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Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Person Of The Year JOSEPH WALCOTT PARRY

between St. Kitts and Administration, Mr. the establishment of the Nevis. Parry was recruited by Four Seasons Hotel and then Premier Sir. Simeon the Mount Nevis Hotel. After graduating from Daniel to take up repre- He is widely recognized Basseterre High School sentative politics. With as the mastermind be- in 1967 at the height of the urging and insistence hind the development of Anguilla rebellion to of his close friend and Nevis as an up market separate from St.Kitts he brother Eustace “Tessie” tourism destination. This headed back to Nevis to Nisbett he accepted concept is based on high teach for two years be- the challenge. With his financial yield and low fore pursuing studies in wife in banking and impact. Economics and History three small children the at the Cave Hill Campus challenge was huge but As Minister of of the University of the given his undying love Agriculture, Lands and West Indies. He returned of Nevis he decided to Housing, he presided to Nevis after graduating move from Civil Servant over the most compre- UWI in 1972 and began to Politician. hensive land reform teaching History and programme in the OECS Literature at Charlestown in which affordable land Secondary. He distin- was made available to guished himself while He first contested elec- the working class. He teaching History with a tions for the St. Thomas strengthened the rela- By Senior Editor in the Leeward Islands School in 1960, he new brand of radicalism constituency in 1987 tionship with tourism by tournament. Although grabbed the opportunity and nurturing a new kind and has won every elec- developing a Marketing Joseph Parry is a Nevisian Mr. Parry did not play to learn as much as he of consciousness. tion there. He also won Division. patriot. He has been a for Nevis, he served as could and built lasting three elections at the Sports Administrator, President of the Cricket relationships with many Federal level in 1989, Teacher, Public Servant, Association and rep- persons. After graduat- 1993 and 1995. In 2000, Politician and Premier. resented the Leeward ing from Charlestown Mr. Parry was the first he recognized that it He lead the NRP to vic- Islands on the West Secondary in 1965, he Manager of Social secu- was untenable serving tory in 2006 and led a Indies Cricket Board. went on to the Basseterre rity in Nevis. He was the at the Federal and Local number of initiatives for High School to pur- first Nevisian to become level simultaneously so the advancement of the Born in Cotton Ground Growing up in Nevis sue further education. a Permanent Secretary in he stopped contesting people. Consider these: in 1948, he was raised in the 1950s meant In that year there were 1980. While serving as Federal elections in order under the watchful eyes that basic services like just two other students the Permanent Secretary to focus on the develop- • The reha- of a mother Elva and Water, Electricity and from Nevis, his late wife form 1980 – 87 he craft- ment of Nevis. bilitation of the Cotton grandmother Anda. As Telephone were not Rosalind and Vance ed the first Development Ground-Barnes Ghaut- such, they ensured his available. So life was Amory. It was at the Plan for Nevi s and mod- Jessups road early grounding in the challenging but he was Basseterre High School ernized the Nevis Civil social and cultural values shepherded by the older that he began to develop Service. While serving as Minister of the society. He was led members of his family. a commitment to the de- of Tourism in the Nevis into cricket by two un- velopment of Nevis as In 1987, a mere four Island Administration • Construction of cles David and Gordon When he enrolled at the he recognized the huge years after the establish- from 1987 -92, he Community Centres ib who represented Nevis Charlestown Secondary disparity in services ment of the Nevis Island played a leading role in Cotton Ground, Barnes NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:3

Ghaut and Jessups college • Piloting the pass- 5. A govern- local and foreign entities. administrator. He can ing of the Geothermal ment must have a plan conceptualize a project • New Police sta- • Rehabilitation Development Bill to develop the country Mr. Parry is best de- and lead the implementation in Cotton Ground of the Island Main Road through partnership with scribed as a thinker and tion process. and Butlers and Police from Gingerland to St. • Managing the Barracks at Bath James Nevis economy during the 2008 – 10 global • New housing • Initiated work recession

