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Justice for Botham Jean Team “stands in solidarity” with De Leon’s family
(SNO) — Two Saint Lucians with similar circumstances. Like Botham Shem Jean, Kimberly De Leon was shot and killed in her own home. A Dallas cop — Amber Guyger — was arrested and charged for Jean’s...
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Family member reflects on life of Bagatelle homicide victim
The road where Owen Francois (inset photo) was fatally shot on Oct. 29, 2018. (SNO) — A family member of one of St. Lucia’s latest homicide victims is reflecting on his life, saying that his killing is...
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Recent Saint Lucia killings committed by “close friends”– and add alcohol
From left: Curtis Charlemagne and Delan Evans (HTSNews4orce still image) (SNO) – “Now I go start liming with my enemies because friends killing you.” That comment, from a Rae Lewis, appeared on...
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“Amber Guyger will never be the same again”– Botham Jean committee calls on...
From left: Botham Jean, Amber Guyger and Nicole David (SNO) — Tuesday, November 6 will mark two months since Saint Lucian Botham Shem Jean was shot to death in his own apartment in Dallas, U.S., by...
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Man shot on Water Works Road, Castries
(SNO) — A man is nursing a gunshot wound to his torso following a shooting on Water Works Road in Castries early Monday, November 5, according to law enforcement sources. The victim has been identified...
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Warning: St. Lucia police says it has right to “seize” or “shoot” stray animals
(PRESS RELEASE) — The Royal St. Lucia Police Force wishes to advise members of the public that, in keeping with Section 26 of the Animals Act 2013, any animal found tied, wandering, straying, or lying...
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Cas En Bas man arrested for firearm and ammunition after cops respond to...
A Taurus pistol. Not the one mentioned in the story. (SNO) — Saint Lucia police have removed another illegal firearm off the country’s streets. Jermeel Pierre, 34, of Cas En Bas, Gros Islet has been...
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Man charged for killing “longtime childhood friend” in Monchy
Delan Evans (HTS video image) (SNO) — The man who reportedly killed his friend during a fight in Monchy over the weekend has been formally charged. Jason Charles, 33, of Monchy, Gros Islet was charged...
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Rastafarians in Saint Lucia want apology for marijuana prosecution
Aaron Alexander (right) said: “Rastafarians have been killed, Rastafarians have been blooded, jailed for many years.” (SNO) — With the controversy over the legalization of marijuana continuing...
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Police implicated in Operation Restore Confidence to face prosecution; St....
National Security Minister Hermangild Francis (right), and officers (left) in a police vehicle during an operation of ORC in 2011. * DBS and MBC screenshot images (SNO) — Security Minister Senator...
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Canadian activist calls on Saint Lucia to get on board with marijuana...
Marc Emery (SNO) — Canadian Cannabis Rights Activist, Marc Emery, is urging Saint Lucia to get on board with the legalization of the now-illegal herb or face the consequences in the tourism market from...
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Mary Francis wants “truth” in De Leon homicide investigation
Mary Francis (left) and Kimberly De Leon (SNO) — Human rights attorney, Mary Francis, is calling for what she described as “the truth” in Saint Lucia, saying it has been hidden for way too long. She...
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Police arrest knife-brandishing men in Castries
(SNO) — Two men were arrested by the police for brandishing knives in the public arena. A 45-year-old man was taken into custody after her reportedly brandished a knife at a woman in the Castries...
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Another arrest for urinating in public
Urinating in public is illegal in many countries including India where police arrested 109 people for urinating in public during an operation in a community. (SNO) — Relieving your bladder in public in...
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CCC councilor charged for insulting Castries Mayor Peterson Francis to appear...
Francis (SNO) — Mayor of Castries Peterson Francis could very well be facing one of his councilors in a magistrate court this month over a charge of insulting language. The incident, which was said to...
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Pierre dismisses claim of tourism backlash if marijuana is not legalised
Pierre (left) had said in a previous report that an SLP government will push for the legalisation of the “herb”. (CMC) – Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Philip J. Pierre has been responding...
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Richard Frederick says security minister appears hasty to prosecute ORC cops
Frederick during his show on Thursday (SNO) — Lawyer and former government minister Richard Frederick said it appears National Security Minister Hermangild Francis has a “burning desire” to prosecute...
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Security minister believes media has role in fight against crime
Francis (SNO) — Security Minister, Senator Hermangild Francis, is of the opinion that the media has a role to play as Saint Lucia continues to grapple with a crime problem. He also told reporters that...
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New Dallas district attorney says murder is the “appropriate charge” in...
Amber Guyger (left) and John Creuzot (NEWSONE) — On September 6, 30-year-old police officer Amber Guyger killed 26-year-old Botham Shem Jean in his own home. She was charged with manslaughter and there...
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Dallas cops are working too much at off-duty jobs, and city lacks controls to...
Amber Guyger (left) and Botham Shem Jean (DALLAS NEWS) — Dallas police officers are working too long and too often for off-duty employers, says a city audit released Friday. In Dallas, officers can end...
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