CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS SuperviSor of Bailey seek fair election elecTion aSSureS

no diSenfranchiSemenT File photo of Supervisor of Elections Elvin Bailey

By Loshaun Dixon names rather than have greatest number of objec- venue of these meetings. time for voters to volun- oath and the registra- them removed.” tions based on perceived tarily transfer their names tion officer upon inves- Speaking in a national incorrect addresses were “These hearings are nec- to correct constituency tigation confirms the address on Tuesday, As it relates to process- Number 3 with 150, essary in order to correct and we are pleased to re- evidence then a decision Supervisor Of Elections ing a transfer request, the Number 9 with 144 and the annual register based port that 150 persons did can be made even in the Elvin Bailey said that supervisor of elections Number 2 with 112.” on public input, the cor- so.” absence of the person elections officials have said the voter remains on rected register would be objected to. If the objec- no intention of disenfran- the register at the existing The supervisor of elec- released as the revised He added that the time tor does not appear then chising any eligible voter address until moved to tions said that notices of annual register of voters. was also used by regis- the case can be dismissed but are working to ensure the updated address hearings were prepared tration officers to investi- and the name remains on the process is fair and fol- and dispatched by hand “It is this register along gate and use the evidence the register even if the lows the electoral laws “They are not removed to persons reported to be with persons who regis- given to notify affected person being objected to from the register.” at incorrect addresses. ter and are activated each persons of a decision for was present.” With federal elections month within the calen- removal and to allow for due within less than one He disclosed that the “The bailiffs were able dar year, will form the appeals for any decision Bailey said they have ad- year, Bailey delivered revised annual register to deliver 152 notices. voter register that would made. hered to the production an address highlight- voters was produced on and publication deadline ing the objection pro- September 30 and was Bailey also outlined the of all lists including the cedure while noting his published, posted and There has been no rush consequences of not at- transfer list. office is in favour of distributed. tending hearings. enfranchisement. to remove persons Bailey also announced He said the revised list “The public needs to be that up to September, He said objection hear- was composed of 44,682 reminded that the regis- 1,555 new people have ings are open to the pub- names, 831 less than the from the register. The tration officers may carry registered their intentions lic and that three things original register pub- out an investigation and to vote and 1,123 have can happen at a hearing. lished in January. posting in visit any household in been activated to the the constituency for the register. “The objection can be “Those removals com- purpose of ascertain- withdrawn by the ob- prised of certified deaths September provided ing whether persons “Constituencies 2 and 4 jector and in this case, and 125 for incorrect name who appear on have come under particu- the person objected to addresses.” time for voters to vol- any list reside in a par- larly intense scrutiny al- remains on the list. If ticular constituency, or though they have not had the hearing proceeds it He explained that the are still alive, or for any the greatest registration is either allowed and the publication and postings untarily transfer their other such purposes the activity. Constituency name is removed from of the register allows registration officer may 2 has seen 188 registra- the register or disallowed people to scrutinise the names to correct con- require. tions with 141 activated and the name is removed register to make objec- to the voter register. from the register.” tions to any names on the “The public also must be Constituency 4 has seen list which in their opinion stituency and we are aware that a registration 112 and 67 activations. Bailey explained that if a should not be there officer has authority to name is removed through pleased to report that disallow the claim of any “The figures do not- re an objection, that person “It also allows for per- person to be included flect a disallowance of has the right to re-register sons whose name do not in the register of voters, 430 persons as those 418 at any time. appear but felt it should 150 persons did so.” monthly list, revised list registrations for August be included to challenge or the inclusion of any and September have not “We actually recorded for such inclusion.” In an effort to inform the be used in the event that person on the list whose been finalised yet and several withdrawals in public we also published an election is called.” inclusion has been ob- 12 persons have already this round of objections He said that as a result the names of persons jected to, if the person transferred.” and the commission of the publication of objected to in the major Those persons who were so claiming or objected has allowed for a fourth the list in January, the newspapers.” unable to be served, too has not personally The election supervisor outcome as it prefers en- electoral office received Bailey said were left on appeared in front the reg- assured that the work of franchisement rather than 698 objections based on He noted that objections the register. istration officer for the the electoral commission disenfranchisement and incorrect addresses, 179 were set for hearings by register of the claim or has been within the dic- it fully understands and in Nevis and 419 in St. the registration officers “There has been no rush objection. tates of the law and “the supports adult suffrage, Kitts. and the objectees and to remove persons from public can be confident thus has allowed for objectors alike were noti- the register. The posting “If the objector appears that it will always uphold persons to transfer their “The constituencies with fied of the date, time and in September provided and gives evidence under it’s mandate.” NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:3 Thousands walk for Breast cancer event raises funds and awareness for breast cancer

Runners and walkers set out from Buckley’s Estate early on Runners Timoy Henry and Seamus Kelly a Saturday morning to participate in the Essence pose for a picture after the Pink Walk of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Walk.

