Page:1 The St.Kitts Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS NRP’s Cleon Stapleton- Simmonds declared winner of Nevis By Election

By Monique Washington than 30% of registered to make every effort to rejected vote. Total votes cast was 730 Stapleton – Simmonds voters had voted at the make a difference over or 46 percent of the reg- was declared winner and The votes have been combined polling station. here,” Brantley said. At 5(3) NEPAC, 296 vot- istered voters. Stapleton is the new representative counted and the elector- ers are assigned. Of that received 514 while for Nevis 5 ate has determined that Brantley noted that The polling stations NRP received 80while Scarborough received Cleon Staple- Simmonds whether CCM wins or closed at 6 pm. the CCM received 36, 191. of the Nevis Reformation loses, this by-election has one rejected vote. Party is the next repre- proven the Nevis 5 is no The polling station sentative for Nevis 5 St. longer a safe seat for the at the Cotton Ground Thomas. NRP. “I think the people Community Centre, re- of St Thomas who tradi- ferred to as Nevis 5(1), The by-election came tionally have supported had 579 voters assigned. into effect after the rep- NRP because of NRP That station has been di- resentative for Nevis history, they must make vided into two divisions: 5 Joseph Parry retired a determination whether Nevis 5(1A) 285 voters from active politics on they will continue that and Nevis 5(1B) 294 December 31, 2019. The support. voters, both at the same election was announced place but with different in February with “I think it is instructive entrances. Nomination Day taking that for the last 28 years, place last week. Cleon 21 of the 28 years the The polling station at Stapleton- Simmonds people of St Thomas Jessups Community was the candidate for have been in opposition. Centre, Nevis 5(2) has the NRP and Keith They must determine if it 658 voters. That station Scarborough candidate is serving their interest or is also split into two divi- for CCM. whether or not they must sions, Nevis 5(2A) 330 change course,” he said. voters and Nevis 5(2B) Mark 328. At 5(3) NEPAC, Brantley spent some time The polling stations 296 voters are assigned. at the Cotton Ground in Cotton Ground Polling station on polling Community Centre, the 5(1A) saw 113 for NRP day and speaking with Jessups Community and 34 votes for the CCM the Observer said that the Centre and the Nevis 2 rejected votes, 5(1B) numbers have been slow Performing Arts Centre saw 83 for NRP and 41 as in voter but the vot- (NEPAC) opened at 8 am for CCM, 3 rejected vote. ing process appears to be with a total of 1,533, 152 “smooth” more persons than the The polling station at 1,381 that voted in the Jessups Community “It is quiet, it’s peaceful Nevis Island Assembly Centre, Nevis 5(2) has and I think that people Election in 2017. 658 voters. That station are generally respect- is also split into two divi- ful, but I think that the “If we do not succeed sions, Nevis 5(2A) 330 numbers had been slow on this occasion, I be- voters and Nevis 5(2B) thus far. Traditionally we lieve that everyone now 328. understand that people acknowledges that this come after work. Right constituency is now a 5(2A) saw 119 for NRP now, it has been a slow battleground. It is no lon- and 42 votes for the trickle,” he said. ger going to be a sure seat CCM one rejected vote, for the NRP. As long as I 5(2B) saw 119 for NRP At midday Thursday, less am here, we will continue and 38 for CCM, one NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:3 Dozens monitored, some quarantined for Coronavirus in SKN

By Loshaun Dixon Dr. Laws said. Laws said people with “To ensure they have not that was at the centre of minimum standards. All respiratory symptoms travelled to any affected the Sars epidemic years of CARICOM should be St. Kitts and Nevis health Dr. Laws said the pri- should cover their nose area a d that we screen ago. “They have experi- on the same page with officials have confirmed vate sector through Next and mouth when cough- them in a way that we enced that and have very that document. dozens of people are Generation Medical ing and sneezing. “It can determine whether good protocols. They being monitored for Laboratory is providing is important that those they are high risk or low gave perhaps the best She reiterated there are Coronavirus and an- this local testing capa- who are exhibiting those risk to us,” Byron said. epidemiology centre in no reported cases of nounced others are being bility. “I also want to in- symptoms should remain the far east and have con- anybody who has tested quarantined. This come form the public that the at home.” He urged citizens to not veyed our wishes to their positive for Covid19 in after the confirmation ofMinistry of health recent- panic. “We have planned. government and should the Federation. “We have six cases of COVID 19 ly procured a gene expert She also called for the We have prepared and hear from them some- seen a lot of nonsense in four other Caribbean machine and our staff is avoidance of shaking we continue to plan and time soon.” being put out in social islands. presently being trained hands. “We need to be prepare every day. We media...I don’t know to use this machine.” She innovative and use alter- are training our workers Minister of Health where those people are Chief Medical Officer noted they will soon have native means to greet our to be able in the event we Senator Wendy Phipps getting their information in St. Kitts and Nevis local testing capabilities friends and loved ones.” are ready to take it on.” said the Council for from, the objective they Dr. Hazel Laws in a in the public sector. Human and Social are trying to achieve by Press Conference con- Dr. Laws was also confi- Byron said he spoke Development at instilling fear and hyste- firmed 63 travellers wereLaws also explained the dent in the Federation’s with the Ambassador of CARICOM agreed to ria. Some of us are more screened. difference between iso- capacity to detect and Republic of China and work on a common likely to die from sheer lation and quarantine. manage any potential has looked at getting sup- position as it relates to fear of it than to die from Over the weekend cases “Isolation speaks to the cases. “COVID -19 is port from their country traveling guidelines and COVID 19.” were confirmed in the separation of ill people spreading rapidly across Dominican Republic, St from other individuals the globe the risk of this Maarten, St Barthelemy such that the ill person virus to our federation and Guadeloupe. does not transmit the vi- is very high. However, rus to well people. our health system has Director of the Pan the capacity to detect, American Health “Quarantine is the pro- contain and manage this Organization (PAHO), cess by which you re- Coronavirus disease Dr Carissa Etienne strict the movement of outbreak.” made the disclosure af- individuals who are well ter CARICOM Heads of and asymptomatic but She said the ministry of Government, Ministers may have had exposure health remains in close of Health and officialsso you have to quarantine collaboration with the of key agencies met in a them to see if they do de- Caribbean Public Health special emergency ses- velop symptoms.” Agency and regional and sion in Barbados to dis- international partners. cuss protocols for COVD She also highlighted pro- “We are following this 19. tective measures the pub- outbreak very closely and lic can use to against the the public will be updated In the Federation Dr. virus. “Wash your hands as often as required.” Laws advised that three thoroughly for at least asymptomatic persons 20 seconds after touch- Attorney General and have been quarantined ing contaminated sur- Chairman of the Disaster while six other people faces. You can also use Mitigation Council were quarantined at tour- 60 percent based alcohol Vincent Byron said the ists’ facilities with 50 hand sanitizers. Hand hy- government places the persons being monitored giene is very important. highest priority to pro- daily. Evidence tells us that tect citizens. “Nothing this is the best weapon more we can say than we “I also want to add that against this virus.” expect to do whatever it two incoming air travel- takes to ensure that ev- lers consented to testing She also said that in- ery citizen is protected of the virus because they dividuals should avoid from this outbreak if and were coming from coun- close contact with any- when it does come to our tries with local transmis- one with cold or flushores.” sion of this disease. symptoms “Maintain a safe distance-a meter or He noted that government I also want to underscore two-from people who officials have manned the these individuals tested are visibly coughing and ports of entries to ensure negative for CoVD19,” sneezing.” that visitors are screened. Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS EDitoRial Whither Geothermal? Coronavirus: French

The geothermal project has been an on again off again exercise. But, whenever it has been on, a key component of the project has been the sale of power to neighbouring Student exchange islands. The latest report, captured in last week’s Observer newspaper, states that Geothermal programme postponed is on again; that our capacity is 100 megawatts (mw); that Nevis currently consumes 9 mw. The article further stated that some 40 -50 megawatts of geothermal energy will be available for sale in the first instance. However, the initial production of this power will cost Nevis up to US$70M; and the time horizon is 25 years.

