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Hotel Worker Shot in Morne Du Don Gun Attack

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Gun violence flared again in Castries Wednesday night, leaving a hotel worker injured after he was ambushed by two gunmen. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. as the victim was walking home along the Morne Du Don road. According to...
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Wave of Break-Ins in Grande Riviere Sparks Outrage and Fear Among Residents
Early Childhood Centers, Businesses and Wellness Facility Among Targets

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A recent string of break-ins across the Grande Riviere community has left residents rattled and increasingly fearful, as criminals continue to target some of the area’s most vulnerable spaces, including schools for young children. Over the past few weeks, multiple...
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Foreign Doctor Charged for Practicing Medicine Without a License in Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA — Authorities have confirmed the arrest and formal charge of a foreign national who was allegedly practicing medicine in Saint Lucia without a valid license. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s Major...
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Crown Drops Murder Charges in Alicia Hunte’s Killing

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
After more than a decade under scrutiny, Tristan Francis walked out of the High Court a free man on Wednesday, as the Crown Prosecution officially withdrew the case against him in the 2011 murder of Alicia Hunte, a 22-year-old...
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PUBLIC ALERT: Surge in Scam Messages and Calls Targeting Bank Customers in Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia (BASL) is urgently warning members of the public to remain vigilant in the face of a troubling spike in scam text messages and fraudulent phone calls targeting customers of local financial institutions. In an...
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Law enforcement authorities in Saint Lucia are grappling with an increasingly dangerous reality: the illegal importation of firearms through its ports

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The recent recovery of 17 firearms at Port Castries, including AR-15 rifles, high-capacity magazines, and tactical gear, has exposed a growing threat to national security and public safety on the small island nation. A seizure, which occurred on August 22,...
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Norbert Calls for Unified Action as Gun Violence Spreads Across Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Crime Prevention Minister Jeremiah Norbert has voiced serious concerns over the recent spike in gun-related violence across Saint Lucia, attributing the wave of homicides to retaliatory gang attacks and organized crime. His comments come amid growing public anxiety following...
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Cocaine Seized Worth Over $1 Million Police Say

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Law enforcement officials have disclosed that 50 kilograms of cocaine recovered during a police operation on July 3rd carries an estimated street value of EC $1.3 million. The high-value seizure was the result of a joint anti-drug operation carried out...
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PM Pierre Declares Zero Tolerance for Crime Amid Recent Surge in Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Addressing the media ahead of Monday’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered a hard-hitting message on the escalating crime wave gripping Saint Lucia in recent days. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his administration's unwavering stance on law enforcement and...
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50 Kilos of Cocaine Seized in Dennery as Police Crack Down on Crime
Commissioner Guarde Vows Relentless Action Against Criminal Networks

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A major blow was dealt to Saint Lucia’s drug trade last week after 50 kilograms of cocaine were recovered during an operation in Dennery. The significant narcotics bust, executed by the Guns, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU), comes as...
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