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Saint Lucia recorded a 16 per cent decline in homicides between January 1 and October 20, 2026, compared with the corresponding period last year, even as burglaries and fatal road collisions increased, according to police statistics.The figures, shared by Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr Mashama Sealy at a police press conference on Thursday, show that 52 homicides were recorded during the period, down from 62 in 2025.