Who are these neighbouring islands who are supposedly waiting on Nevis to make up its mind? And how will the power (energy) get there? Can the excess energy be stored somewhere until utilized or bought and where and how?

St Kitts, our nearest neighbor, has invested, since the start of geothermal talks on Nevis, in several solar farms, and is developing more. These farms are aesthetically pleasing to the eye; and appear to not debase the environment. Some private busi- nesses in both islands have already invested in solar systems on their roofs, and more and more householders have solar water heaters.

Montserrat, Dominica, St Lucia, St Vincent, Grenada – in fact, most of the Carib- bean territories (and certainly all of the Windward islands) have geothermal potential. What is to stop them – barring price constraints – from developing their own? We know that St Lucia has been exploring geothermal energy since in the 70’s. What has stopped – and is stopping - these islands from investing in their own geothermal Tarina John projects? As we push forward with this project, the question we wish to pose is whether we are By Loshaun Dixon Students from the Tarina Jean Cultural focusing on real and pertinent issues. How will the EC$190,180,000 be paid back by Clarence Fitzroy Bryant Coordinator of the School the 5,000 or so consumers of electrical power on Nevis? Who will buy our excess The second part of a College, Immaculate Exchange Programme power and at what cost? What will be the real impact on the environment of drilling student exchange pro- Conception Catholic explained, “It started in 5000 feet into the ground? Will a scorched zone develop around these holes from gramme between French School, Basseterre High 2019 we had a group of which human habitation will be excluded? Will there be settling of the earth (i.e. students from St. Kitts School, Washington Students from the alli- earthquakes) after removing the “resource”? Are we now abandoning wind power? and Nevis and students Archibald High School ance Française that went It must be instructive that Albioma’s web page touts solar and biomass energy more from a high school in and Cayon High School to Guadeloupe and this than it touts geothermal. Guadeloupe has been were expected to benefit year we are receiving postponed due to the from this exposure. 27.” We strongly recommend that before going forward – if its not too late – that the NIA coronavirus epidemic. The activities organized She said 29 students from should develop and publish a comprehensive energy policy; and hold intense public The Alliance Française will provide the oppor- St. Kitts and Nevis were meetings on this matter. The oft articulated good governance agenda requires that de St. Kitts and Nevis tunity for the students to expected to receive and this be done with urgency. informed the Observer foster their friendship, host the Guadeloupean that they had to postpone to visit the island and to students. the event after cases of continue exchanging on COVID 19 were report- their respective cultures. Jean said the mission ed in Guadeloupe. was to give the students The event is support- the opportunity to use Last year 17 students ed by the Ministry of French in everyday The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source from St. Kitts and Education, Youth, Sports lives. “The mission is to Nevis were welcomed and Culture of Saint Kitts have a cultural exchange Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams in Guadeloupe. The and Nevis and the Saint through language to Alliance Française de Kitts Tourism Authority. have them practice their St. Kitts and Nevis part- This program has re- French and reinforcing nered with the St John quired a close collabora- the French programme in St. Kitts Nevis Pierre High School in tion with the Ministry of the high schools POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive Guadeloupe and had or- Education, the Principals Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. ganized a seven-day trip and the French teachers. Permanent Secretary in Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 in the Ministry of Education Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 as the second part of the The students would William Hodge says the Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com exchange programme. have been participating government was throw- in a number of activi- ing its weight behind the Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- Twenty-seven ties, including a visit to activity. “We are assist- rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- Guadeloupean students Brimstone Hill Fortress, ing with transportation dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- were due to be hosted Caribelle Batik, a tour in St. Kitts and assist- erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked by twenty-four Kittitian of Nevis, an Island tour ing with going across to to include a telephone number to allow verification. Views expressed in families for one week with the Saint Kitts Nevis. This is important letters, commentaries or personal columns do not necessarily represent the that should have started Scenic Railway and an not only to treat our visi- viewpoint of this newspaper. Limit submissions to 1000 words on Tuesday. activity at the Dolphin tors well but the experi- Discovery Center. ence for our children NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:5 Nicholas wins Constable of the year award Encourages colleagues to work harder

First Runner-up, Constable Trevin Mills Second Runner-up, Constable Colin Cupid

Constable of the Year, Kerran Nicholas Constable Nicholas , night of the award ceremony

By Monique Washington and coordinated by “I am grateful,” Nicholas the Strategic Planning said thanking his family, Kerran Nicholas, of the Group for Division ‘C’. friends and colleagues. Royal St. Christopher Each department and and Nevis Police outstation are allowed to “I want to thank ev- Force, has been named nominate their best per- eryone who has been Constable of the Year for forming Constable. instrumental in my devel- the second time opment. Special thanks The nominees are judged to Inspector Stephens In accepting the honor based on several key and Inspector Myers and he encouraged his coun- areas including atten- all my co-workers and terparts to keep working dance and punctuality, colleagues for their en- hard and strive for excel- appearance, productivity, couragement and drive. lence in their jobs. discipline, leadership, at- They all encouraged me titude towards others and to push forward,” he said. Constable Nicholas is response to emergencies. currently stationed at He urged the others not the Charlestown Police A number of officers to let his victory let this Station and works in the who are based in Nevis discourage them, “but Task Force. Nicholas, are short-listed yearly for let it give you the will to previously won the pres- the awards. work harder.” tigious award in 2016. Cleon Michael received The nine constables Nicholas was awarded the 2019 award. were Constables Kesha with the Constable of the Mills of the Special Year plaque and a 43- The 17th annual awards Victims Unit, Damian inch smart TV. ceremony was held on Dasent from the Cotton Saturday (February Ground Police Station, 29) at the Occasions Glenville Nisbett from Entertainment Arcade. the Newcastle Police Constable Trevin Mills Nine constables were Station, Nabil Ali from of the Violent Crimes recognized for their the Traffic Department,Unit was named first commitment, loyalty and Asif Rohoman from runner-up and Constable dedication to the profes- the Gingerland Police Colin Cupid of the Beat sion and were being con- Station and Kevin and Patrol Department sidered for the award. Davis from the Criminal who was named second Investigation Department runner-up. The event is planned and Nicholas. Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS Election on old boundaries

