ISIS fighters.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) - Suriname police said a 16-year-old boy from Jamaica was refused passage through Suriname on Saturday after Immigrations officers suspected that he was travelling to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) through Turkey.

In a statement, the police said the teenager arrived at the Johan Adolf Pengel Airport on a flight from Jamaica, intending to transit to the Netherlands, from where he would travel to Turkey.

“He was denied entry to Suriname because we received information from a regional intelligence service that he wanted to join ISIS,” the police, without identifying the teenager.

The statement said that after the boy was interrogated and additional information received from Jamaica, the decision was made to send him back to Kingston on the next available flight.

The statement said the decision was made by the police chief, the Attorney General and management of the military police, which runs immigration services.

Police said his repatriation is the result of successful cooperation between local and international intelligence services.

“It sends a clear signal that Suriname is doing everything so the region does not become involved in terrorism.”

This case comes just weeks after the Jamaica Ministry of National Security in a statement on March 14 said there were no nationals fighting alongside ISIS.

The statement was issued following warnings last month from US General John Kelly, Commander of the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOMM), that about 100 nationals from several countries in the Caribbean and South America, including Jamaica, have joined ISIS and were returning to the region from where they could pose a threat to the US.

General Kelly said that the countries involved don’t have the ability to monitor those returning well.

In the statement, the Jamaica’s Security Ministry said “…it is possible that the reported comment may be the result of a misunderstanding”.

Several countries, including Trinidad, St Lucia and Suriname also refuted General Kelly’s statements.

Suriname’s national security Chief Melvin Linscheer said that no one from Suriname has left the country to join IS training camps in the Middle East.

“As far as we know there are no Surinamers there,” he said, adding that if it did happen he would expect Suriname to be informed of the situation by the relevant authorities overseas.

He said it could be that people who have Surinamese roots but hold Dutch passports and who live in the Netherlands, travelled to ISIS training camps in Syria and Iraq.

“That is a problem that concerns the Netherlands, not us,” he said.

During Saturday night’s robbery near Caribbean Cinemas, bandits were unsuccessful in getting cash, but they did get their hands on something valuable.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police for Crime and Intelligence, Milton Desir, has confirmed that the service firearm of a police officer was stolen during the attack.

Desir could not provide further details at this time, as it relates to the description of the firearm and the amount of ammunition it contained.

The officer, PC436 Glen Charlery, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department  (CID) in Castries, was assaulted and stabbed in the head while conducting cash escort services at Caribbean Cinemas close to midnight on Saturday.

The police constable is recuperating after he was discharged from hospital early Sunday morning.

No one else was hurt during the attack carried out by at least two males, one armed with a gun and the other with a knife.

An official from the Gros Islet Fire Service confirmed receiving a call at about 11:48 p.m. that an officer was physically assaulted at Caribbean Cinemas. Another source said news was received that an officer reported being “in distress” at the cinemas due to a robbery incident.

This is second time in recent times that a police officer has lost a service firearm during an incident.

A Glock with 17 rounds of ammunition was discovered missing shortly after PC280 Allen ‘Randy’ Abbott, 40, of Grand Ravine, Dennery died in a motor vehicle accident on August 25, 2014.

Abbott’s motorcycle collided with a minibus on the Laborie/Vieux Fort Highway. His pillion rider survived.

Abbot was attached to the Special Service Unit (SSU).

The hashish and the foil paper discovered in the private part of female prison officer

St. Lucia News Online (SNO) has obtained photos of the drugs discovered in the private part of a Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) officer on Sunday afternoon, April 12.

The drugs, suspected to be hashish – a product of marijuana – was tightly wrapped in a clear plastic bag and further concealed in foil paper.

The entire package, which reportedly weighs about 25 grams, was hidden in a sanitary pad worn by the prison officer, a mother of three from La Pointe, Mon Repos. She is expected to be charged on Monday, April 13.

Inspector Burton Deterville, head of the Drug Unit, told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) said initially the officer refused to be searched or spread her legs. She instead requested to be taken to Dennery Hospital, where a doctor removed the drugs from her private parts. Deterville said a female officer accompanied the prison officer to the hospital.

Deterville said all prison officers are subjected to a routine search when they arrive at work. He said female prison officers are usually “frisked” but on this occasion the officer received a “body cavity search” based on intelligence received.

