March 31, 2017 Issue #1170

Friday, March 31, 2017 Issue #1170

C M Y K Page 2 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 3 One Charged, One Firearm Removed Following Bloody Four Days opened fire on Mr. Chapman who Ground who was shot and killed in fell to the ground. Officers that Community at around 9:20 responding the incident found a p.m. Glock 9mm pistol with a magazine containing 15 matching rounds of Police said investigations revealed ammunition. that Mr. Bryan was shot by an unknown assailant or assailants. Police plan to test ballistics on the weapon. Information reaching The Observer are that masked men were seen by On Tuesday evening the violent area residents leaving the area trend continued with the murder of shortly after the shooting. Akeem ‘Ratty’ Bryan of Newton

21-year-old Kareem Chumney 15-year brother Ashanafi Saddler

After a lull in violent crimes in the Federation that saw three gun killings in St. Kitts and Nevis since Jan. 1, violence erupted Saturday evening when a family altercation between two brothers led to 21- year-old Kareem Chumney of McKnight delivering a fatal stab to his 15-year-old brother Ashanafi Saddler. According to information reaching The Observer, the injured adoles- cent was able to walk toward JNF Hospital from Janet Alley in Basseterre after 10 p.m. Saturday. He succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning. Following the incident, Police took Mr. Chumney into custody. Akeem ‘Ratty’ Bryan On Wednesday police charged him with manslaughter. By Loshaun Dixon On Sunday Randell Chapman in Basseterre, St. Kitts-One individ- Nevis was killed during a cricket ual has been charged and another match in Cotton Ground while sit- illegal firearm has been removed ting in the stands. from the streets following a bloody four days that produced three homi- Reports indicate that masked men cides in St. Kitts and Nevis. snuck up behind the victim and Page 4 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 COMMENTARY Editorial From the Eves They were at it again last week. Woman issues was all over all of the media as women came together to examine their causes, and in par- ticular the role of women in politics. They marched, they sang, they reminded us all of the Strategic Development Goals and how far they have come and how much further they need to go to achieve these goals as set out by the United Nations. As far back as 1985, the Federation signed and ratified the CEDAW Convention. Our progress has been monitored by institutions such as the Commonwealth Secretariat. The progress has been erratic as we have gone forwards and backwards on issues. I read an internet arti- ration must be signed purpose of voting in In the Federation, women receive equal pay for equal work, and there cle about a woman in in the presence of the any constituency com- are more women at work than men. But women receive lesser paying America who voted electoral officer. That mits an offence and is jobs than men. In schools and universities, women outnumber men. (twice)when she was is why applicants must liable, on summary In entrepreneurship, women also outnumber men (at least in regis- ineligible to do so. come in person. conviction, to a fine tered businesses). So why aren’t they receiving the better jobs? That She was a green card not exceeding thirty is the question. holder who incorrectly Like the USA, our thousand dollars or to claimed that she was a National Assembly imprisonment for a In every election from 1971, women have been candidates in elections citizen. On the basis Election Act Cap 2.01, term not exceeding in the Federation. In the 1979 local village elections in Nevis, a high of being a citizen, she five years or both. of 33% of the candidates were women. In 2006, 20% were women; at Section 50 of Part was allowed to vote. III Constituencies and and in 2006, all 4 women candidates were defeated. Today, there is When it was discov- only 1 elected female out of 11 at the Federal level and none at the Registration of Voters, While the Act does not ered that she lied on sets out penalties for specify a lifetime vot- local level. We will have to await the outcome of pending plebiscites to her application for vot- see whether there has been forward motion. supplying false infor- ing ban for such ing status, she was mation in an effort to offences, (nor are we Whether it is an effort at appeasement or an acknowledgement of a jailed for 8 years and gain registration. It advocating it), it dis- deficiency, our governments have nominated two women into parlia- is expected to be states that any person qualifies a person who ment/assembly. They join the lone female elected candidate in the deported. She is in her who wilfully makes is certified to be insane chamber; but it is debatable whether they have made or are making late 30’s and was any claim to be includ- or of unsound mind, or the Parliament or Island Assembly a kinder, gentler place. brought to the US as ed in the register of who is under a death an infant. What does voters commits an sentence anywhere in Yet it is not for lack of role models why women are not in greater show her situation have to offence and is liable, the Commonwealth or at the political level. There was Dominica, Trinidad & Tobago, the UK, do with ours? India, for examples. The US came close but for an alleged external on summary convic- imprisoned for 12 interference, but surely someday soon they will break through that Here, when one tion, to a fine not months or more, from glass ceiling. Along with gender equality laws and conventions, more applies for voting exceeding thirty thou- being registered to needs to be done in society for such policies to be fully embraced. rights, resident citi- sand dollars or to vote. And, as men- zens complete Form imprisonment for a tioned before, a person It is not to say that men have a clear pathway to the mountain top. 1A, overseas resident term not exceeding who has not voted in Just look at US Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas and hopeful citizens complete five years or both. the previous two elec- nominee Neil Gorsuch. Study the story Delilah. Ignore women at your Form 1B and com- tions can become de- peril! monwealth citizens Also, a person who registered. Let us be clear, we support our women in every field of endeavour. We complete Form 1C. knowingly makes a do not support a free pass to glory as CEDAW seems to be suggest- Each of these forms false statement for the To date, no one has ing; and we do not think that that is what women want anyway. In this has a section that purpose of being regis- been charged, and cer- 21st century, we should have more open mindedness to gender equi- requires a declaration tered as a voter com- tainly no one has been ty! which says, in part, mits an offence and is convicted of any I…do declare that the liable, on summary offences, but a few (editor’s note: this editorial was written by a male). particulars entered on conviction, to a fine have been de-regis- …this FORM are to not exceeding thirty tered. Please do not the best of my knowl- thousand dollars or to be the first to be con- edge and belief true imprisonment for a victed; and let us end and correct in all term not exceeding the de-registrations. respects and that I am five years or both. Let us have one per- qualified to be regis- son, one vote, in the tered as a voter in the Further, a person who right place and fair- ness for all! 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Other Caribbean coun- The scandal also tries such as St. Lucia, involves allegations Barbados and that government Dominica have also inspectors allowed the announced plans to rotten and salmonella- ban importing meat tainted meat products from Brazil to be hit markets all over the world in CNBC reports that exchange for bribes. raids conducted last week by Brazilian fed- The Brazilian compa- eral police at several nies at the center of the meat-producing plants investigation are JBS and the arrest of more and BRF and both than two dozen people deny any wrongdoing. was the result of an The Brazilian govern- investigation that mul- ment has since shut tiple major Brazilian down those compa- meat processors had nies. the possibly contami- a ban on any meats been selling rotten nated products and put coming from Brazil. beef and poultry. By Loshaun Dixon cated that these pre- cautionary measures Basseterre, St. Kitts- are needed to protect The Federation has the general population EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY imposed a temporary from potentially taint- ban on meat products ed meat products. coming from Brazil and has called for Last week The removal of all corned Observer talked to beef originating from Chief Veterinary that country from Officer Dr. Tracy supermarket shelves. Challenger who said a The regulatorryy and saffeety oversight authority of Civil Aviationn activities in the OECS is inviting decision had been applications to fill the position of LEEGGALAL OFFIICERCER to provvide proffeessional lleegal services and The National reached in the matter advice in allll areas off llawaw. Agriculture, Health and that a statement and Food Safety would be released Advisory Committee, shortly. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREXPERIENCERIENCE REQUIREDREQUIRED: made up of officials from the Ministry of However up until • Attorney at Law admitted to practice in any OECS Member M State with at least 5 years Health, Ministry of press time last legal experience post admission to practice. Agriculture, Thursday, no such • Working knowledge of the laws of the OECS Memberr States. Department of information had yet Consumer Affairs, been disseminated. • Knowledge of the ICAO Standards and Recommendedd Practices. Bureau of Standards This publication was • Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating legaal documents. Customs & Excise able to confirm with a Knowledge and experience in Constitutional and Admministrative Law. Department, met last food distributor that • week and agreed to no corn beef product • Knowledge of Aviation Law would be an asset. impose a temporary had been recalled. ban on the importation of all animal and ani- In other parts of the KEY RESONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: mal products from Caribbean Jamaica • Function as the principal provider of proffeessional legal adviice in all areas of law to the ECCAA; Brazil. was the first country • Draft and submit amendments to acts, regulations and other legal instruments based on industry earlier this week to In a statement released announce an embargo changes, updates to the ICAO Standards and Recommendeed Practices and in areas which require late last week, the on Brazilian corned strengthening; committee said they beef following the • Liaise with the Attorneys General in the OECS terriitories to ensure timely passage of have lost confidence in reports. Government amendments and ensure harmonization of content of the reggulations in each State; that country’s certifi- officials also warned cation process for the people not to consume • Represent the ECCAA in court proceedings and liaise withh external counsel as may be reqquuired; export of meat Brazilian corned beef • Prepare and vet contracts and other documents; and announced plans They also made a call to remove the product for the removal of all from supermarket The successffuul candidate must have a record of integrity above reproach, with no history of corned beef imported shelves. enforcement or disciplinary action. from and originating in Brazil, for detention Quickly following the indefinitely until more Jamaicans lead were Applications should be sent to – The Human Resources Manager, Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation information is Trinidad and Tobago Authority, P.O. Box 1130, St. John’s, Antigua Or email: [email protected] received on the com- where media reports panies that are impli- indicate that the Deadline date for applications is 14th April 2017. Only applicatiions ffrrom suitably qualiffiied candidates cated in the packaging Ministry of of rotten beef. Agriculture made will be acknowledged. requests for a recall of The committee indi- C M Y K Page 6 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS ‘Zack’ calls for reintroduction of 4-H values By Loshaun Dixon be more organised and will have something to do rather than just Basseterre, St. Kitts -A Federation being wayward on the streets,” he historian has called for a reintro- said. duction of organizations like 4-H into the communities to restore The historian stated that more moral and ethical values to young social happenings are needed for people. the youth and that could bear significant fruit. Winston ‘Zack’ Nisbett, nicknamed the Doctor of Culture, in an exclu- “No longer do we have moral and sive interview with The ethical values and we need to go Observer said the 4-H organization back to basics which is the church once created a significant psycho- and bring back the spirituality to logical impact in the minds of the community,” he declared. young people in the islands. “4-H is an organization with four Mr. Nisbett said the late Basil Hs — head, heart, hand and health Henderson initiated 4-H develop- and that was the structure of it and ment in St. Kitts and Nevis and your entire development comes out involved young people in aquatic of that,” he said. sports, boxing, debates and queen shows. The organization encourages young people to develop better thinking, “If those things should come back the importance of good health and to the communities, the youth will the use of hands to carve a person’s

