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CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:3 Nevis Premier 17 French students to take part honours 32 in exchange in Guadeloupe

By Loshaun Dixon College St. John Perse their knowledge of the Française, told The returning in Les Abymes. language and culture Observer that there between the were were many ex- Seventeen French stu- The trip is being students and build changes that used dents from St. Kitts organised by the bridges between the to happen with the university and Nevis will be giv- Alliance Française youth of the region. schools, but the pro- en a great opportunity and is offered to high grammes had slowly later this month when school students in St. The trip will be held disappeared. graduates they visit Guadeloupe Kitts and Nevis who from Feb 19 to Feb 23. as part of a five-daytake classes at their “About three years student exchange organisation. The trip Marine Moncaut, di- ago we began hear- programme with the is intended to improve rector of Alliance ing requests about The grounds of youth. He said it speaks Government House at volumes when an island Belle Vue came alive the size of Nevis can Some of the university graduates with Hon , , and Her Honour Hyleeta Liburd, Deputy on Feb. 9 when 32 re- celebrate so many young Governor-General of Nevis (first row second from right), First Lady Mrs. Sharon Brantley; Hon. Eric Evelyn (second, turning university gradu- graduates at one time. third and fourth from right respectively in the second row) at the First Congratulatory Reception for University Gradu- ates were honoured at ates hosted by Premier Brantley and First Lady Mrs. Sharon Brantley. organising school ex- people. the First Congratulatory Brantley said it is also changes again, but we Reception for University significant because it (10 is females and two Governor-General of Permanent Secretary in Barrett, Permanent are not big enough to “It is a really an extra Graduates hosted by important for the people males) graduated with Nevis; Hon. Farrel the Ministry of Human Secretary in the Ministry organise on the level activity that is really a the Hon Mark Brantley, of Nevis to recognise the Master’s Degrees. Smithen, President Resources. Ms. Zahnela of Education and the in- of the federation, to big plus to the learn- Premier of Nevis and graduates. They studied Industrial of the Nevis Island Claxton, Principal vocation was done by organise it with all ing process. There First Lady Mrs. Sharon and Organizational Assembly; Hon. Eric Education OfficerPastor Wayne Maynard.in of the schools,” said would be immersion Brantley. “The significance of what Psychology, Doctor of Evelyn; Hon. Spencer the Department of The national anthem Moncaut. “So we de- into a different culture you are doing and the Medicine, Management Brand; and other Nevis Education, delivered the was rendered on steel cided to organise it and that is good expo- Brantley thanked the relevance of what you (General), Midwifery, Island Administration acknowledgments. The pan by Ms. Shavonne with students of the sure for our students,” honourees and told them, are doing to the island Energy Systems, officials. graduate’s response was Maynard. The entertain- high school but who Moncaut said. in his view, Nevis is on and the development of Business Administration, delivered by Ms. Lisa ment was provided by are getting classes at the cusp of great things the island cannot be un- International Health, The ceremony was Lee, the vote of thanks Ms. Venelle Powell. the Alliance Française She said the trip has but to achieve them the derstated, said Brantley. Management and chaired by Edson Elliott, was delivered by Kevin so they can also benefit already given the stu- graduates have to be de- “Nevis needs you. Nevis Educational Leadership, from this programme.” dents a push in the voted to the island and needs your energy. Nevis Nursing (Post RN) and learning of French. make use of the opportu- needs your ideas. Nevis Finance. She noted that they nities it offers. needs the education that have about 30 students “They are already you have acquired to be Twenty honourees from the high schools looking forward to it, “We need you to be in- put to use to benefit and(13 females and seven who take classes at they are already look- vested in the island,” said develop this island that males) graduated with the Alliance but only ing at different -be Brantley. “I want, from we all love. Bachelor’s Degrees. They 17 registered for the haviours towards the the bottom of my heart, to studied Management/ programme. language because they thank each and every one “Many of you have per- Finance, General know they have to of you for being here to- formed at the top of your Chemistry, Pharmacy, Some of the activi- learn certain sentences night…to thank each and classes. Many of you Business Administration, ties she said that will and be able to practice every one of you for hav- could be anywhere in the Psychology, Business be organised as part them because they will ing made the sacrifice, for world that you chose to be Management, of the trip includes a be landing there and having run the course but most of you have de- Accounting, Hospitality trip around the island, will have to deal with for having finished cidedthe to come back home and Tourism visits to volcanoes, their surroundings.” race, and for having come and be a part of the fabric Management, Elementary beaches, museums. back and contribute to the of the Nevis society.” Education, Early There will also be a Moncaut said students building of Nevis. Childhood Development visit to the small is- from the College St. Brantley expressed hope and Family Studies, lands which are part of John Perse will also “It is now for us, all of that the ceremony not also Hospitality Management, Guadeloupe. make a one day visit us, working together to recognised the returning Agricultural Science, to St. Kitts and Nevis ensure that your lives are graduates but also says to International Tourism “They will be hosted Later this year. She enriched and that the op- the island, the Federation Business Management, by families so they noted that parents of portunities that you have and the Caribbean that Integrated Marketing will be able practice the students are - fi prepared yourself for are young people are valued Communication, Science to learn the language. nancially involved in made available to you. I in Nevis. and Early Childhood We will also have an the trip and they also beg and beseech you that Education. activity in that school received sponsorship when they are made avail- “We value those who because it will be car- from the Ministry of able to you that you grab have made the effort,”The graduates were nival in Guadalupe,” Education, the St. Kitts them with both hands and explained Brantley. presented engraved said Moncaut. Cooperative Credit that you make the best “Having been there my- plaques of apprecia- Union and also some of the opportunities that self a very long time ago, tion by First Lady Mrs. She noted that the private individuals. Nevis has to offer.” I know that it requires Sharon Brantley as- programme will be significant effort andsisted by Ms. Cynthia beneficial as itMoncaut would said they are Brantley described the significant sacrifice Broadbelt. to be getting back to the hoping to make the ceremony as a simple achieve that which you nature of learning a programme an annual but significant one, haveas it achieved.” Among those pres- different language andevent. “It gives a lot marks a milestone in the ent were Her Honour being able to com- of value to our pro- lives of 32 of the island’s Twelve honourees Hyleeta Liburd, Deputy municate with other grammes here.” Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:5 EDITORIAL JLPS wins Tourism Quiz Democracy & peace NOW Somehow, the world has not settled properly since the last round of AVAILABLE AT democratic elections, whether they were for installing a government or merely a referendum. The world is in perpetual election mode. The UK and the USA are prime examples of this, and Europe is not far behind. Venezuela is in turmoil. We knew that for a long time; but now the peo- ple have risen up and a “new” leader has been declared, but without an election. President Maduro himself was elected unopposed as his was the only person who contested the last elections. The way the world has aligned itself in response to the crisis there should not surprise anyone, LARGE including that of CARICOM which gave its usual lukewarm response. St Kitts and Nevis hasn’t quite settled down either. And it isn’t just because of the Local elections that intersperse the Federal ones, nor is it only because of the court case between the people and the former FORMAT Supervisor of elections. The atmosphere is heating up because the time is drawing near for the elections, the 9th such since independence. The Acting Permanent Secretary of Tourism John Hanley and GM Nisbett Plantation Tim Acting Permanent Secretary of Tourism John Hanley and GM Nisbett Plantation Tim stakes are high. Thuell with the JLPS winners Thuell handing over the winning trophy to the JLPS

