RSL News
58 police officers and 40 correctional officers recruited
The burden of lack of manpower within the Royal St. Lucia Police Force has been slightly lifted as 58 new recruits joined the staff.
The Bordelaise Correctional Facility also received 40 new correctional officers.
15 years for murder
Kink Charles Joseph of Augier, Vieux Fort was earlier today sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old Clifford Jack Dalson.
LPM Says It Will Run A Clean Campaign Based on The Issues
The Lucian People’s Movement or LPM, the latest addition to the island’s list of political parties says it expects to field a full slate of 17 candidates for the next general elections. Chairman Therold Prudent who has offered himself for the Gros -Islet constituency has high hopes that the campaign leading up to the next election, will be a clean campaign, and one driven by ideas and debate over issues, rather than the typical mudslinging that has come to characterize local politics.
CAFRA Says More Needs To Be Done For Women
Today is International Womens’ Day a day set aside to recognize the achievements and progress of women in social political and economic fields. Yet despite the achievements women continue to wrestle with a number of serious issues including violence against women and girls. Flavia Cherry St. Lucia’s National representative to the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA) says more needs to be done to raise awareness of these issues.
Vieux Fort man convicted for Burglary
A 35-year-old man from Vieux Fort will spend an additional two years and six months behind bars for stealing from a British couple.
Berkinshore Poleone was sentenced earlier today at the High Court by Justice Kenneth Benjamin.
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Top Cop laid to rest
An air of sadness filled the streets of Castries as the corpse of fallen officer Corporal Vincent Trevor Peter, was driven to the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries.
Corporal Peter was gunned down near the Bank of st.
Special Sitting held for Corporal Vincent Trevor Peters
It was an atmosphere of sadness at the “D” Court this morning, as members of the legal fraternity paid tribute to their fallen colleague, Corporal Vincent Trevor Peters, who was gunned down on February 19.
Among those who attended was the Attorney General, Dr.
Baywalk Mall/Casino construction delayed
Construction on the Baywalk Shopping Mall has been further delayed.
The opening of the 120 million dollar facility was earmarked for March.
Special Sitting for Fallen Officer
Members of the legal fraternity and the family and friends of the late Corporal Vincent Trevor Peter will hold a special sitting at the Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
During the sitt
SLDB Launches New Youth Business Scheme
Wednesday will see the launch of a novel youth entrepreneurship programme by the Saint Lucia development Bank. The Youth Enterprise Equity Fund will stage a press launch on Wednesday and an official public launch on Friday.
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