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progress through many tools He added that many young people including writing, he said. need something of significance to keep them occupied “So those things are valuable in terms of the organizational frame “Like evening classes relating to work and I do encourage most our historical values to know how other groups in St. Kitts to open we came and where we are going back organizations like that. and the importance of our commit- Groups like the scouts, boys ment towards community service brigade and the guides they are and what it helps to do. Church, some still around but they need to Sunday school, principles, moral spread their wings and open up for ethical values those are the basic more participants and to be more things that need to come back and positive with their approaches, they can come back through things because we are seeing what is like music which is a universal cus- being done with the youths,” said tom,” he said. Nisbett. Nisbett said some aspects of 4-H are still active in the form of the annual Easter Monday Aquatic Santana Pineda Sports. and Associates Six years ago a revived edition of Needed 1 Labourer the 4-H programme was re- launched in St. Kitts and Nevis [Construction] with two active clubs in St. Peters 663-2382 and Old Road, he said. Pizza Beach Entertainment Presents: Wednesday Night Bingo at 8:30pm Full Card Bingo Winner $1,000.00 fix Progressive Jackpot $1,500.00 must win within 52 balls or less Goes up every Wednesday night. Bingo Cards $25.00, Pre-sold Cards $20.00. Contact 469-9395/669-7064/764-7844

