Series: Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4

About this series: "Your Health, Your Vote" is a four-part explainer designed to help Saint Lucians clearly understand what’s on the table in this election when it comes to healthcare. We strip away the political noise and compare the United Workers Party (UWP) and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) health proposals side-by-side — their costs, benefits, and challenges — so that you can make an informed, confident decision at the ballot box. Because in the end, the vote that matters most is the one that protects your family’s health.

Your Health, Your Vote (Part 4): The Comparison Table + Smart Questions to Ask

Estimated read: 4 minutes

Quick Comparison

Feature	UWP – Enhanced NHI	SLP – Universal Health Care
Core Model	Public–private insurance system	Publicly funded healthcare for all
How You Pay	Monthly premiums	Through taxes
Cost at Point of Care	Low or none	Free
Choice of Provider	High (public & private)	Limited (mainly public)
Goal	Access & Choice	Equity & Universal Access
Key Challenge	Premium affordability	Wait times, tax burden

Smart questions to ask candidates

1. How exactly will the NHI premiums or UHC taxes be calculated?
2. Which drugs and procedures are guaranteed in each plan?
3. How will rural communities access timely care?
4. What’s the strategy for staffing and supplies?
5. How will transparency and accountability be maintained?

Your personal checklist

• Do I value choice or universal access more?
• Can I afford premiums or prefer tax-based coverage?
• Which system do I trust to deliver results?

Final word: You’re not just voting for a party — you’re voting for the kind of healthcare Saint Lucia builds for the next generation.

Disclaimer: This series summarizes publicly stated proposals. Check official manifestos for final details.

The Campaign Resumes After Jounen Kwéyòl — Time to Get Real

As the dust settles after a festive Jounen Kwéyòl weekend, the Choiseul–Saltibus campaign trail heats up once again. Yet, amid the renewed energy and mounting excitement, one thing remains crystal clear — it’s time for both candidates to bring this campaign up a notch.

While both contenders have hosted at least three townhall meetings each, all we’ve seen on their Facebook pages so far are crowd photos — colorful, smiling, cheering faces. But let’s be honest:
➡️ Crowd sizes don’t win elections.
➡️ Ideas, policies, and leadership do.

🎤 The People Deserve to Hear the Message

In this digital age, there is absolutely no excuse for our candidates not to stream their townhall meetings live. Both have active Facebook pages and campaign teams capable of going live at the click of a button. So why the silence? Why keep the real message from the people?

Voters deserve more than filtered posts and edited clips. They deserve to hear, in real time, what each candidate truly stands for — their vision for Choiseul and Saltibus, their plans for youth, jobs, infrastructure, and development.

🍾 And About That Victoria Scene…

Even as the campaign resumes, the weekend wasn’t without controversy.
At an event in Victoria, a seemingly inebriated Richard Frederick made yet another round of political outbursts, spewing his usual diatribe that has become all too familiar. Choiseul deserves better discourse — grounded in respect, substance, and the issues that matter most to our people.

🔴 Upcoming: Kiffo’s Official Launch

As the momentum shifts, all eyes turn to Sunday, November 2, when Keithson “Kiffo” Charles will officially launch his campaign. Choiseul on the Move will be there — independent, fearless, and committed to the truth.

We’ll record his maiden speech, analyze the substance behind his message, and deliver an honest breakdown — free from bias, free from spin.

⚖️ A Call for Transparency

To both candidates, we say:
🎯 Let the people hear you.
🎯 Go live.
🎯 Show us not just your crowds, but your convictions.

The people of Choiseul and Saltibus are ready to listen. It’s time to turn up the volume and elevate the debate.

Choiseul on the Move
Independent. Fearless. The Truth.

Bon Jounen Kwéyòl – Unity, Respect & Goodwill on the Campaign Trail 🇱🇨

As Saint Lucians everywhere celebrate Jounen Kwéyòl, we pause to wish our communities, our leaders, and especially our political candidates, a day filled with unity, love, and national pride.

This year’s celebrations come at a time when the air is charged with political activity, and both candidates in the Choiseul–Saltibus constituency—Bradly “Flex” Felix and Keithson “Kiffo” Charles—are engaging the people through a series of town hall meetings. We commend them both for maintaining a tone of respectful debate and community engagement so far, keeping the process clean, safe, and inspiring.

Jounen Kwéyòl is more than just a day to wear our national colors and enjoy our local cuisine—it’s a reminder of who we are as a people: resilient, proud, and united in diversity. May our candidates continue to embody those values as they take their message to the people, and may the supporters on both sides do their part to keep the campaign trail peaceful and patriotic.

