THE MINISTRY RECOGNIZES AND UNDERSTANDS THE CONCERNS THAT SUCH STATEMENTS MAY CAUSE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC....

The Ministry of External Affairs has been made aware of a video currently circulating on social media in which a male individual expresses frustration about being in Saint Lucia and makes statements referencing violent actions against himself and members of the public.

The Ministry recognizes and understands the concern that such statements may cause among members of the public, particularly given the serious nature of the comments made in the video.

Following inquiries conducted in collaboration with theRoyal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), the Ministry has confirmed that the individual depicted in the video is a Saint Lucian national by birth who was deported from the United States to Saint Lucia in March 2023.

The Ministry wishes to make clear that the individual is not a third-country national and is not part of the Third Country National (TCN) Programme recently announced by the Government of Saint Lucia.

The Ministry further reiterates that persons accepted by Saint Lucia under the TCN Programme are subject to the established screening and eligibility requirements applicable to the Programme. The Government remains committed to ensuring that the

 

Programme is implemented in accordance with the agreed safeguards and national security considerations.

The Ministry takes seriously any statements that may raise concerns for public safety. Accordingly, it will continue to work closely with the RSLPF and other relevant authorities in relation to the matter and will support any appropriate action that may berequired.

The Government of Saint Lucia remains committed to the safety and security of the people of Saint Lucia.

 

 

 

 

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