C M Y K LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 7 New Physical Education Program to be added to Primary School Curriculum By Loshaun Dixon Basseterre, St. Kitts- Primary School students in St. Kitts and Nevis could look forward to more physical activity being added to the school’s curriculum in the future. Minister of Education and Sports the Hon. Shawn Richards made the announcement while giving an address at last weekend’s Rams Primary School Championships. Mr. Richards said the government remains committed to devel- oping all athletes in the Federation. “It was just last week, for example we had a meeting in my office where we were looking at expanding the physical education Minister of Education and Sports the Hon. Shawn Richards program in all of our primary schools,” he said. ther develop your ath- High schools in the letics skills,” he said. federation already Though no specific boast a physical edu- timeline on when the He thanked the St. cation programme program would be Kitts and Nevis established by the rolled out the Amateur Athletic C a r i b b e a n Education and Sports Association Examination Council intimated that it will (SKNAAA) for their (CXC) and some pri- be rolled out in the continued efforts to mary schools already not long from now. identify and develop boast a physical edu- young athletes in St. cation programme but “Very shortly you can Kitts and Nevis. it is not uniform expect physical edu- under the umbrella of cation to be part of “The role of the the Ministry of the curriculum in all SKNAAA is one that Education. of the primary is appreciated by the schools as an attempt Government and the Studies have shown is being made to fur- Department of Sports,” he added. Continued on page 22

C M Y K Page 8 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS Three Founding Members Ousted as PLP Elects New Executive By Loshaun Dixon new executive is Government Senator Basseterre, St. Kitts- Akilah Nisbett-Byron Three founding mem- who is now the new bers of the People’s Deputy Leader, Labour Party have Warren Thompson been axed as the party was elected as elected a new execu- Chairman while the tive during its inaugur- new Secretary is al convention held in Myrtilla Williams. Tabernacle over the weekend. Speaking at the convention party leader Douglas Wattley, Dr. Timothy Harris Clecton Phillip and indicated the former Sam Condor were executive members replaced in their who now turn critic capacities as should be proud that Chairman, Secretary they are conforming to Attending People’s Labour Party Convention held in Tabernacle and Deputy Political the party’s constitu- leader respectively tion. moving forward,” he ment, destabilize it, “All of our founding He said stated one of with a new five man said. but we have news for members and execu- the former executive’s executive. Prime “So when you hear a them! The anchor tive members were complaints were that Minister Dr. Timothy little ray ray here and Dr. Harris delivered a holds, the anchor notified in February of the party was not Harris was re-elected there it’s just a cheap stern warning for holds, and the anchor this convention. They meeting regularly and as Leader of the Party, distraction to hinder those that were mak- is you the people who were made aware and when they decided while Craig Tuckett the forward progress ing attempts to under- are here in your num- they ought to have those individuals was elected as Deputy and to destabilize the mine the government. bers! The harder they known that the party’s would not show up. Chairman are the only Team Unity govern- come the harder they constitution...required roll overs from the ment. I say to you, we “In attempting to sow will fall,” he declared. us to hold the conven- The PLP leader said previous executive. are moving forward discord in PLP, their tion in March,” he former members chose and we are not looking end game, if they can’t The Prime Minister said. to stay away from the Forming part of the backwards. We are control the govern- stated that all posts convention and had became vacant for the He added that the con- not offered up them- Democratic proce- stitution was written selves for nomination. dures to take place and by a lawyer in 2013 that they gave every who was part of the “They chose not to member notice of the original movement offer themselves for convention in accor- which stipulates that nomination today. dance to the the convention be held Constitution. in March. Continued on page 22

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C M Y K LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 9 Winners Announced for Nevis Cross Channel Swim 2017

By S. Williams Spence (AG) captured came third. third. For their male The bad news is that counterparts, Paul In the 40 – 49 there were losers as Broecke (SX) came Category Female well as winners in the first, Vernon Osbourne Division, Jane 16th Nevis Cross (AG) got second and Hansom (SC) came Channel Swim Jonathan Edwards first, Sonia Millan Sunday. The good (AG) finished third. (US) was awarded news is there were no All six winners fin- second and Sarach sharks or barracuda ished the race in less Knox (US) came third. that took part in the than two hours. For the males, race. Gregory Whte (GB) In the 20 – 29 came first, Jonas In the Category Female Mcdavit (US) got sec- Open/Unassisted Division, Kerri-Anne ond and Clayton Category - Female Payne (UK) took first, Gruenstein (US) came Division, Ashley Mara Silka (US) got third. Whitney (US) took second and Chrissie first, Keri-Ann Pay Younggren (US) cap- In the 50 – 59 (UK) took second and tured third. In the male Category, for the Eney Jones (US) took division, Michael females Eney Jones third. For the males, Lockwood (KY) took (US) placed first, Gregory Whte (GB) first, Niniam Blake Jacqueline Jodhan came first followed by (KN) took second and (TT) placed second Kevin Pollman and Rahul Madan (US) and Debra Reltien Rick Schumacher, took third. (US) placed third. For both from the US who the males Rick captured second and In the 30 – 39 Open / Schumacher took first, third respectively. The Unassisted Category Tom Gean second and first 10 spots were in the Female Jay Kauffmann third. awarded in this cate- Division, Ashley All three men hailed gory. Whitney captured first from the United place, Lauren Deason States. In the 19 & Under captured second place Category – Female and Megan Pittman In the 60-Plus Division, Freya captured third. For the Category in the female Knaggs (GP) captured males, Kevin Pollman division Caroline first, Aytana Anthony was awarded first, Wright (GB) took first, (SKN) captured sec- Diego Lopex got second and Alliana ond and Erick Spit Continued on page 22