This election will prove whether the country really intended to move By Monique Washington Performing Arts by two students. There was however prepared to win. board.” away from the Labour Party or it was just fed up of the type of gover- Centre. a four-way tie be- nance we had. And it will be an examination of the performance of the During the competition tween the Ivor Walters “Preparation was good. Principal Education Unity government – have they kept the promises made; has there been “We were prepared The participat- the students were ques- School, VOJN, Maude We were determined to Officer Zahnela fair share? The narrative is ramping up…on both sides. to win,” said a teach- ing schools were tioned in a three cat- Cross and Nevis win so we practised Claxton commend- er of the Joycelyn the Charlestown, egory quiz made up of Academy. At the end as much as we could ed the Ministry of In the unsettled period between 2015 and the upcoming election, the Liburd Primary School Elizabeth Pemberton, three questions. The of the tie-breaker the have during the school Tourism for executing Electoral Office has been explaining the electoral system, with article (JLPS) after the school Ivor Walters, Joycelyn three categories the Maude Cross was in days. Leading up to the quiz every year after article, most of which have been carried by this newspaper. We emerged victorious in Liburd, Maude students were quizzed second position will the competition we and helping student to believe that the plan is working. Persons are becoming more vigilant the Nisbett Plantation Cross Preparatory, on were Cultural the VOJN was in third had Saturday school. become more aware even as some have become quite demoralized. Both are understandable. & Beach Club Primary Montessori, Nevis Heritage, Geography/ position. We were prepared, we of Nevis’ products and & Schools’ Tourism Quiz Academy, St. James, Environment and were ready to be here services in the tourism The right to vote is sacred, and ought to be exercised by all (we accept on Wednesday defeat- St. Thomas’ and the Caribbean Tourism. The Observer spoke and we came with a sector . that some religions forbid voting). We encourage persons, however, to ing nine other schools. Violet ‘O Jeffers- with JLPS teacher purpose to win,” she guard and maintain their voting rights. Do not become disenfranchised. Nichols (VOJN) pri- At the end of the three and coach Marva said. “This quiz and the Maintain your registration so that when the time comes, you can exercise The competition was mary schools. Each rounds JLPS emerged Bishop who noted entire product that is your choice, a choice to vote or not, and a choice between candidates. held at the Nevis school was represented the clear winners. that her team was well The school was repre- delivered to our kids sented by two male stu- are very important. I That is the essence of democracy, and the exercise of democracy should dents, Braun Field and want our students to be followed by a period of world peace. Kenyon Challenger embrace it and learn as WIDE with another male on much as you can from stand-by. She noted it . After all tourism is that choosing who to everyone business “ place in the competi- tion was very difficult. Premier of Nevis Mark FORMAT Brantley said that he “It was difficult. wasWe happy that the

The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source had three very good quiz married tourism PRINTING candidates. Up to the and education. St. Kitts Nevis end they were head POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive and head. At the end of “Both very near and Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. the day it came down dear to my heart. Both Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 TEL: FAX: to who will be better very important if we Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 for a quiz competition. are going to continue Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] They are well behaved build Nevis,” Brantley boys, very intelligent, said 469-5907 469-5891 very dedicated to their Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams school work and they “I am truly happy that Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com did make an impres- the Nisbett Plantation sion,” she said. has been such excel- Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- lent partner over these rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- She pointed out that years and they have dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless -oth for weeks they re- continued to support erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked searched media, inter- an event recognising to include a telephone number to allow verification. Views expressed in net, watched the news the value of educa- letters, commentaries or personal columns do not necessarily represent the [email protected] “anything that was tion and the value of viewpoint of this newspaper. Limit submissions to 1000 words happening and related tourism,” Brantley to tourism we took on concluded. Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:7 The National Weight Loss Universal Health Care promises Campaign launches today quality medical care

By Monique Washington the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) The implementation of is the new seminal mo- revealed that 32.5 percent of secondary school Universal Health Care ment that will positive- The National Weight Loss Campaign in Nevis children in St Kitts and Nevis were overweight (UHC) coverage in St. ly transform the lives of will be launched today with two government and 14.4 percent were obese. Kitts and Nevis will be the populace. ministers are leading the charge. Recognizing a seminal moment in the negative impact of Non-Communicable In 2017, the United Nations Children’s Fund the history of the twin- Prime Minister Dr. the Diseases (NDC’s) in Nevis Fully Integrated (UNICEF) reported 26 percent of children in the island nation, which Honourable Timothy Training (FIT) has launched the Nation Weight Federation were obese. It was also reported that will bring with it ac- Harris led the tour to Loss Campaign. A study conducted in 2012 by adults between 25- to 64-years-old, 33.5 percent cess to quality medical the various manufac- care to reduce the suf- turing plants and as- David Walwayn Director of F.I.T fering of the sick, says sured the workers that Honourable Eugene “government is busy Hamilton, Minister of doing your business ... were overweight, while 45 percent were obese Health and National and “will be there for Health Insurance. you and will be there Speaking with the Observer on Feb. 13, FIT Director with you.” David Walwyn gave his insight on the happenings Speaking during a on the day’s launch. tour by the Federal Other Cabinet ministers Cabinet of manufactur- visiting the plants were “Friday is the official launch of the weight loss cam- ing companies at the Deputy Prime Minister paign,” said Walwyn. “At the launch we will intro- C.A. Paul Southwell Honourable Shawn duce the team that will support those in the weight Industrial Site on Feb. Richards, Senior loss campaign. The support team includes doctors, 11, Minister Hamilton Minister Honourable nutritionists and fitness experts. We will reveal the gave assurance to a , and leader’s weights. The day will cumulate with a mass woman, who works at Ministers Honourable soca aerobics class. It will be conducted by two ener- Jaro Electronics, and Lindsay Grant, getic instructors, one male and one female.” who lost her daughter- Honourable Vincent in-law to cancer a few Byron Jr, Honourable Walwyn pointed out that Junior Minister of Health years ago that help is Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Health and National Health Insurance, watches a worker at Jaro Electron- Wendy Phipps, and Hon Hazel Brandy-Williams and Minister of coming with UHC to ics in the C.A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site. Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Culture Hon. Eric Evelyn have volunteered to lead Josephine Huggins. the weight loss campaign. assist persons to get the the recommendation Also, on the tour were medical care they need from the Commission the Deputy Speaker of “Evelyn and Brandy-Williams have been on it for and to pay their medi- and after we have the National Assembly, one month,” explained Walwyn. “They will also cal bills. looked at those recom- Honourable Akilah be sharing their stories and some of the challenges mendations Cabinet Byron-Nisbett, and while on the weight loss and the benefit they have “I want to be there for will determine when it Permanent Secretary received.” people like Akilah, so will start, how it will in the Ministry of look forward to an an- start, which sections Labour, Ron Dublin- Upon entry, Walwyn said registrants will be weighed, nouncement later in of the country or the Collins, who was sup- blood pressure taken and their circumference mea- the year when this will workforce will begin ported by the Labour surements taken. Registration for the weight loss come and how it will to get benefits first,Commissioner or Shernel campaign is open and registration is free. Prizes will come,” said Hamilton, what benefits levels Jameswe and Deputy be awarded to people who lose the most weight in speaking directly to the will commence with.” Labour Commissioner, their category. woman’s personal loss. Deon Webbe. The minister said there “The national weight loss campaign will run six Hamilton told the were three seminal mo- The visits form part of months .We want to start with 100,000 lbs .The per- workers that the ments in the history a calendar of activities son who contributes the most pounds will receive a Commission for of St. Kitts and Nevis commemorating the cash prize,” he said. Universal Health Care that stand out to him. fourth-year anniversary is finalising a report toThe first was whenof the Government of Walwyn noted some of the benefits of joining the submit to Cabinet that then Premier Robert L. National Unity’s as- campaign are that FIT gym registration fees and the will recommend how Bradshaw acquired the sumption to office. online technical support fees have been waived. the coverage plan can sugar lands from plant- be realised. ers in 1975 that opened Other celebratory ac- “If you sign up for the national weight loss campaign the doorway for ordi- tivities to come in- we automatically waive the $30 registration fee and “We have too many nary citizens to own clude a Youth Forum all participants have to pay is $120 per month,” said people who have some land. The second was on Thursday, Feb. 14; Walwyn. “We have two classes every day, including chronic illnesses who the establishment of National Volunteer boot camps, abs and bun classes, and thigh classes. may have to travel Social Security in 1977 Day on Saturday, Feb. Our IT guy will give instructions on how registrants abroad, who sometimes that provides pensions 16; Church Service at can go online to access all the information.” don’t have it, and the for retiree and other the St. Paul’s Anglican point is you are around benefits for workers.Church, Nevis on Walwyn noted at an internet site registrants can find the country collecting The third seminal mo- Sunday, Feb. 17; diet tips, fitness tip and talk to the support team and or begging a contribu- ment he mentioned was Church Service in all the information needed to complete the weight tion as some people the abolishment of the St. Kitts at the Zion loss journey. don’t bother with you,” Personal Income Tax in Moravian Church on said Hamilton. “This 1980. Feb. 24; and a Gospel The campaign is open to everyone who is willing month, we should have Concert at Greenland’s to adopt a healthier lifestyle. some information on Hamilton said the UHC on Feb. 24. Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:9 Minimum Wage SKCA welcomes Advisory Committee proposed plans Hurricane Relief Fund continues its review from new SKNP Owners Working for you… By Loshaun Dixon

