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Alva Romanus Baptiste: “I wish to emphasise that under the agreement with the United States, Saint Lucia retains full discretion to review and…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2026
I wish to emphasise that under the agreement with the United States, Saint Lucia retains full discretion to review and reject any individual proposed for relocation.
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Alva Romanus Baptiste
Saint Lucia Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing Saint Lucia's discretion in the relocation agreement.

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