By Kenichi Serino community by giving Hendrickson. facts. When it’s too late,” did was significant as Saturday morning run back to people who are said Hendrickson. last year it had granted and its social aspects. Over 1,600 people arose diagnosed with breast However, she added $22,000 in assistance to early on a Saturday morn- cancer.” persons with cancer, it’s “It’s nice to greet every- ing to don pink shirts and largest ever total. one. We see people and walk from Buckley’s Hendrickson said that at “Today’s event was say hello. It’s very much Estate to Frigate Bay in least 1,600 people par- Runner Timoy Henry a social occasion. It’s not support of the Essence ticipated and the event was an early finisher for a running occasion, it’s of Hope Breast Cancer ran out of shirts before about helping to the race and said it was a social occasion, Kelly Foundation’s Pink Walk. registration was done. his third year doing the said. event. He said he enjoys The walk started at 6am “Every year it’s getting save lives. This is how the event because it is for Hendrickson said the and there were soon bigger and bigger,” she cancer awareness. Essence of Hope Breast participants lining the said. Cancer Foundation roadside from Caribbean we help the community “Ladies got to go through now helps people with Cinemas to the Robert Hendrickson said a struggle, with the pain other forms of cancer. L Bradshaw Airport to Essence of Hope was by giving back to people and whatnot. Sometimes She said that the rate of the Eastern Caribbean founded to increase they have to lose their cancer diagnosis in the Central bank and then awareness of breast can- who are diagnosed with breasts. Cancer kills Federation last year was the Frigate Bay laws. All cer and how it affects people, that’s one of “just phenomenal”. ages could be seen on the not only the patients but the things that’s killing road from the elderly to the entire family. The breast cancer.” people right now,” said infants pushed in strollers Pink Walk is the group’s Henry. Hendrickson added that by their parents. biggest fundraiser of that though the mam- “We’re really trying to sponsorship from busi- the year and funds the mograms are free many put that information out He said that in addition to nesses was needed due to The walk is Essence of group’s activities, includ- women in the Federation that early detection does the cause, the event was the cost of cancer treat- Hope’s 10th Pink Walk ing mini-forums. are reluctant to use them save lives. We’re getting also uplifting. ments. Chemotherapy is and was held under the despite the importance of there but it’s a slow pro- expensive and funds are theme of “Walk for the “We have mini health early detection of breast cess and it’s a heavy pro- “The people are happy needed. cause--Race for life.” forums. Two weeks ago, cancer. cess,” said Hendrickson. fun. Uplifting. They’re we had a very large com- willing to do it every “Today’s event was munity health forum we “To be honest, they’re Essence of Hope pub- year and that just brings about helping to save had the doctors, oncolo- afraid to do mammo- lic relations officer me joy,” said Henry. “We’re appealing for lives,” said Essence of gists right down to the grams. You hear people Dr. Marcus Natta said the people and the busi- Hope President Pamela nutritionists. We would say they don’t want to they were still tabulat- Henry was soon joined nesses to come on board Hendrickson. have free breast cancer know but they come after ing the funds raised by by his fellow runner to help us. screening, we also have the fact. And that’s when Saturday’s walk. He said Seamus Kelly who said “This is how we help the free mammograms,” said we get people, after the the work the organisation he enjoyed the cool Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS ediTorial Wrensford constituency Illegal Entrants office severely damaged in fire Last week we wrote on the issue of Haiti, how the country is there, but not quite there. We stand by that assertion. But do not misunderstand our position, anyone who breaks the laws, will be subject to the dictates of the law. We are a nation of laws.

Thus, the authorities were quite right in taking the action that they did with regards to the Haitians who entered the Federation illegally. It isn’t that Haitians are not welcome here; rather is that they must follow due process to come here. That requires a visa, a process that is straightfor- ward (see evisa.gov.kn). It is not aimed at Haitians only, but to nations of all nations who do not enjoy visa free status. Once the conditions of the visa are satisfied and the document granted, upon presentation at Immigration, a 6 month stay is awarded. This is consistent with interna- tional norms.

There are Haitians living harmoniously amongst us, working hard to support themselves and their families. They would have followed proce- Blaze strikes Labour constituency office dure, and like all eligible persons who follow established protocols, they The damaged Labour Constituency office in Old were welcome to St Kitts & Nevis. Road after a blaze on Monday morning

Border control is the right of every country. Some are extremely aggres- By Loshaun Dixon Office has suffered- se Member of Parliament sive. Some have immigrant quotas. Some have preferences. There is no vere fire damage, espe- in a new NextGen SKN The St. Kitts and cially to the roof which Labour administration. evidence of any of those conditions for the Federation. But regardless Nevis Labour Party’s will need to be com- It is my hope that the of the differences, all countries reserve the right, without explanation, to Constituency #4 Branch pletely replaced. The upcoming general elec- determine who enters their country. We are no different. Not even the Office located at Main windows, doors and all tion will be peaceful and free movement of persons convention can remove border control re- Street, Old Road went of the contents of the of- fair.” up in smoke as residents fice have been destroyed quirements. in the area awoke to with the exception of the Lindsay Grant, the see the building in full locked office section. current constituency The tragedy here is not the repatriation: the authorities had little choice. blaze at around 4am on representative for Monday morning. He said he was thank- Constituency 4, ex- Rather, it is the traffickers who profiteer on these unfortunate persons. ful that there were no pressed his concern to According to the Labour injuries. Wrensford and the prop- We fully support the actions taken by our Immigration Department. Let Party, the fire caused erty owner. all persons legally apply and be processed. “extensive destruction” “I wish to thank those to the building but con- who live in the area firmed no one had been for their vigilance and “I awoke this morn- hurt during the blaze. for alerting the Fire ing to the unfortunate Department and me news that the office of Officers from the Fire about the fire. The early my political opponent and Rescue Services response averted what was partly destroyed as Sandy Point branch re- could have been the a result of a fire. I am The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source sponded to the incident total destruction of the pleased there are no offi- and got the blaze under Constituency Office cial reports that indicate control. The site was building. The fire was a loss of life or physical also assessed by the contained quickly and injury,” said Grant. Arson Unit of the Royal fortunately did not St. Christopher and spread to the residences St. Kitts Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Nevis Kenneth Williams Nevis Police Force. The in the surrounding area,” He also encouraged all POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive Labour Party said that Wrensford said. to provide support to his Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. they are waiting on a re- political opponent. Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 port from the authorities Wrensford said the in- on the cause of the fire. cident will not slow his “I implore all to pro- push to represent the vide any level of sup- According to Steve people of Constituency port whether spiritual, Wrensford, Labour 4. moral or otherwise to Party candidate for Mr Wrensford, his team Constituency #4, the “I will continue to pur- and the property owner. Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com building had suffered sue the support of my These situations are severe damage. constituents as I prepare never easy. I wish them Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- to provide them with God’s blessings as they rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- “From an initial assess- honourable and effec- move forward .” dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- ment, the Constituency tive representation as a NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:5 High-profile murder cases up for appeal

The trio of Denroy Simmonds Nicholas Riley and Keith Murray convicted for murder on March 7, 2017

