SVGTU welcomes decision on DPP to discontinue case against teacher

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April 21, 2015

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachersâ Union (SVGTU) says it welcomes the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Colin Williams to discontinue the case against teacher Jozette Bibby.

âThe SVGTU is confident that justice has prevailed. The SVGTU continues to encourage its members to be circumspect in all their undertakings,â the release said.

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