Moses Bertrand of Marigot.
The male tourist who allegedly stabbed a taxi driver attached to the Capella Marigot Bay Hotel could soon be charged with assault.
A source involved in the investigation told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) on Thursday (Apr. 03) that the tourist is currently undergoing further psychiatric evaluation.
The results will provide guidance to the police investigations. The source also told SNO that insurance compensation is currently being discussed with officials for stab victim Moses Bertrand.
Meanwhile, General Manager of the hotel Jerome Clint described the incident as a “horrible situation.” Speaking to SNO today, Clint said that he was taken back on the news. He said he is also deeply concerned about Bertrand, who received multiple stab wounds to his chin, shoulder and hand.
Clint said he has since spoken to Bertrand and has also offered to assist him assist him in “whatever little way they can.”
“We generally care because he is somebody who works and lives in our local community,” he added.
In response to a question about reports of his guest behaving strangely, Clint said he is unaware of that situation and because of company policy preferred not to make any comments on that.
During an exclusive interview with SNO, Bertrand claimed hotel staff was aware of an incident at the hotel where the tourist behaved strangely.
Bertrand claimed the attack made on him was unexpected.
The Ministry of Tourism is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.