Gunned Down in His Driveway

Friday August 3rd, 2018 The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source Issue #1240 GUNNED DOWN IN HIS DRIVEWAY

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CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:3 Premier Brantley: Renewable energy NIA cracks down would remove oil price concerns on crime, launches

Renewable energy, especially the de- $25,000 reward velopment of the Federation’s geothermal energy assets fund for crime could benefit everyone by providing efficient, affordable and sustainable energy, Hon. Mark information Brantley, Premier of Nevis said during By Monique Washington the July 30 Overseas Private Investment Corp. (OPIC) team An EC$25,000 reward meeting on July 30 at fund has been estab- his office at Pinney’s lished by the Nevis Estate. Island Administration for anyone with infor- The Premier pointed mation leading to the out during the meet- Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Mrs. Hélène Ann Lewis, Legal Adviser to the NIA (to his left) meet with representatives of the Overseas arrest and conviction ing that developing the Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) based in Washington (left), and geothermal developers of Nevis Renewable Energy International (right) of any person or persons Federations hydrother- responsible for any ho- mal and renewable ener- the United States International (NREI). be tied to circumstances (SIDS) that are not was led by Ms. micide committed on the gy sources it will end the Embassy to Barbados; over which we have blessed with a vast ar- Marlena S. Hurley, island of Nevis. Nevis Administration’s the Organisation of “We see oil prices creep- no control,” Brantley ray of assets is diffi- Director, Political concerns about increas- Eastern Caribbean ing up again and that for explained. cult. However, Nevis is Risk Insurance The Premier of Nevis, ing oil prices. States (OECS), based us that is a very, very blessed with geothermal & Reinsurance Honourable Mark in Barbados; and execu- real concern, because it “With geothermal, I energy and the adminis- Structured Finance; Brantley, announced the The OPIC team is com- tive members of Nevis means that our econom- think, we can lock our- tration intends to exploit and Ms. Nicole D. fund’s establishment af- prised of the Premier; Renewable Energy ic fortunes continue to selves in for 25 years, it to revolutionise the is- Soulanille, Insurance ter the July 29 murder 30 years, as the case land’s economy. Department Assistant of 28-year-old Nevis might be, to a fixed General Counsel; businessman Evanson price,” Brantley said. He said the NIA is and Christopher Smith-Bartlette of “A price that we know working closely with M. Ausdenmoore, Stewart Williams Drive. and it would help im- the NREI, who they Political/Economic measurably in helping have contracted to har- Officer at the US According to a police us to plan and determine ness the island’s geo- Embassy in Barbados. release, Smith-Bartlette where we go in terms of thermal energy. They are on a three- was approached by a lone Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, urges citizens to our economy.” day fact-finding mis- gunman who opened fire halt the senseless violence. Meantime, the Premier sion on Nevis at the as the businessman was “NIA believes the is- expressed gratitude to invitation of NREI, about to drive out of his of this tragic death . information they have land could be the first the United States for ahead of the construc- gate. Smith-Bartlett died . . the Nevis Island that can assist in ensur- to truly say it is entirely its assistance with the tion phase of the geo- on the scene. Administration is tak- ing that these deviant green and has weaned project so far, a part- thermal project. ing the further step criminals are brought itself off fossil fuels for nership he believes, An autopsy performed and hereby announces swiftly to justice.” electricity generation,” should also serve as a While on the island, by Pathologist, Dr. with immediate ef- Brantley said, “We feel model between the US they will to meet with Valery Alexandrov de- fect a revolving fund Brantley condemned the it is a game changer and the SIDS on other officials of the Nevis termined that Smith’s to provide rewards senseless act of violence particularly because the issues. Electricity Company was due to multiple gun- of EC$25,000 for in- that resulted in Smith- science is suggesting to Limited officials, NIA shot wounds to his body formation leading to Bartlette’s death. He us that we have far more “We think it could be officials and other and head. the arrest and convic- pointed out, while the geothermal energy than a model of US coop- stake-holders includ- tion of the person or police move swiftly in we can use and if that is eration and involve- ing the Four Season The police also reported, persons responsible for bringing perpetrator(s) the case, then it means ment in Small Island Resort, Nevis. “the assailant might this, and for any other to justice, the fight that it augers well Developing States,” have fled the scene in homicide that has been against crime cannot lie for our future expan- the Premier said. “We Also present at the a white or silver motor committed on the island with the Police alone. sion, the growth of our talk a lot about renew- meeting were Mrs. car, which sped up the of Nevis”. economy, that we can able energy. We talk Hélène Ann Lewis, street towards the by- “It will require the be self-reliant and self- a lot about mitigating Legal Adviser to the pass road. The public’s He continued, “The gov- combined efforts of all sufficient in so far as the consequences of NIA; Nevis Renewable assistance is being solic- ernment and the com- Nevisians and those who energy is concerned, but climate change and the Energy International ited for any information munity must be resolute call Nevis home to rid it also means, of course, increasing ferocity of members; THERMAL from anyone who might and committed in our our island of this terrible that we have potentially storms and the like. I Energy Partners have heard or seen the fight to restore respect scourge,” Brantley said. the prospect of export of think this is a concrete executives Daniel incident. for life and to bring an energy.” example of the partner- Pfeffer, President; end to all acts of vio- One person was taken ship and so, I wanted Bruce Cutright, Chief Smith-Bartlette’s death lence. The government into police custody fol- Brantley noted that to publicly thank the Executive Officer; and marks the fifth homicide again appeals to mem- lowing the homicide but diversifying the econ- United States.” Mackie Tross, Local this year in Nevis. bers of the public to as of the deadline for this omy for Small Island Representative. assist the police by shar- issue, no one has been Developing States The OPIC delegation Brantley said “in light ing with them whatever charged. Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:5 EDITORIAL Additional CCTv A moment of cameras, Nevis reflection Monitoring Center Amongst the fun and frolic of Culturama, Nevis and Nevisians will to deter crime pause to remember the sinking of the MV Christena and the impact on the Federation – and beyond - of the loss of the boat and the loss of the hundreds of lives. The expansion of the Federation’s CCTv cam- Whitman Browne, in his book published in 1985, chronicled the disas- era system and expedit- ter. He recorded the names and numbers of persons who drowned, who ing the completion of the went missing and who survived. Of the 57 bodies that were identified, new Nevis Monitoring 39 of them were female; of the 170 recorded as missing, 100 were Center will help deter female. Of the recorded survivors 8 of the 92 survivors were female! crime, according to Hon. In other words, 62% of the dead and missing were female, and less Mark Brantley, Premier than 10% of the survivors were female. The gender dimension of the of Nevis, who is commit- disaster requires further study. ted to expedite the imple- mentation of the Federal Sadly, it continues to be Nevis alone that commemorates the event, St Closed Circuit Television Kitts does not; although Kittitians too perished in the disaster. In fact, (CCTv) project on Nevis. Dr Browne’s book shows that in the above named categories, 18 of the 57 (32%), 42 of the 170 (25%) and 22 of the 92 (24%) were from St During his July 26 month- Kitts. We call upon our Kittitian counterparts of the Federation to do ly press conference, Mr. their part to memorialise the event. It is time. Brantley assured everyone he has expedited the Out of every disaster, a nation must regroup and rise up. It has to. But Nevis CCTv project so it it must learn from the experience and vow “never again”. It is against will be completed as soon this concept that we must note how far we have come as a seafaring as possible. The command centre for the Federal Closed Circuit Tel- people. We had to, as most of our territory is water. evision project on Nevis under construction in Charles- He noted that the NIA town on July 26. We note our ascension to the International Maritime Organisation and has completed CCTv Safety of Lives at Sea and the ensuing standards that ensures the equip- coverage in Charlestown, on the Nevis Command camera placement, the ping of passenger ferries with safety and lifesaving equipment. We note however under Federal Centre, which is now Premier stated cameras the attempt to separate cargo vessels from passenger vessels, and we project guidelines, other under construction. will be placed in strategic note the creation and activities of our Coast Guard. We also acknowl- areas across the island The facility is located areas. edge our Maritime department and the part it plays in ensuring safety will be outfitted with the near the NIA offices in at sea. equipment. Charlestown. “Because of the shape of the island, because of the We still have one niggling area to cover; and that is the issue of our The first phase of the fed- “The CCTV camera room road network we hope to fishers who operate as independent contractors. We encourage them to eral project has been com- will be manned around- have cameras positioned come on board with the available technology and standards to help end pleted in St. Kitts and the the-clock. It will provide along the Island’s Main the loss of lives at sea. second and third phases a command centre to al- Road and at the main in- will be done in Nevis and low the police to respond tersections, and in areas Never again must we suffer such loss. in rural areas in St. Kitts. properly and promptly we feel will provide a to any incidents of crime useful tool for the police,” Mr. Brantley explained and criminality,” he he said. the work was delayed said. Regarding security

