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Pierre’s $577M Wage Bill: Relief for Workers, Questions on Sustainability in 2025/26 Budget

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In an unprecedented budget statement that highlighted rising government expenditure and economic pressures, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday night outlined a $577.3 million wage bill for the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 6.6% increase over the previous...
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Saint Lucia’s Economy Records Growth as Government Projects Surplus in 2025/26 Budget

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Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre presented the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the fiscal year 2025/26 to Parliament, highlighting Saint Lucia’s economic recovery, fiscal performance, and future financial projections. 
Prime Minister Pierre stated that the...
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Constitution Park Not Sold, Says Pierre

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, at Monday’s pre-cabinet presser, denied claims that the land where Constitution Park is was sold to a private developer. These claims come as the government revisits the Halls of Justice Project. Pierre said these...
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Opposition Granted Extra Day to Review $2 Billion Budget

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The opposition will have an extra day to review the government’s budget estimates before debate begins, breaking from parliamentary tradition. This was disclosed by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday, who also confirmed that while debates usually start the...
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Prime Minister Pierre Responds to U.S. Inquiry on Cuban Doctors and ‘Yellow List’ Report

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Castries, St. Lucia — Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has assured the nation that the government has responded to inquiries from the United States regarding the employment of Cuban medical personnel in St. Lucia, reaffirming that the island has...
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Chastanet Refutes Claims of Disrespect at Archbishop’s Breakfast Event

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Castries, Saint Lucia – Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has strongly denied allegations made by the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) that he acted disrespectfully at a church event hosted by Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire. The controversy stems from a press...
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Chastanet Defends $1M Consultancy Amid St. Jude Hospital Reconstruction Controversy

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Leader of the political opposition United Workers Party (UWP) Allen Chastanet, has staunchly defended his administration's decision to allocate EC$1 million for a consultancy assessing the feasibility of the old St. Jude Hospital versus constructing a new facility in...
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Mottley Stands Firm on Cuban Medical Brigade, Willing to Risk U.S. Visa

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Bridgetown, Barbados – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has taken a bold stance in defense of the Cuban medical brigade, declaring that she is prepared to have her United States visa revoked if necessary to stand by Cuba’s contributions...
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Elwin St. Rose Declares Independent Candidacy Amid UWP Controversy

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As St. Lucia’s 2026 general election race intensifies, former expatriate Elwin St. Rose has officially declared his candidacy as an independent for the Anse La Raye/Canaries seat. The announcement came during Wednesday evening’s Newsmaker Live program, where St. Rose...
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UWP Unveils Bold Policy Agenda at 43rd Convention

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Castries, Saint Lucia – The United Workers Party (UWP) has set forth a decisive policy agenda aimed at reshaping the nation's future, following a powerful display of unity and purpose at its recently held 43rd Annual Convention. Party members...
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Cultural Panel Unpacks the Evolution and Identity of Saint Lucia Carnival

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