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Pierre Accuses Chastanet of Disrespecting Parliament After Budget Debate Walkout

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has sharply criticized Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet, accusing him of disrespecting Parliament and the will of the people after his absence from the 2026/2027 Budget Debate. Closing the debate on the Estimates of Revenue and...

“We Are Developing Gros Islet Together” — Casimir Outlines Progress While Warning of Urgent Risks

Gros Islet MP Kenson Casimir has delivered a wide-ranging account of development across his constituency, using his budget contribution to highlight infrastructure gains while warning that vulnerable communities still face urgent risks. Positioning Gros Islet as central to national growth,...

EC$55 Million from CIP Deposited; Audited Reports Ready for Parliament, Says Pierre

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre has disclosed that EC$55 million from Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has been deposited directly into the Consolidated Fund, while confirming that the programme’s latest annual reports and...

Charles Debuts with Strong Budget Defence, Declares Shift “From Survival to Structural Empowerment”

In his inaugural budget presentation, Choiseul/Saltibus MP and Minister for Physical Development and Public Utilities, Keithson Charles, delivered a defence of the Government’s $2.18 billion Estimates, declaring that Saint Lucia is moving decisively beyond economic survival into a new...

Government Spends $606.9M on Wages as Pierre Details Key Allocations in 2025/2026 Estimates

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, has outlined significant government expenditure across wages, debt servicing, and social support as he presented details of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Addressing Parliament,...

Pierre Tables $2.18 Billion Budget, Signals Continued Investment Amid Global Uncertainty

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. Philip J Pierre, on Tuesday, March 24, laid the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2026/2027 financial year before Parliament, outlining a $2.18 billion budget aimed at strengthening economic growth while...

Ronald Phillip Named Acting Police Commissioner as Government Signals Imminent Leadership Decision

Uncertainty continues to cloud the leadership of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, as the Government moves to stabilise command following the expiration of the Police Commissioner’s contract. Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has confirmed that Deputy Commissioner Ronald Phillip...

HIA Runway Rehabilitation Enters Critical Phase After Years of Delays

The long-anticipated rehabilitation of the runway at Hewanorra International Airport (HIA) has officially entered a decisive phase, marking a major step forward for one of Saint Lucia’s most critical infrastructure projects. At a bidders’ conference held on Wednesday, March 18,...

SLTU Election Race Intensifies Amid Allegations of Unethical Campaign Tactics

As campaigning for key executive positions within the Saint Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) draws to a close, tensions appear to be escalating, with fresh concerns emerging over the conduct of candidates in the lead-up to Tuesday’s highly anticipated elections. Allegations...

Strong Concerns Raised Over Campaign Conduct Ahead of St. Lucia Teachers’ Union Elections

With elections for key executive positions within the St. Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) fast approaching, concerns are emerging over what has been described as increasingly unethical campaign behaviour among some candidates. Speaking with Saint Lucia Daily Post, candidate Troy Nestor...

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Pierre Accuses Chastanet of Disrespecting Parliament After Budget Debate Walkout

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has sharply criticized Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet, accusing him of disrespecting Parliament and the...