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By Loshaun Dixon Javoy Tucker took fifth and congratulated her to round out a strong on her achievement. Caribbean showing in National Men’s 100m the sprint event. “Even though she did champion Jason not win a medal, she is Rogers captured a sil- Also impressive at the a truly talented athlete ver medal in the men’s CAC Games was St. who is very dedicated 100m sprint event at Kitts and Nevis female to the sport and very the Central American 100m sprinter Shenel committed to her per- and Caribbean (CAC) Crooke, who finished formance standards Games at the Roberto sixth in the 100m final and looking at her per- Melendez Stadium in with a commendable formance in the 100m Barranquilla, Colombia. performance. finals.” Rogers was congratulated by the head of the SKNAAA President Val He continued, “I think St. Kitts-Nevis Amateur Henry indicated they she has a determination Athletic Association were happy with the and effort that is going (SKNAAA). athlete’s performance. to get her in the long “We are very happy run and hopefully by the Jamaican Nesta Carter with the performance time the next Olympics captured the gold in of our athletes at the come around she will be 10.07 seconds, followed CAC games,” he said. I one of the top athletes by Rogers in 10.15 and think it has come from in the world. I have bronze went to Cejhae good cooperation from great expectations in for Greene of Antigua and the individual athletes Shenel.” Barbuda in 10.16. and from the team collectively.” Henry praised the Mario Burke of Federation’s only Barbados finished Henry highlighted the medalist at the games. fourth while Jamaica’s performance of Crooke “Jason is an athlete who

100% FLEXIBLE Top 10 No. 1 It is with deep sad- Dora-Barbs Francis, Zara and Arya Francis. 100% ONLINE UK University in the UK ness that we announce Susie Brazier-Warner Jahseal and Malyjah 100% RELEVANT (Graduate Employability) for Value-added the passing of Eulalie in New York and Jones, and Taheem (The Guardian, 2017) Susanna Parris-Francis Vaughn “Keigo Nias. nee Brazier affection- Brazier in St. Johns, ately known to many USVI. And three great great as “Mother Euls” of grandchildren includ- Government Road Many adopted chil- ing Jaiden and Joslynn. and Hamilton, but dren including: who resided at Bronx, Hildred Davis, Celia She also leaves to New York, USA. Powell, Iola Clarke- mourn one sister: APPLY NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 TRIMESTER Jason Rogers captured a silver medal in the 100m sprint. She passed away on Carty, Erney Clarke, Sunday July 22, 2018 Kiba Williams, Floretta Theona Jeffers MBA/MBM MSc HRM (SHRM Recognised) at the age of 81 years. Randy Jeffers, Evered in St Thomas, USVI Exceptional value — earn an MSc Data Science has demonstrated that with the government athlete.” “Webbo” Herbert, accredited UK MBA or MBM for under MSc Construction Project when it comes to track to assist in their ath- Eulalie was an Keith Arthurton, Two brothers: US$10,000 • Can be completed in 18 Management (RICS and ICE accredited) and field… he is out for lete’s preparation. “We The SKNAAA also avid vendor with Chevaun Williams. months • Specialisations: Banking, MSc Transport Planning and business. This silver are joining forces with praised two other ath- the St. Kitts/Nevis Rudolph Francis in Entrepreneurship, Events, Finance, Health Engineering medal he picked up is the Ministry of Sports to letes who competed at Labour Spokesman, Her 14 grandchildren: Alabama, USA and Management, Hospitality & Tourism, HRM, MSc Health and Social Care the first sign of some of develop comprehensive the games. The St. Kitts and Arthur “Brother” Info. Systems, Leadership & Innovation, the greatness that will training and develop- Nevis Observer, the Joya, Chilstone and Francis at Mattingly Free come from Jason. ment that will better “Commendations Leeward Times and Shamika Francis, Heights St. Kitts Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Apple iPad prepare our athletes for must also be given the Democrat newspa- Keifer Brazier-Warner, Marketing & Sales, Project Management Mini 4 (Conditions Henry noted that his the next Olympics.” to Kieshonna Brooks pers for many years. Lincoln-Tramaine, Her body will be • Option to earn both an MBA and MBM in apply) organization will be (100m hurdles) and Every week she would and Aldo Francis, flown to Nevis for 24 months looking toward pre- Late on Wednesday, Warren Hazel (400m), occupy a prominent Rahaizel, Prince and a Home-going and BA Business Management (Top-up) paring athletes for the high-jumper Jermaine both of whom compet- spot in Charlestown Jawari Francis in New Thanksgiving Service Final Year Entry to holders of Associate Degree and/or Diploma Olympics in Tokyo in Francis copped bronze ed in the semi-finals of to vend them with her York. Anesky Francis at the St. Paul’s Specialisms: Finance, Hospitality, HRM and Marketing two years’ time. in the men’s high jump. their respective events notable chant “Hot of in California, USA. Anglican Church on BA Business & Enterprise (Top-up) on Monday evening,” the Press” while she Tonya and Antonio Wednesday August BA Sales Management (Top-up) “I am very happy According to the a SKNAAA spokes- sold her self-made lo- Nias, Roheem and 08, 2018. Viewing BSc Nursing Studies (Top-up) the association is SKNAAA, his clear- man said. “While they cal delicacies. Hisken-Ali Isaac in and tributes will com- PG Cert. Learning and Teaching pleased,” Henry said. ance of 2.28m at the did not advance to the New York, USA. mence at 1:00 p.m. and We are working on pro- CAC Games is not finals, the SKNAAA She will be fondly re- Home-going Service grammes now to further only a new national re- applauds them for membered by her six Nine great begins at 2:30 p.m. www.seidegrees.com develop and prepare cord, it now ranks him doing their best and children: grandchildren: Regional Office: 27499 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 223, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134, USA our athletes in time for at #50 in the world, representing St. Internment will take • Tel +1 239 444 4399 • Fax +1 239 444 4398 • [email protected] the next Olympics.” He “An amazing feat for Kitts and Nevis with Annette Francis- Tanika, Cherika, place at the Bath disclosed an initiative our young national distinction.” Gumbs, Tony, Hazel, Emanhni, Zareon, Cemetery. Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:9 Controversy looms as Opposition 48th anniversary of MV Christena promises to move BHS to former site disaster commemorated

