St Lucia minister ‘will not abandon work’ after death threat
Herman gild Francis ‘dedicated to fight against crime’

Last updated: November 8, 2017 at 16:19 pm
St Lucia’s Home Affairs, Justice and National Security Minister Hermangild Francis insists he will continue with his work after receiving a death threat.
Describing the letter, Francis – who is a former deputed police commissioner – said it was “very unfortunate”.
But the threat has given him a determination to tackle St Lucia’s crime spiral.
“I will not abandon my responsibilities as National Security Minister. I have always dedicated myself to the fight against crime,” he said, reports Caribbean360.
“I did it as a police officer and now I am doing so in another capacity. We have a situation which is very serious and disturbing on our hands, and the government is seeking to address it in a decisive manner. We cannot ignore it.
People who disagree with him should “take a look at the laws of the country” instead of issuing threats, he added.
The minister has recently announced a national consultation on crime that will last one day.
New solutions to challenges surrounding St Lucia’s crime rate will be discussed.
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