“We don’t do body cavity searches unless there is a reason to or we received intelligence,” the Drug Unit chief pointed out.

Other reliable sources have told SNO that prison officials have long suspected the prison officer of drug smuggling.

“We knew about her activities but we never caught her, until today,” the source said. “She is known to the police. Her house has been searched several times.”

It is alleged that her boyfriend is an ex convict who was arrested for firearm possession in Martinique.

A group of stranded foreigners.

A group of foreigners, who have been left stranded in St. Lucia following the Lambirds Academy human-trafficking scandal, have said they are worried about their survival, at least for the next couple of weeks.

About 70 persons – the majority from Nepal, The Philippines and India – remain in Saint Lucia under government’s care; 25 are currently being housed at the Pastoral Centre in Gros Islet, and the rest are in apartments. Three persons were returned home.

Though the government has been providing assistance, it is not enough, several of the foreigners told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) recently.

“We are running out of money,” said Suraj (only name given).

Suraj, like all the other students, are not certain when they will get a refund so they could return home.

The Nepali said groceries provided by the government last only week – equivalent to one meal per day.

Suraj said thankfully, Saint Lucians have been donating to the centre, which affords them at least three meals per day.

Alternatively, the group has to purchase food with their own money, which is running low.

Suraj said the students were promised internships in their third month at Lambirds. As a result, the students travelled with enough money for two months. However, that money is almost finished, and based on the current arrangement with food, they are not certain how they will survive in weeks to come.

Suraj said some of the students have hidden the scandal from their parents so that it won’t cause pain and discomfort.

The students are hoping the matter will be resolved quickly so they can retrieve their monies and return home to restart their lives.

Several of the foreigners were present for the recent court hearing into the human trafficking and money laundering case on Friday, April 10, at the Magistrates’ Court.

The four men accused of the scandal were denied bail by the court for a second time.

Forensic officers examining the crime scene.

PRESS RELEASE - On Saturday, April 11, 2015 about 8:20 p.m. a report of a shooting incident at Reclamation Grounds, Castries was received by the Major Crimes Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.

The police responded and found the lifeless body of 31 year old, Micheal Joseph of Cul De Sac, Castries.

Joseph was found lying on his side near the Castries Fish Market with an apparent gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Anyone with information which could assist with investigations into this latest homicide are asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at telephone numbers 456 3752 or 4563754.

PRESS RELEASE - On Saturday, April 11, 2015 about 11:50 p.m. a report of an attempted robbery incident near Caribbean Cinemas in Choc, Castries was received by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.

Glen Charlery, a police officer attached to the Criminal Investigations Department was approached by two masked individuals, one armed with a firearm and the other armed with a knife, demanding money.

A scuffle ensued resulting in the police officer sustaining stab wounds to the back of his head, left side of his face and forehead.

Charlery was transported to the Victoria Hospital where he was treated and discharged.

Investigations are continuing into the matter.

PRESS RELEASE - On Sunday, April 12, 2015 about 5:30 a.m. officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station conducted an operation where search warrants were executed at various locations in Soufriere.

As a result of the said police operation, 21 year old, Darchley Victorine of Soufriere and 21 year old, Leshell Charlery of Fond Benier, Soufriere were arrested and charged for the offence of being in possession of a 12 gauge shotgun.

Charlery was also charged for being in possession of two live rounds of 12 gauge ammunition.

26 year old Elias Nicholas also known as “Shaka B” of Market Road, Soufriere was arrested and charged for being in possession of a small quantity of cannabis and cocaine.

The three men are expected to make an appearance before the Second District Court, today, April 13, 2015.

Browne

PRESS RELEASE - The Caribbean Mentorship Institute (CMI) is alarmed by the number of young persons who have been associated with gang-related activities within the Caribbean region.

The Institute, which focuses on the mentoring of young people, believes that mentoring provides a good environment for the youth to develop their personal and professional skills. Mentoring has been known to increase the levels of high school graduation and youth involvement within their communities.

The President of the CMI, Ms. Felicia Browne, adds that “many young persons are not receiving the type of guidance that is needed for them to flourish within their communities. We have seen too many examples of young men and women who have dropped out of school to engage in criminal activities. This growing trend should be of grave concern to everyone. Our youth are not finding their way, and are often losing their lives due to errors of judgement. They need guidance and mentors to re-shape their thinking and understanding.”