By Loshaun Dixon convicted of the murder recovered at the time of Jahari “Baddie” Bart following a long trial the charging. Queeley also is set to appear be- The Court of Appeal of that saw a lengthy list of was reported missing in fore the appeals court. the Eastern Caribbean witnesses and the court January 2011. He was convicted Supreme Court returns visiting the scene of the in 2016 after mul- to St. Kitts on Monday crime. Raheem Crossley, who tiple failed trials of the with some well-known was a juvenile when he April 2011 murder of murder cases set to be Less than two months was convicted of the Laustin Jamie Williams, heard. before his death, Zakers murder of 28-year-old son of then-Police was found not guilty Jermaine Browne, is Commissioner Austin Among appeals set for for the murder of Josh also slated to make an Williams. next week’s court sitting Smithen of St. Paul’s appearance before the in Basseterre is the quin- Village. The jury acquit- appeal court next week Bart and his brother tet of Moses Gardener, ted Zakers of murder after he was unani- were charged for the Shenroy Francis, mously found guilty by murder and had two Nelson Challenger, Also coming up for a 12-member jury in aborted trials and one Jomi Rawlins, and appeal will be Keith 2013. ending in a hung jury Glenroy Smithen who ‘Zion’ Murray, Denroy before his conviction. were all convicted for ‘Barber’ Simmonds Crossley, of Fort The case against his the murder of Gregory and Nicholas Riley, all Thomas Road, brother was dismissed Zakers. of Challenger’s village McKnight, was charged in 2015. who were found guilty with the murder of the Zakers’ lifeless body of the murder of George 28-year-old Conaree Bart has since maintained was discovered on a Livingston Queeley in resident. Browne was his innocence in a letter cliff in Black Rocks on 2011. killed execution-style noting that he has been April 12, 2008. Jehari Bart was convicted of the murder at Park Range on the “robbed of his prime, They were charged with of Lauston Jamie Williams in 2016 morning of April 19, family and social life The five had been the murder even though 2012. charged and eventually the body had not been Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS new soccer season set for november

File Photo of the SKNFA Premier League match between Conaree and Newton SKnfa abandons Super 6 playoffs

By Loshaun Dixon the 2018-2019 SKNFA charged for attempted If the imposed sanc- Division One. and the extreme pa- Premier League and ac- murder. tions had stood Conaree tience and understand- The St. Kitts and Nevis cordingly no prize mon- would have been out According to the ing” exhibited over the Football Association ey to be awarded for the SKNFA, the 2019 -2020 past several months. (SKNFA) premier Super 6 competition”. league season will com- league will return at the prise of 12 teams in- “We are delighted to ar- end of next month after The teams also voted “We are delighted to stead of 10 with the two rive at this agreement the clubs agreed to end to commence the new promoted sides Security with our Premier League an impasse and scrap 2019-2020 SKNFA Forces and Trafalgar Clubs, which now sets the super 6 playoffs that premier league season arrive at this agreement Southstars joining the the stage for a period of had been delayed due to within the shortest pos- 10 that participated last calm and opportunity an ongoing court case. sible time-frame. with our premier league season. to rebuild confidence in the Premier League. The Observer contacted The playoffs had clubs, which now sets the The statement read that We can assure all our the General Secretary been delayed after the registration of players stakeholders that the of the SKNFA Stanley SKNFA imposed a 24 stage for a period of calm is now open and will SKNFA will endeavour Jacobs who confirmed point deduction on close on November to use its best efforts to that a date of November Conaree after one of and opportunity to rebuild 20 with the first trans- regain any trust which 23 had been set to start their players was in- fer window also being may have been lost the league. volved in a stabbing open, and will close on during the unfortunate incident confidence in the Premier November 22. impasse.” Jacobs sent an SKNFA statement indicating following a game that league. “Registration and The SKNFA also said that at a meeting held on resulted in the wound- transfers of players the look forward to the October 22, the premier ing of Raheem ‘Pipe’ will be done online via start of the 2019-2020 league clubs had voted Francis. Conaree challenged the of the playoffs and FIFA Connect Player season and extended in favour of a proposal 24 point deduction in Saddlers would have Registration Platform.” best wishes to member to abandon the 2018- The player, Glenroy court and were success- qualified for their first clubs, match officials, 2019 Super 6 competi- Samuel, has since been ful in having an injunc- premier league play- The SKNFA also ex- support staff and loyal tion and that “no team is banned indefinitely and tion on the sanction. offs. Conaree would pressed gratitude “for patrons for the new declared the winner of have been relegated to the spirit of cooperation season. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:7 Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 AdverTiSeMeNTNewS

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CMYK Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:11 Bhc workers asked to wait for severance pay

Severance for 47 Bhc workers approved so far

Nevis Premier Mark Brantley said on Thursday that the first severance payments for Brown Hill Communication will be made soon.

By Monique Washington The premier said that there were some pay- active conversations “We have had an active saying to them that we he is aware that the em- ments that came in and with [Nevis] Minister exchange and dialogue on the Nevis end will Former employ- ployees have not been then they had to look of Labour Minister with the Ministry of continue to do all that ees of Brown Hill paid their severance as at the final tally from(Spencer) Brand and Labour in St Kitts.” we can to push this Communications will promised but that was Social Security to deter- manager of the Labor along.” soon receive their sev- not the responsibil- mine what the severance Department [of Nevis] Brantley urged the for- erance pay from the ity of the Nevis Island payment was going to Gary Liburd,” he said. mer BHC staff to have Department of Labour “patience but I am also in St Kitts after almost a month of delay, Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley said on Thursday. “i want to assure On September 3, Brownhill Communications which the workers that was a contractor for Bell Canada officially closed its doors and left 138 we in nevis have employees unemployed. After the closure, Brantley had said that done all that BHC had committed gratuity payments for persons working for one we can” year to 10 years and em- ployees and would make those payments before the end of September. Payments for severance Administration. be. I was told that some pay were slated for early payments came in early October. “The responsibility for October for workers to severance pay lies with Social Security so be- On Thursday, Brantley the Ministry of Labour cause of that there was confirmed that BHC in St Kitts, not in Nevis. a bit of a setback,” he workers did receive We don’t make those said. their final compensa- payments in Nevis,” he tion packages from their said. Brantley announced that employer. He added that the first batch of 47 per- Brown Hill had held on “They (the Department sons has already been to some of their employ- of Labour in St. Kitts) approved for severance ees beyond the closure previously indicated that and that others will be date but the company the workers would be approved shortly. has now officiallypaid in early October,” closed and the last of the said Brantley. “I want to assure the employees have been workers that we in dismissed. “I am advised that that Nevis have done all that was delayed because we can. I have been in Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS homeless man sentenced to six months in prison man imprisoned after stealing diabetic strips

