Gender justice advocate calls for more human rights laws
Human and Gender Justice Advocate – Felicia Browne Shakadan Daniel’s death has drawn much concern in relation to modern legislative laws and litigation where we rely upon the professionalism of...
View ArticleMore drugs recovered on Mari Posa
Cocaine A joint team of law enforcement officers continued the search of the Mari Posa, a vessel intercepted off the Coast of Pigeon Island last Wednesday, and found an additional 96 blocks of cocaine...
View ArticleUPDATED: ‘Ragga’ and two others remanded for murder
Junior Cherubin aka Ragga is one of the three men charged for the murder of George Montoute. Three men who appeared before the First District Court in Castries today, in connection with the shooting...
View ArticleUPDATED: Police investigate alleged robbery, kidnapping
Police are investigating the alleged kidnapping of a bank teller and the robbery of 1st National at the George F. Charles Airport on Sunday evening. Reports are that a bank teller from the afternoon...
View ArticleUPDATE: Woman shot in Morne Du Don in stable condition
A woman who was shot in Morne Du Don, Castries about 6:00 Wednesday evening is in stable condition. Reports are that Suzanna Cooper of New Village, Castries sustained wounds to the shoulder and forearm...
View ArticleAttempted suicide report in Gros Islet
Police and social services are investigating an attempted suicide incident involving a teenager in the north of the island. Reports are that a 15-year-old female from Beausejour, Gros Islet attempted...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man dies after severe assault, woman hospitalised
Kwaso Francois An accountant from Entrepot, Castries is now dead following a severe assault at the hands of alleged hitchhikers. Akwaso Francois, who would have celebrated his birthday in a week’s...
View ArticleGangsters raid Castries residence, rob occupants of 50 cents, laptops, jewelry
Gangsters (not those involved in the incident) Four males brandishing a shotgun and cutlass raided a New Village, Castries residence last night, Nov. 16 about 9:30 and robbed the occupants, including...
View ArticleHOMICIDE UPDATE: Vehicle discovered in ruined state
Akwaso’s ruined vehicle Police have confirmed that the vehicle driven by homicide victim Akwaso Francois was discovered on Monday in Barre D’Isle (also called Badlin). The vehicle was burnt. No one has...
View ArticleUPDATED: St. Lucian man extradited to Toronto for 2008 murder
Photos of Ron Joseph Williams, a St. Lucian who was wanted for murder by the Canadian police. Williams has been extradited to Canada. * Photo credits: Royal Canadian Mounted Police A St. Lucian man has...
View ArticleNew investigation unit for RSLPF
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) can expect some changes to the institution. The Police Complaints (Amendment) Bill was passed in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, allowing for a new unit to...
View ArticleConcerns over suicides
The recent increase of suicides in Saint Lucia has raised serious concerns for health officials. Recently Dr. Naomie Jn Baptiste, psychiatrist at the National Mental Wellness Centre, explained the...
View ArticlePHOTO: Teen burglar caught
Caught red-handed. A 15-year-old male was caught by the police in a canteen behind Scotiabank in Castries after the lawmen responded to a report of breaking and entering about 5:25 am today.
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Chinese chef stabbed at restaurant
A Chinese employee of the Sunroof Restaurant in Bois D’Orange, Gros Islet has been admitted to Victoria Hospital in critical condition after he was stabbed Friday night during a suspected burglary....
View ArticleWIA observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Women in Action (WIA) stands in solidarity with the campaign to raise public awareness and the need to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. “As the world observes International day...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Fireman charged for Akwaso Francois’ murder
Akwaso Francois Thirty-two-year-old James Jacobie of Ravine Poission, Bexon, was charged for the murder of 33-year-old Akwaso Francois of Entrepot, Castries and the attempted murder of 27-year-old Eva...
View ArticleUPDATE: Escapee believed to be armed and dangerous – police
Sylvester Augustine Des Rivieres The police is seeking the assistance of the public to recapture a Barbadian national who escaped from the Rodney Bay Police Station on Sunday, Nov. 24 after being...
View ArticleThe war on drugs reconsidered
The United States’ reputation and credibility around the world is at an all-time low. Its bullying, its arrogance and its aggression have led to several disastrous wars in succession. With all these...
View ArticleSt. Lucian charged for murdering woman in Dominica
Onlookers at the scene where Celestine’s body was found. (Photo by Dominica News Online) A St. Lucian man has been charged with the murder of a Dominican woman, according to Dominicavibes.com. Marcus...
View ArticleSaint Lucia police collaborates with French Gendarmerie
Police Commissioner Vernon Francois Saint Lucia played host to yet another exchange of 22 mountain specialists from the French Armed Forces. This two-way exchange was part of a collaborative effort...
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