Managed security services in Saint Lucia

Security considerations in Saint Lucia

Client sites are typically duty free and jewellery stores at the Castries cruise terminals, mall units and restaurants in Rodney Bay, office and bank receptions in Castries, and resorts and villas along the west coast. A managed program applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting format at every site, with officers provided by vetted local security companies. English is the working language, and Kwéyòl is widely spoken.

The cruise season runs from late autumn to spring, and visitor numbers also rise for the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival in May and Carnival in July. The drive from Castries to Soufrière or Vieux Fort is long, so supervisors should be assigned by area. Coverage plans should include relief officers, staffing for cruise days and events, and hurricane season procedures from June to November.

• Pointe Seraphine
• La Place Carenage
• Derek Walcott Square
• Baywalk Mall
• Rodney Bay Marina
• Gros Islet
• Marigot Bay
• Hewanorra International Airport

How MGP delivers coverage in Saint Lucia

Coverage in Saint Lucia runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the program, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Saint Lucia

• The Private Security Act, published in the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023), establishes the Saint Lucia Private Security Authority and sets out the licensing of private security businesses. Source
• Under section 30 of the Act, a person may not carry on or advertise a private security business without a valid licence issued under the Act. Source

Cities in Saint Lucia

• Castries
• Gros Islet
• Rodney Bay
• Soufrière
• Vieux Fort
• Marigot Bay
• Dennery

Coverage in other towns and quarters is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Saint Lucia?

No. MGP does not hold its own security licence in Saint Lucia. Officers are employed by vetted, locally licensed security companies, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do officers speak?

Officers work in English, and many also speak Kwéyòl, which is useful with local staff and the public. Where French is needed, for example for visitors from Martinique, officers with that language are assigned and the requirement is written into the Post Orders.

See the Caribbean overview for other countries and territories.