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Deadly Shooting in Marchand Adds to Grim Toll of Gun Violence in Saint Lucia

Castries, Saint Lucia – July 7, 2025 A man is dead and another nursing gunshot wounds following a brazen early-morning shooting in Marchand on Saturday, as Saint Lucia continues to reel from a recent surge in deadly violence. The Saint Lucia...

Archbishop Malzaire Calls for Day of Prayer and Fasting Amid Spike in Homicides

Castries, Saint Lucia — July 5, 2025In the wake of a spate of recent homicides that have shaken the nation, Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire has issued a heartfelt plea to Saint Lucians, urging a return to core values and moral...

Another Male Killed in Arrundel Hill Shooting

A man was fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday morning in Arrundel Hill, Marchand, marking the most recent in a series of violent incidents in Castries. Police responded to the shooting shortly after 1 a.m., discovering an...

Unborn Baby Among Three Dead Following Wilton’s Yard Shooting

An unborn baby is among three people confirmed dead following a deadly shooting in Wilton’s Yard, Castries, on Thursday evening. The Saint Lucia Fire and Emergency Services received a call at approximately 8:08 p.m. and responded to find multiple...

One Dead, Others Injured In Shooting At Wilton’s Yard

At least one person has been confirmed dead following a shooting incident Thursday evening at the entrance of Wilton’s Yard, near the Castries Health Centre. According to initial reports, three individuals were shot. One male has been confirmed dead, while...

“This is a serious indictment on the security of our nation.” – MP Bradley Felix Calls for Answers in Death of Police K-9 Officer

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has launched a full criminal investigation into the suspicious death of Police Canine 642 Tyson, a narcotics and firearms detection dog gifted to Saint Lucia by the French government in 2024. Speaking to...

Police Pursue Leads in Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old Jhanick Jn. Phillip

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jhanick Jn. Phillip, who was gunned down in New Village, Castries late Monday night. The incident occurred around 11:24 p.m. on June 30, 2025. Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of...

Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Suspicious Death of K-9 Officer Tyson

"Should evidence point to any breach of trust or collusion, those responsible will face legal consequences. This assurance comes from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) as it confirms the untimely and suspicious death of Police Canine 642,...

“They Took Her Baby”: Family Mourns Loss of Jhanick Jn Phillip, 18, as Calls Grow to End Deadly Violence

Those were the words of a grieving relative after 18-year-old Jhanick Jn Phillip was gunned down late Monday night in New Village, Castries, a victim of what witnesses say was a deliberate and coordinated attack by shooters. The shooting occurred...

Two More Killed in Ongoing Gun Violence; Five Homicides in Less Than One Week

Two men were shot and killed in separate incidents on Monday night, bringing the total number of homicides in Saint Lucia to thirty-three. At around 11:00 p.m., gunfire was heard in New Village, Castries. Eighteen-year-old Jhanick Jn Phillip was shot multiple...

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Pupils at Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School put their maths skills to the test and stepped into colourful cultural...