![TAX ON OUR BACKS [19TH NOVEMBER 2025] - While the SLP and UWP are still finalising their manifestos for publication as election day draws nearer, the UWP’s mini “Seven to Save St Lucia” list prominently features a promise to eliminate the 2.5% health and security levy placed by the SLP government. Its intentions, use, and merit have long been the centre of debate this election cycle, with campaign ads being published and the prime minister formulating rebuttals. Choice News analyzed the infamous 2.5% debate; Shyne Savory reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
IS THE 2.5% LEVY WORTH ALL THE POLITICAL DEBATE?
TAX ON OUR BACKS [19TH NOVEMBER 2025] – While the SLP and UWP are still finalising their manifestos for publication as election day draws nearer, the UWP’s mini “Seven to Save St Lucia” list prominently features a promise to eliminate the 2.5% health and security levy placed by the SLP government. Its intentions, use, and merit have long been the centre of debate this election cycle, with campaign ads being published and the prime minister formulating rebuttals. Choice News analyzed the infamous 2.5% debate; Shyne Savory reports.
