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Saint Lucia’s, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has chosen to hand over control of Port Castries and the Soufriere waterfront to a foreign developer for a staggering 30 to 40 years. This decision not only undermines the hard work and dedication of Saint Lucians who currently manage these vital ports but also reflects a troubling lack of confidence in the…
These are some of the key takeaways from Saint Lucia’s 2024/2025 Budget which Prime Minister Philip J Pierre tried to keep a secret: 1)Saint Lucia is now the slowest growing country in the OECS 2)Inflation in Saint Lucia is the highest in the OECS 3)Agriculture declined by a whopping 17% 4)The School Transportation subsidy has been reduced 5)The Government collected…
“Yesterday, my office received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of Global Ports Holdings (GPH) takeover of Port Castries and the Soufriere Waterfront. The ceremony is being held at the port today. Despite the Opposition writing to Prime Minister Pierre months ago seeking consultation on what we deem a disastrous deal, our pleas have been ignored. Saint Lucia will…
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Prime Minister Pierre’s Secret Global Ports Holdings Deal: A Cause for Concern
In a democracy, transparency and accountability are paramount. Unfortunately, these principles seem to have been disregarded by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre in his handling of the Global Ports Holdings deal, which has been shrouded in secrecy from the start. The recent secret ceremony held on Monday, April 29th, 2024, to mark the commencement of the project is just the…
Prime Minister Pierre’s Lack of Confidence in Saint Lucians: A Critique of Port Castries Deal
Saint Lucia’s, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has chosen to hand over control of Port Castries and the Soufriere waterfront to a foreign developer for a staggering 30 to 40 years. This decision not only undermines the hard work and dedication of Saint Lucians who currently manage these vital ports but also reflects a troubling lack of confidence in the…
10 Things from Saint Lucia’s 2024/2025 Budget which Philip J Pierre doesn’t want you to Know
These are some of the key takeaways from Saint Lucia’s 2024/2025 Budget which Prime Minister Philip J Pierre tried to keep a secret: 1)Saint Lucia is now the slowest growing country in the OECS 2)Inflation in Saint Lucia is the highest in the OECS 3)Agriculture declined by a whopping 17% 4)The School Transportation subsidy has been reduced 5)The Government collected…
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Water & Natural Resources
Since 2016, our Administration has undertaken the most comprehensive Water Supply Improvement Programme in our nation’s history. We have implemented water supply improvement projects in almost every constituency across the island. Some of these projects include: La Borne Water Supply Improvement Project Vieux Secrieux Water Supply Improvement Project Rehabilitation and Desilting of the John Compton Dam Capital Hill Water Supply…
Investment
FOREIGN AND LOCAL INVESTMENTThe weak injection of both foreign and local investment in Saint Lucia is a major contributing factor for the anaemic economic growth experienced in the last four years of SLP Governance. As a result, the unemployment situation had worsened, contrary to the SLP mantra of job creation. This current UWP administration has attracted numerous Foreign Investment Projects…
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EXPANDING AND IMPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE The UWP has always been committed to providing the enabling environment, including the physical infrastructure, as the backbone for the expansion and efficiency of the private and public sectors. We have therefore continued with the provision of essential infrastructural projects including major roads, as well as the airport and seaport expansion programmes. Moreover, it is…
Sustainable Development
ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The UWP believes that Climate Change is one of the gravest threats we face as a people and that urgent action is required so that it does not undermine the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Internationally, we are engaged with countries and agencies that can assist us in adapting…
Tourism
As the mainstay of our economy, the tourism sector has been reengineered and reenergized to achieve its full potential. The sector has been used as a major catalyst to facilitate real economic growth. We have created a tourism product that is globally competitive, environmentally and socially sustainable; one that provides viable opportunities for indigenous investment; and a product that will…
Agriculture
The United Workers Party considers Agriculture a critical factor for reducing poverty, creating employment and generating income. UWP believes that agriculture is a fundamental instrument in Saint Lucia’s quest for sustainable development particularly in rural areas and the general economy. In this regard the UWP has fostered a commercialised and entrepreneurial approach to farming and fishing; and created the environment…
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Prime Minister Pierre’s Secret Global Ports Holdings Deal: A Cause for Concern
In a democracy, transparency and accountability are paramount. Unfortunately, these principles seem to have been disregarded by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre in his handling of the Global Ports Holdings deal, which has been shrouded in secrecy from the start. The recent secret ceremony held on Monday, April 29th, 2024, to mark the commencement of the project is just the…