C M Y K Page 10 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS Delayed or Derailed? Nevis Premier the While giving a civic putting things in place Hon. Vance W. Amory lesson on the forma- to run at some point,” wants things done by tion and evolution of she said. the book and in a con- the CCM party, stitutional way. Amory gave no indi- When asked if the cation that he is step- “some point” would In what appeared to be ping aside as party be the upcoming elec- a reversal of plans, Mr. leader. tions that would be Amory made a stern called in Nevis speech to his party’s Relations between by January 2018, she caucus held Sunday Nevis premier Vance had this response: March 26, chastising Amory and his deputy the gathering of 100 Mark A G Brantley “No I can’t say next people, including a could only be election because next dozen persons who described as chilly election is very soon were flown in to the these days. so I don’t see myself Federation from New being fully prepared as York, London, Florida, A CCM insider who I ought to be for that Washington and the spoke to The Observer election. But in the not Virgin Islands. on condition of Premier of Nevis the Hon. Vance W. Amory too distant future, I anonymity described will - I shall have my Quoting from a copy the atmosphere that name on the ballot.” of the Concerned way. The source sug- rent NIA term to finish if Premier Amory will come of the afternoon Citizen Movement gested that Mr. and have elections run for the upcoming events. Brandy-Williams clar- constitution, Amory Brantley should sit January or February elections. “Amory is ified that she does con- declared the party down with Mr. Amory next year. His reason- keeping his cards The Concerned sider her nomination leader must be chosen and find out what his ing for this suggestion close to his chest and Citizens Movement to the CCM executive by a convention and plans are and try to is to allow Brantley to has not made any pub- (CCM) met three as a step in the right that anyone submitted work around. Amory’s get the hospital project lic announcement weeks ago and nomi- direction and con- by the party’s execu- plans. on its way so that against running, the nated persons for the firmed the rumors of tive may mean nothing Brantley could face CCM insider said. party’s new executive. her nomination as the He said the rush to the elections with Party’s Chairperson. if other persons are Party Chairperson nominated and sec- force Amory out could something in his name He said that the only hurt Brantley. He being accomplished. Premier as well as Stedmond Tross con- “That is indeed a step onded from the con- firmed that Brantley vention floor. believes Brantley many top CCM sup- up. What it is for now should allow the cur- Our source said, how- porters, are displeased was nominated by is a nomination. I have ever, that it is unclear at what appears to be a Hon. Alexis Jeffers to been nominated but rush for Amory to serve as Party Leader then it has to go cau- leave. and the Hon. Alexis cus and at caucus we Jeffers was in turn will then vote on it. He said that with nominated by Brantley What I can say at this Amory at the top of to serve as Deputy point is that I have no the ticket, it would be Leader. opposers, no opposi- a sure win for CCM tion to speak. I have but conceded that the The Observer under- been unanimously public perception of a stands that the Hon. nominated so to speak push to get the rid of Hazel Brandy- for that position. But it Amory will hurt CCM Williams was unani- is indeed a step in that when the elections are mously nominated as direction. I look for called. Party Chairperson. every opportunity to Brandy-Williams advance my cause,” Citizens from the she said. Premier’s Gingerland spoke to The Observer constituency have told last week ahead Other nominations are The Observer it of Sunday’s caucus. said to include Keith appears as though She currently serves Scarborough - nomi- Amory had a change as Junior Minister in nated Deputy of heart. the Ministry of Social Chairperson, Lorna Development. She Hunkins - nominated “I think that he is run- told this Secretary, Oscar ning again,” one newspaper she is Walters - nominated prominent Amory sup- pleased with the nomi- Treasurer and Timothy porter told this news- nation and considers it Caines - nominated paper. Another said as a step in the right Public Relations Amory is only making direction. Officer. sure that things are done properly. “It has always been Party chairman my believe to run for Steadman Tross told The Hon Mark A. G. elective politics and The Observer Tuesday Brantley addressed the that is why when I was that no date has been caucus and asked to be a part of set for a convention. thanked those pre- this government I took Another party execu- sent for their faith in the opportunity tive member said that making in him party because I saw it as a in the past, planning leader. But Mr. part of the stepping for a convention took Brantley appeared vis- stone to get to the next months. ibly upset over the out- level. So I am actually LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 11 Harris, Douglas and Simmonds remember Sir Cuthbert Sebastian

By Loshaun Dixon which he served during his lifetime. Basseterre, St. Kitts- Three men in St. Kitts “We have lost a trea- and Nevis who have sure, but how blessed served as Prime we are to have had Minister have paid him. Tonight, the tribute to former many mothers and Governor General Sir fathers whose babies Cuthbert Sebastian he delivered are think- who passed away ing of him. Sir Saturday evening at Cuthbert Sebastian’s his home on Cayon body is gone, but his Street, Basseterre. legacy lives on in countless ways," he Mr. Sebastian was 95 declared. years old. He served as the second Governor Former Prime General of St. Kitts Minister Dr. Denzel and Nevis from 1995- Douglas who was in 2013 and was the son office when Sebastian of Joseph Mathew was appointed Sebastian, a pioneer of Governor General, the Labour movement speaking on public in St. Kitts and Nevis. radio hailed Sebastian Former Governor General Sir Cuthbert Sebastian as “a giant of a man” Prime Ministers Dr. and a personal friend. Timothy Harris, Dr. at the Joseph N France March has been a dark two former Heads of rest last week and now Denzil Douglas and “I had the opportunity General Hospital," he month for St. Kitts and State in Sir Probyn with the passing of Sir Sir Kennedy during his tenure as said remembering the Nevis with the loss of Inniss who was laid to Cuthbert Sebastian. Simmonds paid tribute governor to visit him time they spent work- to the life and work of almost every day ing together. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian Tuesday, where I would report to him on "During our many Current Prime Tuesday mornings of hours in the operating Minister of St. Kitts the proceedings of the theater, I came to and Nevis Dr. Timothy cabinet the Monday respect him as a com- Harris extended con- before.," he said. mitted practitioner of dolences to the art and science of Sebastian’s family on Dr. Douglas added that medicine. He saved behalf of the during those discus- many lives, gave many Government and peo- sions they had dia- persons an opportunity ple of the Federation. logues on many sub- to enjoy a better quali- jects. ty of life and brought “May you find com- new life into the fort and peace in the “He was one who world. At all times he fond remembrances advised me on invest- demanded from his that many people both ment, how best to staff discipline, a com- at home and abroad ensure that after hard mitment to excellence have of him, from his work and earning that and a caring attitude in stellar service in the you would be able to the delivery of patient St. Kitts-Nevis save and leave some- care. Defence Force as its thing for your family," longstanding captain he said. “When he was elevat- surgeon, in the H.M. ed to the position of Royal Air Force as a First Prime Minister Governor –General he rear gunner during St. Kitts and Nevis and had already rendered World War II, and as a National Hero Sir yeoman service to our captain in the Scottish Kennedy Simmonds Nation. As Governor- Army during the r e m e m b e r e d General he served 1960s, as well as in Sebastian’s work in with distinction, digni- myriad capacities the medical fraternity. ty and humanity. He within the was universally loved Federation’s health- “As a schoolboy, I first and respected by peo- care sector," said Dr. knew him from a dis- ple from all walks of Harris. tance as a dispenser in life. Our Land of the pharmacy at the Beauty has lost one of He described Cunningham Hospital. its most illustrious Sebastian as a “renais- Many years later we sons.” sance man” due to the served together in our varying capacities in respective specialties Page 12 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS

C M Y K LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 13 Dr. William Connor Primary Repeats

William Connor Athletes wins 100m Dr. William Connor Primary Celebrates

By Loshaun Dixon Basseterre, St. Kitts-The Dr. William Connor Primary School trounced their competitors at the 2017 Rams Primary School Championships to capture their second straight title. The over 600 primary school students participated in a weekend of track and field action in front of near capacity crowds at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium with the students of the Dr. William Connor once again topping the standings. William Connor took an early lead in the competition having had a solid four gold medal lead at the end of competition on Saturday. William Connor captured an impressive 17 gold medals, four sliver and three bronze in the competition with their closest competition coming from a surprise school in the Dieppe Bay Primary School who captured 9 gold and four bronze medals. Third went to the Sandy Point Primary School who sealed 6 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals. Some of the Stand out performers from the Williams Connor Primary School was the twin sister combi- nation of Kyella and Kyema Rawlins who between them captured nine gold medals in varying events both individual and team in the U13 female category. Kyema won gold in the 100m and the 200m while Kyella won gold in 1200m, 800m and 400m while both also captured gold as part of the schools 4x100m and 4x400m. Also standing out for that school was Adaxia Berkeley who individ- ually captured four gold medals.

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C M Y K Page 14 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS St. Kitts and Nevis to Receive Assistance on a Project Targeting Kidney Failure BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) - The Team Unity Government continues to put emphasis on the health and well-being of all residents and citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, as it will soon embark on a project, in col- laboration with the Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan, that will target kidney failure. Taiwan’s Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency George Gow Wei Chiou, announced during a cheque handing over ceremony on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, that his government will assist the federation on a Renal Failure Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris shakes hands with Taiwan Ambassador, Disease Control pro- His Excellency George Gow Wei Chiou in the presence of Deputy Financial Secretary, Calvin Edwards

ject starting in April. ple of St. Kitts and coming week to assist Nevis to the Republic with the implementa- This support for the of China on Taiwan tion of the project. health sector was for partnering with welcomed by St. Kitts the government on This new project will and Nevis’ Prime other projects that greatly complement Minister, Dr. the will improve the the recent gains made Honourable Timothy delivery of healthcare in the health sector in Harris, who said the in the federation. St. Kitts and Nevis. issue of kidney failure is an area of sig- This, he said, In December 2016, nificant concern not includes the renova- the government only in the federation tion of community opened the first ever but throughout the centers across St. oncology unit at the region as well. Kitts and Nevis. Joseph N. France General Hospital “Come April, further “We are finalizing a where a number of support would be number of projects residents have coming to the health for continuing sup- already benefitted sector and in particu- port this year by your from cancer care lar those who are suf- government, includ- treatment. fering from kidney ing the support for the ailment and related health sector, in par- Also, between April diseases. This is an ticular the building of and December 2016, important area a modern health facil- hundreds of magnetic because this is an area ity in Tabernacle. resonance imaging throughout the That was the only (MRI) scans were Caribbean that is a health center that was conducted at the St. matter of major con- left undone when Kitts Biomedical cern for our people there was a series of Research Facility at and so I want to say renovation work Bourryeau Estate, thanks for the support being done through- saving nationals thou- for the healthcare,” out St. Kitts and sands of dollars on Prime Minister Harris Nevis on the health airfare and stay-over stated. centers.” expenses they would have incurred if they Dr. Harris also Ambassador Chiou were to travel over- extended further grat- said a team of experts seas for such ser- itude on behalf of the from Taiwan will visit vices. Government and peo- the federation in the

C M Y K LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 15 Tyzena Brookes Honoured at Nevis’ 23rd Annual Agriculture Open Day for Long; Dedicated Service “Without working you to eat.” cialise in seedling pro- cannot get nothing to duction. eat. So you have to Brookes’ tenure began work for what you at the government- Eric Evelyn, want. It is fun work- owned farm at Permanent Secretary ing. I love to work. I Prospect as a field in the Ministry of love to plant but my worker. She eventually Agriculture, in his most import thing is I worked at Hardtimes, opening remarks love weeding,” she Indian Castle, New thanked Brookes for said. River, Potworks and her long, dedicated Cades Bay, all estates service and outstand- “I know it is a hard owned by the Nevis ing contribution to the work because a lot of Island Administration department. He people don’t want (NIA). Her duties described her as a hard their hands dirty but it included planting, working woman and a is a pleasure working weeding and harvest- single mother who has because without working crops. She also had successfully raised ing, you can’t get food the opportunity to spe- Continued on page 22

Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory presents a plaque to Ms. Tyzena Brookes, Patron of the 23rd Annual Department of Agriculture Open Day in recognition of her 22 years of dedicated service to the department at the opening ceremony March 30, 2017

Ms. Tyzena Brookes, Patron of the 23rd Annual Department of Agriculture Open Day shares a light moment with Acting Director of Agriculture on Nevis Mr. Randy Elliott at the end of the opening ceremony.

NIA Charlestown She received a plaque, Agriculture to achieve Nevis - Tyzena a bouquet of flowers Food Security.” Brookes of Brown and a fruit basket from Pasture is the Premier of Nevis the In response, Brookes Department of Hon. Vance Amory at later told the Agriculture’s 23rd the opening ceremony Department of Annual Agriculture of the two-day event Information that she Open Day Patron. Ms. on March 30. It was was pleased by the Brookes 63, was held at the Villa public recognition of recognised for her out- Grounds in her long service to the standing contribution Charlestown with the department and to the department for theme “Embracing expressed her love for the past 22 years. Climate Smart agriculture.

