As of September 2025, outstanding payables is $38.9 million, a 700% reduction from 2021 under Saint Lucia Labour Party administration.

These statistics clearly show the level of debt inherited by the Saint Lucia Labour Party government and the progress made thus far.

The Saint Lucia Labour Party government rebuilt the economy

Together, we rebuilt an economy that was in decline. We have experienced economic growth and primary surpluses.

Unemployment is at its lowest on record, and youth unemployment, although not at an acceptable level, is declining.

We created thousands of jobs through new investments, revived agriculture, tourism, and construction.

Existing businesses are expanding and reporting record profits, while several new businesses have been established.

Foreign investment has returned after five years of stagnation under the United Workers Party.

New hotels are being built, and the construction boom is evident.

We paid public officers the outstanding and current backpay due to them.

Public Servants received a 13% pay increase and, for the first time, a bonus at Christmas.

We proved that when the Labour Party leads, the country moves forward.

Delivering on People's Priorities

Every project in this record, every initiative and reform, has one common thread: the interest of the people.

We introduced a minimum wage, the first for our country.

When we increased pensions, we did it to bring dignity to those who had built this nation.

When we launched the Youth Economy, we did it to give young people a real stake in their future.

The construction of the buildings at St Jude Hospital are completed.

The hospital is ready to be commissioned, with phase one of the transition commencing in the next few days.

When we implemented Universal Health Care, we did so to ensure that no pregnant mother was denied basic maternal care and that our people could be screened for non-communicable diseases free of charge.

When we invested in roads, schools, hospitals, and digital access, we did so because development needed to reach every community from Dennery to Soufriere, from Choiseul to Babonneau.

That is delivery. That is progress with purpose. That is Putting People First.

Building a fair and just society

True development is not measured only in dollars and concrete. It is measured in fairness, justice, and equality.

That is why we advanced our nation's justice system, building modern police headquarters, upgrading fire stations, and moving courageously toward our accession to the Caribbean Court of Justice. By doing so, we reaffirmed our independence -not just in words, but in our actions.

We have made an unparalleled investment in our citizens' security by investing in our police and other law enforcement agencies. Because - a country that governs itself fairly and fearlessly is a country that truly believes in its people.

A Saint Lucia that cares

Our government has shown that compassion and competence can coexist. There is no place for revenge, vindictiveness, retribution, or threats in our society.

We built a Saint Lucia that cares, a country where progress touches the lives of the most vulnerable.

We have made education more accessible from kindergarten to university.

We have been expanding special education centres, investing in mental health, and bringing social protection closer to every family.

We felt the pain of imported inflation on food prices, and increased subsidies, removed service charges, and reduced VAT on certain food items to reduce the costs we can control locally.

We have been proving that government can be humane, that economic success can work hand in hand with social justice.

Culture, identity, and national pride

We are also shaping a Saint Lucia of identity, proud of its heritage, confident in its future.

Our artists, our creole language, our festivals, our traditions; they define us. And our athletes, like Julien Alfred, remind us that Saint Lucia's greatness knows no boundaries. Her triumphs on the world stage are the reflection of a people who never give up, the same spirit that defines our founding fathers.

A record of delivery is our story. We do not promise, we do not wish, we do not imagine; we perform, and I thank you for your trust, patience, and partnership.

Conclusion

We remain steadfast and committed to making Saint Lucia a better place. A place we can all be proud of. We shall continue to work in partnership with the private sector, recognising its importance in creating jobs, generating wealth, and reducing poverty.

Education will remain a significant pillar in the development of our people and country because it's the only way to empower them and to protect and strengthen our democracy.

We are asking you to judge us on our record. I invite you to refer to our achievements document, available in print and digital formats. It highlights all the work we have done over the last four and a half years, which would be far too extensive to be included in a public address.

What is unmistakably clear is that as a government, we have delivered on our promises to put you, the people, first.

I want to thank those who have supported us and ask the others to join the movement for continued progress in our country.

The last general election was on July 26, 2021. The Constitution of Saint Lucia says in Section 55 (2) that:

“Parliament, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date of the first sitting of the House after any dissolution and shall then stand dissolved.”

This would mean that general elections are constitutionally due for the latest, three months after the first sitting of parliament, which was held on 12 August 2021.

In effect, general elections are not constitutionally due until November 12, 2026.

Confident that we have delivered what we had promised, and the need to carry on with the normal business of government.

Today, [November 9, 2025] – I advised the Governor General to dissolve the parliament of Saint Lucia Monday, 10 November 2025, and to issue“Writs of Election” to pave the way for the general election.

The general election will be held on Monday, 1 December 2025.

Nomination day will be Friday, 21 November 2025.

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