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Peace Without Poison

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The man responsible for introducing covert depopulation methods in Saint Vincent and theGrenadines in 1957 is Chief Minister Ebenezer Joshua (1956-1967). The program of covertsterilization was continued by his successor, Milton Cato (1967-1969, also Premier from 1969 to1972 and from 1974 to 1979, as well as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1984). These two chiefMinisters have succeeded in bringing down the total fertility rate on behalf of Her Majesty’sGovernment from 7 to 4.4 children per woman.All subsequent leaders have followed suit. They are: Premier James Fitz-Allen Mitchell (1972-1974, also Prime Minister from 1984 to 2000), Prime Minister Arnhim Eustace (2000-2001), andincumbent Prime Minister Ralph Gonzales (since March 2001). Through their combined effortsthey have reduced their people’s fertility from 4.4 to 1.9 children per woman.699 | P a g e

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