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Opposition senator and candidate, Kay Bacchus-Baptiste. (iWN file photo)

Senator says even rapists entitled to a lawyer

A lawyer and politician is highlighting the right of accused persons to the presumption of innocence and defence counsel, even if they are charged with rape. “I reserve the right…

2 Oct 2019 5:05AM

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Nancy Charles of St. Lucia's United Workers Party speaking at the NDP's convention rally on Sunday. (iWN photo)

Sister party tells NDP to learn from its mistakes

2 Oct 2019 4:57AM

Kay leaving ‘comfort of my legal profession to fight for you’

1 Oct 2019 7:08AM

Nancy Charles, deputy chair of the ruling United Workers Party in St. Lucia, speaking at the NDP rally on Sunday. (iWN photo)

St. Lucia party official urges NDP to embrace CBI

1 Oct 2019 6:43AM

NDP President and Opposition Leader Godwin Friday interact with party supporters before making his speech at the NDP's convention rally in Arnos Vale on Sunday. (iWN photo)

NDP promises to reduce VAT to 13%

30 Sep 2019 7:31PM

Member of Parliament for East Kingstown, Arnhim Eustace speaks at the NDP convention rally in Arnos Vale in September, when he announced that he will not contest the next general election. (iWN photo)

Eustace will not contest another election

Arnhim Eustace — former prime minister, leader of the opposition and president of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) — has made it clear that he will not contest…

30 Sep 2019 7:20AM

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