Opportunities may be available for young cricketers from St. Kitts and Nevis, following the sale of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Last week the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots an- nounced the team was RENOVATION OF EARLY EMPLOYMENT purchased by City CHILDHOOD CENTERS ACROSS FEDERATION Sports, Hong Kong. The Senior Minister Amory (at head table) welcomes Minimum Wage Advisory Committee company is headed by welcomed nominees to the November meeting. Sushil Kumar and Naren Kunder who are based in Members of the Department of Youth Legal Affairs. Hong Kong. Minimum Wage Empowerment, the President of the St. Kitts Cricket Association Dennis Advisory Committee Social Security Board, The employers’ rep- Kumar in a media brief- Phillip are working diligently and the Ministry resentatives include ing last week said that to review all the neces- of Sustainable members from the one of their aims was cricketers. details and the there is a sary facts and related Development. St. Kitts and Nevis to develop local cricket process that they would materials as they con- Chamber of Industry talent. “The new owners I un- want to follow. He also sider the current rate of “We are yet to receive and Commerce, derstand have a team in noted that there are op- pay which stands at EC the position papers from St. Kitts Chapter In an interview with The Hong Kong and in Hong portunities available for $9 per hour or $360 per a critical block, that is of Private Security Observer, the President Kong you know they young cricketers to at- week for 40 hours of employers’ representa- Association, St. Kitts of the St. Kitts Cricket play a lot of sixes and tend academies that are work. tives. However, by the Building Contractors Association (SKCA) we just hope that there run by his company. REPAIR OF RENOVATION time the Committee Association, Dennis Phillip said that will be opportunities to HOUSES OF WORSHIP OF SCHOOLS The committee, made meets [this month] this Manufacturing his organization wel- expose our youths to that “The ultimate goal is to up of members from will be forthcoming. Council, and the comes any assistance game out there in a dif- develop local talent and tripartite agencies rep- St. Kitts and Nevis for the development of ferent part of the world.” we can also take them resenting government, “The review is expect- Hotel and Tourism youth cricket. into an academy which private sector, and em- ed to be completed by Association. Phillip was also hope- we run in Hong Kong ployees, was formed June,” said Ms. James. “We welcome any ful of having cricketer and Dubai and that is on November 13, 2018, “Committee findings Workers’ representa- cricket partner who is exchanges thanks to the where we will be target- Thousands of families served… by Senior Minister and will be forwarded to the tives come from the St. coming in to assist the potential partnership. ing. We need local play- Minister of Labour, Cabinet and will help to Kitts and Nevis Trades development of the ers from this region to the Honourable Vance create a criterion for the and Labour Union, St. youth programmes we “We hope that there play ultimately for the Amory. next minimum wage Kitts Teachers’ Union, are trying to put in place. can be exchanges with country.” review.” United Workers Union, We certainly welcome youth coming here and Labour Commissioner and the Nevis Teachers’ their thoughts and want ours going there which Deputy Prime Minister Shernel James chairs Minimum Wage Union. Civil Society to dialogue with them would help at the end of and Minister of Sports the committee. She Advisory Committee is represented by the to see how we can work the day.” Shawn Richards admit- said the group meets members are appointed St. Kitts Christian together to achieving the ted that though a change monthly and is present- in accordance with Council, Nevis same.” Kumar said over a peri- in ly “discussing position the Labour Minimum Christian Council, od of time they are hop- papers put forward by Wage Act Chapter St. Kitts Evangelical He noted that they had ing to develop the young ownership can have risk various members of the 18.19. Government of- Association, not yet met with the new talent to move on and involved there are also Committee. “The work ficials from government Nevis Evangelical owners but they are on play for the West Indies. opportunities which one is going very well,” Ms. are drawn from the Association, the local the same page. would expect to come. Said James. “Position Department of Labour, Islamic Association, “Our plan is to have a papers were submitted Youth Empowerment, and the Organization “Based on those com- talent camp in St. Kitts He said the previ- for consideration by the Sustainable of Rastafari Unity. ments and their goals we and Nevis and take them ous owners, Dr. Uday Labour Department, Development, Key stakeholders in welcome that for sure.” to Hong Kong for the Nayak, had ingrained Eastern Caribbean Statistics, Finance, the process include the T20 Blitz and expose themselves in the lo- Central Bank, St. Kitts Trade, Consumer St. Christopher and He noted that with the them to the international cal community and and Nevis Trades Affairs, GenderNevis Affairs, Social Security links the new owners arena.” Richards expects to have and Labour Union, Social Development, Board and the Eastern possess it may be able similar discussions with St. Kitts Evangelical Human Resource Caribbean Central to create playing op- Kumar admitted they the new owners. Association, Management, and Bank. portunities for budding are still planning the CMYK CMYK Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:11 NIA to purchase hemodialysis machine

