KINGSTOWN, ST Vincent (CMC):

Opposition Leader Arhnim Eustace says he has no problems with a statement by a colleague regarding the ongoing diplomatic relations between St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Cuba.

Opposition Senator St. Clair Leacock, addressing a recent rally of the New Democratic Party, said that while he had no disrespect for the struggle of the people of Cuba "I have disrespect for the intentions of the government with what they intend to do with the people of Cuba".

He said the government intended to "register the over 500 Cubans who would be here, and put them strategically in the constituencies that matter, and ensure that you continue to suffer and be victimised," he added.