By Loshaun Dixon school facility in the area. Party, which held office interpretations to the An annual ceremony disaster. at the time, was adamant reports. to honor victims who Basseterre High School that nothing was wrong perished and those “May we be eter- The Opposition St. has been at the centre of with the school. The The present Opposition who survived the MV nal grateful to God Kitts-Nevis Labour a saga since 2013 when party brought in various government promised Christena disaster 48 Almighty for his abun- Party (SKNLP) is teachers and students professional institutions it would move the BHS years ago, were hon- dant grace and mercy committed to move began to complain about to test the school. The staff and students from ored Aug. 1 during a over the years and for Basseterre High School getting sick because of its test reports, however the school’s old Victoria memorial service at the giving us, as a people, (BHS) back to its old facilities. divided the government Road site and build a Christena Memorial on the will and the strength site, while building a new and the Opposition par- modern school on a new Samuel Hunkins Drive. to go on when all However, the Labour ties, who had different seemed lost and to thank The disaster occurred the many responders or on August 1, 1970 and rescuers for their he- claimed the lives of roic interventions that Nevisians, Kittitians averted an even greater and visitors to St. Kitts disaster,” he said. and Nevis. The MV Dr. Denzil Douglas Christena, the only ferry Among those attending in service, was traveling the memorial service to Nevis from Basseterre were Hon. Marjorie site. pursue academics to- when it encountered dif- Sydney Newton, chairperson of the Memorial Service hosted the 48th anniversary of the MV Christena disaster. Morton, Acting Deputy tally,” Dr. Douglas ex- ficulties and sank in in Governor General; When the party got to of- plained. “We want to The Narrows, an area Hon. Mark Brantley, fice in 2015, the school ensure skills will be pro- between both islands. service, Chairperson it signals our nation’s friends, after spending a was achieved in the Premier of Nevis, and was moved to a tempo- vided to the youth, even There were more than Mr. Sydney Newton re- intention to always day, and in some cases, absence of help from his wife Mrs. Sharon rary location in Taylors if they have the ability to 300 passengers on the ferred to the annual ob- remember its history, months on the sister is- professional counsel- Brantley; Hon. Alexis while they looked for a get 10-13 CXC subjects, vessel; 233 perished servance of the solemn demonstrate solidar- land of St. Kitts. lors, psychologists, psy- Jeffers, Deputy Premier new site where a new but want to go into skill- and 90 survived. event as commendable. ity with the families of chiatrists and therapists. of Nevis; Hon. Eric school could be built. based careers, they have those directly affected, He said, “The loss However, while there Evelyn; Hon. Farrel the opportunity to do so The fatal incident was “The MV Christena recognise the survivors of loved ones, many has never been a struc- Smithen, President An East Basseterre at a modern BHS.” a transition point in Disaster referred to as and honour those who of whom were the tured or formal assess- of the Nevis Island site was selected, as a the history of both the worst maritime di- died,” he said. breadwinners in their ment of the emotional Assembly; Hon. Vance location for the new “We are talking about a islands and to this saster in the Eastern families, resulted in impact of the disaster Amory, Former Premier school, but it received school with all of the ap- day, the Nevis Island Caribbean is forever Newton recalls the unimaginable sorrow, on survivors, their im- of Nevis and his wife fierce opposition from propriate labs required to Administration (NIA) etched in the history of disaster took place grief, pain and hardship. mediate families and Mrs. Verni Amory; Mr. the SKNLP, which is provide a BHS student continues to observe the St. Kitts and Nevis,” coincidentally on the With God’s help and the citizenry in general, Christopher M. against building on the to graduate with the op- the resilience of a deter- the scars of the traumat- Ausdenmoore, Political/ Basseterre Aquifer. In the portunity to go into a mined people, they are ic event are engraved Economic Officer at meantime, the Labour workplace and function able to move past the in the memory of those the US Embassy in Party claims the school’s at the highest level, or to tragedy and have forged directly affected, many Barbados; and His construction in that area a university and function ahead for 48 years to of whom still suffer in Excellency Mr. Sam will not affect the aquifer. at the highest level,” Dr. build a brighter future silence to this day. He Condor, St. Kitts and Douglas said. for younger and unborn used the opportunity Nevis Permanent Last week, at an SKNLP generations.” to urge others to show Representative to the press conference, former He indicated the planned gratitude for God’s help United Nations and his Prime Minister the Rt. facility will provide Newton noted that this during and after the wife Mrs. Jean Condor. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas youth for the future in revealed plans to move arts, music, technology BHSC back to its old site and all of the areas that if returned to office. young people aspire to become engaged in. Please clarify this para- graph, what is saddlers Dr. Douglas also dis- below? closed a revised com- mittee will deal with all “We will build a mod- schools and government ern school there,” Dr. buildings. : Hon. Marjorie Morton, Acting Deputy Governor General lays a wreath at the Chris- tena Memorial on Samuel Hunkins Drive during a Memorial Service hosted by the Douglas said. “We are Nevis Island Administration on Aug. 1 commemorating the 48th anniversary of the MV talking about a school “A permanent public Christena disaster. like we have built al- works-oriented or pri- ready in saddlers that is vate-sector-driven team disaster. Apart from the Newton said. “The re- weekend of the annual one of the most modern will have total respon- memorial service, the cords show the loss Emancipation Day holi- schools.” sibility for maintenance administration has also of 233 precious lives day, when many of the and repairs