• Securing the While serving as re-opening of the Four Seasons Hotel in 2010

Minister Mr. Parry has a granite like integrity and al- of Tourism in the ways told his Ministers of Government to run a Nevis Island clean ship and always respect people. Administration from He is known for the fol- 1987 -92, he played a lowing comments: 1. Nevisians must leading role in the come first in Nevis establishment of the Four 2. It is burden- some and counter-pro- Seasons Hotel and the ductive to serve at the Federal and Local level Mount Nevis Hotel simultaneously 3. I do not want anybody to die in Nevis project in Cotton Ground to establish another Five because they cannot af- and Jessups Star hotel ford health care

• Establishment • Memorandum of 4. Ministers of of a Tertiary Education Understanding with the Government must put Policy which helped to University of the Virgin the interest of the people finance 251 students at Islands above their own. Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS EDITORIAL Federal government Season’s Greetings! seeking plastic ban The Observer Newspaper and Nevis Printing hereby offers the wish that all its readers and ad- vertisers enjoyed a Happy Christmas. All of the trappings and trimmings of Christmas were present, namely the double salary and pension (for government pensioners), two vat re- duced days, three shopping trips to st Maarten, By Loshaun Dixon their companies to adapt be on board in relation duty free imports on 4 barrels, 5 or more discount to the ban.” to the ban on Styrofoam A plastics ban in St. Kitts and that has not as yet sale days at most stores eleven Christmas parties and Nevis now seems Premier of Nevis happened. They have not inevitable after the fed- Mark Brantley, dur- declared that.” for children and 12 days of budget debates. And, eral government has ing the Nevis Island confirmed they are - con Administration Budget of course, there was food, fellowship and family sidering restrictions. address (December 3), revealed that the his During the 2020 budget gatherings. This comes on the heels cabinet is committed address Brantley said of the Nevis Island “to banning single use that his government Administration (NIA) plastic and Styrofoam would raise the aware- announcing they to were in fiscal year 2020 and ness of the need to re- Next in our national calendar is carnival celebra- considering a ban on propose to work closely strict the importation and plastics and Styrofoam with the federal govern- use of single use plastic. but needed support the ment to ensure that this tions. So we wish everyone, participants and from the federal gov- ban comes into effect in He pointed out that res- ernment to ensure it spectators, a safe and incident free carnival. Party would be implemented wisely and cleanly! successfully. “Plastics have been Federal Minister of May all of us enjoy continued prosperity in the Environment Eugene Hamilton disclosed that identified has an upcoming year. the federal cabinet are considering the ban on environmental hazard plastics. “The international community over the last few years has because most of them been lobbying countries to adopt a ban on single do not degrade but use plastics.”

He said plastics pose break up into tiny piec- a threat to humans as they take a long time to es and ultimately end breakdown. “Plastics have been identified as up in our food chain.” Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams an environmental hazard because most of them St. Kitts Nevis do not degrade but break POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive up into tiny pieces and the New Year.” taurants on the island had Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. ultimately end up in our already begun eliminat- Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 food chain.” He said unlike oth- ing single use plastic Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 er countries in the or Styrofoam.“We laud Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] He noted that in 2020 the Caribbean where the the efforts of our hotels, government will be hop- central government is the restaurants and others ing to begin the process only government making business entities who are Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com of phasing out single use decisions for the entire already taking steps in the plastics. “We are hoping country, he noted the right direction by using Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- in the next five years to NIA cannot make a deci- biodegradable products rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- use a phased approach sions for St Kitts. as a viable substitute for dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- to ban single use plastics plastic and Styrofoam.” erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked and allow local compa- “So the federal govern- nies to retrofit and retool ment will also need to NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:5 Teens, Queens and fierce competition