By Loshaun Dixon Basseterre where he not happen again.” It passed the new bound- had failed with the sus- “This government has declared the Team Unity aries on that day and on pension of those bound- had five years to do what The 2020 general elec- Administration had im- On January 16, 2015 that same evening the aries by the court until a they wanted whether to tions will be held on the proved the rule of law the then Labour house was dissolved for a trial has been completed. challenge or accept and old pre-2015 boundaries in St. Kitts and Nevis. Administration led by general election. The then have done nothing. But according to the Attorney “In the very last shad- Dr. Denzil Douglas opposition led by Mark Earlier this year Byron now in the last shower General of St. Kitts and ow of day the Douglas held an emergency sit- Brantley fought the new announced a boundar- of rain, after five years Nevis Vincent Bryon. Administration tried to ting of Parliament to boundaries proclamation ies commission had we are now meeting as change the boundar- rush through boundary Byron was at the time ies behind everybody’s changes in Parliament speaking at a govern- back. This break down ahead of the 2015 general ment townhall meet- in the rule of law in our elections. labour Party MP Maynard who ing last week in Central country we pledged will serves on the boundaries commis- sion said the current boundaries are long past their usefulness. “they are unfair.”

in court all the way to the been meeting. He said a commission to hur- privy council where they the commission is made riedly come up with new were successful in get- up of two members boundaries.” ting a suspension of those from the government, boundaries one week be- senior minister Vance The Attorney General fore the elections. Amory and minister Ian also addressed claims ‘Patches’ Liburd and two by the Labour Party Byron told the town members nominated by that the Team Unity hall that if the elections the leader of the opposi- Administration was ex- were to be called soon tion, Konris Maynard pired following the fifth by Prime Minister Dr. and Patrice Nisbett with anniversary of the elec- only the Denzil Crooke OBE ap- tion. “Our constitution boundaries used in 2015 pointed as chairman of says we have five years can be used. “Only one the commission. from the day we have the set of boundaries are in first sitting of parliament place, the old existing Last week Labour Party not from the election. boundaries. In February MP Maynard who serves The first parliament was 2015 we went to London on the boundaries com- on May 14, 2015. and the privy council mission said the current told us until there is a fur- boundaries are long past ther order of the court the their usefulness. “They old boundaries exist. are unfair.” “This government le- gitimately is in place “If the Elections were He said the disparity in until May14 the Prime called tomorrow it will be some constituencies is Minister can call it any on the old boundaries.” too wide of a spread to time before.” He said a maintain the one man date can be set for parlia- He revealed the last at- one vote principle. But ment up to 90 days after tempt to change to bound- they are against them the May 13 deadline. aries in the Federation being changed now. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:7

Mikyle louis aiming for CPl berth through emerging player slot

By Loshaun Dixon players on the list who the next generation of appeared at last year’s West Indies cricketers. Mikyle Louis, the St. CPL in these develop- “We are happy to have Kitts opening batsmen, mental spots – Amir again collaborated with is the only player from Jangoo (Trinbago Knight West Indies on the Federation and one Riders), Leniko Boucher the Emerging Players ini- of two from the Leeward (), tiative. It is now up to the Islands named among Jeavor Royal, Roland players to make the most 20 emerging players Cato (), of it.” vying for a spot for the Dominic Drakes (St 2020 Caribbean Premier Kitts & Nevis Patriots), Jimmy Adams CWI’s League (CPL). Shamar Springer Director of Cricket () was delighted that the Louis has represented the and Keagan Simmons Emerging Player pro- St. Kitts and the Leeward (Guyana Amazon gramme will continue Islands at all the junior Warriors). The teams can into its second season. “It age group levels and had choose to retain these allows us to once again represented the West in- players, or they can draft identify our best young dies at U19 level. He is or sign another player talent and provide them the brother of Jeremiah from the list. with a program that will Louis, who has repre- hasten their step up to the sented the St. Kitts and This year the competition professional game. Nevis Patriots for the past will provide two spots in three seasons. The only each squad set aside for Adams believed they other player from the the emerging players, have selected a talented Leeward islands to fea- meaning there will be group of young regional ture in the list was Kacey a minimum of 12 West cricketers, out of which Carty from Anguilla. Indies qualified players 12 players will be draft- aged under 23 taking part ed into the CPL. “This CPL this week announced in the CPL. group will also have the they will once again work benefit of participating with The rules will also man- in a specialized high- (CWI) to ensure that the date that each team will performance camp in best young players from have to field an emerging Antigua prior to going across the region will be player a minimum of five off to the tournament. in CPL squads during the times across the tourna- tournament, as well as ment, either one player Later in the year, the ensuring that the talented making five appearancesprogramme will again be youngsters will be given or five combined- ap using the Super 50 Cup game time. pearances between the to provide a competitive two players. This means One-Day environment The list of 20 players has not only will they get for the best young re- been provided by CWI the experience of train- gional talent that would and includes five of ingthe with the best players not otherwise get an op- players who did so well and coaches from across portunity within the fran- for West Indies during the Caribbean and from chise system. the recent ICC Under around the world, they 19 World Cup in South will also be given the “I am grateful to the CPL Africa. Kimani Melius, chance of playing in the and the Franchise own- Jayden Seales, Ashmead CPL. ers for their continued Nedd, Nyeem Young support to develop our and Kirk McKenzie are young talent,” he said. in with a chance to once again show what they are Michael Hall, CPL’s The full list of players is capable of, this time at Tournament Operations as follows: the CPL. Director, said the CPL aims to provide mean- There are also seven ingful opportunities for Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 AdverTiSeMeNTNewS AdverTiSeMeNTNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:9 Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:11 aquatic Sports back for Easter Monday

By Loshaun Dixon Skerrit, who was one —such an important el- of Basil Henderson’s ement of the event – is The 62nd Basil assistants. donated annually by Henderson Easter TDC Automotive. He Monday Aquatic Sport Nisbett indicated there also thanked the St. Kitts Meet has been confirmedwill be, the traditional Electricity Company for for another year on swimming races, the supplying the horizontal Monday 13 April 2020, fetching of the ham pole annually. starting at 9 a.m. and the climbing of the greased pole, along with Nisbett stated numerous The traditional aquatic a number of other wa- other prizes will be given sports will take place ter sports. There will be for the other events. at the Basseterre Ferry lots of games and prizes Terminal and this year for the children, such as “It is hoped that there will the traditional aquatic sports will take place at the Basseterre Ferry terminal. the event will be opened eating the bun, dog and be entertainment in the by one of the business bone, hula-hoop, with afternoon by Vigilante enterprises, which con- boxing being one of the Sound System. Prizes tributes annually to it. main attractions. will be awarded at around 4p.m. by a local celeb- The event is being co- He said the popular rity, to be announced,” ordinated by Cultural greasy pole competitions Nisbett said. Preservationist Mr. have attracted spon- Winston Zack Nisbett, sorship from Thomas who is supported by Williams of the Scenic several dedicated volun- Railway, who is giving He also urged the general teers, including Mr. Earl the cash reward for the public to come out and Clarke, who has been a vertical pole, as well as support the event. “We stalwart 4-H-er for more six Scenic Railway tours. look forward to your at- than 40 years. tendance and continued Rams Supermarket and support as we continue to Nisbett said Clarke will John Richard are donat- bring fun and enjoyment be delivering the vote of ing one Ham each for to the many hundreds thanks, and there will be the horizontal greasy who turn out annually to a short speech by Agnes pole event. The grease witness these events.” Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS SENatoR BYRoN-NiSBEtt RECEiVES PoWERFUl ENDoRSEMENtS FRoM tHE lEaDERSHiP oF tEaM UNitY

Senator Akilah Byron-Nisbett addressing the large turnout at the St. Johnston Community Center for the Team Unity town hall meeting.

