DBS TV St Lucia Loading

Day: January 8, 2025

Rowley And Trudeau Announce Resignations, Promoting Peaceful Transitions

Veteran journalist Earl Bousquet has been commenting on the planned resignations of Prime Ministers Keith Rowley of Trinidad & Tobago and Justin Trudeau of Canada. Rowley will not seek re-election, and Trudeau will step down once a new Liberal Party leader is chosen. Bousquet highlights their decisions as examples of leaders knowing when to step aside, promoting peaceful transitions of power.

Using Sport As A Crime Fighting Tool

In 2024, rising youth crime and gang violence, especially from groups like 6ixx and 7even, highlight ongoing challenges in St. Lucia. Despite efforts from Youth Minister Kenson Casimir and advocate Dr. Venus Cherry to use sports as a diversion, the Ministry of Youth and Sports struggles to keep at-risk youth engaged, with many returning to crime despite various initiatives.