WHS takes National Carnival Talented Teen Queen

Ashley Wilson placed first runner up Queen Shanika John- By Monique Washington beats. Tyson, best Performing Talent and Interview was son, Xyarra Wilson second runner up Shanika Johnson, rep- The evening wear seg- won by Shanika Johnson. resenting Washington ment followed that Archibald High School, brought out bold colors At the end of it all Brown has been named the and ball like gowns that was adjudged third run- new National Carnival swept the Sugar Mill ner up, Xyarra Wilson Talented Teen Queen stage. copped second runner after outdoing five other up, while Ashley Wilson teen competitors Sunday The last judged segment placed first runner up and evening at the Sugar Mill was the question and Johnson crowned queen. in a contest tainted by answer, where each par- an unfortunate judging ticipant was asked two The competition was controversy. questions. Most of the paired with the National contestants fumbled and Carnival Primary School The evening started with froze on their first ques- and High School Junior a rendition of the National tion but bounced back on Calypso show. anthem followed by the the second. The judged teen contestants first -ap segments were complet- Contestants vying for the pearance in the fanfare ed just around midnight. title were Xyarra Wilson segment, a non judged of BHS and her sponsor segment. However after an hour, a is Orthosurg Medical member of the National Center, Quniecia Gilbert The girls then appeared Carnival Talented Teen of CHS, sponsored by in the first judged -seg Queen Committee dis- Royal St Kitts Hotel , ment ‘ambassadorial closed that two of the ShaiAnn Tyson of GSS speech and costume.’ judges had to be disquali- and she’s sponsored by Each contestant was giv- fied, because it was found Grey’s Legal Chambers, en one minute to speak. they were affiliated with Ashley Wilson spon- Their topic was ‘what two of the schools. sored by KOSCAB initiative their school has Ltd, Shanika Johnson implemented or plans to The decision was made sponsored by Allies implement to deal with to toss out those two Construction, Shakira waste management.’ judges’ scores for the Brown sponsored by New competition. The final Generation Engineering. The contestants cos- decisions came after tumes were made from 2am with Shakira Brown Ashley Wilson recyclable material. The winning Ambassadorial placed first runner next segment was the Speech and Evening up Queen Shanika performing talent where Wear segments, while Johnson, Xyarra Wilson the young ladies danced, Ambassadorial Costume second runner up dramatized and created was won by Shai- Ann Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Vibes Masquerade Troupe New Winners of Masquerade Competition

CEMSS Gems Wins 7-a-side Steel Pan Competition

By Petra Mc Sheene had six other groups trying to dethrone three Point Bull, St. Peter’s For the first time ever, a Thomas informed the in the forms of Taro’s times winner of the com- Explorers’ Bull, Cayon 7-a-side steel pan com- Observer that he had been Vibes Masquerades Masquerade, Huggins’ petition Huggins’ Senior Primary School Bull and petition was held and dancing masquerade for Troupe dethroned three the competitors were fifty one years so he had time winner Huggins CEMSS Gems out of the experience and confi- Senior masquerades and Sandy Point who was dence that they will come was named Sugar Mas adjudged the winners of out to be the winners. 48 Masquerade Troupe Thomas informed the Observer that event. Captain of the Vibes’ Competition winner. masquerade troupe, Elbo that he had been dancing After the judges tallied Browne also poke to the up all the scores for the Observer in which he folklore groups competi- noted that he had been The Circus in downtown masquerade for fifty one years so tion, Vibes’ Masquerade dancing masquerades for Bassterre came alive troupe was named Sugar over forty four years. Monday, as the Sugar he had the experience and Mas 48 Masquerade Mas 48 activities contin- Troupe Competition win- ued with the masquerade ners, Huggins’ Senior and bull troupe competi- confidence that they will come out Masquerade, took sec- In the Bull Competition, tions as well as the Steel ond, while Valon’s SKN Bull Troupe which Pan competition. to be the winners. Masquerade troupe has combined members placed third. The win- of residents of St. Pauls ning Vibes’ troupe also and Cayon copped that featured John Thomas the title while Sandy Point The masquerade com- Junior Masquerades, Masquerade. St. Pauls’ Bull all com- Carnival Grand Marshall Bull was given first run- petition began with Vibes’ Masquerades, peting to be named win- for this year’s National ner up and Mansion Bull Valon’s Masquerade Togetherness and David’s The Bull Competition ner of Sugar Mas Bull Carnival Parade. Troupe placed second performing energeti- Dynasty Masquerade featured the Mansion’s Competition. runner up. cally. The competition Troupes out of Nevis, all Bull, SKN Bull, Sandy NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:7 Direct International Flights to BVI

Government officials and Members of the BVI Airports Authority take a photo to mark the historic occasion of the Titan Airways Airbus a318 landing at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island from Canada today, December 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters

Airlift history was created in the Virgin Islands today, December 20, 2019 Passengers disembark the Titan Airways Airbus a318 shortly after land- when the largest commercial plane to the Territory touched down at the ing at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Canada this afternoon, December 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters Photo: Team of Reporters