BASSETERRE, St. we looked for someone Prime Minister, the Kitts, March 04, 2020 who could be an elegant Honourable Shawn Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris warmly embraces Sena- (Press Unit in the Officeand appropriate repre- Richards likened Senator tor Akilah Byron-Nisbett after the successful town hall meeting in West of the Prime Minister) sentative for the people Byron-Nisbett to him- Basseterre – The People’s Labour of West Basseterre, and self when he served as Party’s (PLP) caretaker we looked for some- Member of Parliament for Constituency Three, body who could get the on the Opposition bench- Senator the Honourable job done. I am happy to es—one who works on Akilah Byron-Nisbett, re- say and the records will behalf of the people de- ceived glowing endorse- show that we have found spite not being an elected ments from the people the ideal representa- government minister. of West Basseterre and tive in the charming and members of the Team beautiful princess Akilah The deputy prime min- Unity Cabinet to be the Byron-Nisbett.” ister recalled that it was next elected representa- Senator Byron-Nisbett tive for that constituency The honourable prime who lobbied continu- at Tuesday’s (March minister also alluded to ously for refurbishment 03) Discussions for a the work Senator Byron- work to be carried out on Stronger, Safer Future Nisbett has done, and the McKnight Daycare town hall meeting at the continues to do on behalf Center. St. Johnston Community of the people of West Center. Basseterre, including “She doesn’t have a child lobbying for improved attending that McKnight In his presentation, Prime public infrastructure Daycare Center, but it is Minister and Political such as paved roads and your children attending Leader of the PLP, Dr. sidewalks throughout and it is because she cares the Honourable Timothy the constituency and about your children why Harris, said Senator her work within the she came and advocated Byron-Nisbett possesses various schools across on your behalf…that all the right qualities of Constituency Three. is what representation an outstanding represen- is about,” said Deputy tative of the people. Additionally, Prime Prime Minister Richards. Minister Harris said Prime Minister Harris fur- it was the honourable A number of residents ther stated that in choos- senator who “went from from West Basseterre ing the party’s candidate house to house help- used the question and for West Basseterre, “we ing people who were in answer segment of the looked for someone who need to be able to get on town hall meeting to had a fundamentally that list” to benefit from applaud the work of positive view of the peo- the Government’s his- the Honourable Akilah ple of West Basseterre. toric Poverty Alleviation Byron-Nisbett and give We looked for someone Programme (PAP) their support to her to be with a heart of com- and the roof repair the next representative of passion; we looked for programme. Constituency Three. someone steeped in the values of development; Meanwhile, Deputy NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:13 February Swim to Win ends with all participants learning to swim

By Monique Washington grass roots collaborative the date for the next Swim effort.” to Win. “There has been The first month of the so much interest that we grass roots “Swim to Win” The Swim to Win ini- had to move the swim to successfully came to an tiative is a collabora- win Sundays from May to end this week with more tive effort between the April instead.” than 50 people overcom- Department of Sports, ing their fear of the ocean Department of Youth, the She said in April Anne and learning how to swim. Sail to a Brighter Future McClindon will return Foundation, Four Seasons to train more instructors. Homeowner Association “One of the great things and the Nevis Yacht about moving up the The first Sunday sessions Association. date is that Anne will be of the ‘Swim to Win’ here to see the instructors began February 2 with “Everyone learned how to perform.” 54 people participating. swim, but are they going Terri Andrews, one of the to go to the Olympics in The ending ceremony ‘Everyone learned how to swim, but are they going to go to the olympics in tokyo, no. Do they need to continue to learn, yes. Swimming is not the easiest thing to learn. You are outside of your normal environment, but these people, in most part, have never gone in the ocean before.”

coordinators for ‘Swim Tokyo, no. Do they need saw participants receiving to Win,” said. Nevisians to continue to learn, yes. medals of participation seemed to have gained a Swimming is not the easi- which was followed by a fear of the ocean after the est thing to learn. You are barbeque on the beach. Christina sank in 1970. outside of your normal environment, but these Registration for the April Speaking with the people, in most part, have “Swim to Win” is opened. Observer on Tuesday, never gone in the ocean The registration fee is Andrews said, “It was a before,” Andrews said. EC$100 huge success. Better than we could have ever hoped Andrews said the support “One of the big things for. All of these different and interest towards the for Swim to Win is to get relationships were formed. programme has been so over the fear, have fun It was a sense of commu- overwhelming that they fitness and family time,” nity. It was an amazing have decided to move up Andrews said. Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS Health concerns shuts down Charlestown Primary School

By Monique Washington Team. Recently, we re- primary unless “we are will be made to keep the inconvenience that is safe and reflects the ceived similar complaints going to relocate the stu- all stakeholders abreast this may cause, and we guidelines and principles The Principal Education and we visited the site dents somewhere else of the situation. “We are committed to ensur- of the child friendly Officer Zahnela Claxton to ascertain the extent of and at the time they had sincerely apologise for ing the learning space environment.” has been forced to close the issue,” the statement nowhere to relocate the one of the larger primary reads. school to.” schools in Nevis due to health concerns that have Just three months ago the Brantley gave assurance been plaguing the school principal and staff at the that his Government is for some time. school complained about committed to the well- the deterioration of the in- being of the teachers and On Wednesday Claxton frastructure of the school children of the school issued a statement that to the point where emer- and that issues would be the Charlestown Primary gency remedial repairs fixed. school will be closed had to be done. for the rest of the week Meantime Claxton has and will reopen Monday Bats, rats and a leaky roof said that a work plan (March 9). were brought to the atten- has been put in place Just three months ago the principal and staff at the school complained about the deterioration of the infrastructure.

