In the realm of public service, effective leadership is paramount to fostering a harmonious work environment and ensuring the smooth functioning of government departments. Unfortunately, the tenure of Labour Minister Virginia Albert-Poyotte has been marked by a series of troubling events, with multiple government agencies resorting to industrial action under her watch. This pattern not only raises concerns about her…
In recent weeks, the pressing issue of road conditions in our country has come to the forefront as bus drivers, the backbone of our public transportation system, raised their voices to demand much-needed attention to the deteriorating infrastructure. Unfortunately, Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King’s response has been far from the understanding and proactive approach that citizens deserve. The concerns expressed by…
The United Workers Party (UWP) vehemently condemns the ongoing attempts by the leadership of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) to employ racist tactics against the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Allen Chastanet. This disturbing political discourse undermines the principles of fairness and equality that are enshrined in our Constitution and crucial for a healthy democratic environment. It is evident…
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 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…
Howard Dean, a former Governor of the State of Vermont and a former Democratic Party candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America, in a 2005 interview on the public affairs television program, Meet the Press, enounced, “Hypocrisy is a value that I think has been embraced by the Republican Party. We get lectured by people all day…
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…