By Monique Washington testified that they saw Amory in the parking lot the Amory was subsequently charged. same day with a suspicious bag. They searched A homeless man has been sentenced to six months him for drugs, guns, ammunition and stolen goods. Clarke questioned Amory as to where he is living. in Her Majesty’s Prison in St Kitts after he broke In the bag the found a number of items and took Amory told the court that he is currently living “un- into the Charlestown Health Center and stole dia- him into police custody. der a tree”. betic testing supplies. “I have a little bed under the tree. It is my family’s Lincoln Amory of Craddock Road on Wednesday, land but the house burnt down a while back. I have faced Magistrate Yasmine Clarke at the Magistrate “people are living in my clothes under the bed and when rain falls I pull Court in Charlestown and pleaded not guilty to the a piece of tarpaulin over me and my stuff,” he told charge of building breaking in and larceny. nevis under a tree? the court. So tell me, is this why you committee The Police Prosecution headed by Inspector Joel Clarke replied: “People are living in Nevis under a Caines brought forward four witnesses. these crimes? Because you know if tree? So tell me, is this why you committed these you return to prison you will crimes? Because you know if you return to prison Nurse Jacintha Thompson testified that on you will have a roof over your head and here square September 10, 2019, she arrived at work at the have a roof over your head and here meals?” she asked. Charlestown Health Center. The cleaner pointed square meals?” out that one of the windows was opened, footprints Amory shyly shook his head. were on a desk and a number of items including a On September 24, nurse aid Romaincia Authurton glucose meter and glucose strips were missing. was called to the station to identify items that were “I going to send you to prison for six months. At found in Amory’s bag. She was able to identify the least you will get a good Christmas meal,” she said. Officer Trevin Mills and Officer Kevin Davis both glucose meter and a blue and white bag. man charged for murder of elderly Bourryeaux woman

Michael “Mickey” Davis has been charged with the June 17 murder of 85-year-old Elva York in Upper Bourryeaux Extension

Michael “Mickey” Davis of McKnight/ pronounced dead on the scene. Saddlers was formally charged with the murder of 85-year-old Elva York Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Valery Alex- on Friday, according to the Royal St. androv performed the autopsy on Christopher and Nevis Police Force. the body June 23 and concluded that York’s death was the result of asphyxia The alleged murder was committed on due to manual strangulation. June 17 at Upper Bourryeaux Exten- sion. York’s body was found after a Police issued a wanted poster for Davis neighbour of the woman contacted the early this month and he was appre- police in the evening after being unable hended in the Saddlers area on Octo- to get in touch with her. ber 22. Davis was wanted in relation to a series of break-ins. Upon arriving at the scene, police found York lying motionless on her He was charged with the murder of kitchen floor. The elderly woman was York on Oct 24. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:13 nhldc ready to build homes for university graduates

university grads to be given deal in homeownership

Groundbreaking at University Heights

By Monique Washington return from that land after a house, shows that the University Heights will Jeffers explained how upon the approval pro- offering it for just a dol- land will be utilised right see houses ranging from one can become a home- cess completed. We have The land has been turned, lar. If you offer land for away, persons get work three bedrooms to four owner at University about seven or eight the plots surveyed and the just $1, more people will to do, money begins to bedrooms and cost be- Heights. applications that have contractors are on hand be more inclined to buy circulate in the economy tween EC$320,000 and been submitted thus far. to build the first thirteen the land, leave it there and of course it ties the $350,000. “First you have to be a If those applications are houses in the Nevis and perhaps turn around person to something and citizen and a Nevisian approved then those are Island Administration’s and sell for a much high- keep them around which The largest units are living in Nevis. You what we will build until newest development, 1,350 square feet and cost would have had to gradu- there are other persons University Heights in $350,000 with a down ate university for at least who apply and qualify. It Garnas, St. James. “ We do believe that payment of $15,000. The five years or more and will be ongoing,” he said. smallest is 1,170 square be a first-time home- Premier of Nevis Mark with the attachment of a house, shows feet, will cost $320,000 owner. Second, an ap- Brantley first discussed and require a down pay- plication has to be made University Heights pub- that the land will be utilised right away, ment of $12,000. at NHLDC. Once you He said that the project licly last year. The hous- are able to come up with will not end when the ing project offers lands to persons get work to do, money begins to The contractors of the the down payment, we homes on the initial 13 university graduates for homes will be chosen will then put you on to plots are completed. EC$1 per square foot. circulate in the economy and of course, from a pool of qualified the Nevis Cooperative professionals. Credit Union where the Minister and Chairperson it ties the person to something and interview is done for the “It is a start of something. of the Nevis Housing Jeffers said that while mortgage. Once you are We believe that we can and Land Development keep them around which is the inten- the new homeowners approved then we are acquire additional lands Cooperation Alexis will have to pay for their ready to start building,” in the area. It will be a Jeffers said that though tion to have them here to contribute to homes through a mort- he said. continuous process when the lands are available at gage, the initial funds it is all said and done. $1, a house must be built the overall development of the island.” to build the houses will Jeffers noted that the Over the years to come, following the purchase of come from the NHLDC NHLDC will only build there will be additional the land. as part of a 15 million houses as qualified appli- persons who would want er price,” he said. is the intention to have dollar loan from the cants are approved. to benefit from this - pro “The whole idea behind them here to contribute to Social Security Board gramme because it is not it is to ensure that we pro- “We do believe that the overall development intended for 66 houses “We are not stockpiling a one-off programme,” viding some economic with the attachment of of the island,” he said. across Nevis. houses. We are building he said. Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS idella Wallace takes senior crown

