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Saint Lucians Head to the Polls in High-Stakes 2025 General Election

Saint Lucians head to the polls today, December 1, 2025, in what is expected to be a closely contested general election. Voters will cast ballots to elect members of the House of Assembly, with the outcome determining the government...

Saint Lucia Decides: UWP and SLP Leaders Deliver Starkly Different Final Addresses

With Saint Lucians preparing to cast their ballots on Monday, the nation heard sharply contrasting final appeals from United Workers’ Party (UWP) Political Leader Allen Chastanet and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, as both leaders addressed the public and...

Electoral Commission of Saint LuciaNovember 30, 2025Statement on Advance Polling for Essential Service Electors

The Electoral Commission of Saint Lucia acknowledges the significant delays experienced during the Advance Polling of Essential Service Electors, namely members of the Police Force, Fire Service and Correctional Services. This situation arose because, although the number of Polling Divisions...

Newly Elected Vincentian Prime Minister Sends Message of Support to UWP and Allen Chastanet Ahead of Monday’s Poll

Newly elected Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday, has extended a message of solidarity and support to the United Workers Party (UWP) and its leader Allen Chastanet ahead of Saint Lucia’s general election...

SLP and UWP Unveil Competing Visions Ahead of December 1 Election

With the December 1 general election approaching, the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) and the United Workers Party (UWP) have released manifestos that outline distinct pathways for the country’s development. While both parties commit to improved living standards and...

Minister Henry’s Final Official Act Highlights Deep Commitment to the Poor and Vulnerable

'Six Religious Organizations Receive Financial Support to Strengthen Community Outreach' In a powerful and symbolic final act ahead of the upcoming general election, Minister for Equity, Social Justice & Empowerment Hon. Joachim Henry, who's not seeking reelection, on Friday, November...

Former UWP Stalwart “Champagne” Breaks Ranks, Endorses SLP Ahead of Dec. 1 Poll

Just days before Saint Lucians head to the polls, long-time United Workers Party (UWP) member and political organiser Felix “Champagne” Deterville has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP). Deterville made the...

Saint Lucia Is Not St Vincent – Hilaire Dismisses “Yellow Wave” Narrative

Minister for Tourism and Saint Lucia Labour Party Deputy Leader Dr Ernest Hilaire has pushed back strongly against any suggestion that recent election results elsewhere in the region signal political change for Saint Lucia, insisting that the island’s circumstances...

Provisions in Place to Ensure Elderly and Disabled Can Cast Their Vote – Chief Elections Officer

Provisions have been made to ensure that elderly citizens and persons living with disabilities can comfortably and safely exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election, according to Chief Elections Officer Herman St Helen. Speaking on the measures...

Saint Lucia’s Political Temperature Rises as Advance Voting Sees Heavy Early Action

Chief Elections Officer Herman St. Helen says advance voting for essential services is progressing smoothly across the island, with reports of long lines and steady turnout as Saint Lucia prepares for Monday’s general election. Today’s advance poll allows members of...

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PM Pierre Says Emancipation Remains Unfinished as He Calls for Economic Freedom and Justice

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that the work of emancipation remains unfinished, using his Emancipation Day address...