![RUM CULTURE [29TH OCTOBER 2025] - Every holiday weekend, Saint Lucian drivers prepare for the worst, knowing the celebratory rum often flows more freely than the traffic. This "Lucian way of life" of partying frequently translates to avoidable road tragedies caused by drunk driving. The Minister for Culture was publicly pressed on Tuesday to address the serious role this cultural celebration plays in threatening lives and increasing the risks on the island's roads. Cianna Dalsan tells this story.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
CULTURE MINISTER RECOGNISES THE ROLE THAT FETE AND DRINKING CULTURE PLAYS IN ROAD HAZARDS
RUM CULTURE [29TH OCTOBER 2025] – Every holiday weekend, Saint Lucian drivers prepare for the worst, knowing the celebratory rum often flows more freely than the traffic. This « Lucian way of life » of partying frequently translates to avoidable road tragedies caused by drunk driving. The Minister for Culture was publicly pressed on Tuesday to address the serious role this cultural celebration plays in threatening lives and increasing the risks on the island’s roads. Cianna Dalsan tells this story.