The Caribbean Mentorship Institute which has been in operating for nearly three years has made several types of intervention in countries across the Caribbean region. However, the President is adamant that if community members and policy makers turn a blind eye to the plight of young persons, then we can rest assured that gang activities and criminality amongst disadvantaged youths will only escalate to create further harm within our communities and countries.

Ms. Browne adds that “we have continued to observe the escalation of violence in schools, and in public spaces. We have seen videos of violent fights, brawls and sexual misconduct of young persons on the social media, yet we are ignoring them because they are not happening in our communities or to our children. We are hearing that young men and women are joining or creating gangs because they are left with little choice but to look after their own wellbeing and safety. This is the reality of today’s youth. This is the reason why we cannot assume that they lack understanding or intellect to channel their lives in more positive and holistic ways. Their young lives are at risk, while we refuse to engage with them.”

The CMI President has urged community members and civil organisations to contact the Institute if they require any form of intervention or assistance to address problems among our youth. The Institute, which is based in Barbados, has partnering organisations throughout the Caribbean and the world.

‘Know Your Laws”  is a production of the Press Office of the Royal St Lucia Police Force.

Did you know? According to section:

215. MAKING OFF WITHOUT PAYMENT

(1) Subject to subsection (3), a person who, knowing that payment on the spot for any goods supplied or service done is required or expected from him or her, dishonestly makes off without having paid as required or expected and with intent to avoid payment of the amount due commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for 3 years.

(2) For purposes of this section “payment on the spot” includes payment at the time of collecting goods on which work has been done or in respect of which service has been provided.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply where the supply of the goods or the doing of the service is contrary to law, or where the service done is such that payment is not legally enforceable.

(4) Any person may arrest without warrant anyone who is, or whom he or she, with reasonable cause, suspects to be, committing or attempting to commit an offence under this section.

“So spread the word to those who don’t know, that it is illegal for someone to walk away and not paying for goods or services”.

The weapons confiscated from the bus drivers.

It was similar to a Gladiator fighting scene in Spartacus today around 2 p.m. when two bus drivers pulled weapons during an altercation on Jn Baptiste Street in Castries.

They were fuming with anger and ready to clash.

One was armed with a machete and the other with a knife.

One bus driver reportedly accused the other of hitting him with his bus, while the other claimed he dent his bus.

However, with the help of several persons, including police officers who were passing by, the situation was prevented from escalating.

The weapons were confiscated. It is not clear if the men were arrested for being armed with dangerous weapons, but thankfully no blood was spilled.

A depiction of the Leon Hess mural.

The Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School (LHCSS) has launched an anti-violence initiative in response to the recent upsurge of homicides and other violent crimes in St. Lucia.

LHCSS Principal Rohan Lubon said the ‘Stop the Violence’ campaign in schools is the brainchild of past student Shervon Monrose, who contacted him on Saturday, April 11 via telephone and Facebook after four homicides were committed in Castries. A fifth homicide was committed later that same day.

Lubon said he quickly embraced the idea because he found it “fitting to promote the message through schools first and foremost”.

A mural will be created to kick-start the campaign.

“We found it necessary to send a message to the public and as a result Mr. Monrose produced a very creative and eye-catching poster to push the ‘Stop the Violence’ message,” Lubon said.

“The ‘Stop the Violence’ message as seen in the poster will be placed as a mural on the school’s compound which can be permanently visible to all students. Hopefully this initiative will be taken up by other schools,” he added.

The principal explained the reason for the mural. “An attractive mural easily catches the attention of many persons and its visual effect can quickly convey a message to a vast majority of persons in a short space of time. Many persons also have much appreciation for good artwork.”

Lubon further explained that LHCSS intends to spread the message not only at the school and its environs but to also filter this message to as many schools as possible island wide.

Meanwhile Monrose told St. Lucia News Online that he found it ideal to approach the school first, and applauded Lubon for his effort to help take back St. Lucia ‘One Yute at a Time’ – the phrase to be used in the mural.

“But of course, this initiative does not end there. All schools are welcome to participate,” Monrose said.

A youth gang member in Jamaica. An increasing number of teenagers are joining gangs in St. Lucia, according to government and school officials.

