In a climactic conclusion to Saint Lucia’s election campaign, the nation’s principal political figures delivered compelling final addresses to voters on November 30th. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) and United Workers Party (UWP) leader Allen Chastanet presented contrasting governmental visions hours before citizens cast their ballots in the December 1st general election.
Pierre framed the electoral decision as a fundamental choice between divergent national trajectories rather than mere party preference. The incumbent leader emphasized maintaining proven leadership and steady economic management, advocating for continuity in economic growth strategies, youth development programs, and equitable opportunity creation. “Choose progress, choose unity, choose a Saint Lucia that will go forward together,” Pierre declared in his closing argument to the electorate.
Conversely, Chastanet positioned his party as agents of transformative change, seeking to return the UWP to power after their 2016-2021 governance period. The opposition leader promised a revitalized approach, stating, “We’re now stronger. We’re ready for a fresh beginning with a new mindset and the right team.” Both leaders engaged in strategic criticism of their opponent’s administrative records while making their ultimate appeals for voter support.
The televised addresses represented the final opportunity for both parties to influence undecided voters in what appears to be a closely contested election that will determine Saint Lucia’s leadership for the upcoming five-year term.