Renowned regional pollster Peter Wickham has cast doubt on the likelihood of Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announcing an early election date, despite widespread speculation. Wickham, the principal director of Caribbean Development Research Services (CADRES), suggests that Pierre will only call for elections when he perceives an unassailable advantage. The general election is constitutionally due by 2026, but the political climate on the island is intensifying, with heightened campaign activities from the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) and the opposition United Workers Party (UWP), led by Allen Chastanet. Wickham believes that Pierre’s decision to delay the election announcement may be tied to the completion of the reconstructed St. Jude’s Hospital, a project that holds significant political weight. He notes that delivering on this long-promised initiative could bolster the SLP’s standing. Wickham also highlights the public’s apparent satisfaction with Pierre’s administration, citing stability and a perception of reduced corruption compared to the previous UWP government. However, he cautions that Pierre must avoid the pitfalls of past administrations that lost electoral advantages by waiting too long. The pollster remains uncertain whether Chastanet’s revamped UWP can regain momentum, given the absence of key figures from the previous election. Ultimately, Wickham asserts that the upcoming election is Pierre’s to lose, emphasizing the strategic importance of timing and public sentiment.