Crime

August 16, 2025

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Chastanet ties deadly surge to government failures as St Lucia crime crisis grows CASTRIES, St Lucia (Aug. 16, 2025) —...

Photo of Chris Lionel with fiancée at a public event, second Marchand shooting victim dies after July attack.

Second Marchand Shooting Victim Dies Weeks After Hospital Wedding

August 15, 2025

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Father of five among casualties as second Marchand shooting victim dies. CASTRIES, St Lucia — The second Marchand shooting victim...

Depiction of Port Castries cannabis seizure with marijuana packages and “dried fruit” tins, August 2025

Port Castries Cannabis Seizure: $51K Worth of Marijuana Found in Drug Bust

August 14, 2025 - Updated on August 17, 2025

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Authorities uncover marijuana hidden in “dried fruit” tins during Port Castries cannabis seizure. CASTRIES, St Lucia — A Port Castries...

Philip J Pierre delivers statement on crime policy, with Office of the Prime Minister seal in background.

Politics

Philip J Pierre Defends Crime Policy, Accuses Opposition of Politicising Violence

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Amid a surge in gun violence, Philip J Pierre defends crime policy and blames UWP for politicising the crisis. CASTRIES,...

Wiltons Yard Fatal Shooting: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in St Lucia Crime Surge

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Police probe Wiltons Yard fatal shooting that killed “Posess” and injured 1 man amid rising gun violence. CASTRIES, St Lucia...

Press conference on St Lucia senior cop sexual misconduct case with inset of accused officer.

St Lucia Senior Cop Sexual Misconduct Case: DPP Clears Three Files

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Police Commissioner says three of four allegations against the senior officer show no prospect of legal action. CASTRIES, St Lucia...

Front view of the General Post Office in Castries, St Lucia, linked to St Lucia Post Office drug bust case

St Lucia Post Office Drug Bust: Employee Among Two Arrested

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Authorities seize 8.02 kilograms of cannabis resin in St Lucia Post Office drug bust CASTRIES, St Lucia — A General...

Bullet-riddled white car targeted in Marchand daylight gun attack, showing multiple bullet holes on the door and window

Marchand daylight gun attack sparks renewed safety concerns

August 11, 2025 - Updated on August 17, 2025

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Police probe Marchand daylight gun attack that left no injuries but raised fresh safety concerns CASTRIES, St Lucia — A...

Morne Du Don gun attack leaves man injured, second shooting in Castries hours apart