Backstage of Senior Pageant

hundreds turn out for senior pageant

By Monique Washington competition. Facing off were Josephine Maynard, participants modeled their queenly attire. Host 84, Jeannette Grell Hull, 73, Govanie Butler, 74, and Minister Eric Evelyn and communications officer It was a night of fun, laughter, glitz, glamour and en- Idella Wallace, 62. The quartet appeared on stage in Shelagh James then conducted a non-judged inter- tertainment as hundreds turned out to witness the four the non-judged icebreaker round dancing to Jamaican view segment with the participants. The women told female seniors battle it out on the stage for the Miss reggae song “Toast’ and introduced themselves to the the hosts their reasons for entering the show and how Nevis Seniors’ Crown. But by the end of the night, it crowd. their preparation leading up to the show went. was 62-year-old Idella Wallace who was victorious. The first judged segment was that of sports depiction. The bi-annual pageant is a part of October’s month of Butler depicted childhood cricket in the 1950’s with At the end of the night, the results were in, Hull took the elderly. the traditional coconut bat. Hull depicted a netball the sports depiction with 170 points, Maynard had coach, a sport she played for numerous years, Wallace best talent with 229 points, Wallace took best evening Joyce Moven, deputy director with responsibilities of depicted a football star and Maynard depicted a track wear with 129 points and Wallace captured the Miss the Seniors Division, previously said that said the at and field star. Though Maynard was the oldest of the Nevis Seniors’ Queen 2019 with 520 points. the pageant will allow the older women to show per- group, she ran around the stage at different speeds six sons “whatever the younger persons can do, they can times. also do but with limitation.” This year was the second time the pageant has been The talent segment was next and each contender held. The pageant is a fundraising activity for he The pageant was held at the Cultural Complex had the crowd in stiches or mesmerized them with seniors through the Seniors Citizens division at the and it quickly filled to capacity on the night of the their talent. The evening wear followed where each Department of Social Services.

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:15 man, dogs and nature continue their attack on sea turtles

injured turtle found in new river

By Monique Washington In the past months, multiple turtles on Nevis have been poached, attacked by dogs, and had their eggs A Hawksbill sea turtle that washed up on the beach “We are going to try our poached from the beaches. at New River in Nevis is not doing well after it was taken to the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network Pemberton has urged citizens to not poach, keeps (SKSTMN) for treatment for severe injuries to its best to see if we could dogs off of the beach and to protect the critically en- body. dangered sea turtle population on the island. The three main species of turtles on the island are the Green President of the Nevis Turtle Group Lemuel Pemberton surgically repair it but Turtle, Leatherback and the Hawksbill. told the Observer that the turtle was injured in what appeared to be a man-made attack. He noted that the The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network is a turtle was taken to St. Kitts for treatment. the prognoses isn’t non-profit organisation that is run by doctors and volunteers of Ross On Tuesday the Observer contacted SKSTMN and University in St. spoke with a student, “Brandon”, who is apart of the looking so go for Kitts. The NGO In Water team. was founded in 2003 He said they had run a number of radiography tests that turtle but were still undecided on how to proceed.

“We are undecided what to do with it right now. The radiography came back and it has pretty bad fractures in its front and back limbs. We are going to try our best to see if we could surgically repair it but the prog- noses isn’t looking so go for that turtle,” he said.

When questioned as to what may have caused the damaged, he said that it might have been a speargun but they cannot be positive.

“We don’t see these kinds of injuries as often as you may think. But we were speculating that it might have been a spearfishing injury. We don’t think it is due to any type of netting. We think it might have been some A turtle was found last week on the kind of blunt trauma,” Brandon said. beach on New River with injuries to its body

CMYK Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS Rondre Daniels wins first leg of Courts Reading Competition

Participants in the competition

“reading competition win was satisfying”

By Monique Washinton T’nyah Bolan from Crosse Preparatory, The competition was Joycelyn Liburd, Lennon Chiverton from broken down into two Rondre Daniel posing with his teacher It was a “satisfying” Delijah Clarke from St Montessori Academy rounds. Each partici- and the winning trophy win for nine-year- Thomas, Lancelot Neil and Anthony Clarke pant had to read the old Rondre Daniel from Nevis Academy, from Charlestown same narrative for the Event coordinator age. of the Maude Crosse Daniel from Maude primary. first round and for the Terres Dore told the Preparatory School second round each par- Observer that the com- Dore said that the win- when he was named the ticipant had to read a petition has benefited ner from the prelimi- winner of the Courts’ press release or news the Federation’s chil- nary competition then preliminary Reading items from one of the dren for the past 10 moves on to the local Competition. “preparations were OECS countries. years by promoting finals which are sched- literacy and engender- uled for November 13 On Wednesday, nine The Observer spoke ing a “fun filled way” at the St. Kitts Marriott schools in Nevis par- good and challeng- with Daniel who noted to encourage reading. conference room. ticipated in the reading that the win for him competition. A simi- ing. The way i prepared, was “satisfying”. “The aim of the com- “Our top two readers lar competition was petition has also been from today’s compe- also held in St.Kitts “Preparations were to promote UNESCO’s tition will go on to on the same day. The was to read a lot of good and challenging. effort in encouraging represent Nevis in the event was held at the The way I prepared global literacy and the local finals. The -win St. Paul’s Anglican newspapers and i was to read a lot of undeniable connection ner of the local finals Church Hall. The newspapers and I prac- between a country’s will then represent the reading competition ticed with the principal economic growth and Federation in the re- is a collaborative ef- practiced with the of my school. The win development of its lit- gional finals to be held fort of Courts OECS for me, it was satisfy- eracy level,” she said. in St Lucia,” she said. and the Department of principal of my school. ing. Kind of difficult, Education. but I practiced a lot for She said that the partic- “We at the Department it,” he said. ipants for the competi- of Education always Particpating schools i practiced a lot for it,” tion are selected when seek to promote awe- and students were Young Daniel was also the schools host their some experiences and Teja Mills from St named the Observer’s internal school read- opportunities for our James primary school, he said.”. Junior Writer earlier ing competition. The children to engage in Khaleed Warner from this year. participants should be reading activities,” she Elizabeth Pemberton, eight or nine years of said.