“Department of tion of Senior Minister of to rectify the situation Education is aware of re- Education and Premier of and to undertake the ports of issues as it relates Nevis . necessary renovations. to the environment at the “The Department of Charlestown Primary Brantley assured three Education is commit- School. Reports were months ago that the is- ted to ensuring that our received in the past and sues would be resolved. learning institutions are they were investigated by Brantley noted that the safe and conducive to the Environmental Health eight-week summer break learning.” Unit and subsequently ad- was not enough time to dressed by the Ministry of do all the work needed to Claxton said that any Education’s Maintenance be done at Charlestown other communication NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:15

aCP aDaMS iMPloRES oFFiCERS to alWaYS PRoViDE PRoFESSioNal SERViCE

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Adolph Adams addressing the officers at the awards ceremony.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, being professional is appearance, demeanour, March 04, 2020 about having strong skills reliability, competence, (RSCNPF): Assistant and competence in polic- accountability and eth- Commissioner of Police ing. The ACP explained ics are some of the key (ACP), Adolph Adams, that if they wanted to characteristics that the lauded the Officers frombuild a legacy or leave Officers must be aware the Nevis Division for a lasting impression on of in order to build a pro- their stellar performance the public, their peers fessional rapport he also over the last year, but and stakeholders, then said. ACP Adams went encouraged them to keep it was imperative they on to say that possessing on the path of continuous put more emphasis on soft skills, such as phone improvement. professionalism. etiquette, organizational skills and strong writing He was, at the time, “There is an obvious ex- skills, are also vital in speaking at the re- pectation that we would their field of work. “it is always heart-warming to attend any function that is geared at reward- ing, awarding or just to tell hard serv- ing police Officers thank you. Notwith- standing our achievements, there is still a lot of room for improvement, especially with regards to providing a professional service.”

cently held Division ‘C’ have the experience and “If you are to remem- Constable of the Year qualification to deliver ber anything that I said Awards Ceremony and that service, but this alone today, I would want you Dinner. is not enough to earn the to remember this…our respect of the general customers are not our “It is always heart- public. Professionalism mates, they are not our warming to attend any is also about the qualities siblings or our punching function that is geared and behaviours you ex- bags. These are the very at rewarding, awarding hibit, and the manner in people that provide us or just to tell hard serv- which you conduct your- with the information to ing police Officers thank self in your public and fight and solve crime. It’s you. Notwithstanding private life,” he added. time to bring respect and our achievements, there professionalism back into is still a lot of room for He admonished the the policing equation, no improvement, especially Officers to work towardsmatter how junior or se- with regards to providing possessing important nior you are,” said ACP a professional service.” characteristics that will Adams. help them be successful He told the Officers that in their profession. Their Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS

Deputy PM Shares Details of the impending Comprehensive Curriculum Reform

Comprehensive curricu- English, Mathematics, “With the decrease in the for college admission or 18-19, 2020. Deputy sub-region and also at the lum reform is planned Science, Social Studies subject load, there is also employment. Prime Minister Richards CXC level. for the education system and Health and Family an aspect of it (the re- said that the representa- in St. Kitts and Nevis as Life Education. form) where each student Aspects of the curriculum tives at the meeting were the government moves will be required to do reform plans were shared impressed and suggested forward with initiatives “At the secondary school volunteer service. Each at the Fifth Meeting of that “the St. Kitts-Nevis Additional information to meet labour mar- level, a few subject areas student must do a certain the OECS Council of model is one that they on the curriculum reform ket demands, produce will be added in first and number of hours in terms Ministers held at the St. would recommend to be will be shared in the well-rounded students, second form. However, of volunteer service in or- Kitts Marriott Resort Feb. used as a model” for the coming months. and prepare graduates as you go into third, der to graduate from our to succeed at the next fourth and fifth [forms]secondary school, the stage in life, Deputy you will be able to choose Deputy Prime Minister “With the decrease in the subject load, there is also an aspect of it (the reform) where each student will be required to do volunteer service. Each student must do a certain number of hours in terms of volunteer service in order to gradu- ate from our secondary school, the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

Prime Minister and from a cluster of subjects. stated. Minister of Education, If you have an interest in the Honourable Shawn business, you will be able Richards said at a town to concentrate on busi- hall meeting at the St. ness subjects and there He noted the experience Johnston’s Community are certain other electives in community service Centre on Tuesday. you will be able to take,” will have a beneficial he said. impact on the young The Deputy Prime people, as it provides an- Minister shared the re- The changes are expected other avenue to develop form will start at the to minimize the necessity positive attitudes and primary level, and the of high school students gain work experience curriculum will fea- taking 12 subjects or in various fields that ture five core subjects:more at the same time. add value to a resume NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:17 Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS Grant and Powell ordered to disciplinary tribunal for professional misconduct

Lindsy grant Jonel Powell

By Loshaun Dixon Grant and Powell of He added that the Ventose noted they because there exists a two High Court Judges breaching their fiduciaryDefendants misappropri- that the allegations of strong prima facie case of the Eastern Caribbean Government minis- duty and acted fraudu- ated funds belonging to improper conduct out- that the Defendants have Supreme Court for ter Lindsay Grant and lently in dealing with their then client in sum of lined in the pleadings engaged in conduct that a determination of his law partner, Jonel the purchase and sought on trust, and thereafter in their actions merit an constitute professional whether the Defendants, Powell the Team Unity a court order seeking the escrow for the purchase investigation. misconduct. Attorneys-at-Law, Candidate for Central return of the money after a condominium unit un- should be suspended Basseterre, have been he said the lawyers did der the Citizenship by “The court is of the from practice or struck ordered by a judge to not pay out the purchase Investment Programme, considered opinion from the Court Roll of go before a disciplinary price. and to obtain title to the that the conduct of the “Consequently, the court, Saint Christopher and tribunal after they were property in breach of the Defendants merits in- on its own motion, here- Nevis for professional deemed to have misap- Ventose in his judgement contract for professional vestigation by such a by refers to a disciplin- misconduct.” propriated funds of one said Although receiving services entered into be- disciplinary tribunal ary tribunal comprising of their clients. the sum of US$460,000 tween the parties. from claimant Tanzania Judge Eddy Ventose or- Tobin Tanzie, their for- He ordered Grant and dered Grant and Powell mer client in May 2013, Powell to return im- to appear before a disci- Grant and Powell with- mediately the sum of plinary tribunal of two out lawful excuse, de- US$460,000.00 paid to them with interest there- on pursuant to section 29 of the Eastern Caribbean “Misappropriation by Supreme Court (Saint Christopher and Nevis) Act CAP3:11 of the an attorney-at-law Revised Laws of Saint of client funds is a Christopher and Nevis. He then slammed grant and Powel for their ac- serious matter”. tions in handling the matter labelling it as a serious matter. judges to determine if spite repeated requests “Misappropriation by they should be struck off from the vendor and the an Attorney-at-Law of the court’s roll of lawyers claimant failed to pay the client funds is a seri- or be suspended from balance of the purchase ous matter. First, it can practice for professional price of the vendor for be subject to civil pro- misconduct. a condominium that the ceedings for misappro- claimant was purchasing priation and or breach This stems from a case on the closing date of of trust and or breach involving Tanzanian September 28 2015. of fiduciary duties as Tobin Tanzie, their occurred in the instant former client in May Ventose said Grant and case. Second, it can be 2013. Tanzie had paid Powell breached their subject to a disciplinary Grant and Powell US$ fiduciary duty, theircomplaint by the former 460,000 to purchase a duty of trust owed to the client to the Disciplinary condominium as part Claimant as his solicitors Committee of the Bar of the Citizenship by and escrow agents and/ Association, or subject Investment Programme. or acted fraudulently in to disciplinary proceed- receiving, using and/or ings under the common He later filed a suit on failing to account for the law jurisdiction by two Dec 22, 2017 accusing sum of US$460,000. High Court Judges.” NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:19 Jump trip cases Ministry again appeals to confirmed students in SKN

