Should Saint Lucia impose CIP restrictions on Russia?

[10th March 2022] - As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, numerous countries have imposed various sanctions on Russia. The US and UK are banning Russian oil, and the EU has pledged to end its reliance on Russian gas. Here in the Caribbean, some islands have implemented CIP restrictions on Russians and executive members of the United Workers Party believe Saint Lucia is sending the wrong message by not following in the footsteps of their counterparts.