By Monique Washington Frisenius dialysis ma- chines, two patient treatment chairs, one The Nevis Island water filtration system, Administration (NIA) one waste water tank, will be purchasing a one furnished nurs- brand new dialysis ing station, reception machine, but to date and restroom areas, no plans has been re- plumbing and electri- vealed on the future of cal work to support the two dialysis ma- dialysis machines, at a chines that are sitting cost of US $200,000. in a container at the The container has not hospital. operated since the NIA purchase and currently In November 2018, sits to the back of the Taiwan handed over hospital yard. a cheque to the Nevis Island Administration After the Concerned to the tune of US Citizens Movement $167,000 to assist in regained office, the procuring a hemodial- Minister of Health, ysis machine and wa- Hon Mark Brantley, that according to the diseases which should Observer attempted to Nevis are needed, as ter treatment system. hired experts to evalu- report having two units also have a back-up. speak with Alexandra persons with renal ate the machines. He did not make sense. He Hospital Administrator failure must pres- This was not the NIA’s said the machines had said that at least four Brantley said that the Gary Pemberton but ently travel to other first attempt to procure been overvalued and units would be needed dialysis machine came was told he was not islands for treatment. dialysis machines. the experts estimat- because for each ma- in a container which in office. We also- atThe minimum cost per In 2013 the Nevis ed their worth to be chine used there must is inadequate for the tempted to reach treatment is $1,500, Reformation Party–led US $80,000, not US be a back-up machine. purposes of a proper Brantley but he was with three treatments a NIA purchased two $200,000. 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Sports Administration/ Nevis, who renders Email: [email protected] Public Service; distinguished and out- Creighton Pencheon, standing service to the LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES WANTED Culture; J. Calvin Fahie, Awards presentation, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton (seated, fourth from left); Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Shawn nation. A-1 Farms is seeking to employ an Policing/Community Richards (seated, third from right), with the 2018 National Honours Awardees. ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 Service; Elston Present at the cer- SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A experienced Farmer/Maintenance “Ellie Matt” Nero, Ellenita Nathaniel, Excellency Sir Tapley. the time they are most Kitts and Nevis, bloom- emony were members worker with 5 years farming experi- Musical Excellence Education/Community enjoyed. He added that ing at the right times of Cabinet includ- To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ ence. Duties include and not limited Locally, Regionally Service and Lionel Deputy Prime Minister today, marks the mo- and filling the air ingwith the Honourable To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. to general farming duties, repair and and Internationally; Gumbs (Mansion Bull), of St. Kitts and Nevis, ment when Sir Tapley fragrances of success Eugene Hamilton; Sylvine Henry, Public Culture; Sylvester the Honourable Shawn presents the honourees and creativity,” said the Honourable I, Patrick Browne Now residing in I, Ingrid Phillip Now residing in I, Elenor SmithNow residing in maintenance of farming equipment, St Paul Street in the town or village ...... Street in the town or Craddock Road Street in the town or Service/Community Hodge (King Socrates); Richards, congratu- with their flowers, asRichards. “Their good Vincent Byron Jr.; of Bath do hereby give you notice Village of Molineaux do Village of Craddock Road, construction and maintenance of Service; Hilton Clarke, Walston Shield (King lated the awardees and well as the day when the works have provided the Honourable Ian That it is my intention to apply hereby give you notice Charlestown Nevis do green house and delivery of farm Education/Community Starshield); Jacqueline thanked them for their Federation of St. Kitts much need of suste- Patches Liburd; on 30th Day of November 2017 That it is my intention to ap- hereby give you notice next to the District Magistrate At ply on ...... Day of That it is my intention to apply on , produce. Must be able to work on Service; and Adrian Leader (Singing Jackie): meritorious contribu- and Nevis “places their nance to our people Cabinet Secretary, Charlestown for a Retail Liquor April 2019 next to the District 4th Day of May 2017 next to the Lam, Musical and Errol Dolphin (King tions to nation building. good works on a pedes- emotionally, finan- Josephine Huggins, as Licence in respect of my Magistrate At Basseterre for a District Magistrate At Charlestown weekends. Salary is commensurate Premises in Chapel Street Liquor Licence in respect of my for a Liquor Licence in respect of my Production/Community Arrow) were awarded in tal like beautiful flowers cially and otherwise, well as other senior with experience. Please contact Service. the category of Calypso/ The deputy prime min- on display.” and have also helped government officials; in St Charlestown Premises in Bay Road Street in Premises in Craddock Road Dated this 30th day of Basseterre Ferry Terminal Street in Charlestown, Nevis 662-4989 for more information Music. ister recited the com- to bring out the best Michael Morton, the November 2017. Dated this 22nd day of January 2019 . Dated this 4th day of January, 2017. Six nationals were the mon quote “give me my “Their good works like in all of us whether by Governor General’s Signed: Patrick Browne Signed: IPhillip Signed: ESmith recipients of the Medal The awards were flowers while I am still flowers, have accentu- successfully develop- Deputy, and other spe- of Honour (MH): presented by His alive” because that is ated the garden of St. ing businesses and job cially invited guests. LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A

To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. I, Hiren P Fatnani (Los Locos I, Hiren P Fatnani (Aladdins) I, Cassigne SmithenNow residing in I, Curlette Claxton Now residing in Now residing in Nelson Spring, Now residing in Nelson Spring, Cades Nevis- Charlestown Street in the town Cherry Garden Street in the town or Cades Bay Street in the town or Bay Street in the town or Village of orVillage of Brown Hill Village do Village of Cherry Garden do hereby Village of St.Thomas Parish Nevis St.Thomas Parish Nevis do hereby hereby give you notice give you notice That it is my intention do hereby give you notice give you notice That it is my inten- That it is my intention to apply on to apply on 16th tion to apply on Today, 5th Day of Tuesday 8TH Day of January, 2019 That it is my intention to apply on February, 2019 next to the District next to the District Magistrate At Day of January, 2019 next to the Today, 5th Day of February, 2019 Magistrate Charlestown for a Liquor Licence in District Magistrate At Charlestown next to the District Magistrate respect of my Premises in Charlestown for a Retail Beer Licence in respect of At Charlestown for a Liquor Licence At Charlestown for a Liquor Licence Street in Government Road my Premises in Cherry Garden Street in respect of my Premises in Nelson in respect of my Premises in Rams in ...... Spring Street in Cades Bay, Nevis Street in Stoney Grove, Nevis Dated this 5th day of February, 2019. Dated this 5th day of February, 2019. Dated 8th day of January, 2019 Dated 16th day of January, 2019 Signed: HFatnani Signed: HFatnani Signed: CSmithen Signed: Curlette Claxton Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:15 Natta challenges Trip Advisor recently compiled a list of suspension in court the ’25 best Caribbean Island Getaways,’

By Loshaun Dixon and St. Kitts and Nevis is on the list!