Gang violence, particularly in Castries, has forced some students living in the affected communities to take up arms to protect themselves or get involved in gangs, a school official has revealed.

Principal of the Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School (LHCSS) Rohan Lubon told St. Lucia News Online that gang violence has had a direct effect on some of his students.

“We have experienced cases where students have been directly involved in gang violence and violence in general, and as a result, have been injured and even reprimanded by the police,” Lubon stated.

Gang-related violence resulted in the deaths of at least four people in Castries last week.

“Violence on the streets, especially in the Castries basin, definitely poses a danger to the lives of students who are on route to, or frequent the city area.

“Students become fearful of walking the streets and some even resort to carrying weapons for their own protection,” Lubon explained.

Gang violence also impacts academic performance.

“In some cases, family members of some students get caught up in violence, and as a result, this affects our students psychologically, which in turn, negatively impacts on their general behaviour and academic performance,” he pointed out.

The school principal has explained the factors have led to the formation of gangs and gang violence.

He explained: “There are many reasons for the ongoing violence in society, but I believe the main reasons are lack of or inconsistent/insufficient parental guidance from an early stage in the lives of our youth; peer pressure; hypocrisy of some persons who encourage violent behaviour by endorsing the acts of the youth instead of discouraging them upon knowing their involvement in violent acts, and by deliberately withholding vital information that can assist the authorities.

“Lack of sensitisation on a wider scale by schools, the media and public and private entities to sensitise persons, especially the youth, about the effects and consequences of violence. And lack of effective government policy to provide adequate living standards and opportunities for the youth to become productive.”

National Security Minister Victor La Corbiniere has disclosed that more teenagers, as young as 15 years old, are “forming gangs, getting involved in gang-related activities, and trying to take leadership of gangs”.

“What we are seeing emerging, more and more … younger and younger individuals who are forming and trying to head these gangs. So you have a situation where you have 17-year-olds, 18-year-olds and some cases, even 15 and 16-year-olds, who are part and parcel of these gangs,” he told HTS.

The Caribbean Mentorship Institute (CMI) in a statement on Monday said it is alarmed by the number of young persons who have been associated with gang-related activities within the Caribbean region.

The Institute believes mentoring is part of the solution to the gang problem.

CMI President Felicia Browne said: “Many young persons are not receiving the type of guidance that is needed for them to flourish within their communities. We have seen too many examples of young men and women who have dropped out of school to engage in criminal activities. This growing trend should be of grave concern to everyone. Our youth are not finding their way, and are often losing their lives due to errors of judgement. They need guidance and mentors to re-shape their thinking and understanding.”

St. Lucia police officers guard a crime scene in Castries. * SNO file photo

It is not illegal for police officers to take up private-sector jobs however they must get permission from the commissioner of police (COP), Acting Police Public Relations Officer Zachary Hippolyte has said.

To supplement their income, some police officers take up employment in the private sector from individuals and companies, particularly as security guards for restaurants, bars, supermarkets and other business establishments. Some officers also carry out body-guard services and cash escort security services for businesses and individuals.

According the Saint Lucia Police Act 14, 2001, police officers attached to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) have to request permission of the COP to engage in paid or unpaid off-duty employment, Hippolyte said.

“Civilians who wish to have the services of a police officer in an off-duty activity are given a prescribed Employers Agreement to Conditions of Police Related Off Duty Employment form,” Hippolyte said in an invited comment online.

“This form outlines conditions under which the officer must operate in the activity.”

Notice to potential employer (s):
1. A member of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force acceptance of Police-related off-duty employment is conditional upon approval of the Commissioner of Police.
2. A member of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is required to respond to all in progress calls.
3. The officer’s working conditions and hours are subject to review by a senior officer of the force.
4. Authorization for the officer to work may be rescinded at any time by the Commissioner of Police.
5. Legal actions arising during the course of police-related off-duty employment shall be the liability of the off-duty employer.
6. Officers who are on probation are not permitted to engage in police-related off-duty employment.
7. Officers may not work for more than 20 hours per week unless they have requested and have been granted permission by the Commissioner of Police.
8. A job description and list of job/task must accompany the agreement when it is submitted for approval.
9. Officers may engage in police related or special off-duty employment if their powers are in effect and the officer complies with all applicable provisions of the Police Act, and the Police standing Order as it relates to police-related off-duty employment.
10. Officers who are engaging in police related or special off-duty employment are required to be attired in full prescribed police uniform at all times unless otherwise approved by writing by the Commissioner of Police.
11. Officers who are engaging in police related or other special off-duty employment are required to carry their police issued service weapon or off-duty weapon authorized by the Commissioner of Police.

