‘Warrants’ issued for politicians in Southern Grenadines

EDITOR: Every Emancipation Day in Union Island, the Women’s League usually organize a fundraising programme where residents and visitors are “arrested and charged” with various “crimes” and hauled before a “judge” who usually finds them “guilty.” They must post “bail” before they are released.

In 2024 “courts” were held, despite the passage of Hurricane Beryl. This year however, all cases had to be postponed because the usual venue, Union Island Friendly Society Hall, is still in disrepair. This building has served the community faithfully since 1937. This building served as funeral home, church, school, community center, hurricane shelter, magistrate’s court, concert hall and more.

Additionally, “constable” Sharon Mulzac was ill, while “constable” Theodora Joseph went on an “official” visit to the United Kingdom. Some speculate that she went to see her King, His Majesty King Charles 111, to discuss confidential matters of reparations. We also believe that the “judge” Her Lordship Adina Anita Regis is indisposed. Since Beryl severely damaged her house, many thought that because of her stature and seniority in the society, she would have been domestically settled by now.

Compounding the situation is the fact that there are no visible police stations from which clothing is usually borrowed.

For all these reasons the postponement of the sitting until next year was justified. It thus became necessary to issue warrants pending the cases for next year.

The first warrant is for Papa for forgetting to call the elections sooner. The next warrant is for Terrance for overstaying his time in the opposition. Chevonne is wanted for overfeeding the people with rice and chicken every day. Nkosi is wanted for failure to get Papa to allow windows to come in to repair broken homes. Sufficient notice is given so that the defendants can have time to obtain a “goatskin” lawyer to help them with their defense.

Anthony G. Stewart, PhD