Parliamentary Representative for Vieux Fort South, Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has expressed disbelief that two young Vieux-Fortians who expressed their frustration with the Allen Chastanet Administration were arrested and charged last weekend. The Parliamentary Representative says what is more outrageous is that the young men in question have been asked to record a video apologizing for their previous video, if they wish to avoid prosecution. According to Dr. Anthony, “it is simply wrong to use police officers to intimidate those, who for one reason or other, engage in political dissent. Saint Lucia, he says, has a culture of freedom of expression on all matters, particularly political opinions and that, he says, must be protected. Dr. Anthony is encouraging members of the public to contribute to a “Defence Fund,” to assist the young men to meet their legal expenses.”
