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PM Delays Dual-Citizenship Amendments Amid Protests, Crisis Fears

4/23/2026

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Prime Minister Godwin Friday delayed two constitutional amendment bills after street protests demanded a public say on dual-citizenship rules.
Demonstrators gathered outside parliament with signs accusing leaders of changing the constitution without popular input.
Former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves warned the delay could trigger a constitutional crisis and erode judicial independence.
The amendments would narrow “foreign power” to exclude Commonwealth nations, letting dual Commonwealth passport holders serve in parliament.

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Prime Minister Godwin Friday delayed two constitutional amendment bills after street protests demanded a public say on dual-citizenship rules.
Demonstrators gathered outside parliament with signs accusing leaders of changing the constitution without popular input.
Former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves warned the delay could trigger a constitutional crisis and erode judicial independence.
The amendments would narrow “foreign power” to exclude Commonwealth nations, letting dual Commonwealth passport holders serve in parliament.