C M Y K Page 16 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS Nevis Cruise Season Officially Over…. Better Next Cruise Season Expected By S. Williams The 2016/2017 Nevis Cruise Season is officially over. According to Devon Liburd, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) for thisseason there was a total of 51 scheduled calls on the itinerary. However adjustments were made for 5 can- cellations and about 10 calls added, bring- ing to 56 the total calls. Mr. Liburd told the Observer that while the expected scheduled calls would have had a capacity of 9230 passengers, the final passenger arrivals have not yet been tallied but that this season was better than previous years. “There was a marginal increase in calls over last year but a significant increase of passengers because of a few larger ships making more calls. For example, the Azamara Quest with a capacity of 686 passengers doubling its calls over last season from three to six,” he said. The 2016/2017 season which began last year on Sunday, Nov. 6 was scheduled to have officially ended onTuesday, March 28. However, through a reschedule and the addition of one unscheduled call, the end came instead Photo of Cruise Ship from Samuel Hunkins Drive. (Photo Gerard Francis) on Wednesday, March 29, with two cruise ships docking in and may be making a received. Instead of firmed that Nevis ben- mass tourism, tors is with the cruise Nevis. couple more calls. giving expectation, he efits from cruise he explained, and has lines themselves as said the NTA is ships that make stops the infrastructure and opposed to the con- After this date, As it relates to the expecting a better next in St. Kitts and resources to accom- sumer. Our efforts are there might still be a upcoming cruise sea- cruise season. through organized tour modate larger ships to sway the cruise small Island son, Liburd said while s with ground handlers than Nevis. However lines to include Nevis Windjammer Cruise the Cruise Season nor- Furthermore, while like Kantours the NTA’s focus is on on the Caribbean itin- line called Sagitta mally begins in there are currently no and Sunlinc that do smaller, upscale ships eraries. The more lines which carries 24 pas- November, the start discussions yet regard- regular tours to Nevis with a more intimate we have stopping on sengers. They are not date cannot be con- ing what improve- from cruise ships in St. experience. Nevis the more visi- on the official sched- firmed until the itiner- ments are to be made Kitts. tors we are expecting ule and can show up at aries from the various to the upcoming sea- “The NTA’s efforts as to receive,” he said. any day in the week cruise lines are son if any, Liburd con- St. Kitts is focused on it relates to cruise visi-

C M Y K REGIONAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 17 Cameron, Nanthan back at WICB Helm Almost four years to the date, Whycliffe ‘Dave' Cameron and Emmanuel Nanthan were again elected President and Vice President respectively, of the West Indies Cricket Board on Sunday, March 26. The election took place during WICB's the Board of Directors and Annual General Meetings, held in Barbados on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. The unanimous decision was taken by all 12 of the cricket dele- gates of the region. Cameron and Nanthan were the only two nominees for the posts this time around. The pair were first elected on March 27, 2013 and at that time they had opponents. Four years and two elections later, the team has managed to make some strategic changes and adjustments. Among them, one of the most important was maintaining a surplus for two consecu- tive years —the year which ended September 30, 2015, the board reduced its accumulated deficit and ended with a surplus of US3.4 million. Last year, a surplus of US$3.5 million was achieved with an accumulated surplus of US$1.578 million. The President noted in his report to the Annual General Returned Unopposed: WICB President Dave Cameron Meeting that “we cannot over-emphasise the need for financial stability in cricket, as tours is an example”. Compliance and the is being put together as title on home soil. “It win their 1st World without that kind of Finance Committees the women will try to will be a big event and Cup in the UK later stability, all the other Another important for the tidy work they defend their World we need all hands this summer and all development plans achievement is the fact have done throughout Twenty20 title. available to help as we plans are said to be in cannot occur.” that the WICB has the period. seek to raise the pro- place to achieve this managed to achieve Cameron advised that file of women's cricket with the regional Cameron added that best practices by pro- The region will be a public relations strat- in the region, have a women's competition despite the tighter ducing audited reports hosting the Women's egy will be deployed successful tournament being played in April, financial management within the given time World Twenty20 so that all West and a win for our in St Vincent and the “the board has invest- for the past three Championships Indians can rally women's team.” Grenadines. ed in more develop- financial years. The November 2018 and around the WI ment tours and the President praised the there is a comprehen- Women's Team as they The Women's team Courtesy addition of the A Team Audit Risk and sive programme which seek to defend their will also be looking to Trinidad Express

C M Y K Page 18 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 REGIONAL NEWS WI LET IT SLIP Pakistan take 2-0 lead with 3-run win

MID-AIR COLLISION: West Indies’ Chadwick Walton’s desperate leap isn’t quite enough to avoid contact with Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad, on ground, during yesterday’s T20 International at the Queen’s Park Oval. –Photo: ROBERT TAYLOR

By Roger Seepersad year-old Shadab Khan continued in runs in the first match of the series “They were costly runs in the end. Port of Spain. The Pakistan leg- in Barbados last Sunday, which We dropped a catch that went for West Indies had Pakistan on the spinner grabbed four wickets for 14 Pakistan won by six wickets. six, we misfielded a few balls and ropes but let their advantage slip runs from four overs yesterday as we didn't do it in the back end with before losing the second Brighto the two-time World T20 champi- “We started beautifully, bowling the bat. We have a team plan, but Paints presents Q Mobile Cup T20 ons, chasing Pakistan's 132 all out, and in the field but I think we let it it's up to the guys to express them- International at Queen's Park Oval, were restricted to 129 for eight off slip in the last five overs or so,” selves,” he added. Port of Spain, yesterday. their 20 overs. Windies skipper Carlos Brathwaite said after the match. Courtesy West Indies' problems against 18- Khan took three wickets for seven Trinidad Express REGIONAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 19 Shaka 'encouraged' ...thinks T&T can get points against USA

expect of the team “I am very encouraged qualifying campaign can get something under his former by what I saw in both does not hinge on what from the US.” teammate and new matches against happens against T&T coach, Dennis Panama and Mexico,” Mexico. Maybe more Courtesy Lawrence. Hislop said. “Our this time around, we Trinidad Express

