Organiser Says No Politics In Marchand Anti-Violence Event

Marchand resident Shervon James, the main organiser of Sunday’s planned anti-crime event in the community, is concerned that some people say there’s a political motive behind the activity. However, the owner of the Royal Oak Restaurant and Sports Bar has declared that there’s no politics involved in the event, dubbed a Stop the Violence Fun Walk. “My main goal is assisting the youth,” James told St. Lucia Times. He declared that young people are getting out of hand, recalling that earlier this month, there was a double homicide in the community. James emphasized the community’s role in addressing these issues, stating that nothing would change if everyone simply relied on the Prime Minister. “So somebody has to step up to help address the crime problem in the community. If we give the youth something constructive to do, there could be a change,” the Marchand businessman told St. Lucia Times. James lamented that the fear of crime was negatively impacting community businesses. “I am the only person that has a restaurant. It is affecting me badly. My customers don’t want to come to Marchand anymore. No matter what I tell them, I have to find a way to take food to...