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:17 Teen model maker looks to inspire new extracurricular activity for teen girls

“Be consistent, work hard, and remain focused on your goals.” By Petra Mc Sheene

A new club for young teenage girls, found- ed by a teenage girl herself, intends to pro- Tyana Richards: Reigning vide a positive extracurricular activity to Miss Labour 2019 girls between the ages of eight and sixteen through modelling.

“Model Maker is intended to build, lead, believe, teach and to learn,” according to founder Tyanna Richards, the reigning Miss Labour 2019.

Richards told the Observer that the club was offering much-needed opportunities to teen girls on St. Kitts.

“Model Maker is necessary because there isn’t enough opportunities for young as- piring girls in St. Kitts, especially in my community of Verchild’s. This club will be helping to build confidence, take risks, learning to model and change girls from be- ing rejected to respected.”

Richards elaborated on some obstacles and negativity that she faced along the way and explains how she overcame them. “One of my biggest obstacles in starting Model Maker was financial assistance and getting sponsors for the club. My mom saw that I needed help and she and my stepfather stepped up with the financial assistance then some other sponsors came on board afterwards.”

“Some negativity that I endured along my journey is people making remarks about me not making it but with everything in life, there will some negativity and for me dealing with negativity is easy because I remain focused and block out bad vibes.”

Richards stated that she plans on extending her modelling club to other surrounding villages. Model Maker plans on providing The Observer asked Richards what advice teens a new extracurricular activity she would give to teens who want to pursue through modelling. a career in the fashion industry., on their goals and stay positive because there are so many obstacles one will have “The best advice I can give to teens is to be to overcome in order to pursue a successful consistent, work hard, remain focused career in the fashion industry.”

CMYK Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS nelson Spring Water and icdf donate to public schools

Water Wednesday initiative receives timely donation

from left to right: Representative of ICDF Fengta Tsai, Acting permanent secre- tary in the Ministry of Health & Gender Affairs Shelisa Martin-Clarke,

By Monique Washinton schools on the island. “We sat down in her We partnered with the program to provide our “We know of the health This timely dona- office and she came up Ministry of Health and children with greater effects and we know of The Taiwan tion comes as access to water on the various impacts that International the Ministry a daily basis at our we are seeing through- Corporation and of Education “We know of the health schools.” out the schools,” said Development Fund gears up to Claxton. (ICDF) and Nelson launch ‘Water effects and we know Claxton said that Spring made a donation Wednesdays’. currently there She said that ‘Water of almost two dozen are various initia- Wednesdays’ may turn water dispensers last “I spoke to of the various impacts tives which cater to into ‘water weeks’ but week to Nevis public miss (principal healthy lifestyles of the intention was still to schools with the inten- education of- that we are seeing throughout the school-age chil- teach children about the tion of helping children ficer Zahnella) dren. She said that importance of drinking practice healthy habits. Claxton about when approached more water. the need for the schools. We decided to by Daniel about the The water dispensers our children sugary beverages Claxton thanked Nelson were handed over to to drink more being consumed in Spring bottling com- the supervisors of pub- water,” said take it one day at a time” schools she know pany for assisting in the lic preschools and the Schools Meals there needed to be a initiative as well as the principals of both the Coordinator Renell with this brilliant idea Gender Affairs as well change. ICDF. primary and secondary Daniel. of ‘Water Wednesdays’. as the Taiwan ICDF NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:19 a new Group launched Geared towards assisting Single mothers empowering Women to empower Themselves

Newly formed Single Mother’s Movement Executive Committee: L-R: Nickesha Hazel (Asst. VP); Shamella Ephraim (PRO); Elvira Pemberton (Secretary); Kizzy Didier (Events Planner); Danella Hodge (President); Melissa Francis (Vice President); Shona Billinghurst (Treasurer

By Petra Mc Sheene networking.” gave a few pieces of advice a part of the audience, said “Stay strong, and don’t lose the organisation as well as the single mothers need support. hope. If you need help, reach A new group, the Single “Single mothers can play a audience. out. Do not face your strug- Mothers’ Movement, “Single mothers head most of gles alone,” said Hodge. for single mothers was “Don’t lose your the households in St. Kitts- launched on Saturday gratitude, don’t Nevis and so they need much with a mission statement give up on your more support. To see them to train and educate sin- “Single mothers can brother or sister, come in a forum, building gle mothers, to obtain a always look to- support and coming together, better quality of life, to play a very vital role in wards the spirit I think it’s important because overcome obstacles and within you and it will not only benefit them turn weaknesses into don’t spend mon- but also the children and the strengths. our society, therefore ey you don’t have society.” buying things Speaking to The you don’t need At the end of the event, single Observer, Single we need to to impress people mothers in the audience were Mothers Movement who don’t like given opportunities to take President Daniela you.” part in a raffle and win a few Hodge spoke about the recognise them.” items which included a mi- initiative in starting the The event includ- crowave, a fan, blender, back- group. ed a drum tribute packs and exercise books. very vital role in our society, by Royd Phipps, a recital “I am a single mother, I have therefore we need to recog- of Maya Angelou’s ‘Still I Hodge said women interested 11 children: 7 boys and 4 nise them. Let us give recog- Rise’ by Nickesha Hazel and in becoming part of Single girls and over the years, I nition to the single moms. Let a dance rendition to Alicia Mothers’ Movement can con- have faced many adversities us not cast them aside,” said Keys’ ‘Superwoman’ by tact them via their Facebook and it dawned upon me that Hodge. Divine Conquerors dancer, page or by telephone at 869- A single mother being if we unite together as single Tresjeur Didier. 766-2327. They can also presented with her mothers we would be stron- Minister Eugene Hamilton contact any member of the raffle prize win ger together in the form of was the guest speaker and Dr. Terrence Drew, who was executive committee. Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:21 49 haitians sent back home

