday convene a NationalTown Hall Meeting. The event will be held in the northern community of Monchy. The meeting will bring into sharp focus the CIP scandal, the ongoing water crisis, the badHalls of Justice deal…

UWP’s 60th Anniversary: Call for Nominations for Community Night Awards

The United Workers Party (UWP) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. As part of the festivities, the UWP will host a Community Night with Awards Presentation on October 26, 2024. These awards will honour the Founders of the Party and also acknowledge exemplary contributions from individuals within various constituencies as well as the diaspora. The awards celebrate the vision,…