Babonneau MP Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte has emphasised the importance of a community-centered approach to address the escalating crime in her constituency.
Since the beginning of the year, Babonneau has recorded at least five homicides, with the victims including a seventeen-year-old.
Dr. Albert-Poyotte observed that collaborative efforts between the community and the government are crucial for effectively combating crime.
She acknowledged that the government alone cannot manage the crime situation.
As a result, the Minister has been actively engaging with various community groups.
Albert-Poyotte disclosed that the groups had presented her with a comprehensive plan outlining their contributions to youth development and crime prevention.
She told reporters on the sidelines of Tuesday’s House of Assembly meeting that one of the critical initiatives that motivates her is the upgrade of sporting facilities within the constituency, undertaken by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The MP explained that the facilities provide youth with positive alternatives to crime and violence through enhanced sports programs and facilities.
Albert-Poyotte encouraged the community to unite to determine the most effective strategies for moving forward.
She declared that by fostering strong local involvement and support, Babonneau and, by extension- Saint Lucia can make significant strides in reducing crime and improving safety.
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Too long have I lived among those who hate peace ❗St Lucians 🇱🇨,is not God among us ?
“Where is our Maker ?”
Where is the word of the LORD ?
The Armor of GOD so that we can take our stand against the 🐍 devil schemes,even the demons believe that and shrudder !!!!!
Along with upgrading sporting facilities in the community, you must ensure there are persons who can lead and guide the youth activities in the community. Do not leave the youth to there own devices but they should have mentors who can act as a peer till these youth can demonstrate that they have developed sufficient emotional, mental, and psychological character to make positive personal decisions. I applaud the initial being implemented in Babonneau…
As I read this article I heard of a drive by. We mama. Lucians you all crying you all have alot more crying to do.
Wonderful initiative – however, what must also be taken into consideration is the parents/guardians and the homes where these young people reside and most of these criminal traits are obtained. I am not certain how you can instill good morals/rehabilitate hardback parents/guardians who are ignorant, uneducated (by choice) and have not done any good for themselves or to society for their entire life. – – some of this bad behavior is generational – however – I wish you well.
If children live with encouragement, They learn confidence. If children live with tolerance, They learn to be patient. If children live with praise, They learn to appreciate. If children live with acceptance, They learn to love. If children live in an environment where all they see is criminal behavior, lack of respect, evil, jealousy and hatred, disrespect for self and authority etc. etc. ??????????? – ultimately children learn where they live wherever that may be —-