one captain still in custody

By Kenichi Serino However, the captain of their ship mis- 35 persons, 34 from Haiti and one from Hughes said that the second group led them about their destination and put Dominica, were found in distress by the were en route to St. Thomas in the U.S. The 49 Haitians who arrived in the them ashore on St. Kitts before leav- Dutch Coast Guard. They were brought Virgin Islands. She said the captain of Federation last week on two separate ing. Their last port of departure in their to St. Kitts as it was the closest port the second ship was not being held for ships were repatriated back to their passports was Dominica. and were received by the Federation’s violating immigration law as their ar- home country on Thursday morning. Coast Guard. Six were women and 29 rival had been due to a rescue operation. In the second incident, a ship of about were men. Immigration Department head Merclyn “It had to be considered a Hughes told the Observer that the au- rescue operation. If they thorities are still holding a person be- came into our waters vol- lieved to be the captain of the second untarily you could have ship. He is a national of Dominica and “it had to be considered a rescue thrown the book at them,” will remain in custody while Federation said Hughes. officials speak to the authorities of that country. operation. if they came into our Hughes called on the pub- lic to be vigilant of suspi- The 49 Haitians arrived in two separate cious activity in the waters incidents, one group on October 20 and waters voluntarily around the Federation. the second on October 23.

The first group comprised 15 Haitians, 13 men and two women, who had been you could have thrown the “I would like to say to found in Bird Rock and were taken into our people on St Kitts and custody as the authorities believed they Nevis to be vigilant and had entered the Federation illegally. if they see any suspicious book at them” activities in our waters Hughes said that the Haitians had that they alert immigra- intended to go to French St. Martin. tion,” Hughes said.

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GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS MINISTRY OF EDUCATION TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Qualification requirements include, inter alia: The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis (GOSKN) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to USD eight a. an average annual turnover (defined as certified payments received for million (USD 8,000,000.00) towards the cost of the TVET Enhancement Project works in progress or completed) within the last three (3) years of at least one (the Project) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to million, one hundred thousand United States dollars (USD 1.10mn); eligible payments under this contract. Payment by CDB will be made only at the request of GOSKN and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject, in all re- b. a demonstrable cash flow (including access to credit) of one hundred spects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing and eighty five thousand United States dollars (USD 185,000.00); and Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment c. experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least three (3) or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United years assignments of a nature, scope and complexity comparable to the pro- Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United posed project activity within the last three (3) years (to comply with this require- Nations. No party other than GOSKN shall derive any rights from the Financing ment, works quoted should be at least 80 percent complete). Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing. Bidding Documents may be obtained by eligible bidders from the first address The Project is being implemented by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis below, at no charge. Requests may be made by written application includ- through its Ministry of Education has contracted Consultants who will assist the ing email. Written applications must be clearly marked: “Request for Bidding TVET Project Coordinating Unit with delivering the Project. The Consultants Documents for Construction of Gingerland Secondary School, Nevis (Technical have prepared designs and contract documentation and will assist in tender Wing)”, along with the name, address and contact information of the bidder for administration and evaluation and supervise Project activities. which Bidding Documents are being requested.

The Ministry of Education now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Construction of Gingerland Secondary School, Nevis (Technical Wing). The Submissions in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for the Construction of works include, but are not limited to the following: Gingerland Secondary School, Nevis (Technical Wing)”, must be received at the address below not later than 04:00pm on 11th December 2019. Bid opening SCOPE OF WORKS will take place on 12th December 2019, at the address below in the presence of bidder’s representatives who choose to attend. Qualification information only The project comprises mainly building works including the substructure and must be simultaneously submitted to the address below. The pre-bid meeting superstructure along with their attendant ancillary components for the proposed will be held on 13th November 2019, at the Gingerland Secondary School, Gin- two-storey reinforced concrete building. The project scope including comple- gerland, Nevis at 1:00pm. mentary civil infrastructure, encompasses: All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 5% of the Construction Cost. • earthworks and excavation; • substructure (foundation and ground floor slab); The Project Coordinator, TVET Enhancement Project, Ministry of Education, • superstructure (columns, beams, walls, suspended floor slabs); reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and to annul the process and • roof accessories (drainage and sealing); reject all bids, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring • finishes (tiling, doors, windows, ceilings etc.); any liability to the affected prospective bidder(s) or any obligation to inform the • built-in furniture (worktops, cupboards, shelving); affected prospective bidder(s) of the grounds for Project Coordinator’s, TVET • services (electrical, plumbing, fire and air conditioning); Enhancement Project, action. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will not • external works (staircases, access ramps, walkways, drainage and defray any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of bids. landscaping).

Consideration will be limited to firms or joint ventures of firms, which are legally incorporated or otherwise organised in, and have their principal place of busi- ness in an eligible country and are either: Address for Correspondence, Qualification Information, Bid Sub- a. more than 50% beneficially owned by a citizen or citizens and/or a bona mission and Opening fide resident or residents of an eligible country, or by a body corporate or bodies Attention: Kertney L. Thompson, Ph.D. corporate meeting these requirements; or Chief Executive Officer St. Kitts-Nevis TVET Secretariat b. owned or controlled by the Government of an eligible country provided Project Coordinator: TVET Enhancement Project that it is legally and financially autonomous and operated under the commercial Ministry of Education law of an eligible country and otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of the Stanford Building, Golden Rock CDB Guidelines for Procurement (2006). Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. KN0 101

Eligible bidders will be required to submit full qualification information with their Email: [email protected] bids establishing their eligibility to bid and qualification to perform the contract if Tel: 1-869-467-1106 the bid is accepted. Tender and qualification information are to be submitted in the English Language on the prescribed forms inserted in the Bid Documents. Submissions that do not provide the information required, or do not demon- strate the prospective contractor’s ability to perform satisfactorily, will not qualify and will not be considered for further evaluation.

