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Police Turn Out In 'Large Numbers' To Vote

Members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) turned out in 'large numbers' Friday to vote ahead of the general population who will cast their ballots on July 26. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Mashama Sealy, who is also the Returning Officer, told St Lucia Times that the lines for each polling station were long as police officers, correctional officers and members of the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) came out 'in their numbers' to vote. 'Voting started quite early - we opened about 6.47 am but (police) officers, fire service officers as well as Bordelais Correctional Facility Officers were

Source: St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News

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