Civil servant Leon “We will be sharing this 25 of the best Caribbean a rental allows you to cus- severely impacted Puerto significance. Natta appeared in court on all our media channels vacation spots—islands tomize your stay to your Rico and many Caribbean today for a legal action during the next couple of only!—ranging from peace- own preferences: an oceans- Islands. “See it all on a sightsee- he took against the hu- months,” said Trip Advisor ful hidden gems to bustling ide beach house with a pri- ing tour, which takes you man resources depart- Content Media Specialist port cities rich in history. vate pool, perhaps? Or a Our list includes some of through the historical ment in the Office of Ashlee Centralia. “I wanted cozy, remote cottage deep in these places that are bounc- landmarks of downtown the Prime Minister for to pass this along in case “Whether your idea of the the jungle? ing back well, but did take Basseterre, the tropical his suspension follow- you want to share the great perfect Caribbean trip in- into account—and in some mountains, and the pristine ing an accusation that news and article with your volves lazing in the sand, “Choose from thousands of instances left off—certain beaches. he was the candidate readers.” snorkeling colorful reefs, vacation rentals on our site, spots that are not ready for for the St. Kitts and or coasting on a zipline in and even plan out the rest of tourism yet. “From Basseterre, head over Nevis Labour Party. The article starts off asking: a lush rainforest, each of your itinerary by booking to Charlestown in Nevis these unique Caribbean is- your in-destination activi- Travel Advisor describes St. (which can be accessed by a Natta is challenging “Have you found yourself land destinations are sure ties, tours, and attractions Kitts and Nevis as, “Nestled catamaran), where you can the constitutional- daydreaming of a tropical to make for the ultimate on TripAdvisor, too. between the Caribbean Sea relax on Pinney’s Beach or ity of a law that pro- vacation? Basking under the getaway. and the Atlantic Ocean, the hop on a bike for a guided hibits civil servants warm sun, strolling along From the caves of Santo dual island destination of St. tour through historic sites from participating in sugary white-sand beaches, “For a more comfort- Domingo and the grottos Kitts & Nevis is a premier like the Montpelier Estate politics. Natta is a se- and swimming in crystal- able—and often afford- of Virgin Gorda, to clas- destination for Caribbean and Botanical Gardens.” nior customs officer clear water? able—Caribbean island sics like Montego Bay and travel. and accountant in the experience, consider a Grand Cayman—here are Trip Advisor goes on to Customs and Excise “Make your dreams a real- vacation rental as your 25 of the best Caribbean is- “The capital city provide links to where to Department. ity by booking an amazing accommodation. land getaways! of Basseterre on St. Kitts “Find a great place to stay Caribbean island getaway. is situated between the sea in St Kitts & Nevis!” and In October he was sus- Perfect for traveling with Disclaimer: We understand and the lush mountains, “Browse top tours and ac- pended from his job on Below, we’ve rounded up groups of friends or family, Hurricanes Irma and Maria and is filled with historical tivities in St Kitts & Nevis!” the grounds of partici- pating in party politics and having introduced himself as a candi- date.The government has claimed that he is campaigning to be Labour’s candidate in Constituency 7, a seat currently occupied by Civil servant Leon Natta outside the courthouse in Prime Minister Dr. Basseterre last Friday. He is seeking to have his sus- . pension for political activity ruled unconstitutional. Natta’s lawyer, servants are in limbo, to wear a blue uniform Sylvester Anthony, not knowing if they that identifies him as argued that the rules can run for elections having a senior role. in question of the or participate in other Public Service Code 9 political activities. Natta is also facing were unconstitutional. a gun-related charge He said that the they Representing the after he was arrested barred public servants Attorney General, law- after he failed to re- from expression of yer Douglas Mendes new his Firearm Users their rights to free- argued that there was a License between Feb 1 dom of speech, asso- code of ethics for pub- and Oct 7 last year. ciation and assembly lic servants and that it given to them by the raises the question of He was subsequently constitution. whether the court can placed on EC $10,000 make a declaration. dollars bail. Anthony argued that based on the action Mendes said Natta Thus fas the Labour taken by the executive holds a management Party has named seven shows they believes position in the public out the eight candi- that Natta has a “duty service and his politi- dates they are an- of loyalty.” cal activity would raise ticipating to contents. questions about his Natta is expected to be Natta is seeking to impartiality, mutuality the 8th. have his suspension and neutrality. ruled unconstitutional. Judge Eddie Ventose Anthony argued that Mendes stated that said he will reserve a this was significantNatta’s position at decision until a later since other public Customs requires him date. Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:17 Bloody week in SKN claims six young men Eric ‘Jun Jun’ Thompson of Pond’s Pasture, Newton

Joel “Booyaka” Phillip of St. Johnson Village Gavin Rogers of St. Johnson Village.

By a staff reporter people in the communi- ty who said that Phillip was asleep when he After months of rela- received a call to come tive quietness, the outside and then he was Federation of St. Kitts attacked. and Nevis has recorded one of its bloodiest Seven hours earlier, weeks ever, with fiveVere Amory alias “Stiff young men losing their Jacket” of Ponds Pasture lives three hours apart was gunned down in an on Wednesday night execution-like killing and Thursday morning. in The Alley, Sandy Musa ‘Ziggy’ Warner Point.On Monday In approximately night, 28-year-old Eric eight hours follow- ‘Jun Jun’ Thompson ing the shooting death of Pond’s Pasture, of a young man in St. Newton was attacked Johnson Village, The when he was about to Observer has learned enter his home and died another victim was shot at the scene. Forensic and killed in Wingfield Pathologist, Dr. Valery Road, Old Road. Alexandrov, performed an autopsy on the body The Observer under- of Eric Thompson. He stands the victim has concluded Thompson’s been identified as Gavindeath was as a result Rogers of St. Johnson of multiple gunshot Shakeem Steven Village. wounds to the body. Police have not yet Late last week, 33-year- confirmed the detailsold Musa ‘Ziggy’ of the killlings but Warner and 22-year-old The Observer was Shakeem Steven were able to gather some shot and succumbed information. to their injuries on Saturday morning. Early on Thursday morning between 2:00 Dr. Alexandrov con- a.m. and 3:00 a.m., cluded that Stevens’ Joel “Booyaka” Phillip death was a result of of St. Johnson Village gunshot wounds to the was shot and killed head and Warner’s death in his home near the was a result of multiple Traffic Department. gunshot wounds to the Vere Amory alias “Stiff Jacket” of Ponds Pasture The Observer spoke to body. CMYK CMYK Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:19 Intervention team members visit EC $390,000 expansion at Sandy Point Primary students school completed