By Monique Washington the runway, which he The Premier said the “So we are going to said remains an ongoing Virgin Islands will realise TRELLIS BAY, Beef discussion. such flights within a year, Island, VI- Airlift history since “there are some lo- was created in the Virgin ‘Direct flights within a gistics to be worked out Islands today, December maximise what we have to year’ and there are also some 20, 2019 when the larg- things they are doing est commercial plane According to Premier with the terminal as we to the Territory touched provide airlift from the VI to Fahie, the BVI Airports speak and we are also down at the Terrance B. Authority (BVIPA) is in looking to see how the Lettsome International discussions with airlines BVI Airports Authority Airport on Beef Island. Canada, the US and other with aircrafts such as the can also get to acquire size of the Airbus a318 to more land around the Titan Airways Airbus make direct flights, with airport for future use, be- A 318 a chartered flight parts of the world,” possible flights from the cause you can’t think for which actually originated VI to Punta Cana in the now you have to think for in the UK, flew directly Dominican Republic and the future.” from Canada to the VI Hon Fahie continued. then to Miami, USA, with with passengers. It had a direct flight on return to Premier Fahie said the landed in Canada to way to the airport for and Utilities, Hon Kye Premier Fahie, speak- the VI, “And some go- expected increase in refuel. the historic landing were M. Rymer (R5); Minister ing to Government ing from here straight to airlifts, particularly to Premier and Minister of for Education, Culture, Information Service Miami and back.” Canada and the United There have been aircrafts Finance Hon Andrew Youth Affairs, Fisheries (GIS), said just a few States, will help to boost of such size landing at the A. Fahie (R1); Minister and Agriculture, Dr the days ago in the House “So we are going to the VI’s tourism product, local airport before but for Natural Resources, Honourable Natalio of Assembly (HoA) he maximise what we have “it’s going to help our were military aircrafts. Labour and Immigration, D. Wheatley (R7) and made a statement that the to provide airlift from the economy, it’s going to Hon Vincent O. Wheatley Deputy Governor David VI would maximise what VI to Canada, the US and help diversify our econo- Among the Government (R9); Minister for D. Archer Jr. is there before think- other parts of the world,” my in many ways.” officials that made their Transportation, Works ing about lengthening Hon Fahie continued. Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 ADverTiSemeNTNewS ADverTiSemeNTADverTiSemeNTNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:9 Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:11 Universal Health-care on the horizon

By Loshaun Dixon commencement for the which the cabinet can not moving to universal the University of the to how universal health programme, avoiding a look at and make a de- health coverage ‘willy West Indies who have coverage will be rolled Universal Health-care false start. “We want to cision. That document nilly’. we are taking it se- been in the Federation out in St. Kitts and Nevis. and a national health make sure that when we has been described as riously and have covered since February 2018 and How soon and how we insurance system for begin it is not a faulty the blueprint for the in- a lot of ground and there spent a whole year on the will roll it out in terms of citizens of St, Kitts and start...” troduction of universal is more ground to cover.” ground doing prepara- what will be implement- Nevis is said to be on health coverage for the tion for the implementa- ed in the first phase and the horizon according He noted that the gov- tion. “We will then be second phase or if if all to the Minister of the ernment were to also in a position to make a phases is a go .” Environment Eugene meet with officials of decision as cabinet as Hamilton. -”We want to make Hamilton addressing de- lays to the initiative that was a campaign promise sure that when we for the government, noted that the administration wanted to be careful begin it is not a in the implementation. “We know what it will take to fully implement faulty start it is a universal health care but we want to carefully go start that ensures through it and involve all of our stakeholders.” house who are least He noted the importance of engagement saying if they were uncaring it among us will ben- would have already been implemented. “We know what it is going to cost, efit from the worlds but we have to engage our stakeholders in re- sponding and determine goods.” when and how to implement it.” He noted that the govern- people of St. Kitts and He continued, “We are ment was acting on the Nevis. not a dictatorship...we behalf of the less fortu- can’t just say we will do nate people in the coun- He added that the cabinet it tomorrow and don’t try. “We are doing this in members were meeting care but we prefer to en- deed and in truth not in with actuary Derrick gage consult and involve word and in tongue.” Osborne. “During these people in the process.” meetings we will have an Hamilton in July said opportunity to hear from Hamilton said that the they had received a report him and to grill them government was aim- funded by Pan American with certain questions ing to have a seamless Health Organization to get answers. We are Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS J’Ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace

