Speaking to supporters at a recent meeting, Pierre pointed to a long list of achievements and program commitments his administration has enacted or expanded as proof of the SLP’s record and the reason voters should return it to office.

“People will know what we have done for them,” Pierre told the crowd. “When you go to the supermarket tomorrow you will see that prices of some things have gone down. These are real changes, real money in people’s pockets.” He added with characteristic rhetoric, “We will win all seats.”

Pierre listed social and economic measures introduced under his government, many of which the administration says are targeted at improving livelihoods across generations:

A policy to increase the number of university graduates in each household from one to two students, with the aim of ensuring every Saint Lucian household eventually has a graduate.

Increased pensions for public-sector workers and NIC pensioners, plus annual one-off payments to pensioners of $500 and $600 since 2022.

Introduction of a national minimum wage, reportedly benefiting some 14,000 workers.

Removal of withholding tax on contracts valued at $10,000 and below.

A tax amnesty launched in 2022 covering penalties, fines and interest, extended through 2026, which the government has said encouraged compliance while foregoing potential revenue.

Subsidies for LPG cooking gas totalling approximately $8.9 million, covering roughly 30% of the retail price for consumers.

From 2025 the government will pay for four CSEC subjects for fifth-form students and will also fund resits in Mathematics and English.

The government now pays facility fees for every student at the infant, primary and secondary levels and has subsidised tuition for student nurses at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC).

Wage increases for public servants, agreed at 13% with the Government Negotiating Team, and other measures to ease the cost of living.

Expansion of social and entrepreneurial supports: the Youth Economy Agency, MSME Loan-Grant Facility, Community Tourism Agency and the Creative Economy Grant Fund, which have provided grants and soft loans to hundreds of entrepreneurs.

Universal healthcare initiatives including free mammograms, pap smears, prostate exams, eye screenings and medical exams for pregnant women, along with free medicines for hypertension and diabetes at public health institutions.

The Golden 80 programme, offering free healthcare for seniors aged 80 and older at wellness centres.

The passage of a Tourism Incentives Bill designed to broaden Saint Lucian access to tourism-related incentives, and a rise in fuel rebate for fishers from $1.50 to $2.50 per gallon.

Agricultural supports such as a banana and plantain crop-insurance programme, increased subventions for NGOs, and commitments to finish construction projects including St. Jude Hospital before the end of the year.

Pierre framed those accomplishments as the basis for a decisive electoral victory and used the speech to attack what he called a campaign of “lies” and misinformation from political opponents.

“They pay people to spread propaganda and lies about this Labour Party,” he said, urging supporters to reject what he described as name-calling and “nasty” political tactics.

He emphasised the SLP’s focus on delivery rather than rhetoric: “I am not a prime minister who talks. I am a prime minister who goes to work… I work. I don’t talk big; I produce results.” He cited infrastructure and community projects, from playing fields and courts to schools and police facilities, as visible evidence of the government’s record.

Turning to health and education, Pierre stressed prevention and access: “Every man over 40 should go and get a PSA test,” he said, reminding the public that many screening services are free under his administration. He also promised further expansion of support for students and digital education and outlined plans to increase the number of CSEC subjects paid by the state.

Pierre urged unity and vigilance to Party supporters amid what many have described as a tense political climate. “You must defend your country. You must protect your victory… We have started doing things from day one. And we will continue to do things after the next general election.”

The Prime Minister did not set a date for the election during his address.