Dwyer Astapahan Speaks Out On Crime In SKN
Photo By Erasmus Williams
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 21, 2008 (SKNIS)
Critical issues relevant to the continued development of St. Kitts and Nevis, and its population, were the subject of a three hour dialogue between Parliamentarian Honourable G. A. Dwyer Astaphan and aspiring parliamentarians on Thursday evening.
The MP was invited by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKANYPA) to interact with its members at an open and frank forum on topics including crime and initiatives implemented to tackle the issue. Focus was given to the impact antisocial activities have on the economy and the image of the country.
The former Minister of National Security gave insight into the varied motives behind criminal acts.
“This process of deterioration and degradation has been nurtured, in no small way, and capitalized upon by persons and entities whose essential focus is gaining wealth and influence,” he stated. “[Some young people] worship drugs, guns, jewelry, clothing, CDs, DVD, radio, television and so forth.”