Category : Caribbean and World News

- 6 months ago

Family Member Suspects Revenge In Dennery Killing

A family member suspects revenge was the motive in the fatal shooting of a Richmond, Dennery man in his forties. “My Niece call me and say they shot Ratta,” a family member told reporters regarding the death of the victim, whom police ide...

- 6 months ago

Police Launch Probe Into Dennery Homicide

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, about 9:40 p.m., the Richfond Police Station responded to a report of a fatal shooting, at Richfond, Dennery. Baune Dumar, a forty-seven-year-old (47) resident of Grande Ravine, Dennery sustained multiple apparent guns...

- 6 months ago

Police Appeal For Information After Vieux Fort Double Homicide

On Thursday, February 22, 2024 about 7:50 p.m., the Criminal Investigations Department in Vieux-Fort, responded to a shooting, which occurred between Roots Alley and George Shine Drive, Vieux-Fort. Following the incident, six (6) men were assessed, h...

- 6 months ago

‘One Shot’, Two Others Killed In Gun Violence

Three people died following a flare-up of gun violence as Saint Lucia celebrated its 45th anniversary of Independence. Two men were shot dead at West Hall in Vieux Fort, while another male was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Richfond, Denne...

- 6 months ago

Shots Fired In Vieux Fort – One Dead, Others Injured

One man is confirmed dead in a hail of bullets at West Hall Group, Vieux Fort, on Thursday, and at least two other individuals sustained injuries in the latest flare-up of gun violence. An eyewitness told St. Lucia Times that amid the gunfire, Saint...

- 6 months ago

BTC Celebrates 64 Years Of Transformative Service

February 20, 2024, marked a significant milestone for the Boys Training Centre (BTC) as it proudly celebrated 64 years of dedicated service to male wards in Saint Lucia. Serving as the sole juvenile male rehabilitation institution in the country, the...

- 6 months ago

Saint Lucia Expands Travel Options From France

Saint Lucia has exciting news for European and French travelers, with the introduction of an enhanced service from Air Caraïbes called NavigAir. This development follows the recent launch of Air Caraïbes flight TX510 from France to Fort-de-France,...

- 6 months ago

Americas States Attend Global Pandemic Accord Meeting

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) convened countries of the Americas for a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss progress in the negotiations for a possible future global pandemic accord. The objective of the two-day meeting last week...

- 6 months ago

Anse La Raye Fish Fry Is Back

After a hiatus that felt like an eternity, the Anse La Raye community is thrilled to announce the return of the Anse La Raye Fish Fry, set to take place on the scenic Front Street on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. This highly anticipated event is made...

- 6 months ago

Six People Rushed To Hospital After Goodlands Crash

The spate of accidents in Saint Lucia continued on Wednesday despite an from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) for road users to exercise caution. SLFS emergency responders rushed six people to the OKEU Hospital following a head-on collision betwee...

- 6 months ago

Police Officers Complete Fingerprint Course

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Foundation Fingerprint Course, held from January 29, 2024, to February 9, 2024. The programme, facilitated by Mr. Narace Ramnarine of the Law Enforceme...

- 6 months ago

Ali Says Independence Transcends ‘Mere Symbolism’

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, Saint Lucia’s guest of honour as the Island celebrates its 45th independence anniversary, told a joint sitting of parliament Wednesday that independence was a journey beyond mere symbolism. “Indep...

- 6 months ago

Thirteen People Injured In Six Road Accidents

The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) transported thirteen people to the OKEU Hospital following six road accidents between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. SLFS Spokeswoman Stacy Joseph disclosed that the incidents occurred in the island’...

- 6 months ago

2 Teenagers Among Males Charged In Charles Victor Murder

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Vieux-Fort Police Station was alerted to a shooting at Westhall Group, Vieux-Fort. The incident resulted in the death of eighteen-year-old (18) Charles Isiah Luke Victor, from Mon Repos, Micoud. The Major Crimes Unit...

- 6 months ago

WATCH: Police Announce Immigration Office Relocation

The Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has announced the relocation of its Immigration Office. In a public notice on Wednesday, the RSLPF said the office would move from its current Lamar Building, Bridge Street location in Castries to the second f...