By Loshaun Dixon Ministry of Education danger to the health and been reports of children should be cautioned from tricked by ‘friends’, who continues to share con- safety of all children. engaging in the challenge participating in the jump stand on either side of Cases of the jump trip cerns regarding the par- both in and out of school trip challenge and should them, to jump. Their legs have emerged in St. Kitts ticipation of children in Lloyd said the Ministry and in some instances, also be refrained from are swept off the ground and Nevis with Education St. Kitts and Nevis in the of Education took mea- children have been hurt. encouraging their friends from behind and often re- officials confirming stu - jump trip challenge. “In sures to inform all heads “We are disheartened to do so. sult in the person falling dents have been hurt do- school we value safety of schools and cautioned by these reports and the flat on the ground. ing this banned activity. as much as we value fun all members of the school resulting harm to these The jump trip challenge outdoor play and we en- community to be vigilant children and families. is where three individu- Some dangerous falls These reports come courage children to be in the supervision of chil- We continue to encour- als in a line attempt to from ‘jump trip chal- weeks after the Ministry both safe and active dur- dren. “Parents and civil age parents to have frank jump but the unsuspect- lenge’ have gone viral on of Education cautioned ing periods of outdoor society were made aware conversations with their ing middle person is Tik Tok, YouTube and that the challenge will not play and free time.” of the challenge and po- children regarding safe tripped. It’s believed the other forms of social me- be tolerated in schools. tential for harm.” play with friends,” he practice originated in the dia and has seen students He said the jump trip said. United States. in the Caribbean and Chief Education Officer challenge is not a fun or He noted despite appeals around the world being Daryl Lloyd said the safe activity and poses a for caution there have Lloyd said all children Unsuspecting people are seriously injured. Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS Brownhill death ruled homicide SKN at 3 murders for 2020

Jevon Brandy homicide victim

By Monique Washington An autopsy was per- assailant who opened fire formed to determine at him. He was wounded The Federation recorded the exact cause of death several times about the the third homicide for Wednesday, but by press body and succumbed to 2020, the first on Nevis,time the Observer was his injuries at the scene. with the death of a unable to obtain the 20-year-old Brown Hill results. The police have been resident this past week. able to charge 28-year- Brandy’s homicide is the old K’Shando Saunders The body of Jevon first in Nevis in the last of Dorset Village for the Brandy was discov- eleven months, but the murder of Isles.

Brandy’s homicide is the first in Nevis in the last eleven months, but the third in the Federation this year. ered lying along the third in the Federation The second homicide roadside in Neu Gent this year. was that of 61-year-old Heights Sunday morning Frederick Robinson (March1) with visible The first homicide - re whose remains were signs of foul play. corded was that of found in a house in 28-year-old Kennedy Boyd’s Village on Police officials con- Isles of Taylor’s Village, February 6. Clive Farara firmed Brandy’s death who was gunned down of The Village has since has been ruled a homi- on January 28. been charged with his cide. They would not murder . comment on the possi- According to a police bility the body has been report, Isles was outside All matters are still under placed where it was his home when he was police investigation. found. approached by an armed NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:21

Ministry of Education advises of the closure of the Charlestown Primary School on March 5-6

NIA CHARLESTOWN by the Environmental staff and students, we NEVIS (March 4, 2020) Health Unit and subse- have taken the decision -- The following is a quently addressed by the to close the Charlestown statement by Zahnela Ministry of Education’s Primary School on Claxton, Principal Maintenance Team. Thursday, March 5, 2020 Education OfficerRecently, inwe received and Friday, March 6, the Department of similar complaints and 2020. Please note that Education, in the Nevis we visited the site to as- school is scheduled to re- Island Administration, certain the extent of the open on Monday, March regarding the closure of issue. 9, 2020. Further com- the Charlestown Primary munication will be made the Department of Education is com- mitted to ensuring that our learning institutions are safe and conducive to learning. School on March 5 to 6, to keep all stakeholders 2020. abreast of the situation. A work plan has been put in place to rectify the We sincerely apologise situation and to under- for the inconvenience Department of Education take the necessary reno- that this may cause, and is aware of reports of vations. The Department we are committed to en- issues as it relates to of Education is commit- suring the learning space the environment at the ted to ensuring that our is safe and reflects the Charlestown Primary learning institutions are guidelines and principles School. Reports were safe and conducive to of the child friendly received in the past and learning. Therefore, in environment. they were investigated the best interest of our Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 AdverTiSeMeNTSNewS B&l late with airport plans Cabinet to decide way forward

By Monique Washington months to produce plans ache.” and financial backing One year after B&L for the project. If they “I am not going to stand Worldwide announced did not find the financesup here and pretend. its intention to lease the premier said that the The Vance Amory air- Nevis’ Vance Amory NIA reserve the right port is a headache be- International Airport terminates at that point cause I have done so (VAIA), Premier of in time. much to try to get some Nevis Mark Brantley activity over there. This said B&L now is not sure He was questioned ev- government has done so if it will be moving for- ery month since June much.” ward with its plans. 2019 about the progress or and update on the B He noted that when they the premier said the company was given six months to produce plans and financial backing for the project.

In February 2019, & L project but reporters got in government in the Nevis Island were always answered 2013 there was only one Administration, the with “there is no update.” airline, Cape Air with Nevis Air and Seaport seven seats flying from Authority NASPA and At his previous press San Juan to Nevis once B&L worldwide signed conference, the Premier per day. an agreement to lease revealed that B&L pro- and make major im- duced its plans. “They He said that his govern- provements to VAIA. submitted detailed plans ment tried to find alterna- and financials. Their tim- tives and better options Legal counsel and ing is off by six months for air transport. Shortly Marketing Director and we will determine after Seaborne a 34-pas- for B&L Jonell Powell the way forward. It is up senger carrier came with noted that the intention to the cabinet to deter- flights to San Juan then was not to “take over” mine what will happen,” Tradewinds an eight- the airport but to expand Brantley said. passenger carrier. “But and upgrade the facil- here is the problem, the ity. Their plans included people of Nevis refuse to constructing a private jet use the service.” facility, introducing at The plans to lease the least one major airline airport came after the Meantime, the Premier and increasing the trafficpassenger traffic- be said he will inform the at the airport. gan taking a significantpublic as soon as pos- decline a VAIA. The sible as to the direction The premier said the Premier said that the air- they will take in improv- company was given six port had become a “head ing traffic at the airport. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:23 Nia working to provide benefit packages for non- established workers at

Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister end of government tenure of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration, at his monthly press conference at Pinney’s Estate on February 27, 2020