of all of our erected a memorial out- and 90 survivors have island’s most valued “He added plans for public schools. Such a side of the Nevis Island formed part of that and productive citizens the new school will department is already in Assembly on Samuel history. including civil servants, feature modern facili- place, but we realize it Hunkins Drive, in direct farmers, hucksters and ties for academics and will have to be expanded, view of the Narrows. “The annual observance others were returning Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis lays a wreath at the Christena Memorial during a skills training. “Today, retooled and upgraded.” of this solemn event home to Nevis to be Memorial Service commemorating the 48thanniversary of the MV Christena disaster. not everyone wants to During the memorial is commendable, as with their families and Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:11 Students, researchers learn Premier Brantley responds to about sustainable use of natural hotelier’s concerns about crime, resources, visit coral reefs, conditions at tourist attractions, Kitts and Nevis.” better ones that he had activity and described seen in quite some it as an awesome ex- The GEF/SGP coordi- time. He explained perience. This IWECO new attraction development nator said one of the that during snorkel- activity was preceded goals of the IWECO ing, he observed by an excursion into Hotel-owners and op- project was to find different species of the Green Hill Water erators concerns about ways to reduce the fish, including the shed facilitated by the crime, improving condi- degradation of the nat- Stoplight Parrotfish; Water Department on tions at tourist locations ural environment, on Blue Tang; Yellow Tail Whit Monday. Another and developing new at- which we all rely for Snapper; Flounder; upcoming activity is a tractions were discussed our very survival. and Whispering Grunt. hike to Nevis peak this July 31 when Hon. month. Mark Brantley, Premier “The reef ecosystem “I found the reef in of Nevis and Minister was in a near pristine fairly healthy state, More information of Tourism met with state and has suffered the abundance of long- about Small Grants members of the St. Kitts negatively from man’s spined sea urchins, Programme activities and Nevis Hotel and activities both on wa- seen at the site, are is available at the SGP Tourism Association ter and on land,” she an indication of this,” website www.sgp. (NTA). explained. Pemberton said. undp.org or anyone interested in their pro- Representatives of eight Nevis Director The excursion pro- grammes can contact hotels met with the of Fisheries and vided an avenue for the local office on West Premier, they were: the President of the Nevis first time snorkelers Independence Square Four Seasons Resort- Snorkelers listen to a description about what they are about to see before they enter the water. Turtle Group Lemuel to explore the reefs. Street, Basseterre at Nevis, Nisbet Plantation Pemberton, said the Many echoed their 1-1-869-662-3135. Beach Club, Oualie reef area at Shitten’s sentiments in being Beach Resort, Golden Sustainable use of sponsored by the (IWECO) in Caribbean Bay was one of the able to take part in the Rock Inn, Mount Nevis natural resources, Global Environment Small Island Hotel, The Hermitage, especially the impor- Facility (GEF) Small Developing States,” Montpelier Plantation tance of coral reefs to Grants Programme explained Ilis Watts, Inn and Paradise Beach Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis addresses hoteliers at the Oualie Beach Resort during the July 31 St. Kitts and Nevis Hotel and Tourism As- the environment, was (SGP) enabled partici- National Coordinator Hotel. sociation monthly meeting/ emphasized as more pants to participate in of the GEF/SGP to than 75 students, re- the first-ever activity fund environmental Ms. Tawanna Wigley, relationship. that people look to my so that we can make this and more attractions are tourists,” Brantley ex- searchers and envi- of this nature. projects in St. Kitts Acting Executive office to try to solve industry as strong as it available for visitors. plained. “It is an issue ronmentally-conscious and Nevis. Director of the St. Kitts “I am very pleased to be problems,” he said. can be,” he said. that impacts us because groups from St. Kitts “This coral reef excur- and Nevis Hotel and invited to this meeting “Some of them I can fix, The Premier indicated we live here and so these and Nevis embarked sion is part of a United “Participants in the Tourism Association and I thank you, as an some of them I can’t, Brantley gave the ho- he intends to update are issues that I think we on an excursion to Nations Development event attended two and Mr. Devon Liburd organisation, for hav- but certainly I am pre- teliers the assurance the hoteliers on their need to discuss in a very view some of nature’s Programme (UNDP)/ mandatory orientation Director of Sales and ing me,” Brantley said. pared to listen and to that the NIA, through concerns about crime, open and honest way in most beautiful won- United Nations sessions, one on St. Marketing at the NTA “I hope that the discus- see how we can work the Nevis Tourism which he said is not terms of where we are, ders at Shitten’s Bay Environment Kitts and one on Nevis, were also present. sion we can have will more closely together. Authority (NTA) and only a problem for the where we are going and and White House Bay Programme (UNEP) before departing on the be frank and honest and the Ministry of Tourism, industry. as a government, what on the South East Project, called excursion,” Watts ex- The Premier said he is open.” “As business owners would continue to work ideas we are seeking to Peninsula. Integrating Water, plained. “The sessions always willing to hear and managers and the in a collaborative man- “There are issues of implement to try and Land and Ecosystems provided information hotelier’s concerns the “I sit in a position of lifeblood of the tourism ner with stakeholders crime which is certainly address some of these The tour, Management on SGP activities in St. hoteliers in an effort to great responsibility on industry, we can work to ensure that tourism not just an issue for the concerns.” foster a closer working the island in the sense closer with each other sites are in good order hotel industry or for

