Saint Lucia Reaches Record 77 Homicides

Saint Lucia has recorded its highest-ever homicide toll, with 77 lives lost to gun violence in 2024. The latest victim, 25-year-old Nyim Calendar, was found fatally shot along Marc Road in Bexon around 2 a.m. Saturday. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident. This alarming spike in gun violence highlights a worsening crisis on the island, despite Police Commissioner Verne Garde’s September vow to curb criminal activity. Authorities continue to urge public cooperation in the fight against this escalating epidemic, which poses a growing threat to the nation’s safety and security.