NIA working to provide qualifications that the“A committee would Meantime, Mr. Brantley recommendation because now who are not yet ap- benefit packages for non- Public Service requires have recently met…to had some advice for non- that is what the system pointed, and who want to established workers at in order for them to be look at the current prac- established workers who requires. Those are the be appointed I’d encour- end of government tenure appointed. tices in providing non- are in the government rules… age them to do what they established workers with system at present, urg- need to do, to check with NIA CHARLESTOWN “Many of them have some type of retirement ing them to upgrade their “Being appointed is not a their supervisor; check NEVIS (February 27, worked long…and they benefit package, and toskills to pave the way for favour. It is not because with Human Resources; 2020) -- The Nevis Island have given tremendous make recommendations their appointment. you support a party. find out what the require- Administration (NIA) service but whereas to the Cabinet to approve It is not because you ments are and to proceed is seeking to provide when the Public Servants and formalise a written “To be appointed there are somebody’s friend. accordingly,” he said. benefit packages to non-and Civil Servants leave policy for retirement ben- are some requirements. Being appointed flows established (NE) workers they have pensions… efit packages for our NE Have you satisfied thefrom having the requisite Island Administration, at at the end of their tenure when the non-established workers. requirements? …Get qualifications to be- ap his monthly press confer- with the government, workers or the auxiliary the subjects that are re- pointed, and so for those ence at Pinney’s Estate a feat that has not been workers leave they don’t “The composition of the quired and that is my who are in the system on February 27, 2020 done in the past. have any such arrange- committee: Permanent ment. Well, we are seek- Secretary, Ministry Hon. Mark Brantley, ing to fix that... of Communications Premier of Nevis and and Works [Dr. Ernie Mr. Brantley had some advice for non-es- tablished workers who are in the govern- ment system at present, urging them to upgrade their skills to pave the way for their appointment.

Minister of Finance, in “A draft policy should Stapleton] is chairing the the NIA spoke of the be coming soon, and so I committee; Permanent planned reparation at his make bold to say that our Secretary in the Ministry monthly press confer- NE workers who I know of Finance [Mr. Colin ence at Pinney’s Estate have, as they come closer Dore]; Permanent on February 27, 2020. to retirement, some level Secretary Premier’s He said legislation had of concern and anxiety, Ministry [Mr. Wakely been proposed at the fed- that we are aware and Daniel]; Permanent eral level, and the NIA is will seek to do what we Secretary Human seeking to put together can to assist and to give Resources [Mr. Edson a policy to deal with the them a bit more comfort Elliott]; Permanent matter. in their later years as they Secretary Tourism [Mr. retire,” he said. John Hanley]; Permanent “We know that there are Secretary Ministry of people in the system who The Premier announced Health [Ms. Shelisa have worked 40-50 years that the NIA has since Martin Clarke] and a sometimes and they put a committee in place representative from the have no security because which is mandated to Legal Department and when they came into the come up with the draft the Chief Labour Officer system, for one reason policy for the compensa- [Mr. Gary Liburd],” he or the other may not tion packages, and spoke said. have had the necessary of its composition. Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS AdverTiSeMeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:25 Page:26 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS

Preventative actions taken against Coronavirus

By Loshaun Dixon Federation. air passengers to the Environmental Health Any and all incoming The government has is- Federation must at all Department board each passengers who have sued a travel advisory Measures have been The health system has times complete ques- vessel that docks to re- travelled to or from any encouraging people trav- taken in St. Kitts and moved to detect, contain tion #17 of the Customs/ view the passenger travel of the following coun- eling to and from these Nevis to detect, control and manage the situa- Immigration Form, manifest and all medical tries within the last 14 destinations within the and manage any potential reports for any passen- days will be asked to last 14 not to travel to cases of coronavirus in gers exhibiting flu-likeprovide travel history, St. Kitts & Nevis. Those the Federation. symptoms. Any pas- history of exposure to who do travel to St. Kitts to date, there have been senger displaying such the virus and contact in- & Nevis from these desti- symptoms is not permit- formation: China, Hong nations will be subject to ted to disembark. Kong, Singapore, South screening at the ports of To date, there have been no confirmed cases of Korea, Italy, Japan and entry and may be moni- no confirmed cases of Iran. tored by the public health COVID-19 in St. Kitts CoViD-19 in St. Kitts and team or quarantined at and Nevis. However, in response to the COVID-19 global out- Nevis. break and the subsequent international spread of the disease, the destination tion in the event the virus which requires a listing has strengthened surveil- reaches the Federation. of “countries visited dur- lance and pre-emptive ing the last six weeks.” healthcare procedures At St. Kitts’ Robert L. at its air and seaports as Bradshaw International At the cruise port, well as throughout the Airport, all incoming inspectors from the NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:27

home or at a designated being undertaken by there was any issue of facility based on risk the Ministry of Health Coronavirus on board assessment. in terms of the contain- but there were other is- ment management and sues...we as a country The Federation of St. advice of the disease. decided it was better for Kitts & Nevis reserves “I want to commend them to move on than to the right to deny entry to customs and immigra- come here.” any non-Nationals who tion because it is the first have visited the countries point of contact that is He said COVID 19 can listed above within the very important. We have have an impact on tour- incubation period of 14 to be very vigilant at our ism and the GDP in a days. Nationals and/or air and sea ports.” more significant way but residents who have visit- he was not sure how sig- ed those countries within nificant. “All is not lost the 14-day incubation I appreciate the fact that period will be required He said recently a there seems to be serious to go through the estab- cruise ship was turned awareness in St. Kitts lished screening process. away from St. Kitts and and Nevis everybody is Nevis but not due to in tune with it which is Minister of Tourism Coronavirus. “There was good.” Lindsay Grant said they a particular cruise vessel are very much in sup- denied entry into St. Kitts port of the measures and Nevis not because Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS

Steps to Christ Chapter 10—A Knowledge of God Ellen G. White Writings

Many are the ways in appointed path, down to ear heard, neither have temptation as we have in our hearts and a desire Christ. From the first which God is seeking the minutest atom, the entered into the heart of done, and yet took heart to be like them in char- record of creation—for to make Himself known things of nature obey the man, the things which again and conquered acter—like them to walk “without Him was not to us and bring us into Creator’s will. And God God hath prepared for through the grace of with God. anything made that was communion with Him. cares for everything and them that love Him.” 1 God; and, beholding, we made”—to the clos- Nature speaks to our sustains everything that Corinthians 2:9. are encouraged in our ing promise, “Behold, I senses without ceas- He has created. He who striving after righteous- come quickly,” we are ing. The open heart will upholds the unnumbered ness. As we read of the Jesus said of the Old reading of His works and be impressed with the worlds throughout im- precious experiences Testament Scriptures,— listening to His voice. love and glory of God mensity, at the same time The poet and the natu- granted them, of the light and how much more is it John 1:3; Revelation as revealed through the cares for the wants of the ralist have many things and love and blessing it true of the New,—“They 22:12. If you would be- works of His hands. The little brown sparrow that to say about nature, but was theirs to enjoy, and are they which testify come acquainted with listening ear can hear and sings its humble song it is the Christian who of the work they wrought of Me,” the Redeemer, the Saviour, study the understand the commu- without fear. When men enjoys the beauty of the through the grace given Him in whom our hopes Holy Scriptures. nications of God through go forth to their daily earth with the highest them, the spirit that in- of eternal life are cen- the things of nature. The toil, as when they engage appreciation, because he spired them kindles a tered. John 5:39. Yes, green fields, the lofty in prayer; when they lie recognizes his Father’s flame of holy emulationthe whole Bible tells of trees, the buds and flow- down at night, and when handiwork and perceives ers, the passing cloud, the they rise in the morning; His love in flower and falling rain, the babbling when the rich man feasts shrub and tree. No one brook, the glories of the in his palace, or when can fully appreciate the heavens, speak to our the poor man gathers his significance of hill and hearts, and invite us to children about the scanty vale, river and sea, who become acquainted with board, each is tenderly does not look upon them Him who made them all. watched by the heavenly as an expression of God’s Father. No tears are shed love to man. that God does not notice. There is no smile that He Our Saviour bound up does not mark. His precious lessons God speaks to us through with the things of nature. His providential work- The trees, the birds, the ings and through the flowers of the valleys, If we would but fully influence of His Spirit the hills, the lakes, and believe this, all undue upon the heart. In our the beautiful heavens, as anxieties would be dis- circumstances and sur- well as the incidents and missed. Our lives would roundings, in the changes surroundings of daily not be so filled with daily taking place around life, were all linked with disappointment as now; us, we may find precious the words of truth, that for everything, whether lessons if our hearts are His lessons might thus be great or small, would be but open to discern them. often recalled to mind, left in the hands of God, The psalmist, tracing the even amid the busy cares who is not perplexed by work of God’s provi- of man’s life of toil. the multiplicity of cares, dence, says, “The earth or overwhelmed by their is full of the goodness weight. We should then of the Lord.” “Whoso enjoy a rest of soul to is wise, and will ob- God would have His which many have long serve these things, even children appreciate His been strangers. they shall understand works and delight in the the loving-kindness of simple, quiet beauty with the Lord.” Psalm 33:5; which He has adorned 107:43. our earthly home. He As your senses delight in is a lover of the beauti- the attractive loveliness ful, and above all that is of the earth, think of the outwardly attractive He world that is to come, God speaks to us in His loves beauty of charac- that shall never know the word. Here we have in ter; He would have us blight of sin and death; clearer lines the revela- cultivate purity and sim- where the face of nature tion of His character, of plicity, the quiet graces will no more wear the His dealings with men, of the flowers. shadow of the curse. Let and the great work of your imagination picture redemption. Here is the home of the saved, open before us the his- and remember that it will tory of patriarchs and If we will but listen, be more glorious than prophets and other holy God’s created works will your brightest imagina- men of old. They were teach us precious les- tion can portray. In the men “subject to like pas- sons of obedience and varied gifts of God in sions as we are.” James trust. From the stars that nature we see but the 5:17. We see how they in their trackless courses faintest gleaming of struggled through dis- through space follow His glory. It is written, couragements like our from age to age their “Eye hath not seen, nor own, how they fell under NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:29

Fill the whole heart with serious and solemn re- The more our thoughts word of God. The mind rarely seen in these times. walking the streets you the words of God. They flection. We should dwellare upon Christ, the more will enlarge if it is em- may read a passage and are the living water, upon the character of we shall speak of Him to ployed in tracing out the But there is but little ben- meditate upon it, thus fix- quenching your burning our dear Redeemer and others and represent Him relation of the subjects efit derived from a hasty ing it in the mind. thirst. They are the liv- Intercessor. We should to the world. of the Bible, comparing reading of the Scriptures. ing bread from heaven. meditate upon the mis- scripture with scripture One may read the whole We cannot obtain wis- Jesus declares, “Except sion of Him who came The Bible was not writ- and spiritual things with Bible through and yet dom without earnest ye eat the flesh of the toSon save His people from ten for the scholar alone; spiritual. fail to see its beauty or attention and prayerful of man, and drink His their sins. As we thus on the contrary, it was comprehend its deep and study. Some portions of blood, ye have no life in contemplate heavenly designed for the com- There is nothing more hidden meaning. One Scripture are indeed too you.” And He explains themes, our faith and mon people. The great calculated to strengthen passage studied until its plain to be misunder- Himself by saying, “The love will grow stronger, truths necessary for sal- the intellect than the significance is clear tostood, but there are oth- words that I speak unto and our prayers will be vation are made as clear study of the Scriptures. the mind and its relation ers whose meaning does you, they are spirit, and more and more accept- as noonday; and none No other book is so to the plan of salvation is not lie on the surface they are life.” John 6:53, able to God, because will mistake and lose potent to elevate the evident, is of more value to be seen at a glance. 63. Our bodies are built they will be more and their way except those thoughts, to give vigor than the perusal of many Scripture must be com- up from what we eat and more mixed with faith who follow their own to the faculties, as the chapters with no defi- pared with scripture. drink; and as in the natu- and love. They will be judgment instead of the broad, ennobling truths nite purpose in view and There must be careful ral economy, so in the intelligent and fervent. plainly revealed will of of the Bible. If God’s no positive instruction research and prayerful spiritual economy: it is There will be more con- God. word were studied as it gained. Keep your Bible reflection. what we meditate upon stant confidence in Jesus, should be, men would with you. As you have that will give tone and and a daily, living experi- We should not take the have a breadth of mind, opportunity, read it; fixCopyright © 2019 by Ellen G. strength to our spiritual ence in His power to save testimony of any man as a nobility of character, the texts in your mem- White. All Rights Reserved. nature. to the uttermost all that to what the Scriptures and a stability of purpose ory. Even while you are come unto God by Him. teach, but should study The theme of redemption the words of God for is one that the angels de- ourselves. If we allow sire to look into; it will be others to do our thinking, the science and the song As we meditate upon we shall have crippled of the redeemed through- the perfections of the energies and contracted out the ceaseless ages of Saviour, we shall desire abilities. The noble pow- eternity. Is it not worthy to be wholly transformed ers of the mind may be so of careful thought and and renewed in the image dwarfed by lack of exer- study now? The infiniteof His purity. There will cise on themes worthy of mercy and love of Jesus, be a hungering and thirst- their concentration as to the sacrifice made in our ing of soul to become like lose their ability to grasp behalf, call for the most Him whom we adore. the deep meaning of the Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 NewS

Dept. of Physical Planning invites public participation in revision of Nevis Physical Development Plan

Dept. of Physical Planning invites public participa- On Friday 28th February 2020 from 10 a.m. to 3 tion in revision of Nevis Physical Development Plan p.m. the general public is invited to the Charlestown Memorial Square for an interactive session with the NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (February 26, consultants for your vision for the area where you re- 2020) -- The following is an announcement from the side on the island and the wider Nevis. Department of Physical Planning in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding the revision of the We look forward to your support. Nevis Physical Development Plan. Additional information can be obtained from The Department of Physical Planning is in the pro- the department located upstairs the Nevis Water cess of revising its Nevis Physical Development Plan Department, Main Street, Charlestown. with the assistance of Open Consultancy through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Tel: (869) 469 5521 ext. 2040/6302

The consultants will conduct a series of meetings the Email: [email protected] . week of February 24th 2020. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:31 AdverTiSeMeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 6th, 2020 Page:32