Snorkelers enjoy views of live coral. Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:13 LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday December 22, 2017 Page 23 Unpaid property taxes? 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HIRING!At Teddies BaBoatr Mate Contact: FuConstructionll Time Needs One Office Worker are being encouraged ers will comply with Solid Ground Islander Water Sports labourers Contact: Telephone: 668-4367 to take advantage of the tax laws and pay IRD data shows that TeConstructionlephone Needs# 66 0-6Tel:19 662-70816 Tel: 869665-2443-662-5550 CLASSIFIED ADVERT an extended amnesty their taxes on time go- tax compliance stag- Plumber, Electricals, programme announced ing forward.” gered at 27 percent in Masonry,Cash Carpentry,ier Ne eded Vida Liquor & Tobacco Arabic Restaurant located in earlier last month. 2011; 32 percent in Mechanic, Gardener, Vacancy Vacancy Contact: Prem:1869-760-5355 Buckleys looking for 2 Chefs with At an event in late 2012, then stood at 33 Heavy Equipment At Royal Palms WaitresAnthonys N eConstructioneded Store Manager experience in doing Meditaranean Prime Minister and June to signal the re- percent in 2013 and Operator Green ValleyCo Producentact Nu mber: 1-869-662-5550 Food Please call:765-2946 Minister of Finance, location of the Inland 2014. Telephone# 660-6Mobile196 Delivery Company in St.Kitts (Liquor Knowledge, manage inventory, sales, etc.) . Dr. the Honourable Revenue Department Five years experince Needs Farmer seeking house- keeper 6692262 Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Timothy Harris, while to the John Gumbs Under the Team Unity Tel: 668-0612 Needed Two Labours, Two Cleaners speaking at his July Building on the Bay Administration tax FlaTel:m i762-9150ngo Construction NEEDED JuanaJo Boutiqueiner NeeWantedded One Heavy COMFORT AIRCO 17 press conference, Road, Prime Minister compliance increased ANeedst An Onegle sSales Wo Clerkod WoEquipmentrk Shop Slims Construinct iSt.on &Kitts Elec istri cseekingal Plum bing revealed that his Team Harris underscored the on an annual basis. Services is seeking one CarpenVacancyter with KitchVacancyen Helper Operator/ Mechanics (4) qualified chilled Tel:Tel 665-6682ephone: 763-4808/668-0633 Telepwaterhone and :66 VRF3-551 techni8 - Unity Cabinet made the importance of healthy In 2015, the IRD saw 5 yVacancyears exper i e n c e . C o n t a ct 668-8081 Telephone: 4One69- 1Joiner007/ 6 6 9 - 3 9 8 8 6 years experience decision to extend the revenue collections by Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris being welcomed to the new Inland Rev- an improvement in Experience cian. Email resume to: Jamaican Bakery Tel: 664-0256 [email protected] amnesty on property the different agencies enue Department office by Comptroller Mr. Edward Gift tax compliance to 35 Carpenter Enriques Joiner Shop Vacancy Please Contact: tax following a request of the state, particu- percent; in 2016, it Assistant Baker Tel: 663-6296 JOHNNY CONSTRU663-5053CTION ALEX BARBER SHOP by the Comptroller of larly the IRD, to the these agencies, the tripled with respect to the round-a-bouts and again increased to 40 Mechanic Wantore d764-7189 Maria’s Beauty Salon Tel: 762-1003 Needed Machine Operator One Experienced Carpenter One Experienced Cashier the Inland Revenue continued develop- Government of St. national security; we [other] strategic inter- percent, and in 2017, Must have : TelephoneVacancy: 869-469-8026 is seeking 3 persons Department, Mr. ment of the twin-island Kitts and Nevis certainly would not sections of Basseterre the department saw Nail technicianCall: 763-7682Vacancy CaVacancyll: 765-7092 Edward Gift. Federation. “would not be able to be able to add to the and the country.” another increase in tax Vacancy Alex Barber Shop 5 yVacancyears experience, with Braider/Stylist T Sutton Construction Spotless Car Wash finance education; we CCTV programme and compliance to 47 per- Water Sports Operator One Cashier “So the property tax Dr. Harris noted certainly would not we certainly would The Government has cent, which is the high- sAPm a Woodworkll medium engines Worker Needs One Mason Needs One Employee Tel: 765-3600 Contact: 765-7092 amnesty will now end then that without be able to increase not be able to pro- witnessed a signifi- est in the department’s (bOneoth Carpenter gasoline & diesel) Using your phone while Interested in applying? Tel: 660-0708 Contact: 764- at the end of August. the collection from the budget which has vide the vehicles at cant increase in tax history. 2 Storeroom Attendants9822/ ne 661-9822eded at ATel:668-1514/pplicatio 668-3611n should be driving is dangerous... Call 869 764 4838 made to Carib Scoots & Best Buy Supermarket LIQUOR LICENCES DLIQUORon’t t aLICENCESke a ch ance ORDINANCE,Bike Ren 1906tal oORDINANCE,n someon 1906e else’s ApplVACANCYicants can fill out forms at the Branch SCHEDULETel: 6 A62-8047 lifSCHEDULEe, Driv Ae with some Office located in Charlestown To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ Masons, Carpenters, Dry wall- To theO Superintendentualie Bea cofh Police. To the Superintendentconcer nof .Police. ing, Tillers,Dr Plumbers,iver’s LabourersLicense would be an asset I, Clifford Paris & Ms Marva Paris I, Rubylette Arthurton Now residing Contact: The Managing Director, Now residing in...... in Craddock Road Street in the town ... Street in the town or Village of or Village of Charlestown do hereby Solid Ground Construction & Craddock Road do hereby give you give you notice notice That it is my intention to apply That it is my intention to apply on 3rd Restoration Services Ltd on June 8th 2018 Day of April, 2018 next to the District Day of 8th June next to the District Magistrate At Charlestown for a Retail Magistrate Licence in respect of my 14 Petal Street At C/Town for a Retail Liquor Licence Premises in Bath Village Street in in respect of my Premises in Craddock Charlestown, Nevis Wades Garden Road Street in...... Basseterre St. Kitts Dated this 21st day of February, 2018. Dated this 8th day of June, 2018. Email: Signed: Rubylette Arthurton Signed: Clifford Paris [email protected]