UPBEAT REVIEW: Former T&T goalkeeper, now ESPN football analyst, Shaka Hislop. By Ian Prescott good position going forward,” Hislop said, SHAKA HISLOP has speaking on ESPN in lamented that Trinidad the aftermath. and Tobago was robbed a legitimate “We got the benefit of goal during their 0-1 a dubious offside deci- World Cup qualifying sion against Panama, loss against Mexico on they rightly had a goal Tuesday night but says disallowed, and we got he was encouraged by the three points the overall showing of because of it,” Hislop the national team play- continued. “Going for- ers at the Hasely ward a few days, we Crawford Stadium. were wrongly disallowed a goal, the “As much as the goal opening goal. I was wrongly disal- thought that was huge lowed, as a team, we for a number of rea- can take heart from sons.” opening the scoring MEN AT WORK: Trinidad and Tobago's Kevin Molino, top, and teammate Andre Boucaud battle against Mexico and Hislop said he was for the ball with Mexico's Nestor Araujo, on ground, during their World Cup qualifier at the maybe that puts us in a impressed by what to Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain on Tuesday. –Photo: AP Page 20 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 REGIONAL NEWS Final farewell to Walcott

Sir Derek Walcott (GP

CMC over two-hour state Marley and the athlete Allen Chastanet led Walcott’s long-time boy of Chaussee funeral service, as a Usain Bolt, Walcott the local and interna- friend, Professor Road” who was also CASTRIES, St Lucia man who gave had allowed the tional dignitaries at the Emeritus Edward “considerate of others – Derek Alton Walcott, Caribbean people an Caribbean people “to state funeral held at Baugh of the working to promote born in humble sur- opportunity to “have lift our heads high and the Basilica of the University of the West talent where he spotted roundings on dreams and have say we can stand Immaculate Indies (UWI), in his one”. Chaussee Road and visions”. shoulder to shoulder” Conception in the cap- eulogy, said the prolif- who mesmerised the with the best in the ital. ic and versatile poet, Walcott, who is sur- world with his poetry, Monsignor Patrick world. who was widely vived by his three chil- plays and paintings, Anthony urged the Much of Walcott’s respected as one of the dren, was buried at was buried here on congregation to “be “Let us be proud of work was used during greatest writers of the Morne Fortune, near Saturday, one week proud of what Derek what Derek has done the service and as his second half of the 20th the Inniskilling after he died following has done for us as a for us, a Caribbean coffin, draped with the century, was “never Monument, within a prolonged illness. Caribbean people”, people,” Anthony said. national flag of St one to blow his own close proximity of fel- saying that like other Lucia, was being taken trumpet”. low Nobel laureate, The Nobel laureate, great Caribbean icons, Governor General out of the church, Sir Arthur Lewis. who was 87, was eulo- including the late Dame Pearlette Louisy some of his poems He recalled the “canny (CMC) gised during the just Jamaican singer Bob and Prime Minister were being read aloud. jokes” of Walcott, “the

C M Y K REGIONAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 Page 21 Venezuela's Maduro Decried as 'Dictator' after Congress Annulled CARA- CAS – Opposition leaders branded Venezuela's socialist President Nicolas Maduro a "dictator" on Thursday after the Supreme Court took over the functions of Congress and pushed a lengthy political standoff to new heights. There was swift international condemnation of the de facto annul- ment of the National Assembly, where the opposition won a majority in late 2015 amid an unprecedent- ed economic crisis that has seen Maduro's popularity plummet. The head of the 34- nation Organization of International States (OAS), Luis Almagro, said the Venezuelan court had dealt the final blows to democ- A supporter of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro tries to take the camera of a photographer away, during clashes with racy in the country and opposition supporters outside the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) in Caracas, Venezuela March 30, 2017. (Reuters) accused Maduro's "regime" of carrying out a "coup." in its ruling. Stung by the rebukes ference in the gardens office ends in January payments and a reel- around Latin America, of the legislature. 2019. ing economy, it has Brazil, Argentina, The contempt charge Maduro's government sought to sell stakes in Mexico, Colombia and stems from vote-buy- condemned what it "This is trash from Around a dozen oppo- oil fields. State oil Chile expressed strong ing accusations described as a "right- people who have kid- sition lawmakers try- company PDVSA concerns while Peru against three lawmak- wing regional pact" napped the constitu- ing to march to the recently offered withdrew its envoy ers from southern against it on Thursday. tion, rights and free- Supreme Court on Russia's Rosneft a after what it termed a Amazonas state. Even dom of Venezuelans ... Thursday clashed with stake in the Petropiar rupture of democracy though these legisla- "We reject the The National National Guard sol- oil joint venture, in the OPEC nation of tors no longer sit, the Peruvian government's Assembly does not diers and pro-govern- sources with knowl- 30 million people. court said parliamen- rude support for the recognise the Supreme ment supporters lined edge of the proposal tary leaders had not violent and extremist Court." up to stop them. told Reuters. Venezuela's top court handled their case sectors in Venezuela," had already over- legally. Foreign Minister PROTESTS "If the international "We want to make per- turned most National Delcy Rodriguez said community stays firm, fectly clear to all the Assembly decisions Critics of Maduro say in a series of tweets. The opposition demanding elections, oil companies that any since the opposition it is all an excuse for promised new street we are sure the gov- strategic alliance (that win. Then late on him to consolidate Leaders of Venezuela's protests starting from ernment will have to did not go through Wednesday, it explicit- power and muzzle the Democratic Unity Saturday - but that tac- turn back," another Congress) is null," ly stated it was assum- opposition amid a opposition coalition tic has failed in the opposition leader Borges said on ing Congress' role in a severe recession, soar- renewed their demand past despite marches Henrique Capriles Thursday. ruling authorising ing inflation and acute for early presidential that have drawn hun- said. Maduro to create oil shortages of food and elections and accused dreds of thousands of While some investors joint ventures without medicine. Maduro of duplicating protesters. "We insist on a demo- could see the Supreme the previously man- Peruvian leader cratic solution." Court sentence as giv- Maduro, a 54-year-old Alberto Fujimori's Last year, the opposi- ing them the green dated congressional tion pushed for a refer- Spooked by the oppo- approval. former bus driver and notorious 1992 closure light to invest, others foreign minister, was of Congress. endum to recall sition's warning that are increasingly wor- "As long as the situa- narrowly elected in Maduro and force a investment deals ried about Venezuela's tion of contempt in the 2013 to replace late "Nicolas Maduro has new presidential elec- bypassing Congress murky legal frame- National Assembly leftist President Hugo carried out a 'coup d'e- tion, but authorities would not be valid, work. continues, this consti- Chavez. He has tat' ... this is a dictator- thwarted them and foreign oil companies tutional chamber guar- accused Washington ship," said National also postponed local were closely following "There is reasonable antees congressional of leading a push to Assembly President electoral races that the political show- doubt about the legali- functions will be exer- topple him as part of a Julio Borges, before were supposed to have down. ty of all this," said a cised by this chamber wider offensive tearing up a copy of been held in 2016. source at a foreign oil against leftist govern- the Supreme Court As Venezuela tries to company. (Reuters) or another chosen Maduro's term in raise funds for bond organ," the court said ments. ruling at a news con-

