US EditionSt. Lucia prime minister secures a second term after a decisive win at the polls
The St. Lucia Labour Party secured at least 13 of 17 seats with Prime Minister Philip Pierre winning 57.1% of the vote amid concerns over economic management and crime.
- St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre secured a second term in office after his Saint Lucia Labor Party won 14 of 15 seats in Parliament during the general election.
- Pierre acknowledged the opposition's role, stating, "There is a place in Parliament for the opposition, and we will move forward and work moving forward together."
- The island of St. Lucia, with a population of around 168,000, has an unemployment rate of 11% and a poverty rate exceeding 20%, and relies heavily on tourism.
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St. Lucia prime minister secures a second term after a decisive win at the polls
St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has secured a second term in office after a decisive electoral win in the eastern Caribbean island.
Taiwan congratulates St. Lucia's PM on winning re-election
Taipei, Dec. 2 (CNA) The Taiwan government on Tuesday congratulated St. Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and his ruling Labour Party (SLP) on securing a majority in Monday's general election, putting Pierre on course for another term in office.
The results show the SLP as a leader in 14 of the 17 districts, confirming a new term of office for Prime Minister Philip Pierre.
St. Lucia ruling party wins majority of legislative seats
CASTRIES, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Official results for St. Lucia’s general elections on Tuesday showed the governing Labour Party winning at least nine of 17 legislative seats up for election, enough to re-elect Prime Minister Philip Pierre. (Reproting by Sarah Peter in Castries; Writing by Brendan O’Boyle; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
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