Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, on Sunday evening, during an address to the nation, kept his promise that general election would be on a Monday – announced the much-anticipated date for general election, the SLP (Saint Lucia Labour Party) gathered a massive crowd of supporters at The People’s University – the Castries market steps, for the much-anticipated announcement and political meeting.
Governor-General of Saint Lucia Sir Errol Charles, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Pierre, in accordance with the Constitution of Saint Lucia, will dissolve parliament .
Now that the die is cast and the writ of general election announced, the political battle lines are fully drawn, and the countdown begins.The market steps atmosphere reflecting on how far the people and country have progressed, with eyes wide open, are “looking ahead with pride and purpose – ‘Forward Together’ – toward a stronger Saint Lucia for all” – welcomed Prime Minister Pierre’s call to the political battlefield of ideas – 21 days of electioneering, red and yellow hardcore politics.The SLP previously give an account of their “record of delivery,” on Sunday published and delivered an “Achievement Document” in an atmosphere of celebration – “promises kept and progress delivered.
Prime Minister Pierre, speaking at a Town Hall meeting in New York, November 7, said: “When the election is called, we are going to have one of the largest margins.”
