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Shem Ephraim, 44, Dies After Morne Du Don Shooting; Child Discharged

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 24, 2026

A man identified as Shem Ephraim, 44, has died following Saturday morning’s shooting at Black Stars, Morne Du Don, Castries. The incident also left a woman and a young girl injured. Saint Lucia Daily Post understands that Ephraim sustained multiple...

Crime

Grieving Mother Calls for Accountability at Anse Cochon Inquiry

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 24, 2026

The Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 boat collision at Anse Cochon entered another day of witness testimony, this time hearing from grieving relatives of those who died. Their tearful accounts brought the human cost of the tragedy...

Crime

“We Don’t Do Safety Briefings for Locals”: Passenger’s Testimony Raises Wider Maritime Safety Questions

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 15, 2026

A passenger aboard Cazorla Jr has told the Maritime Commission of Inquiry that local passengers routinely missed out on safety briefings afforded to tourists, while also alleging that he previously transported hotel guests by boat without a captain’s licence. Lester...

Crime

“I Was Not the Lookout”: Butcher Rejects Account Put to Maritime Inquiry

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 15, 2026

A passenger aboard Cazola Jr who has been identified before the maritime commission of inquiry as the vessel’s lookout on July 18 repeatedly denied holding that responsibility, insisting he was simply seated at the front of the boat when...

Crime

Passenger Insists There Were Enough Life Jackets Then Admits He Never Counted Them

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 15, 2026

A passenger aboard the Cazola Jr insisted there were enough life jackets for everyone on the night of the fatal July 18 collision, but acknowledged under questioning that he had never counted them and was relying on his confidence...

Crime

‘My Guardian Angel’: Non-Swimmer Received Life Jacket Minutes Before Deadly Anse Cochon Collision

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 14, 2026

Romaine Williams says he put on a life jacket just minutes before finding himself in the sea during the deadly July 18 boat collision off Anse Cochon, a decision the non-swimmer attributed to his “guardian angel.” Williams testified immediately after...

Crime

‘We Flew Out on Impact’: Survivor Recounts Broken Leg and Rescue

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 14, 2026

After Deadly Anse Cochon Collision A passenger aboard Cazorla Jr told the Maritime Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday that she was thrown into the sea and suffered a broken leg when the vessel collided with Ocean Angel, roughly five minutes...

Emergency

Garbage in Waterways Worsened Flash Flooding

Sharefil Gaillard - October 6, 2026

Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward says garbage dumped in waterways worsened Monday’s flash flooding, prompting an appeal for responsible waste disposal and a challenge to residents seeking government contracts for minor drain cleaning. Bexon and Cul de Sac were among the...

Emergency

Tropical Wave Brings More Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds to Saint Lucia

Sharefil Gaillard - October 5, 2026

Saint Lucians are being urged to remain vigilant as a tropical wave continues to affect the island, bringing another spell of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds following periods of unsettled weather. In a weather alert issued Monday, October 5,...

Emergency

Fire Chief Sounds Alarm as Road Crashes Take Toll on Saint Lucia

Sharefil Gaillard - September 23, 2026

A split-second decision behind the wheel can leave someone dead, a family devastated and firefighters confronting yet another traumatic scene. That is the warning from the Saint Lucia Fire Service as serious road crashes continue to take a human and...

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