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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
During the tenure of the United Workers Party (UWP) administration from 2016 to 2021, a series of significant water supply projects were undertaken to improve water access and quality across Saint Lucia. These initiatives aimed to address longstanding water issues, enhance the resilience of the water supply infrastructure, and ensure sustainable water resources for various communities. Below is an overview…
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.…