C M Y K Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:15 Obituary: Improved family health facilities Former-Police offered in Molineux, Conaree; Mary Commissioner Charles Hospital, EMT, Ambulance Stanley V. Franks Service recommissioned

Mr. Stanley V. Franks, Residents in Molineux care approach must work Development Goal num- the Federation’s and surrounding vil- in tandem.” ber three: family health, longest-serving lages can now enjoy good health and well- Commissioner of dental and 24-hour Minister Phipps added being,” Hamilton added. Police (1980-1993) has EMT/Ambulance ser- that the reintroduction died at age 79. Prime vice at the Mary Charles of the EMT/Ambulance He said these renewed Minister and Minister Hospital, thanks to the Service will be an en- services will provide a of National Security, recommissioning of hancement of what pre- disciplined and organized Dr. the Honourable these services as a part viously existed, creating system with equipment, Timothy Harris ex- of a government man- a quicker response time expertise and experience tended his heartfelt date to fulfil goal -num to emergency care island in emergency interven- condolences, and those ber three of the United wide. She also said that tion, which will allow a of the Government and Nations Sustainable the opening of the dental timely response for the people of St. Kitts and Development Goals clinic will alleviate the healthcare profession- Nevis, to Franks fam- (SDGs) on improving pressure from the Pogson als to address medical ily and loved ones. family health. Medical Centre in Sandy emergencies. Point, which is tempo- “Mr. Franks demon- The recommissioning rarily the primary public “We have pledged our strated true leadership ceremony took place July dental facility due to the commitment to provide as he adeptly charted 31 at the Mary Charles temporary closure of the healthcare for all in a ho- the direction of the Hospital in Molineux, Newtown Dental Clinic. listic manner for the en- Royal St. Christopher Minister of State with tire population, thereby and Nevis Police Force responsibility for Minister of Health, the reducing any perception Mary Charles Hospital ribbon-cutting ceremony, (left to right) Prime Minister Dr. the into the post-Indepen- Health, the Honourable Honourable Eugene of inequities,” Hamilton Hon. Timothy Harris; Constituent Ms. Greene; Permanent Secretary in Ministry of dence period and fur- Wendy Phipps, said Hamilton, while add- explained. “We are here Health, Delores Stapleton-Harris; Hon. Wendy Phipps; Hon. Eugene Hamilton ther professionalized that the community and ing his thoughts about to demonstrate in sev- it during a transforma- institution-based health recommissioning impor- eral ways that we have made major strides in Medical Office in the patients the surrounding tional era for both law services need to work tant hospital services, kept our promise and the development of qual- Community Centre at area. enforcement and soci- Minister Dr. Harris the Police Force, Mr. hand-in-hand to improve said the new Dental to espouse the minis- ity healthcare delivery,” Conaree Village. Patients ety,” Prime Minister noted, “Commissioner Franks served for the overall standard of Clinic and relaunched try’s motto: “People Hamilton said. “As a can visit the office “Previously, patients Dr. Harris said. Franks was an im- more than 20 years as living for citizens in the EMT/Ambulance servic- First; Quality Always.” Team Unity Government, Wednesdays and Fridays from this community had pressive repository of a member of the Police Federation. es will allow increased we will continue to do so from 9am-1pm, It will to travel 2.4 miles to the Franks enlisted in information and expe- Service Commission, care for the residents in The minister con- while we demonstrate be operated by District Newtown Health Centre, the Police Force in rience for the men and representing the Police “It is part of the on- the local community, es- gratulated health care our leadership during our Medical Officer Dr. 3.6 miles to St. Peter’s February 1960 and re- women of the Royal Welfare Association. going commitment pecially to those who are practitioners and profes- political tenure.” Maria Warner. Health Centre, or 3.9 tired in October 1993. St. Christopher and that the Team Unity in need. sionals for the tremen- miles to Cayon Health The Prime Minister Nevis Police Force Mr. Franks also owned Administration has made dous strides being made The enhancement proj- Chief Medical Officer, Centre for primary noted that, “Country and the Ministry of and operated Diamond to the people in terms of “This is a time for cel- in the Federation and ect on the Mary Charles Dr. Hazel Laws, said the healthcare services,” Dr. Above Self was a per- National Security. In Security Services Inc. improving health care,” ebration because the pledged the government Hospital stated in 2015 rationale behind open- Laws said. “The aim is sonal credo for Mr. January, when for- for the past 25 years, Mrs. Phipps explained. Team Unity Government will continue to support with the hospital reno- ing the medical office in to bring essential health Franks.” mer Commissioner leveraging his exten- “We recognize that for is delivering on another the efforts to improve vated and reopened in Conaree is to improve services to your doorstep of Police Mr. Robert sive law enforcement us to have the proper strategic promise out- the overall health of the 2016. Now the new access to healthcare ser- and to eliminate trans- Prime Minister Dr. Jeffers (2004 – 2008) background to bolster responses, both our lined in the National nation, specifically with Dental Clinic and EMT/ vices to more than 1,000 portation and other indi- Harris added, “Franks died at the age of 70, the security environ- community-based health Strategic Plan for health disease prevention. Ambulance Services Conaree residents and rect costs.” meticulous commit- my office phoned Mr. ment of his clients’ care approach and our as it embraces the United have been added. The ment to serving his Franks, who was quick businesses and homes, institution-based health Nations Sustainable “St. Kitts and Nevis has ambulance was obtained country drew acco- to reminisce fondly and, by extension, his with the assistance of lades from Her Majesty about his friend and beloved country. the St. Kitts and Nevis Queen Elizabeth II, colleague.” High Commissioner to who recognized his Prime Minister Harris’ London, His Excellency courage and con- Mr. Franks – like Mr. thoughts and prayers Dr. Kevin Isaac, who spicuous devotion to Jeffers, who during are with the Franks with assistance from duty with the Queen’s his retirement pro- family as they grieve other parties abroad, fa- Police Medal (Q.P.M) vided incisive analysis the death of their be- cilitated the handover of in the New Year’s on police and secu- loved patriarch. “May two ambulances to the Honours list for 1983. rity matters in the lo- they find comfort and Federation. Then in October 1985, cal media – helped to strength, knowing that during her visit to the shape the ethos of the he made an indelible Conaree District Medical Federation, the Queen Royal St. Christopher impact on the secu- Office opens presented Franks with and Nevis Police Force rity landscape of the Federation,” the Prime Conaree District Medical Office opened as Minister of the Lieutenant of long after leaving it. In a related event, the Health, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton hands the keys over the Royal Victorian Minister concluded. Ministry of Health to District Medical Office Dr. Maria Warner. Order (L.V.O). Prime After retiring from also opened a District Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:17 SKN Patriots hope to Culturama rundown bounce back from finals Terron ‘Invincible’ Webb named disappointment Culturama Junior Monarch King

By Monique Washington 249 points and second run- Answer Segment. First run- the show. At the end of the that of Mr. Kool. Five con- ner-up was Shante ‘Princess ners up were Deron Josiah night, Miss Flow Romisha testants went head-to-head Neveha’ with 247 points. and Hadassah Daniel of Ivor Malone accumulated 876 in an animal- wear, cultural- Culturama season started Walters’s Primary with 767 points. Best in Our Roots: performance, King of the off with bang with five The second competition was points. Second runner-ups Two Piece Segment and Night and the interview crowns already captured the Mr. and Miss Talented were: Tahmarley Wilkinson was crowned Miss Culture segment. Ranciato Jeffers and four more still up for Youth competition, held and Dèquanda Moving of swimwear 2018. Her clos- captured best-animal-in- grabs. Culturama competi- July 29. Six Primary par- St. Thomas’ Primary with est competitor was miss me segment, best cultural tions opened July 26 with ticipated: Joycleyn Liburd, 745 points. Fit Wellness Vennett Jones, talent and was crowned the Peachick Junior Calypso St. James, Charlestown, St. who amassed 855 points and Mr. Kool with 776 points. show. Thomas, Ivor Walters and July 31 the Miss Swimwear Best in Simmer and Shine: First runner-up was Jonah the Elizabeth Pemberton. and Mr. Kool competitions One Piece Swimwear. Valarie, who captured best- Fourteen junior were held. Five females con- Second runner-up was interview, second runner-up Calypsonians went head-to- At the end of the night, tended for the Miss Culture Miss Nevis Solid Waste was Kuame Mayers. head in a one-round battle. Tesean Newton and swimwear crown, while five Management Authority Avis At the end of the evening, McKelsya Arthurton of males contended for the Mr. Glasgow with 851 points Upcoming competitions are Terron ‘Invincible’ Webb Charlestown Primary Kool crown. Best Cultural Explosion the Senior Calypso Monarch amassed 256 points and amassed 831 points. They Swimwear, Best in Identical Aug. 4 and the Miss Culture was named Junior Monarch also won the Talent Segment, The show ran until the early Swimwear. Queen Competition Aug. 5. King. First was Marques Prince and Princess Wear hours on Thursday morning, ‘Mighty J’ Washington with Segment and Question and with passing rain during The last crown captured was

By Loshaun Dixon encouraged Patriot fans to come out and give the team support when they play in Basseterre. “For CPL we are expecting a full house. It is just the The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots are set to bounce way the sport is going. We want to continue to back from a finals defeat in last year’s Caribbean allow our nationals who live here…to view these Premier League (CPL) as they prepare for the professional sporting events right here in their 2018 edition starting next week. back yard is something amazing.”

