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Crime

Eight Firearms Seized in Barnard Hill Police Operation

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 19, 2025

Police recovered eight firearms, including parts of a rifle, during an operation at Barnard Hill on Thursday. While details are still emerging, sources have confirmed that at least one individual, known to the public, has been detained in connection with...

Crime

Acting Prime Minister, Crime Prevention Minister Address Surge in Homicides; Government Pledges Full Support for Police

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 19, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia — With six homicides recorded in just over a week, Acting Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire and Minister for Crime Prevention Jeremiah Norbert have moved to reassure Saint Lucians that the government will leave “no stone...

Crime

RSLPF Launches Probe into Fatal Shooting in Bexon

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 19, 2025

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has launched an investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred in L’Abbayee, Bexon, on the afternoon of Thursday, September 18, 2025. According to police reports, at about 4:40 p.m. officers from the Criminal...

Business

High Court Orders Release of Frozen Funds in Commercial Case

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 19, 2025

The High Court of Saint Lucia, Commercial Division, has ruled in favour of Bolum Twenty-Three Limited and its ultimate beneficial owner, ordering Petrus Private Bank Limited to release funds that had been frozen for nearly four years. The Honourable Justice...

News Releases

Cruise Connect Panel Examines Saint Lucia’s Competitiveness as Cruise Destination

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 19, 2025

Industry leaders and government officials gathered at Cruise Connect on Thursday September 18th for a panel discussion on destination competitiveness, port readiness, and guest experience as Saint Lucia advances its cruise sector development. The session, moderated by Saint Lucia Tourism...

Crime

Fatal Shooting in Bexon Leaves One Dead, One Injured—Incident Follows Vieux Fort Quadruple Homicide

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 18, 2025

Just one day after four people were discovered dead in Vieux Fort on Wednesday, the island has been rocked by yet another fatal shooting, this time in Bexon. The Thursday, September 18th incident has left one man dead and another...

Business

LUCELEC To Complete Final Phase Of Meter Replacement Programme

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 18, 2025

St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) will commence the third and final phase of its Meter Replacement Programme on Wednesday, September 17 continuing through Saturday, September 27, 2025. The initiative forms part of LUCELEC’s ongoing commitment to deliver a...

Emergency

Body of Babonneau Fisherman Recovered After Suspected Drowning at La Tit Anse Beach

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 17, 2025

Grief has gripped the Babonneau community following the tragic death of 26-year-old McClean Steven of Chassin, who was swept away by strong waves while fishing at La Tit Anse Beach on Sunday night. According to police, Steven encountered difficulties in...

Crime

Police Probe Triple Homicide in Vigier, Canelles

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 17, 2025

Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of three bodies inside a vehicle in Vigier, Canelles on Wednesday. According to initial reports, the victims, two men and one woman, appeared to have been shot execution-style. Law enforcement officials remain...

Health

Construction of Life Co Holistic Wellness Hotel Progressing Smoothly

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 17, 2025

Saint Lucia is poised to make a mark in global wellness tourism with the forthcoming debut of The Life Co Holistic Wellness Hotel, a flagship property by A’ila Resorts. The Western Hemisphere’s first Life Co property, the hotel promises...

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