In a heated political exchange, South Central Windward incumbent Saboto Caesar has publicly criticized his challenger, Israel Bruce, for defending individuals accused of robbing Caesar’s wife in 2018. The case, which saw the five accused men acquitted in July 2020 after Caesar’s wife, Dr. Reisha Twana Browne-Caesar, chose not to provide evidence, has become a focal point in the ongoing political campaign. Caesar, a lawyer and member of the Unity Labour Party (ULP), has raised the issue multiple times during his campaign, accusing Bruce of lacking moral principles for representing the accused. Bruce, a candidate for the New Democratic Party (NDP), countered by emphasizing the ethical duty of lawyers to represent clients regardless of personal connections, questioning Caesar’s potential influence over his wife’s decision to drop the case. The dispute has escalated, with both candidates trading barbs and questioning each other’s integrity, further polarizing the electorate in South Central Windward. The controversy also touches on broader issues of justice and crime management in St. Vincent, with Bruce criticizing the government’s handling of crime and Caesar accusing Bruce of undermining parliamentary collegiality.
Bruce notes that Caesar’s wife dropped case against alleged robbers
