Crime

The shocking killing of 24-year-old Joy St. Omer has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of Saint Lucia’s ability to protect victims of domestic violence, after officials confirmed she was murdered just hours after filing a final police report...

Deputy Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Castries South, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, has described the fatal shooting of Joy St. Omer as “really sad,” while issuing a strong warning against what he says is a growing culture of shielding...

The brother of Joy St Omer, the woman fatally shot on Wednesday, says his sister repeatedly sought help over alleged threats and abuse, but believes the system failed to protect her despite years of warning signs. Describing the justice system...

Regional law enforcement and security officials have converged in Barbados for an intensive five-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s ability to tackle sophisticated transnational criminal networks and illicit financial activity. The Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) workshop, being hosted...

Saint Lucia has appointed its first-ever Coroner following the establishment of a dedicated Coroners Court within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Courts. The Judicial and Legal Services Commission has appointed Ms. Desma Charles to the newly created post, marking a...

Police have apprehended the suspect linked to Sunday's fatal shooting in Gros Islet, bringing an end to a tense weekend manhunt. Saint Lucia Daily Post understands that the suspect was captured by law enforcement officers shortly after 11:00 a.m. on...

From the Caribbean to the United States, Travis Chicot and Tanisha Samuel are redefining what it means to serve, protect, and heal within the fields of forensic psychology, mental health, and rehabilitation services. Their journey represents a powerful story...

Dallas is moving to further immortalize the legacy of Saint Lucian-born accountant Botham Jean nearly eight years after his fatal shooting, with city officials approving more than US$180,000 to finally complete a long-promised street renaming project. The Dallas City Council...

A dramatic exchange of gunfire on the corner of Chaussee Rd and St Louis Street Castries on Tuesday has triggered an attempted murder investigation after police officers reportedly came under fire during a confrontation with an armed suspect now...

Saint Lucia’s justice system is under intense scrutiny after two men who spent more than five decades combined inside prison without proper legal reviews or psychiatric intervention were awarded nearly EC$3 million in damages by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme...