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Staff of the Civil Court in Castries have been on strike for about two weeks due to a “fungal problem” in the downstairs building. The empty offices were testimony of that fact. As a result, civil matters have been put on hold.
According to an official, who would prefer to remain unnamed, the fungal problem developed [...]
Twenty-nine-year-old Kent Ruben of Vieux Fort pleaded guilty to raping a 26-year-old woman before Justice Kenneth Benjamin at the High Court on Wednesday last week.
According to the facts relayed by Prosecutor Jenin Samuel-Kisna, the victim, who is also from Vieux Fort, met some friends, including Ruben. They were drinking and having fun. At about 7pm, [...]
After several weeks of attending court on crutches, Vitalis Phillip has gotten some relief as his case finally came to an end on Tuesday. The 46-year old man of Monchy lost his leg after being attacked by three young men of the same community on July 22, 2005.
Phillip told this reporter his side of the [...]
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Victoria Charles-Clarke has refuted a statement made by Attorney-at-Law Marcus Foster. Foster is representing the treasurer of the United Workers Party in a ‘maiming’ case that has attracted immense attention from the public.
The incident in question reportedly occurred on February 3, 2009 when a 23-year-old woman was taken to hospital [...]
According to a survey by a popular magazine at 27 years old women are usually at their prime—in between being young at heart but mature enough to know where they are going. But what about a 27-year-old who has been in prison for the last two years? What is her mindset once she is released [...]
Something is finally being done about the death of Andre Herman, who was hit by a coaster three years ago while walking on the Bexon Highway.
Since his death, his sister Cheryl Herman-Wilkie, has been pleading for justice for her brother. The fatal incident occurred about 7pm on Sunday March 5, 2006. The 46-year-old man [...]
A 27-year-old woman who was accused of the murder of her 25-year-old boyfriend is now free, after spending almost two years on remand. The young lady spent a few more months behind bars after the judge ordered a retrial during the last sitting in March.
The trial had only taken three days and what was anticipated [...]
Criminal Attorney, Marcus Foster, who is representing a former senator and member of the United Workers Party, accused of battering his 23-year-old girlfriend, says he has received no formal disclosure of the medical records for the virtual complainant.
During the last sitting at the Magistrate’s Court on March 19, Foster had made an application before Magistrate [...]
The Royal St Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) took a trip down memory lane on Monday during a special ceremony held to recognize all fallen officers at the Police Headquarters.
Special tribute was paid to Corporal 429 Pertius Joseph and Police Constable 5 Lester Remy, who died in the line of fire.
President of the Police Welfare Association [...]
A young man appeared before Magistrate Velon John with a barrage of offenses against him including the rape (incest) of his sister. He was also charged with firearm and ammunition possession.
He pleaded guilty to the possession charges but was not allowed to plea for the sexual charge since it is an indictable offense.
Police arrested the [...]
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