By Loshaun Dixon The J’Ouvert, for the Chatter Box, Red Devils, most part, remained Road Rage among Thousands of revellers peaceful other than a few others. flocked to the streets incidents where individu- of Basseterre Thursday als could not handle their Then, for the second morning for the J’Ouvert alcohol. straight year there was a celebrations in one of the Jab Jab group with their biggest events for Sugar The troupes will be vying members drenched in Mas 48. for many prizes includ- crude oil and Viking type ing troupe of the year and helmets. As turned out of the largest J’Ouvert Troupe/ main highlights was The favourite, according There were also indi- the event’s civility and to one official, is the Red vidual mas players, one peacefulness.. Devils Troupe. man with an old time bed pushing it through the Starting at 4:00 am rev- The other major judged audience, another was ellers with troupes and competition was for covered in bushes, while their bands to the street Road March, shaping up another painted his body with paint, powder, to be a battle between from head to toe. loud music, alcohol and ‘Lift off the Stress’ from partying. Grand Masters and ‘Area When the bands were Code’ from the Nu Vybes finally shut down by the The participants, dressed International. police at midday bodies in brightly-coloured of tired revellers were clothing, most of which Some other Caribbean littered along Fort Street consisted of t-shirts, soca music also were fea- and in Independence swimsuits and other tured with Trinidad and Square. scantily pieces of cloth- Tobago 2019 road march ing, wound their way ‘Familay’, ‘Savanah And it’s not over yet. The around Basseterre danc- Grass’ and ‘Run with It’ next major street event ing to soca music. They fan favourites. for Sugar Mas 48 will braved the early morn- be the Grand National ing chill before having to The troupes that were on Parade on New Years tough out the late morn- the road included Xtreme Day. ing sun. Jouvert, Wild Cats, NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:13 Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Officials Spread Christmas Joy at the JNF Hospital Visiting and Carolling with patients as they donates gifts.

By Petra Mc Sheene to persons, who, because each ward at the hospital of poor health, may not including the Surgical Patients at hospitals be feeling their best at and Medical Wards, the around St. Kitts were this particular time and Paediatric and Maternity given a feel of the by us taking the lead, it’s Wards and the Psychiatric Christmas spirit when an effort to show to the Ward, where one patient they were visited by public that the mercy of got so overwhelmed with the Prime Minister and God, the richness of His emotions about receiving Ministers of government grace are what we try to a Christmas gift that he who formed a carolling bring to patients,” Phipps broke down in tears and group that also included said. had to be consoled by nurses and other medical professionals.

In spreading the Christmas cheer to pa- “It is an tients the carolling group sang throughout the visitations to different wards at the Joseph N. opportunity France General Hospital Monday afternoon. They also handed out gifts to for us to share patients.

Earlier in the day, there was a short concert held the Christmas at the Mary Charles Hospital in Molineaux, then later at the Pogson Hospital in Sandy Point. message.”

Senator Wendy Phipps, Minister of Health told Also at the hospital were one of the nurses. the Observer that the Senior Minister of Heath visitations aimed to put Eugene Hamilton, Prime After the carolling and a smile on the faces of Minister Dr. Timothy gift giving were fin- individuals who were Harris and Deputy ished, refreshments were unwell. “It is an oppor- Prime Minister Shawn served on the lawn while tunity for us to share the Richards. nurses and medical staff Christmas message and mingled with govern- to bring some goodwill The carollers visited ment health officials. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:15 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY DR. THE HONOURABLE TIMOTHY HARRIS PRIME MINISTER OF ST. KITTS & NEVIS DECEMBER 2019