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By Monique Washington lunch, get on the plane and guess what? The same Seaborne plane fly- Describing Vance Amory ing out of Nevis,” said Brantley. International Airport as “a head- ache”, Nevis Premier Mark Brantley “We can argue and can debate but said there was little he could do to that is the reality. That people are keep airlines such as Winair on the refusing to use the service available island if Nevisians did not use their at Vance Amory.” service. Brantley said that his government After 20 years of service, Winair had worked to successfully get discontinued its flights from Nevis more air service to Nevis, including on September 30 citing low passen- Seaborne. ger numbers that had made the route financially unviable. “The government, on one hand, is asked to do better, we went out and “Winair has gone and you know did better. We brought traffic,” he what Winair is saying? People are said. not flying on Winair out of Nevis. So what am I to do?” said Brantley However, these efforts were not be- at a press conference on Thursday. ing supported by passengers using the routes from Nevis. Brantley said the government was already supporting Seaborne air- “I am not going to stand up here and lines to keep the service in Nevis but pretend. The Vance Amory airport is that route was also being underused a headache because I have done so as many passengers prefer to travel much to try to get some activity over to St. Kitts and fly from Robert L there. This government has done so Bradshaw airport. much,” said Brantley.

“Every time they [Seaborne] trav- “Ultimately no airline is going to elled empty we had to pay. It pains come and no airline is going to sur- me that Nevis people continue to vive if they come if people aren’t take a boat to St Kitts, a taxi to RLB, using it.” pay their departure tax, buy their

CMYK Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS St. Kitts fall short of four straight titles in leeward competition

Jaeel Clarke and Jacques Taylor of the St. Kitts Cricket team during the final of the Leeward islands 50 competition Story on next page

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:25 St. Kitts downed in four-peat bid

By Loshaun Dixon towards the Antiguans he was removed for 31 with Cornwall making to swing momentum to The St. Kitts Senior 59. the Antiguans. Cricket team came up short on Saturday in The removal of the pair Terrance Warde, how- their bid to win the gave St. Kitts hope they ever, stepped up and Leeward Island 50-over could have reduced the became the talisman Championship four Antiguans for a rea- for the St. Kitts team as times in a row after sonable total but some he weathered a difficult Antigua and Barbuda late order hitting from early period where he defeated them by 40 Justin Athanaze, Alzarri found trouble finding runs in the finalJoseph in and Nino Henry scoring momentum in Antigua. powered the Antiguans the innings and stroked to a formidable 283 off a well constructed 77. Antigua batting firsttheir 50 overs. got off to a flyer thanks He however was frus- to Devon Thomas who Sheeno Berridge for St. trated as wickets con- went after the Kittitian Kitts had four wickets. tinued to tumble on the bowling attack early on other end. When he was making a quickfire 34 In response the out caught looking to from 23 balls as he set a Kittitians lost wick- score some quick runs good platform at the top ets early with openers the game was all but of the innings. Mikyle Louis and Larry won for the Antiguans. Audain struggling to Thomas’ dismissal score at a decent rate However, Damion along with two other and went after big shots Jacobs provided some quick wickets dragged in order to keep up with late order resistance the Kittitians back into the required run rate. for the Kittitians as he contention and slowed smacked 38 from 22 down the Antiguans The team relied once balls as the Kittitians significantly. A strongagain on leading run reach 243 for nine from partnership between score Akeem Saunders their 50 overs, ending Elroy Francis and who looked set again to their three-year reign as Rakeem Cornwall go on and make another champions. swung momentum back significant score until

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CMYK Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:29 Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 NewS more delays for cruise pier nov 8 announced for cruise pier completion

The second cruise ship pier has a new deadline, Nov 28.

By Loshaun Dixon completed on September (SCASPA) announced. SCASPA said the origi- and Nevis and further until October 21. 23, then pushed back nal deadline “was scut- south of the Federation More delays have until October 21 but SCASPA said the tled in September when resulting in significant “Tropical storm Karen been announced for will now be completed change in deadlines was the passage of Tropical damage to three on-site resulted in the damage the second cruise on November 8, The triggered by irreparable Storm Dorian impacted operating barges. The of some three barges pier that was origi- St. Christopher Air & damage to contractor the ocean currents in damage to these barges belonging to American nally scheduled to be Sea Ports Authority equipment. and around St. Kitts consequently delayed Bridge not owned by completion time for SCASPA. They have the second cruise ship ordered parts for the pier.” three damage barges and once received they They noted that “ex- have assured us that the peditious measures” remaining works were taken by the contractor to secure a replacement barge to complete the work. “The passage of Tropical Storm “A barge was secured and is currently en- dorian impact- route to St. Kitts from the USA.” ed the ocean

SCASPA also ex- currents in and pressed assurances around St. Kitts that the delay would be minimal as the new and nevis and pier is already at the 98% completion stage further south of and will be completed the federation . on November 8, in time to accommodate the 2019/2020 cruise season. would be completed within one week,” The second cruise Liburd said. ship pier at Port Zante is being constructed The pier that started through a govern- construction in May of ment to government 2018. The total cost of arrangement with the pier was US $48 Canada through the million. The four lo- Canadian Commercial cal financial players Corporation, the con- involved are the St. tractor and St Kitts Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla and Nevis through National Bank, which SCASPA. committed US $34 mil- lion, the St. Kitts and At the last Prime Nevis Social Security Minister’s press con- Board which pledged ference on October US $7 million, the St. 4, Minister of Public Kitts and Nevis Sugar Infrastructure Ian Industry Diversification Liburd said that due Foundation with US $5 to damage to some of million and the St. Kitts the equipment being and Nevis Trading and during the passage of Development Company tropical storms Dorian (TDC) which has com- and Karen, comple- mitted another US $ tion would be delayed 2million. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:31 AdverTiSeMeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 1st, 2019 Page:32

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