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Crime Prevention Minister Denounces Saturday’s Shootings

Police have confirmed two dead and others injured in separate brazen shootings in Castries on August 16th. 2025. These incidents have heightened concerns and fears among citizens. Crime Prevention Minister Jeremiah Norbert on Sunday, at the SLP’s Youth Rally in Denmery,...

Harracksingh to Chastanet: “Send in your resignation to Micoud South”

The Saint Lucia Labour Party’s endorsed candidate for Micoud South, Dr. Shanda Lee Harracksingh says she’s “putting Chastanet on notice” and is confident of unseating the former Prime Minister at the next poll.  She describes Chastanet’s representation as being subpar...

Catholic Priest Urges National Unity and Prayer After Deadly Castries Shootings

Just one day after gun violence claimed the lives of two men and left several others injured in the capital, Catholic priest Father Aaron Albert used his Sunday homily to issue a heartfelt plea for peace, prayer, and unity. Addressing...

UWP Postpones Castries Public Meeting Amid Gun Violence Concerns

The United Workers Party (UWP) has announced the postponement of its much-anticipated National Public Meeting, which was scheduled to take place in the city of Castries, citing safety concerns in the wake of recent gun violence. According to the Party,...

Prime Minister Vows Action After Double Daylight Killing in Castries

Castries was rocked by bloodshed on Saturday as two men were shot dead in separate broad-daylight incidents, leaving several others nursing gunshot injuries and the capital reeling from the brazen attacks. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, who also serves as...

Another Shooting Rocks Castries; One Feared Dead

Castries has been shaken by yet another outbreak of gun violence, with three people hunted down in a separate section of the city on Saturday. At least one of the victims is believed to have succumbed to gunshot injuries. Law...

Jamie Williams, 25, of Morne Du Don Killed in Jeremie Street Shooting

Castries, Saint Lucia – A Saturday morning shooting along Jeremie Street has left one man dead and two others injured in what police believe to be gang-related violence. The deceased has been identified as Jamie Williams, a 25-year-old resident of...

Gros Islet Opens New Recreational Beach Park- A Vision Years in the Making

The Gros Islet Recreational Beach Park officially opened its gates on August 15th, marking the fulfillment of a long-held dream for the community. Designed as a hub for family activities, social events, and cultural gatherings, the park stands as...

Saint Lucia’s MICS 7 Training in Full Swing as Fieldwork Countdown Begins

Less than two weeks after the official launch of the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 7), Saint Lucia has entered one of the most critical phases of the initiative, an intensive 28-day training program for...

Chris Lionel Dies After Three-Week Battle for Life — Marchand Shooting Now a Double Homicide

What began as a desperate fight for survival has ended in tragedy. Thirty-seven-year-old Chris Lionel of Tou Rouge, Marchand, who was gunned down alongside Kwame George in a brazen July 20 shooting, has died after spending more than three...

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PM Pierre Says Emancipation Remains Unfinished as He Calls for Economic Freedom and Justice

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that the work of emancipation remains unfinished, using his Emancipation Day address...