Last year, the Chris Gayle-led Patriots qualified Commenting on the makeup of the team, Berridge for the CPL playoffs for the first time in franchise noted that they were able to retain some key history and made to the finals when they faced the players from last season, while adding some Trinbago Knightriders and lost in a thriller. new pieces. “We have retained most of our guys from last year. We have Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, CEO of the SKN Patriots Richard Berridge told Carlos Brathwaite, Mahmudullah Riyad, Tom the media that coming off making the finals last Cooper, Ben Cutting… plus we have a contin- year, the team understands the importance of do- gent of Leeward Island players including Hayden ing well for the Federation, “especially as we will Walsh, Jeremiah Louis, Alzarri Joseph and Devon be celebrating our 35th year of independence.” Thomas.”

Berridge said the aim for this year is to return the He said they had to top-up in some departments, title to the Federation. “Last year we acquired what with some players likely to be unavailable for the we could say one of the best T20 players in the early part of the competition, but was confident in World, Chris Gayle. Phil Simmonds, a world-re- the squad makeup. nowned coach took us to the finals. Unfortunately, we were unable to get over the line. However, “It is sport, so nothing is assured, you can put in going into our fourth year we want to bring the all the work you want and on the day of the match championship back.” something happens,” Berridge said. “Planning is very important, getting the guys in the right frame Berridge said when the Patriots moved to St. Kitts of mind, having a team that gels well together and and Nevis it positively impacted the Federation. the environment in which the team operates in.” “The franchise has done something special for the Federation, it is our only franchise-based team on “I think that is why you saw an increase in perfor- the global stage. We want to continue to build this mance last year because they were playing well franchise in collaboration with the St. Kitts and together.” Nevis government. The Patriots open their 2018 CPL account on “The economic impact continues to be signifi- Aug. 9 in the second day of the competition. The cant,” Berridge said. Last year we saw a US $16 Patriots’ home stand will run from Aug. 28 to million economic impact. That should increase this Sept, 5. year with us having a fifth home game.” Berridge Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:19

Sports development Youth Ambassadors aid in British Virgin

camp completes Island hurricane restoration efforts

Much-needed hu- another season, manitarian assistance is being provided to the British Virgin Islands by 24 youths activities went well in the St. Kitts and Operating Hours Nevis Comprehensive Disaster Management

The TDC Group of Companies (TDC) wishes to advise the public of the Youth Ambassadors following operating hours during the Emancipation/Culturama holiday weekend: (CDM) group.

Saturday 4th August 2018 On July 29, CDM members boarded a

TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts and Nevis) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Coast Guard Vessel for the BVI, where they TDC Automotive Division (Nevis) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. will help with restora- TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) City Office 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. tion efforts still under- way due to last year’s TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) Airport Office 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. devastating Hurricane Western Union (St. Kitts) 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Irma.

CDS (Nevis) Limited 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Irma, a Category 5 TDC Rentals Limited (Nevis) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. hurricane, smashed into the British Virgin Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris wished Comprehensive Disaster Management Youth Ambassadors bon voyage as they prepare to board TDC Drinks Depot (Nevis) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Islands in September the Coast Guard Vessel MV Stalwart. Tennis and Volleyball sessions the 2018 Sports Developmental Camp Western Union (Nevis) 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2017, leaving a trail of

death and devastation. All went well with ac- with the children and their camp. She said that she Sunday 5th August 2018 Thousands of residents Disaster Emergency Honourable Timothy hurricane,” Dr. Harris to the BVI,’ and ‘we things to our broth- tivities during this year’s abilities. The children are was grateful for the op- were displaced and left Management Agency Harris, was among said. “We appreciate, are one Caribbean ers and sisters in the sports development excited [and] they are en- portunity where they can City Drug Store (2005) Limited CLOSED without electricity or (CDEMA). The orga- those present at the and the leadership of people and whatever British Virgin Islands. camp, which catered to joying the activities that advance their technique. water. nization directly en- St. Kitts and Nevis NEMA because with we can do for each You are going to run TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) City Office CLOSED scores of children from they have been doing in “I think it is a great learn- gages young people Defence Force Coast youth comes new vi- other redounds to the into hopefully a num- communities across St; the various disciplines,” ing experience. Through TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) Airport Office 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The CDM Youth in disaster manage- Guard Base on Sunday sion, new energy [and] benefit of all of us,” ber of Kittitians and

Kitts from July 23 to 27, Wiltshire said. the summer they have City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited CLOSED Ambassadors group ment activities over afternoon to wish the new resource that the Prime Minister told Nevisians because we according to Director of something to do,” she was founded in the short-to long-term youth ambassadors a could be put to good the 24 CDM Youth have a large contin- the Department of Sports, Tennis, volleyball and said. “They also play ten- TDC Rentals (Nevis) Limited 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. November 2017 by the period. safe and productive use and today you are Ambassadors as they gent of our people liv-

Anthony Wiltshire. netball lessons have been nis in school so this is a TDC Drinks Depot (Nevis) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. National Emergency trip. demonstrating this. departed. ing there, so when you During a visit to Warner held at Warner Park. good opportunity to have Management Agency St. Kitts and Nevis’ do good there you do Park on July 25, Wiltshire Golf instruction was at them learn more about Monday 6th August 2018 (NEMA) with the Prime Minister and “This group was “You are brave enough Dr. Harris noted this good that will redound

