After surviving a recent shooting, Saint Lucian Soca artiste Mongstar is calling for peace. In a heartfelt Facebook Live, the performer denounced retaliation and urged Saint Lucians to end the cycle of violence that has gripped communities in recent months.
“I don’t even believe in retaliation… is one person to stop it. That violence ting, not making no sense,” he said, speaking about his own trauma. Mongstar was shot and injured last month in Monchy, an ordeal that, rather than fuelling revenge, has given him a renewed sense of purpose.
“There is more to life than violence… As a survivor of violence, it makes no sense. Stop it,” he said.
His message comes amid a troubling rise in violent offences across the island, leaving families grieving and neighbourhoods on edge. Mongstar also warned of the broader impact on Saint Lucia’s tourism industry, saying, “A lot of people will not want to come to that beautiful island we have,” and warned about how crime can ripple through the economy and affect everyone.
In response to the surge in gun-related incidents, police have ramped up operations in Castries, conducting traffic checks and targeted patrols.
The government has also bolstered the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force with new vehicles, protective gear, and equipment.
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