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Philip J. Pierre Secures Second Term in Landslide Victory

12/3/2025

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Philip J. Pierre, Saint Lucia's prime minister, won a second term with the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP).
The SLP captured 14 of 15 seats, defeating Allen Chastanet's United Workers Party.
Pierre emphasized the importance of opposition in Parliament and pledged cooperation.
He will be sworn in by week’s end and will appoint a Cabinet next week.
Saint Lucia, with about 168,000 people, faces 11% unemployment and over 20% poverty.

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Story summary

Philip J. Pierre, Saint Lucia's prime minister, won a second term with the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP).
The SLP captured 14 of 15 seats, defeating Allen Chastanet's United Workers Party.
Pierre emphasized the importance of opposition in Parliament and pledged cooperation.
He will be sworn in by week’s end and will appoint a Cabinet next week.
Saint Lucia, with about 168,000 people, faces 11% unemployment and over 20% poverty.