said due to a number of Frigate Bay, football at it.” full endorsement Minister of National formed subsequent to to say: ‘I will go,’ ‘I humanitarian initia- to their benefit and our factors the annual camp The Gardens and cricket TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) Airport Office 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. of the Caribbean Security, Dr. the our experience with the can make a difference tive complements aid collective benefits. was scaled down. He said at Conaree. Wiltshire assured that packages St. Kitts and Western Union (St. Kitts) CLOSED the quality of instruction, “next year God’s willing, Nevis made available National Disaster coupled with the enthusi- Lurean Craig, an avid the camp will be back to City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited CLOSED to the BVI and other Coordinator, Mr. asm of the facilitators and tennis player, was at the its original state and we neighbouring coun- Abdias Samuel, said TDC Rentals (Nevis) Limited 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. the children remain the tennis courts observ- will have much more to tries in the wake of St. Kitts and Nevis same. ing her three children offer than we have for TDC Drinks Depot (Nevis) CLOSED the September 2017 Youth Ambassadors Diamond, 11, Adanna, 9, this year.” hurricanes. will provide invaluable Western Union (Nevis) CLOSED “The coaches are enthused and Steve, 8, during the technical and manual The prime minis- assistance to the BVI’s Tuesday 7th August 2018 ter congratulated the restoration efforts. City Drug Store (2005) Limited CLOSED youths for becom- ing ambassadors for “We have some am- City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited CLOSED comprehensive disas- bassadors who are TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) City Office CLOSED ter management is- technically inclined, sues in St. Kitts and “Samuel explained. TDC Rentals Limited (St. Kitts) Airport Office 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Nevis, and the wider “They will in helping Western Union (St. Kitts) CLOSED Caribbean region. to computer systems. Another group will TDC Rentals (Nevis) Limited CLOSED “I want to wish you help paint buildings, TDC Drinks Depot (Nevis) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. God speed and hope including the disaster it will be an enjoyable management build- Western Union (Nevis) CLOSED and productive experi- ing. Other members ence as you fulfill the will plant flowers and We wish all our valued patrons an enjoyable weekend. particular objectives trees. They will en- that have been outlined courage BVI youth for you and that you to engage in similar come back energized activities to promote The Coast Guard Vessel MV Stalwart took 24 Youth Ambassadors in the St. Kitts and Nevis Comprehensive Disaster Lurean Craig was grateful for the tennis lessons for her children. knowing that you have comprehensive disas- Management (CDM) program to the British Virgin Islands. delivered some good ter management.” Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:21 National Commission will further evaluate public opinions about marijuana, ignore CARICOM recommendations

By Loshaun Dixon restrictions on plans to Commission remains obtain citizen’s opinions committed to its man- on marijuana’s popular- date,” Dr. Laws ex- The Federation will ity in the Federation. plained. “We have been ignore recommenda- mandated to go out and tions to ease mari- Describing the meet with the people. juana restrictions CARICOM Marijuana We have used town- made in July by the Commission’s recom- hall meetings, focus Caribbean Community mendation, Dr. Laws group discussions and (CARICOM) Marijuana said the regional body conducted a prevalence- Commission and will threw the ball back into view survey. Data has leave the decision up to their court at the nation- been collected and we public opinion, accord- al level. are in the process of ing Dr. Hazel Laws, analysing it. chair of the Marijuana “CARICOM has said Commission. that each national ter- She added that at the ritory needs to decide end of the exercise, Dr. Laws reaffirmed the the path to be taken and recommendations will commission’s commit- that is where the local be presented to the ment to let the people Marijuana Commission Cabinet. “We are pro- of St. Kitts and Nevis comes in,” she said. ceeding and will soon weigh-in providing their be able to complete all Dr. Hazel Laws, chair of the Marijuana Commission, evaluating easing restrictions and feedback on the issue. Dr. Laws indicated the our recommendations to Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, strongly opposes legalization. commission intends to the Cabinet in terms of The commission has complete its mandate. the path forward.” Dr. Timothy Harris, a CARICOM Meeting of the medicinal benefits been seeking public strong opponent against Heads of Government to be derived.” opinions about easing “The local Marijuana Prime Minister the Hon. the drug, noted that the of held in Montego Bay, CARICOM report, said Jamaica. They also had reserva- his views and those of tions about the effect the public should not According to a com- of marijuana use on impact the work of the munique following youth given conclusive commission. the meeting the Heads evidence that exists. of Government wel- “The views of any mem- comed the Report of the The commission report ber of the public should Regional Commission to the government rec- not necessarily interfere on Marijuana. They ommended the legalisa- with the work of the noted its findings, con- tion of the marijuana. commission,” he said. clusions and recommen- The reports stated, “The “My views are mine- dations, in particular commission believes alone. I would expect with respect to human that the end goal an independent body, and religious rights; the for CARICOM should doing its work...would social and developmen- be the dismantling of hear all views, whether tal impact of use among prohibition in its to- they are a minority or adolescents; the eco- tality, to be replaced majority view.” nomic benefits to be de- by a strictly regulated rived and issues related framework akin to that Dr. Harris said the com- to its classification. for alcohol and tobac- mission has been as- co, which are harmful signed to hear all views The communique stated substances that are not and filter them into a the regional heads ex- criminalized.” report to the Cabinet. pressed appreciation to the Commission’s It added that the com- “That is a part of their Chair, Professor Rose- mission agreed that the mandate, to hear ev- Marie Belle Antoine current classification eryone’s views and at- and other members of for cannabis/marijua- tempt to distil them,” the Commission for na as a dangerous drug, Dr. Harris explained. their very comprehen- ‘should be changed to “From those views, rec- sive report. a classification of can- ommendations can be nabis as a controlled derived and it must be The CARICOM lead- substance. done with independence ers agreed that that the and professionalism.” current classification It also stated that there of marijuana “as an ilis a consensus that In early July, CARICO licit- drug presented a all criminal penalties M’s Marijuana Commi challenge to the conduct from marijuana laws ssion’s Report was dis- of research to fully un- should be removed. cussed during the 39th derstand and ascertain Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 Page:23 Importers warned not to falsify invoices

By Monique Washington honest in your declara- the invoices to be in is tion and everything will hard copy, on paper. We run smoothly,” Fyfield want your invoices to be The St. Kitts and Nevis said He said failure to authentic.” Customs and Excise declare imported goods Department has sent out can result in fines and Fyfield told The a stern warning to im- penalties. Observer fines and pen- porters to have authen- alties are not one set tic invoices available “We do not want you price, but depend on the when clearing items or to make up an false in- amount of taxes some- they will face fines and voice, because Customs one is trying to evade, penalties. tells you to bring an intent and frequency. one,” Fyfield explained. He said offenders can The Observer under- “We will look at the in- be fined up to $10,000 stands that a number of voice, scrutinize it and or can face jail time. persons have attempted we will know.” to present false invoic- The Observe con- es to Customs while Fyfield said that if some- tacted Senior clearing their imported one complies with the Assistant Comptroller items. requirements, the pro- Launlia Archibald, who cess will run smoothly. said St. Kitts Customs Assistant Comptroller faces the same prob- of the St Kitts and “We want the Customs lems, but in St. Kitts it Nevis Customs and procedures to be as has an Investigations Excise Department smooth as possible. You Department that helps Roger Fyfield said on come in, you get out in a mitigate any problems. Wednesday that persons relatively speedy man- must have their invoices Roger Fyfield, Assistant Comptroller of the St Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise ner,” Fyfield explained. “We don’t want to be available when clear- Department the ’Big-Bad Wolf,’ as ing items at all Customs Fyfield said that when we are sometimes called Department locations. present your invoices Long Point, the Vance Parcel Post. You need to presenting an invoice by the public,” Fyfield to any of the stations, Amory International present your invoices. to a Custom’s officer said. “We want you to whether at Customs at Airport, or by courier or Declare your goods, be “the form we would like Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday August 3rd, 2018 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS

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