C M Y K Page 22 The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday March 31, 2017 LOCAL NEWS Tyzena Brookes Honoured at Nevis’ 23rd Annual From page 15 Agriculture Open Day for Long; Dedicated Service five children. Agriculture on Nevis the Department in the Allied Agencies to dis- of the Federal Member, Mr. Anthony Randy Elliott, and past year, in the areas play and make their Opposition Hon. Dr. Reid, Unit Manager of Other remarks were John King, Inter- of crop and vegetable products available to Denzil Douglas, Agriculture in St. made by Mr. Amory, American Institute for farming, veterinary the public. Junior Minister in the Eustatius, Hon. Minister of Cooperation on services, fisheries and NIA Hon. Troy Michael Perkins Agriculture Hon. Agriculture (IICA) agro processing. It Among those present Liburd, Hon. Clyde I. Speaker of the Alexis Jeffers, Hon. Representative for the also provides an were National Hero van Putten, Leader of National Assembly Charles Woodley, Eastern Caribbean opportunity for farm- The Right Excellent Government of the and Hon. Farrell Commissioner of States. ers, artisans, agro Dr. Kennedy Public Entity of Saint Smithen Speaker of Agriculture in St. processors and those Simmonds, Deputy Eustatius, Hon. the Nevis Island Eustatius, Acting The event showcases involved in culinary Premier of Nevis Hon. Richeline Leerdam, Assembly. Director of the progress made by arts, horticulturists and Mark Brantley, Leader Island Council Three Founding Members Ousted as PLP Elects New Executive From page 8 nation.” right to choose to not PLP,” he said. been but you under- bers to join the party in offer themselves for stand the historic sig- recent months. He brushed off the nomination but all we Dr. Harris thanked his nificance of the day,” They were invited, threats of court action say having chosen to Cabinet colleagues for he said. “Thanks to all of you. they knew they were of the ousted mem- hold out they should their presence and said Thanks for coming out not behaving well, bers. not now stand in the it shows the solidarity He also hailed the in your numbers they knew they can’t way of new group of among Government party members for thanks for showing get the support of the “We respect their right persons inspired and Ministers. their attendance at the your colours and most convention so they to choose. their right courageous enough to convention and stated of all thanks for your chose not to offer to choose to not come say forward on to the “You have other that hundreds have support,” he conclud- themselves for nomi- to the meetings and the places you could have come out in their num- ed. Winners Announced for Nevis Cross Channel Swim 2017 From page 9 first, Scott Mullier came second who were responsible for guiding Mccarthy, Alyssa Digiovanni and and Skip Fry came third. Again all the former across the four kilome- Elizabeth Muller. Team Three: Polly Jones (US) got second and three men hailed for the United ter channel between the islands of Alex Cox, Ryan Mushin, Jennifer Lais Bagatini (BR) took third. For States. Nevis and St. Kitts. Powell and Kanza Bodden. Team the males Doug Hellerson came Four: Anna Verloop, Beth Rind, More than 200 persons competed in Team One consisted of Robert Lani Fusman and Ashton the swim. A highlight was the five Liddie, Jonathan Essien, Karlyn Mills. Team Five: Joey Mason, relay teams of Special Olympic Pipe and Roger Crawford. Team Rishi Rangaranjan, Gigi Duncan New Physical swimmers and standard swimmers Two: Rebecca Schiess, Bob Education and Lemmy Hobson. Program to be Dr. William Connor Primary Repeats From page 13 added to Primary to her school’s winning this com- points while Niran went to However the sur- cause. petition. Warde of Dieppe Jahkeel Henderson School prise package at the Bay was the boys of Sandy Point meet was the At the end of the “I told them that I U13 champion with while Victrix went Curriculum Dieppe Bay two days of compe- was going to three 34 points to L’Nivea Nathan. tition the Dr. peat but now I From page 7 Primary School who finished with William Connor believe we can win In the females Also competing stood tall over the five in a row,” Deychenelle over the weekend that Physical education is critical an impressive haul of nine gold medals other schools and Jeffers stated. Richardson cap- was athletes vying for students to develop the skills teacher at that tured the U9 cham- to make the St. Kitts and competencies needed to live with Niran Warde Other top individual being responsible school Jessica pionships with 30 and Nevis team at healthy and physically active Jeffers told mem- winners were points. Adaxia this year’s CARIF- lives at school and for the rest of for three of those Jahrique Morson of medals winning the bers of the media Berkeley of Dr. TA games. their life. that she credits hard Dr. William Connor William Connor the 400m, 200m and who won the U9 Attention now turns the 100m. work for the U11 title and The skills learnt in physical edu- schools success. Male category with L’Nivea Nathan of to the high school- cation can improve students’ per- 30 points, while Tyrell Willaims ers for this week- formance, sharpen their knowl- Deychenelle Richardson also of She was also confi- Sandy Point’s captured the U13 end’s TDC inter- edge of strategy and tactics, and dent that the school Jahkeel Hendersont championship. school champi- help them to transfer knowledge Dieppe Bay con- tributed two medals can build a track U11 won the U11 onships. from one context to another. and field dynasty in category with 42 Victor ludorum

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