In a landmark political development, the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has achieved a historic consecutive electoral victory, marking the first time since 2001 that any political party has secured back-to-back general election wins on the Caribbean island nation.
By 10:30 p.m. on election night, the SLP appeared poised to capture at least 13 seats in the 17-seat House of Assembly—matching their 2021 performance—with the potential for a 14th seat as the tightly contested Dennery South constituency remained undecided.
The government’s position has been substantially strengthened by the alignment of two independent parliamentarians, Richard Frederick and Stephenson King, both former ministers in the outgoing Cabinet. Their support provides additional stability to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s administration.
This electoral outcome delivers a powerful endorsement of Prime Minister Pierre’s leadership and represents a dramatic shift in Saint Lucia’s political landscape, breaking a persistent two-decade pattern where incumbent governments consistently failed to secure second terms.
Prime Minister Pierre expressed both relief and satisfaction, telling journalists, “It is a day of celebration.” He commended Saint Lucian citizens for conducting what he characterized as a peaceful and “decent” electoral process, highlighting it as evidence of the nation’s robust democratic traditions. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the dedication of party members while noting the personal attacks many endured during the campaign period.
Pierre voiced optimism that this victory might signal the end of an era dominated by “lies and misinformation” in political discourse. Official swearing-in ceremonies for the returning government are anticipated later this week.
Meanwhile, the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) faced devastating losses. Bradley Felix, one of only two UWP members of parliament, was defeated in his Choiseul constituency by Labour’s Keithson Charles. This leaves UWP leader Allen Chastanet with a single confirmed seat, prompting serious questions about both his leadership and the party’s future trajectory.