When asked if he believes some officers are not adhering to the RSLPF policy, Hippolyte said: “I can’t believe or don’t believe. All I know is they supposed to.”

PRESS RELEASE - The International Narcotics Board of the United Nations (INCB) has highlighted the geographical location and weak governing institutions of the Caribbean Owing as challenges in the fight against drug trafficking.

The institutions annual report for 2014 indicates that the Central America and the Caribbean region continues to be exploited by local gangs and international organized criminal groups as a transit and trans-shipment route for illicit drugs originating in South America and destined for consumer markets in North America and Europe.

The report points out that security challenges associated with the drug trade, including high levels of violence, money-laundering, corruption and other illicit activities, are pressing issues for countries of the region.

In an effort to assist the region, the UN Report notes that a regional programme for 2014-2016 in support of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) crime and security strategy was launched by the UNODC in April 2014.

The programme was developed in close collaboration with the CARICOM secretariat, the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security, the Regional Security System, the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System and member States in the region.

It covers the fields of: (a) countering transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking and terrorism; (b) countering corruption and money-laundering; (c) preventing crime and reforming criminal justice systems; (d) drug use, prevention and treatment, and HIV/AIDS; and (e) research, trend analysis and forensics.

It was all in this context that the regional Heads of Governments agreed to establish a regional commission on cannabis to conduct an enquiry into the social, economic, health and legal issues surrounding cannabis use in Central America and the Caribbean and to advice on possible changes in the current drug classification of cannabis.

Despite the decision of CARICOM, Jamaica has considered amendments to current legislation to allow for possession of up to 57 g of cannabis for personal use other than for medicinal purposes. Possession of two ounces (57 g) or less of cannabis would become a non-arrestable infraction, subject to a monetary penalty which would not give rise to a criminal record.

Furthermore, the offender would be referred to a drug treatment and rehabilitation programme. CARICOM is yet to make a definitive statement on the constituent of that Commission.

Although production of Cannabis in some countries is small and primarily for local consumption, the report states that Jamaica remains the largest illicit producer and exporter of cannabis herb in Central America and the Caribbean, accounting for approximately one third of cannabis herb produced in the Caribbean.

Increased production of the drug has been noted in other countries, in particular Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Asher Emmanuel

PRESS RELEASE - On Monday, April 13, 2015, the police proffered a charge of murder against 22 year old, Jamie Butcher of Rose Hill, Castries.

Butcher has been charged in connection with the homicide of 48 year old, Asher Emmanuel who was shot multiple times on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 about 10:30 a.m. in Leslie Land, Castries.

Butcher made an appearance before the First District Court on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 where he was remanded to the Bordelais Correctional Facility.

Emergency medical technicians attend to Asher ‘BJ’ Emmanuel who was shot in Castries on Wednesday, April 7. He eventually succumbed to his injuries at the scene. * Photo credit: Movielink Entertainment page

Philip J. Pierre.

GIS - Acting Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre said recently that those involved in the recent Castries murders  need to be aware their actions are senseless.

“What sense does it make to shoot and kill people who you grew up with, went to school with, and played games with?” the Castries East MP said.

Minister Pierre said it was important for those using the guns against their neighbors to stop the killing and allow the country to return to the state of peace enjoyed during the first three months of 2015.

A similar message came from Health Minister Alvina Reynolds after doctors, nurses and other health workers at the Castries Health Centre were traumatized by the three fatal shootings in close proximity to their workplace on Chaussee Road.

The minister said those involved in the killings “do not understand the implications of their actions on health workers, who are repeatedly forced to face such trauma.”

Minister Reynolds’ comments came after patients and staff at the Castries Health Centre were forced, three times in as many days, to lock the doors and take protective action after hearing gunshots.

BUSTED: Lydia Charlery.

The female Bordelais Correctional Facility officer who was caught with drugs in her private part has been granted bail.

Lydia Charlery of La Pointe, Mon Repos appeared in the First District Court on Tuesday, April 14 where she was granted bail in the sum of EC$2,500 or suitable surety, police said in a press release.