By Monique Washington the project was com- three new classrooms, pleted by CJ Electrical a student counsellor’s Company . section and bathrooms. The EC $390,000 ex- The bathrooms were pansion of the Ivor The Premier of Nevis designed to accom- Walters Primary Hon Mark Brantley modate male and fe- School has said officially during his budget male students. All the been completed and address in December renovations blended has opened for the stu- that the project will be in with the older sec- dents and teachers to completed on time and tion of the school. The utilise. within budget. renovation was super- vised by Pemberton. Last Friday a ceremo- The renovation of ny to signify the open- the school began in Pemberton noted Team Leader, Inspector Rosemary Isles-Joseph addressing the students of the Sandy Officer Lauston Percival addressing the students of the Sandy Point Primary School ing of the expansion mid-July of 2018 as that the Nevis Island Point Primary School with other members of the team looking on. wing was held on the the school needed re- Administration made Members of the during their morning as- you do things that you them to practice good be- to success, whatever potential.” school grounds. Junior pairs and additional the decision to con- Community Policing sembly and warned the are not supposed to do haviour. While he noted weight you have on you Minister of Education classrooms. Raoul struct a single story, Initiative/National children that bad behav- - when you misbehave, that the message was for that is keeping you from Before leaving the Hon Troy Liburd ex- Pemberton, Director 3000 sq ft wooden Intervention Team ex- iour could be considered when you fight, when youevery child of every grade moving forward, you community, the team pressed his congratula- of the Public Works building which would plained some of the ben- the weight keeping them swear, when you steal - all level, he especially need to get rid of that stopped by the Sandy tions to the Ministry of Department, noted that include learning space, efits of good behaviour to back from being the best of these things, they are urged those in grade six weight...getting rid of Point Preschool, housed Communications and the older wash rooms counselling, a veran- Principal Educator officer Zahnela Claxton handing over keys to Principal of Ivor Wal- the children of the Sandy they could be in life. going to keep you back. who would be moving the weight will enable in a building next to the Works and the Public were detached from dah and passage ways ters Janice Whittaker-Richards Point Primary School this Whenever you do bad on to High School later you to move upward Primary School. The of- Works Department and the main building and , rest rooms. week. “We want to let you know things, these things are this year. and forward because ficers visited upon the the contractor Eucline were hard to get to dur- end but a continuing are milestones and and joy for better but that as young people, as keeping you back from that is what we want,” request of a teacher who Williams of Williams ing inclement weather. Principal Janice process. the journeys are a we know the best is This was the team’s first nice boys and girls, you moving forward,” Officer“So whatever weight said Officer Percival. invited them to interact Engineering Company The Public Works Whittaker-Richards chapter. This journey still to come. This school visit this year. are always supposed Percival said. you have on you that is with the children as they Limited. Department designed has high hopes that “Every celebration is a chapter in contin- chapter ends with the Officer Lauston Percivalto behave good,” said keeping you down from We want our people were celebrating com- the project considering the expansion and occurs because of an uation. Our hearts are words ‘to be contin- addressed the students Officer Percival. “WhenThe officer encouraged climbing the ladder to reach to their full munity workers. The electrical work for renovations to include renovation is not the experience. Jubilees filled with gratitude ued’,” she said. Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:21 Steps taken to strengthen CBI Escrow Accounts legislation

Attorney General, Hon Vincent Byron addresses economic citizens and agents during Chief Executive Officer of the Citizenship by Investment Unit Les Khan interacts with a forum in Dubai. Looking on is Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Mark Brantley guests at meet and greet in Dubai. St. Kitts and Nevis is party responsible for agreement must be on construction levels.” include a bank or any or a chartered accoun- taking steps to strength- oversight of the monies, in place for the same The Saint Christopher other entity whose busi- tant – all under certain en the Saint Christopher whilst the buying and amount,” said Khan. “In and Nevis Citizenship ness includes the provi- conditions. and Nevis Citizenship selling process is being the new legislation all (CBI Escrow Accounts) sion of trust or custodial (CBI Escrow Accounts) undertaken. real estate transactions Bill, 2017, contains a services; a registered It also requires all CBI Bill, Attorney General, will have to go into es- clause that identifiestrust company or any escrow agents to be li- the Honourable Vincent Chief Executive Officer crow and then released who would be allowed other entity whose busi- censed, and to conduct Byron told a meet and of the Citizenship by from escrow upon cer- to be CBI escrow agents ness is the provision of their escrow business in greet forum with eco- Investment Unit (CIU), tification of the various in St Kitts and Nevis,” trust or custodial servic- accordance with speci- nomic citizens and Les Khan, stated that stages of completion said Khan. “These es; an attorney-at-law; fied guidelines. agents in Dubai. the new legislation will of the project. So basi- significantly strength- cally, the escrow agree- The CBI Escrow en the country’s CBI ments will have payout Accounts legislation, programme by pay- stages.” Labour Market passed in November ing particular attention 2017, provides guide- to construction and Khan said that the new lines relating to es- the payout of funds in legislation will tighten crow accounts and escrow. the Government’s posi- Information System agreements under tion and would “ensure the CBI Programme. “It will ensure that any that applications placed An escrow, under the client purchasing a real for real estate would be CBI Programme, is estate option, the pur- used for construction. finalised a short-lived trust ar- chasing sale agreement This is different to what rangement, which is the must always be at the was done in the past Implementation of the Labour Market and programme planning to meet main mechanism for face amount of the in- because the regulations Information System (LMIS) in St. labour related demands. It is being the consummation of vestment – that being weren’t strong enough Kitts and Nevis is expected to com- implemented across the Caribbean real property sales. An either the $200,000 or to ensure that payouts mence soon, following the signing of Community (CARICOM) to help escrow agent is a third $400,000. An escrow from escrow were based a memorandum of understanding be- member states provide relevant in- tween key partners on Feb. 5. formation for the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. A brief signing ceremony was held at the Department of Labour with Commissioner James said inter- Labour Commissioner Shernel James agency collaboration is important to signing the memorandum of under- ensure the proper functioning of the standing on behalf of her depart- LMIS. ment. Other signatories were Carlton Phipps, Director of Statistics on be- “No one entity can do it on its own,” half of the Ministry of Sustainable said James. “Together, collectively, Development; Cecile Hull, Assistant we can do it. We know the importance Secretary on behalf of the Ministry of the Labour Market Information of National Security; and Abendigo System. It tells us what our labour Rogers, Programmer, on behalf of market looks like. It guides investors the St. Christopher and Nevis Social coming to our shores. It is a ready Security Board. tool of information for our students and people interested in St. Kitts and The LMIS is designed to collect quan- Nevis. We are glad that this has come titative and qualitative information into being and that we can commence that can be used to assist policy mak- the project soon.” ers and agencies in decision-making Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:23 Poll indicates Brantley sets record straight Team Unity leading on Airport issues coming elections ‘We inherited dead airport’ By Kenichi Serino the existing pattern,” believed the PAP pro- said Anderson. gramme was a good By Monique Washington the traffic over thereof traffic the Vance idea. About 60 percent has dropped precipi- Amory International A new poll published Voters were slightly said they also support- tously. We (Concerned Airport,” he said. this week indicates more divided about ed the government’s The Premier of Nevis, Citizen Movement) in- that the Team Unity whether they viewed effort to create require- Minister of Tourism herited a dead airport,” He noted that his Government has won the Harris-led gov- ments for what the and Federal Minister he said. administration was broad support across ernment favourably. money could not be of Aviation , Hon Mark able to bring a num- the Federation and if About 38 percent of spent on, for example Brantley has sought Brantley revealed that ber of airlines to an election were held polled potential vot- alcohol or cigarettes. to “set the record in 2006, when the the island which in- today, would likely ers said they viewed straight” as it relates Nevis Reformation cludes, Tradewinds, improve on their re- the Government fa- “The STEP situation to a recent signing of Party won the Nevis Seabourn and sults from 2015. vourably, while about was another posi- an agreement to lease Island Assembly AirSunshine . 30 percent said their tive indicator,” said Government Headquarters on Thursday. A new poll indicates that the Team Unity-led portions of the Vance election there were “More persons said performance had Anderson. “Almost the government is expanding it’s support across the Federation. Amory International 79,324 passengers “We were able to in- they would vote for been poor or very entire sample thought Airport. traveling to and from crease our traffic to the Team Unity gov- poor. However, an- the government had 869 people during the his results were sound “At this particular mo- the airport per year. 22,333. However, as ernment than would other 32 percent said done a good job with last two months of and based on the firm’sment, we would like the Speaking on his week- the water taxi busi- vote for the Opposition they considered the the programme and 2018 across all con- decades of experience poll to speak for itself,” ly talk show “On the “By 2013 when we ness increased and as Party,” said poll- government’s perfor- should continue it.” stituencies in St. Kitts in research. she said. Mark,” Brantley noted got back in officethe appetite our peo- ster Don Anderson mance acceptability as and Nevis. Anderson, that his government the traffic had plegone developed for the of Market Research average. Anderson said that an adjunct professor in “The data is what we The Observer con- had “hard decisions” from 79,324 passen- big jets also increased Services Limited. while many partici- research methods at the find,” Anderson said. tacted Leader of the to make as it relates to gers per year, where , the frequency and According to the poll, pants welcomed the University of the West Opposition Dr. Denzil creating traffic at the they (NRP) met it ease to get to St. Kitts Anderson said that 57 percent of the peo- deployment of the Indies, said the poll had Harris spokesperson Douglas but he did not airport. in 2006 to 19 908 increased we saw of those polled about ple interviewed said Regional Security been funded by a “pri- Valencia Grant declined respond to requests for in 2013, a drop of again the trend going whom they would vote they believe things System (RSS), crime vate entity” but he said to comment on the poll, comment. “It is no secret that 79.4 percent in terms downwards. 2018 we for, approximately have gotten better in remained a serious 55 percent said they the Federation. About area of concern for Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley speaking at the inaugural flight of Seaborne Airlines in would support Team 23 percent believe those polled. this file photo Unity led by Prime things have gotten Minister Dr. Timothy worse and about 20 “They recognized saw 14,839 passen- facility that will at- “The design the con- Harris. About 45 per- percent said, nothing that the government gers going through tract additional pas- struction , the opera- cent would support had changed. The posi- had done a lot to deal the airport. No air- sengers to the Vance tion ,the maintenance the St. Kitts and Nevis tive view was shared with the crime situa- port can survive with Amory airport. of the new passenger Labour Party. About across constituencies, tion [but] they felt that 14,839 passengers per Hereby we hope, pro- facility terminal is for 34 percent said they including those held much still had to be year. We as a govern- viding increased op- them to do.The con- were undecided. by the Opposition. done,” said Anderson. ment had some hard portunities to NASPA cessionaire has com- Anderson said these “I’m sure that both decisions to make,” to generate additional mittee to commence “We arrived at the people cited job cre- parties are listening to explained Brantley. revenues by introduc- construction of the conclusion that the ation, new investments the data, I’m sure the ing new arrivals and new airport facilities Timothy Harris-led and infrastructure proj- government is listen- The Premier also ultimately developing no later than the sec- government, when ects as the reason they ing to this as an issue revealed part of the a new runway, ” he ond anniversary of the we summed up all believed things were of concern and will agreement which was said . date of the agreement . the factors we ana- improving. want to address this signed last week be- We have built in some lysed, could in fact before the election. A tween the Nevis Island Brantley noted that safe guards,” he said . increase the number Anderson said that of sensible government Administration, certain areas of the of seats they hold as those who believed would.” Nevis Air and Seaport facility that currently Brantley noted that all well as the percentage things had gotten Authority and B&L existing at the airport the expenses will be of the votes they re- worse, they cited cost Anderson said he was Worldwide Limited. has been leased for 35 for B&L and not to the ceived last time,” said of living increases and planning further polls years. “We have not NIA or NASPA. Anderson. “There is a poverty. in St. Kitts and Nevis. “We have entered just granted a lease, strong indication they He said this is needed into an agreement we have insisted that “At the end of the 35 could win a major- The poll also asked to establish voting with B&L Worldwide there be safeguards year period, assum- ity of the popular sup- voters about their trends against any pos- Limited the conces- and performance ing that they have port.” Anderson said opinions on the sible election in the sionaire to grant a guarantees in that con- been able to execute that while the number Poverty Alleviation next year. concession at the air- cession document.” to the satisfaction of of undecided voters Programme (PAP), port,” said Brantley. the government and polled was fairly large, launched late last year, “There will be a need “The project con- He said that B&L NASPA, and in ac- he said past polling has and the Skills Training for new data as the templates that B&L Worldwide has been cordance of the terms shown that about half Empowerment election approaches. Worldwide Limited given a six month win- in the agreement, the will not vote, while the Programme (STEP). You cannot predict will be responsible dow to find financial property reverts to the rest will break down the outcome of the for the design, con- backing. If they do NIA and to NASPA along the lines of the Anderson said that election based on one struction , financing,not find the financesand to the people of rest of the voters. an overwhelming 80 poll,” Anderson said. operation and main- then the NIA reserve Nevis,” concluded percent of the peo- tenance of a new the right to terminate Brantley. “They tend to pan out ple polled said they The poll interviewed passenger terminal at that point in time . Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:25 From the Supervisor Hurricanes, Titans of Elections. Issue cops inaugural 83: Registration Double wicket (Repeat, Repeat) winnings

