These small middle-income earners Island the Eastern Caribbean has seen more than 30 murders so far in 2024.
In February, the (RSLPF) revealed that the country had done so 75 murders in 2023.
So far, the government’s main response to this crisis has been to increase bureaucracy. But it has failed to present a solid military strategy to address this problem.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre reportedly did this insured he is willing to do anything or get any helpful advice to stop this violence.
In any case, according to the US, British and Canadian governments, most visits to the country are going smoothly and the alert level is the lowest possible.
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St. Lucia has already seen 30 murders by 2024 – no solution in sight
St. Lucia is going through a worrying situation murderous violence killing more than 28 people in the first three months of 2024, Guy Joseph, deputy political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), told reporters.
“This is a crisis situation and we are not recruiting here,” he said.
He also denounced that the government’s response was to appoint three more ministers to control the matter. But since then, crime has only increased.
“We pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for their salaries.” he said. “We must realize that this government cannot control the crime situation,Joseph concluded.
Criminals in St. Lucia are “better organized than the government,” one official says
Government has no crime plan. At least this is what opposition spokesman Lenard Montoute told reporters after learning that the country had reached its 30th murder so far in 2024.
According to the official, the government wants to establish a new ministry to tackle crime. But his party disagrees.
“What we want is not necessarily new ministries or new ministers; what we want is to reduce crime.”
“The government has no crime plan,” Montoute said. And “At the moment it seems that the criminals are better organized than the government.”
The official called for a symposium where all political parties could come up with useful solutions to this crisis.
Areas to avoid
The U.S. government does not recommend that citizens visit areas in Saint Lucia.
However, stay away from the neighborhoods of Chausseeweg, Leslie Land and Wilton’s Yard, like Old fortress, because they have become ghettos with high crime rates.
Official travel advice
US travel advice
Regardless of what local media reports, the US government believes that travel to Saint Lucia is normal extremely safe. It just asks Americans to take normal precautions when visiting.
Travel advice for Canada
Violent crime and gang-related violence have increased in Vieux Fort, St. Lucia over the past year.
Purse snatching and pickpocketing are a common practice during national festivities.
There have also been reports of solo female travelers being victims of harassment, verbal abuse and sexual assault.
PDA among the 2SLGBTQ1+ community is frowned upon. Harassment can happen.
Safety tips for St. Lucia
Saint Lucia is still safe, but some precautions need to be taken.
- Do not visit remote areas alone, especially at night.
- Don’t flash your money.
- Don’t dress like a tourist; don’t make yourself a target.
- Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal.
- Refrain from buying medications.
- Put on repellent because dengue mosquitoes are a problem.
- Please note that hurricane season runs from June to November. So plan accordingly.
- Never swim alone; currents are dangerous.
- Female travelers should avoid opening their doors after dark.