“Other bail conditions include the surrendering of her travel documents, not leaving the state without the court’s permission, and reporting to the Central Police Station every Wednesday,” the press release stated.

The 40-year-old mother of three was on Tuesday charged with possession of a controlled drug, intent to supply a controlled drug, attempt to introduce a controlled drug to a correctional facility and attempt to introduce a cell phone to a correctional facility.

Charlery was caught with two “bricks”  suspected to be hashish or cannabis resin, tightly wrapped in a clear plastic bag and further concealed in foil paper in her possession on Sunday, April 12, police said.

The entire package reportedly weighed about 25 grams and was hidden in a sanitary pad worn by the correctional officer.

Inspector Burton Deterville, head of the Drug Unit, had told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) initially the officer refused to be searched or spread her legs.

She instead requested to be taken to Dennery Hospital, where a doctor removed the drugs from her private part area. Deterville said a female officer accompanied the prison officer to the hospital.

Deterville said all prison officers are subjected to a routine search when they arrive at work. He said female prison officers are usually “frisked” but on this occasion the officer received a “body cavity search” based on intelligence received.

“We don’t do body cavity searches unless there is a reason to or we received intelligence,” the Drug Unit chief pointed out.

Other reliable sources have told SNO that prison officials have long suspected the prison officer of drug smuggling.

“We knew about her activities but we never caught her, until today,” the source said. “She is known to the police. Her house has been searched several times.”

It is alleged that her boyfriend is an ex convict who was arrested for firearm possession in Martinique.

Jamie Butcher (right) being escorted to a Castries court on Tuesday.

The sister of a 22-year-old man charged with the murder of 48-year-old Asher ‘BJ’ Emmanuel, says her brother is being “wrongfully accused”.

Police said Jamie Butcher of Rose Hill, Castries was on Monday, April 13 charged with the murder of Emmanuel, who was shot multiple times on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 about 10:30 a.m. off Chaussee Road in Leslie Land, Castries.

Butcher was remanded at Bordelais Correctional Facility after he appeared in court on Tuesday, April 14.

Butcher’s sister, who prefers to remain anonymous, told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that the young man was targeted because of his association. The relative said though he hung out with the wrong crowd sometimes, that does not mean he committed the crime.

When asked if she is aware of Butcher being a member of a gang, she said: “I will not say yes and I will not say no…because I am not with him 24-7.”

She added: ”He has his friends. I have spoken to him about it… but he is wrongfully accused. He should not be charged,” the relative said, adding that Butcher has never gotten in trouble with the law before.

Other persons close to Butcher told SNO that he could not have been the trigger man behind BJ’s killing because he was nowhere near the murder scene.

One friend questioned how could the lawmen finger out Butcher when it is alleged that the killer/s was masked.

Police said a post mortem conducted on Wednesday, April 8 revealed that Emmanuel died ”as a result of hemorrhagic shock secondary to [a] gunshot wound to the head”.

Originally from Bexon, Castries, Emmanuel was well known as a peacemaker (elder) in the Wilton’s Yard (Graveyard) community. He was a former coordinator of an after-school programme in the community.

He was the husband of popular Wilton’s Yard resident, Cheryl Clarke. The couple would have celebrated their first wedding anniversary later this month.

Clarke’s brother, Arthur ‘Afoo’ Clarke, was gunned down in Chase Gardens on January 27, 2011.
 

Aaron Greenidge

PRESS RELEASE - On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 about 10:15 p.m. the lifeless body of 36 year old, Aaron Greendige also known as “Taz” of Labayee, Bexon, was discovered by his girlfriend suspended from the neck in the balcony of his residence in Labayee Bexon.

A post mortem to ascertain the cause of death will be conducted at a later date.

Investigations are continuing into the matter.

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force requires assistance in confirming the identity of this man (in pic) who was arrested in Fiette, Choiseul for trespassing.

According to police, the man gave his name as Junior Adams alias Zare Tare. However, the police became suspicious when he kept changing his address.

“He said he is from Dennery, then he said Vieux Fort, then Vannard,” the police said, adding that “no one” has ever seen him before.

As a result, the police wants to ensure that the name he gave is the right one.

Persons who can assist, may call Choiseul Police Station at 758-456-3635.