Let me be clear at the outset: there will always be persons who will be refused registration if they do not meet the cri- teria set out in law or as interpreted by a Court of law. To say therefore, that the Electoral Office is selectively reg- istering persons or refusing to register persons may well be true, but is not the whole truth. Let me be clear again. The Electoral registration, nor do we do registration Office does not register labour-ites, overseas although the law requires nor pam-ites, nor nrp-ites, nor ccm-ites us to send the Annual Register to our nor plp-ites nor even independents: it embassies. merely registers persons to become voters. How people vote is their busi- Applicants who meet the above re- ness. That they vote is our business. quirement may yet be refused registra- Titans Larry Audain (L) and Jaeel Clarke (R) receive cash award from Noel Guishard Who brings them to register is no tion if they are certified to be insane or of MCCC concern of ours either because we do otherwise adjudged to be of unsound not know what is meant by “party- mind under any law; and/or is under leaning”. So, once again, let us talk sentence of death imposed on him Sandy Point Batsman Akeem Saunders about qualifications for registration. or her by a court in any part of the First, you have to be at least 18 years Commonwealth or under sentence old, a citizen of Saint Christopher of imprisonment (by whatever name and Nevis and is ordinarily resident called) exceeding twelve months im- in Saint Christopher and Nevis; or posed on him or her by such a court 18 and a citizen of Saint Christopher under some sentence substituted there- and Nevis who is ordinarily resident for by competent authority and has not overseas and has a domicile in Saint suffered the punishment to which he Christopher and Nevis; or 18 and a or she was sentenced or received a free Commonwealth citizen (not being pardon therefor; or a citizen of Saint Christopher and Nevis) who has been ordinarily resi- Registration is not absolute and dent in Saint Christopher and Nevis life lasting; it must be protected for a continuous period of at least against the danger of deregistration. twelve months immediately before the Deregistration can occur because a) Hurricanes Jasmine Clarke and Kiaye Hanley receive cash prize from Guishard registration date. the registrant has died - obviously; (b) an objection to his or her registration Domicile is used in the legislation only has been allowed; or c) he or she has By Loshaun Dixon the females teams and the Titans made up in reference to nationals and descen- become disqualified for registration as went through the com- of Larry Audain and dants of nationals. It suggests therefore a voter under this Act or any other en- petition without losing Jaeel Clarke were too that it is associated with birthright and actment imposing disqualifications for History was made this a game. much for the other not with citizenship. Thus, it doesn’t registration as a voter; or past weekend when competitors. The Hurricanes celebrate after winning the final refer to foreign born spouses nor to the Hurricanes and Second in the females citizenship acquired by residence or Sometimes registration is Incomplete the Titans captured competition was the Clarke and Audain lost Fielder. also something special and twos into threes by purchase. We have an obligation registration. the inaugural Edgar Unstoppables who early to Sandy Point in for me which will live goes a long way in to enquire. Again, to be clear, ordinary Gilbert Double Wicket were blown away by the round robin com- Audain highlighted long in my memory.” such tournaments.” residence excludes post office boxes, Notwithstanding section 37, a person Competition hosted by the Hurricanes in the petition but bounced his delight at partner- hotel rooms and corporate offices. It shall not be qualified to be registered the Molinueax/Cayon finals. back and defeated ing with Clarke to win He noted that the ex- The competition is that place called home, which when as a voter until he or she has complied Cricket Club (MCCC) them in the finalsthe first ever Edgar perience of playing was sponsored by you are away from it, can return to with the provisions of this Act and the In the female individ- when it mattered the Gilbert competition. with his partner for a National Caribbean without having to get permission. regulations relating to the registration The Hurricanes won ual categories Clarke most to win the inau- year at club level as Insurance (NCI), of voters. the the female category won the prize for the gural title. “It was a great achieve- key to their success. A&A Roofing and Registration is continuous, meaning on Saturday while the most runs while her ment for myself and Welding, Fraites it is done, once conditions precedent Let me emphasise: the electoral office Titans were crowned teammate Hanley cap- Jaeel Clarke cap- Jaeel Clarke to win “Jaeel and I have bat- and Sons, Jerdell are satisfied, all working day, all work- is an equal opportunity office. We reg- on Sunday in the male tured the Best Fielder tured the most wick- the first ever doubleted a lot together in Catering, Elvira’s ing week. While a successful regis- ister eligible persons regardless of ori- competition. award. Other individ- ets, Akeem Saunders wicket tournament in numerous competi- Catering I&B LTD, trant is to be issued with a National gin, gender, orientation, religion, age; ual winners were Most garnered the most remembrance of the tions so the under- Koscab St. Kitts Identification Card, the non-issuance able bodied, disabled or differentially The Hurricanes made Wickets by Asheena runs while Sherman great Edgar Gilbert. standing was there, LTD, Zumies Auto does not interfere with the right to vote. abled. All we seek is that one person up of Jasmine Clarke Freeman from the White won the award Not only that but it plus we play for the Services, the Green gets one vote and one vote only, and in and Kiaye Hanley won Unstoppables. for hitting the most was my first ever timesame club which is a Valley Pub, Air TV Applicant must appear in person at the the right place. Our intention is to be the inaugural competi- sixes. Kejon Wattley competing in such bonus! The ability to KN and the St. Kitts Electoral Office. We do not do absentia fair to all. tion after they topped On the males side, was awarded the Best tournament so it’s was turn ones into twos Cricket Association. CMYK CMYK Page:26 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:27 Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:29 CDB president predicts 2 percent Culturama Caribbean economic growth in 2019 slogan

