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Saudi Arabian National Gunned Down Inside Vehicle in Marigot as Police Launch Murder Investigation

A 33-year-old Saudi Arabian national was shot dead while inside a vehicle in Marigot on Monday night, prompting a homicide investigation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. Police said officers attached to the Marigot Police Station responded to reports...

Man Admits to Major Drug Importation Plot After Cannabis Resin Hidden in Buckets Found at Vieux Fort Port

Police and Customs officials say a joint anti-drug operation at the Vieux Fort Port has resulted in the seizure of suspected cannabis resin and cannabis concealed inside buckets, the arrest of two individuals, and the conviction of one man...

Armed Escorts, Secret Jurors and Tight Security as High-Profile Triple Murder Trial Opens in Saint Lucia

The trial of three men accused in one of Saint Lucia's most closely watched triple murder cases has begun under extraordinary security measures rarely seen in the country's judicial system. Proceedings opened before the High Court this week in relation...

Police Identify Man Charged in Killing of Beloved Athlete Darrion Roberts

Police have released the identity of the individual charged in connection with the killing of beloved athlete, coach and cultural figure Jevauny Darrion Kimani Roberts, marking a significant breakthrough in one of Saint Lucia's most closely followed homicide investigations. The...

Suspect Charged as Police Investigation Delivers Major Breakthrough in Darrion Roberts Murder

A major breakthrough has been made in the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force's investigation into the murder of Darrion Roberts, with law enforcement sources confirming that a suspect has been apprehended and formally charged. While investigators have not yet publicly...

BCF Buffer Zone More Than Doubles as Contraband Crackdown Delivers Major Results

The Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) has significantly strengthened its security posture, extending its protective buffer zone from 300 feet to 700 feet as prison officials intensify efforts to stop contraband from reaching inmates and tighten control around the institution. The...

Government Breaks Silence After Minister Richard Frederick Detained by Police

The Government of Saint Lucia has publicly confirmed that Housing, Local Government and Urban Renewal Minister Richard Frederick was detained for questioning by police before being released, while stressing that it will not interfere with an ongoing investigation. The confirmation...

Operation Zero Hour: 7 Illegal Guns, 1,006 Rounds of Ammunition Seized in Six-Week Crackdown

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) says a sweeping island-wide crime operation has dealt a significant blow to violent criminal activity after officers seized seven illegal firearms, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and dozens of dangerous weapons...

New Research Reveals the Key to Safer Prisons and Stronger Leadership

The Bordelais Correctional Facility is embracing a new approach to prison management, placing research and evidence at the heart of leadership as senior correctional officials gathered for a high-level workshop aimed at strengthening security, rehabilitation, and institutional effectiveness. Twenty senior...

High Court Sounds Alarm Over Police Firearms Accountability After Innocent Bystanders Shot

A High Court judge has called for sweeping changes to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force's firearms policies after finding the State liable for the shooting of two innocent bystanders during a police operation in Laborie. He warned that...

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Saint Lucia’s First Underwater Sculpture Park Takes Shape — Public Gets First Look Before It Sinks Beneath the Sea

Saint Lucians are being offered a rare first look at a collection of sculptures destined for the ocean floor,...