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Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Recording
Conversations with the Nation |
Monday, June 21, 2004 - Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Kenny Anthony
has appealed to St. Lucians to continue to play their individual and collective
roles in the fight against crime.
Devoting his Weekly Radio Address to the need for upholding the law, Dr.
Anthony, who also holds the portfolio for National Security, spoke of a
disturbing trend, whereby more and more St. Lucians were turning a blind eye to
crime.
“I know that there are many of you who would not inform the police of criminal
activities taking place in your backyard or your neighbourhood,” said Dr.
Anthony, adding, “you will not call because you believe that it’s not your
business, and in any event, you do not trust the police with information. You
may think that all these reasons are justified. But just consider this: if all
of us think that way and do not report crime in order to convict criminals, then
to what extent will criminals ever get caught or will justice ever be served?”
The police, he said, must remain vigilant even to the slightest infractions of
law and order.
Dr. Anthony spoke out against the condemnation heaped on law enforcement
officials when they provide a firm and decisive response to crime.
Commenting on the recent child abduction incident, Prime Minister Anthony noted
that criminals were becoming bolder, more aggressive and sophisticated in their
methods.
He admonished parents to take the responsibility for their children more
seriously, teaching them to be vigilant and distrustful of strangers.
Meantime he had words of commendation for St. Lucians who uphold the law.
Dr. Anthony singled out the young men, who helped in foiling the attempted
kidnapping, and praised the efforts of some corporate entities that have made
offers of employment to the men.
Prime Minister Anthony ended by reiterating a call made in his New Year’s
message for St. Lucians to display better conduct and tolerance.
He has also promised to pin point some measures aimed at addressing the apparent
upsurge in major crimes on the island.
Read
his June 21 address
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