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****After a year-long wait, the promise made by the Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis to promptly fill the vacant position of Director of Public Prosecutions has finally come to fruition. Adlai Smith, a former Crown Counsel from Antigua, has been appointed to lead the crucial department.Smith’s application, submitted through the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission’s website, underwent a rigorous selection process, culminating in his successful interview in July. His imminent relocation from Antigua to St. Kitts marks a pivotal moment for Antigua’s legal framework.Notably, Smith’s professional journey included an application for the DPP role in Antigua and Barbuda. However, reports suggest that his application was met with silence from the relevant authorities, potentially linked to past conflicts with former Antigua DPP Anthony Armstrong.In his new role, Smith will collaborate closely with another experienced Antiguan, LaToya Lake, who has presided over St. Kitts and Nevis’ forensics department for the past three years. This strategic partnership promises to fortify the country’s legal infrastructure, signaling a new chapter for justice in the twin-island nation.