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PM Pierre Defends Crime Strategy, Accuses Opposition of Politicising Gun Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Philip J Pierre, is pushing back against criticism from the United Workers’ Party (UWP) over his administration’s handling of the recent surge in gun-related crimes. Pierre says his government remains committed to...
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RSLPF K-9 Unit to Be Replenished After “Suspicious” Death of Police Dog Tyson

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s K-9 Unit will be replenished following the “untimely and suspicious” death of Police Canine 642 “Tyson,” Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed Monday. Speaking at the weekly pre-Cabinet press briefing, Pierre assured the public...
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Daylight Shooting in Marchand Rekindles Fears Amid Recent Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Residents of Marchand are once again reeling after a daring daylight shooting on Monday, which has reignited concerns about escalating gun violence over the weekend. The brazen incident, which occurred in broad daylight, comes less than two weeks after a...
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Evening Shooting in Morne Du Don Leaves One Injured, Second Gun Attack in Castries on Sunday

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
 A man is nursing gunshot injuries following a shooting in Morne Du Don around 6:00 pm on Sunday, marking the second gun-related incident in Castries within a single day. Police say the victim was transported to hospital for treatment. His...
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Two Injured in Sunday Morning Drive-By Shooting in New Village

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Two individuals have been injured in a drive-by shooting in New Village, Castries, shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Saint Lucia Daily Post has confirmed. Police remain on the scene as investigations continue into the brazen daylight attack, which has...
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General Post Office Employee Arrested in $320K Cannabis Resin Bust

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia – A joint operation between the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit and the Customs and Excise Department has uncovered a major drug trafficking attempt through the General Post Office in Castries, resulting in the arrest of...
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Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Leslie Land–Saint Lucia’s Homicide Count Rises to 40

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Leslie Land, Castries, early Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Felix "Chucky" Leonce, a resident of the same community. According to reports, residents of...
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ICAR Slams Judiciary Over Delayed Cannabis Ruling, Calls for Accountability in Missing Evidence Scandal

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
ICAR Slams Judiciary Over Delayed Cannabis Ruling, Calls for Accountability in Missing Evidence Scandal Castries, Saint Lucia – August 6, 2025 — The Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari and Pan African People (ICAR) has expressed outrage over what...
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Saint Lucia Police Under Pressure as Homicide Rate Soars, Solve Rate Stalls
Only 13 of 39 killings solved as top cops acknowledge victims’ links to...

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
As the island grapples with an unrelenting wave of homicides, Saint Lucia’s top law enforcement officials have admitted that most of this year’s victims were known to police for their involvement in criminal activity, a trend they say reflects...
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“This Is Shameful”: Mary Francis Demands Independent Probe into Missing Evidence Scandal

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Human rights attorney Mary Francis has condemned the handling of evidence in two high-profile cases—those of Kimberly De Leon and Chakadan Daniel—calling it a “shameful” failure of Saint Lucia’s justice system and demanding an independent investigation into what she...
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Saint Lucia Moves to Train Police Officers as Lawyers in Push to Strengthen Prosecutions

The Government of Saint Lucia is moving ahead with a new scholarship programme that will send selected police officers...

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