Bradly “FLEX” Felix

Keithson “Kiffo” Charles

To both gentlemen and their dedicated supporters—Bon Jounen Kwéyòl! Let this season remind us that no matter our political color, we are all St. Lucians first. May the rest of your campaign be guided by wisdom, respect, and the spirit of togetherness.

🇱🇨 Annou sélebwé ansanm – nou sé an sèl pép! 🇱🇨

Series: Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4

About this series: "Your Health, Your Vote" is a four-part explainer designed to help Saint Lucians clearly understand what’s on the table in this election when it comes to healthcare. We strip away the political noise and compare the United Workers Party (UWP) and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) health proposals side-by-side — their costs, benefits, and challenges — so that you can make an informed, confident decision at the ballot box. Because in the end, the vote that matters most is the one that protects your family’s health.

Your Health, Your Vote (Part 3): Access, Choice & Wait Times—How It Feels in Real Life

Estimated read: 5 minutes

Scenario A: “I want my own doctor.”

Under NHI: You can book participating private GPs and labs using your NHI card.
Under UHC: You’ll use public clinics and hospitals; simpler but narrower choice.

Scenario B: “I live far from a major hospital.”

Under NHI: If a nearby private clinic is in network, you gain convenience.
Under UHC: Access depends on public investments reaching your area.

Scenario C: “I have a chronic illness.”

Under NHI: Coverage depends on the benefit list.
Under UHC: Routine visits are free; quality depends on public supply strength.

Scenario D: “Small business owner.”

Under NHI: You’ll budget for premiums but your staff gets wider care options.
Under UHC: Simpler payroll; no premiums — but taxes sustain the system.

What affects wait times most?

• Capacity — doctors, nurses, beds, diagnostics.
• Funding stability — steady premiums or tax inflows.
• Management — scheduling, records, stock levels.
• Patient behaviour — prevention reduces pressure.

Takeaway: NHI leverages choice and private capacity; UHC focuses on equity and access for all.

Will the SLP Dare Open Roblot & Piaye Centres Before the Election?

 Subtitle: Voters in I5 and I9 Are Watching — And the Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

Roblot Centre

The Forgotten Centres Are Back in Play

The election fever is gripping Choiseul/Saltibus, and one of the hottest issues emerging in Polling Divisions I5 (Roblot) and I9 (Piaye) is this:

Will the Roblot and Piaye Centres finally open before the election?

These buildings were constructed under the UWP administration. But in the years since, the SLP government has dragged its feet — leaving these centres closed, unused, and forgotten. Now with elections looming, there are strong rumours that the SLP plans to use these buildings as town hall meeting venues and community mobilization centres.

If true, this isn’t just strategic — it’s explosive.

Will Opening These Centres Tilt the Playing Field?

If the SLP rushes to open the centres right before the campaign heats up:

They gain visibility, legitimacy, and campaign mileage.

Their candidate gets access to an official space in I5 and I9.

Voters may mistake last-minute effort for delivery.

But here's the truth Choiseul/Saltibus needs to hear:

🛑 These centres were completed years ago.

🛑 The SLP had ample time to activate them.

🛑 If they open them now, it smells more like vote-hunting than community service.

Piaye Centre

What This Means for Voters in I5 and I9

This is not just about buildings — it's about power, fairness, and political credibility.

Voters in Roblot and Piaye have every right to ask:

Why were these centres left to rot until now?

Why only open them when elections approach?

Will the space be shared equally with other candidates or used as an SLP fortress?

And more importantly: Who really respects the people?

Because when your development is dangled like a carrot during elections, that’s not service — that’s strategy.

The Watch List: What Voters Should Demand

📌 Equal Access for All

📌 A Clear & Public Opening Schedule

📌 Transparency on Who Uses the Building

📌 Commitment to Keep the Centres Open Post-Elections

The Bottom Line

The election fever is gripping Choiseul/Saltibus, and one of the hottest issues emerging in Polling Divisions I5 (Roblot) and I9 (Piaye) is this:

Will the Roblot and Piaye Centres finally open before the election? the SLP does open these centres in a last-ditch campaign move, it’s not a win — it’s a warning.

It shows that the tools of progress are being used as tools of politics.

But Roblot and Piaye voters are no fools. They’ve seen this playbook before. And this time? They’re wide awake.

Use your vote wisely — not based on photo-ops, but on real, lasting delivery.

🔗 Share this post. Tag your community leaders. Let the games begin — but let the truth be known.

Series: Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4

About this series: "Your Health, Your Vote" is a four-part explainer designed to help Saint Lucians clearly understand what’s on the table in this election when it comes to healthcare. We strip away the political noise and compare the United Workers Party (UWP) and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) health proposals side-by-side — their costs, benefits, and challenges — so that you can make an informed, confident decision at the ballot box. Because in the end, the vote that matters most is the one that protects your family’s health.

Your Health, Your Vote (Part 2): Premiums vs Taxes—Who Pays, How Much, and For What?

Estimated read: 5 minutes

Two ways to fund care

• UWP Enhanced NHI: Monthly premiums from individuals and employers go into a health fund. You gain access to both public facilities and participating private providers.
• SLP UHC: Care is tax-funded and free at the point of service in public facilities. No premiums, no checkout bills.

What it means for different households

• Young professional in Castries: If you value choosing your private GP and faster specialist appointments, NHI’s network access may appeal — just budget for a monthly premium.
• Family of four in Choiseul: Predictable “free at the clinic” visits under UHC can remove financial stress. But plan for possible waits unless capacity expands.
• Self-employed vendor in Vieux Fort: NHI premiums are an extra monthly cost; UHC shifts cost into general taxes. Your choice depends on cash-flow comfort vs. tax-funded peace of mind.
• Retiree managing a chronic condition: UHC’s “no bill” rule makes frequent public clinic visits easier. NHI can help if you prefer specific private specialists — check what the benefit package covers.

Coverage & out-of-pocket

NHI (UWP): Coverage depends on the plan design — e.g., which drugs and procedures are included. Expect rules about referrals, networks and possible co-pays for some services.

UHC (SLP): Public-system services are free at the point of care. Private-only services or upgrades would still be out-of-pocket unless the public package includes them.

Admin & sustainability

• NHI: More moving parts — claims processing, provider contracts, fraud controls. Clear but complex administration.
• UHC: Simpler for patients; heavy lift for the state to build capacity, hire staff, and keep facilities funded through economic cycles.

Bottom line: Prefer predictable premiums and broad provider choice? You may lean UWP. Prefer free public care for everyone and simple access? You may lean SLP.

Note: Exact premiums, tax changes, and benefit lists will come from official documents. Always verify with the released manifestos.

Series: Part 1: The Two Visions • Part 2: How You Pay & What You Get • Part 3: Access, Choice & Wait Times • Part 4: Side-by-Side + Voter Checklist

About this series: "Your Health, Your Vote" is a four-part explainer designed to help Saint Lucians clearly understand what’s on the table in this election when it comes to healthcare. We strip away the political noise and compare the United Workers Party (UWP) and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) health proposals side-by-side — their costs, benefits, and challenges — so that you can make an informed, confident decision at the ballot box. Because in the end, the vote that matters most is the one that protects your family’s health.

Your Health, Your Vote (Part 1): UWP Enhanced NHI vs SLP Universal Health Care

Estimated read: 4 minutes

Election season is here — and nothing matters more than our health. Two different ideas are on the table:

UWP’s Plan: An Enhanced National Health Insurance (NHI)

How it works: You (and employers) pay a monthly premium into a national insurance fund. In return, you can use your NHI card at public facilities and participating private clinics, labs, and specialists.

• Key features: Public–private network, premiums fund the pool, more choice of providers.
• Upsides: Choose your doctor; potentially shorter waits by using private capacity; uses existing infrastructure; dedicated funding stream.
• Trade-offs: Monthly premiums; coverage depends on plan design; administrative complexity; risk of two-tier outcomes if public care stays underfunded.

SLP’s Plan: Universal Health Care (UHC)

How it works: Government funds core healthcare for everyone, mainly through taxation. Care in public facilities is free at the point of service — no bills at checkout.

• Key features: Free use within public system; tax-funded; focus on equity.
• Upsides: No financial barrier to care; simple to use; encourages prevention; strengthens the public system for all.
• Trade-offs: Needs strong, stable tax revenues; demand spikes can lengthen waits; less choice of private providers; big implementation lift.

Why this series?

We’ll keep it clear and balanced so you can decide what fits your life. Next up: how each plan affects your pocket and what you actually get for it.

Disclaimer: This series draws on the parties’ publicly described proposals. Specifics can change — please review official manifestos for the latest details.