Although grappling Dr. Wm. Warren Smith positive. CDB is pro- and to ensure that eco- with challenges related shared the bank’s fore- jecting that real GDP nomic gains can be contest to climate change; wide cast at its annual news growth will be around sustainable. fiscal deficits and high conference, held in 2 percent, as construc- public debt; as well as Barbados. tion, tourism, and the Smith highlighted the high unemployment, the extractive industries bank’s ongoing work winner Caribbean Development “Despite projections of such as gold and oil are and partnerships to Bank (CDB) has pro- deceleration in global expected to expand,” build climate resilience. jected that the region’s economic activity, the Smith said. These include an agree- announced economy is expected 2019 economic out- ment with the United to grow by 2 percent in look for our Borrowing Smith outlined that the Kingdom’s Department 2019. CDB President, Member Countries is majority of the bank’s for International Development Ms. Verneen Williams 11 by Abonaty Liburd, which added GBP of Brown Hill, an Executive Director 30mn to the United employee of the of the Culturama Kingdom Caribbean Agro Processing Secretariat, accompa- Infrastructure Fund Unit, is the win- nied by Huey Sargeant, for reconstruction in ner of the Culturama Marketing Chairman Barbuda and . Secretariat’s 2019 of the Culturama Huey Sargeant, Marketing Chairman of the Culturama Committee with Ms. Verneen Williams, winner of the Cultura- Nevis Culturama Committee. ma Secretariat’s 2019 Nevis Culturama Festival Slogan Competition. CDB will also admin- Festival Slogan choice and a plaque. 2018, during the open- winnings,” said Evelyn. contest entrants and ister the Dominica Competition with the As the winner, Ms. The winning slogan, ing ceremony for urged them to maintain Disaster Recover and catchphrase “Love! Williams will receive which will be the Culturama 44. “Ms. Regarding the public their heightened level Resilience Fund es- Passion! Pride! a cash prize of $500, theme for the July 25 Verneen Williams, response to the con- of enthusiasm, share it tablished and funded Culturama 45!” two sets of compli- to Aug. 6 festival, was heartiest congratula- test, Evelyn said the with family and friends by the Government of mentary tickets to all selected from 280 en- tions and we do hope marketing commit- and take it through to Canada, which will The announcement was Culturama 45 activi- tries. The contest was that you are pleased tee had a difficultCulturama 45, anjob event enhance post-disas- made on the grounds ties, a complimentary launched by Minister now that you have won, judging the entries he is expecting to have ter response, build of the Agro Processing Cultural Street Parade of Culture Hon. Eric and that you would be because they were all great participation. more climate resilient Unit grounds on Feb. troupe package of her Evelyn on July 26, very pleased with your excellent. He thanked schools and empower communities across the CDB President, Dr. Wm. Warren Smith predicts pro- country. jected that the Caribbean region’s economy is expected to grow by 2 percent in 2019 The bank also signed an agreement with the borrowing members was mainly due to in- Green Climate Fund recorded economic creased construction that will facilitate more growth averaging 1.9 activity, in advance of climate finance projects percent, compared with the first commercial in the region. 0.5 percent in 2017. He production of oil in noted that the fastest- 2020. Calling for transfor- growing regional econ- mation to address the omies of 2018 were Conversely, in his re- increasingly complex , view, Smith noted that challenges Caribbean , and Guyana. in and the countries faced, Smith British Virgin Islands, noted that the process Grenada’s region- the devastating 2017 has already been taking leading performance of hurricane season sty- shape. 5.2 percent continued a mied economic growth five-year positive trend as visitor arrivals de- “As our institution ap- as that country contin- clined sharply – by 40 proaches its 50th year, ues to experience the -fi percent and 50 percent digital transformation nancial growth coming respectively, due to and innovation have out of its home-grown extensive damage to moved to the top of economic reform hotel stock. A fall in our agenda,” concluded programme. construction activity as Smith. “This means well as the impact of the leveraging technology Reconstruction effortsfiscal consolidation led to deliver higher-qual- to economic contrac- ity service and greater Reconstruction ef- tion in Barbados, de- value to our members forts led the way to 3.5 spite a modest increase and partners. It is im- growth in Antigua and in tourist arrivals. portant that CDB re- Barbuda, as the country mains the development rebuilt and recovered In the face of these partner that Caribbean following the passage mixed fortunes, the governments turn to of Hurricane Irma on Smith called for a dual first for solutions— Barbuda in 2017. strategy of resilience- whether they be fund- building and transfor- ing, advice or technical Growth in Guyana, re- mation to accelerate assistance.” corded at 3.4 percent, growth in the region Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 15th, 2019 Page:31

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