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POLITICSApr 23 · 13:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDNatricia Duncan in Kingston and Demion McTair in Kingstown

St Vincent and Grenadines government pauses constitutional amendment bills after public backlash

The St Vincent and the Grenadines government has paused constitutional amendment bills aimed at clarifying citizenship eligibility for MPs, following public backlash. The bills were introduced in response to election petitions challenging Prime Minister Godwin Friday and another politician's eligibility due to dual citizenship. The opposition argues the amendments would render the prime minister ineligible for his parliamentary position.

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