My Fellow Citizens and Residents, broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” Those of the For far too long too many of our young men’s dreams words of Langston Hughes writing in his poem, had been deferred as a result of juvenile delinquency, This Christmas let us reflect on what joys can be Dreams. gang activity and underemployment, and too many achieved when we welcome into our lives the peace lives had also been cut short by gun violence. The that the birth of Jesus Christ brought to the world. This is why my Team Unity administration is commit- senseless killings happened too frequently and for too ted to implementing policies designed to give young long in the absence of a well thought out, holistic plan As we go about our busy lives, too often we get people and families opportunities to take flight and to contain and curb it. distracted, caught up in events and our daily tasks. rise above their circumstances. Christmas allows us to take a step back and find peace I am happy to report that major crimes in the with our friends, our families and within ourselves. We have done this in Housing and with our Small Federation have fallen significantly for the year so far Business Development initiatives like our success- when compared to the comparative period in 2018. The importance of God’s peace in our lives is central ful Fresh Start Programme and our Small Business Indeed, most importantly, homicides have fallen most to the Christmas story. Angels heralded the birth of Development Centre managed by the Ministry of dramatically by 48%. our Lord to the frightened shepherds with the words Industry and Commerce. “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace With the help of a group of concerned citizens and among those with whom he is pleased!” It is not by chance that data provided by the Ministry residents working in collaboration with our security of Finance indicate that over 600 applications were forces and other entities , many of our at-risk young This Christmas let us commit ourselves to finding the approved for business licenses as at the end of October men have now developed their ideas into viable busi- Lord’s peace in our own lives. 2019. This is the largest number of approvals ever for ness plans and received seed funding for projects that a single year! run the gamut from agriculture to landscaping, nature For when we are at peace, with ourselves and with tours, car rentals and other legitimate entrepreneurial each other, we become more aware of the community Our supportive policies cut across several ministries, activities. around us. We are more attuned to the relationships and their demonstrable successes were highlighted we have, and we free ourselves to actively pursue our during the presentation of our 2020 Budget titled Helping at-risk youth is high on our list of priorities, hopes and dreams for a better life. “Let’s Keep Building a Stronger and Safer Future for and our efforts have helped us to build safer streets St. Kitts and Nevis.” and communities. Indeed, our lives have been shaped by the dreams and aspirations that our forebears had for our future and My administration’s Poverty Alleviation Programme What’s more, these once marginalized men and their those we have for ourselves. is strengthening the financial position of over 4,000 families have found God’s peace in their hearts and households. They received a total payout of about minds. The peace initiative gave them a sense of Christmas is an ideal time for us to reflect on the im- $22 million for the first 11 months of 2019. hope that they too can dream about building a brighter portance of having a strong and peaceful family life future. and passing along the benefit of our experience and Beneficiaries appreciate this constructive support by wisdom to those who will carry on our legacy and our my government. I have been moved by stories re- To God be the Glory! We, as a people and nation, good name. counted. I am advised for example that the $500 sti- have a lot to be thankful about. Our economic drivers pend paid to these low-income families each month such as tourism, construction, our CBI Programme This Christmas let’s examine our lives and our choic- helps them to buy food for their children, pay rent and and manufacturing are all doing relatively well. Our es to determine if they are in sync with the future we cover other necessities such as transportation costs to fiscal house is the best in the region! want for our nation’s children. and from work. This month, these families can cel- ebrate Christmas with greater dignity and with more I am aware that we are celebrating both Christmas and Are we teaching them – and demonstrating through food on the table and presents perhaps under the tree Carnival seasons. I invite all of us to give our unwav- our words and actions – the values and standards of for their children. ering support to the security forces and other essential behaviour that ensure the stability and posterity of the workers as they work tirelessly throughout the season family and society? Values such as caring, citizen- For the fourth consecutive year my administration has to ensure that we have a safe and peaceful time. ship, discipline, faith, family, honesty, industry, re- paid an extra month’s salary to civil servants and em- sponsibility, and service are indeed important. ployees of public entities in both St. Kitts and Nevis. As Prime Minister of our beloved Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, I wish you and your loved ones a Are we preparing them to successfully carry out their The double salary provides a comfortable financial joyous and peaceful Christmas and Carnival season. life’s mission? cushion for them to do more during the hectic sea- May it be everything you’ve dreamed of and even son and purchase Christmas gifts for their families, more! The nativity story teaches us that a child’s future suc- friends and well-wishers. The tradition of giving is an cess begins with a simple dream. Importantly, our important part of our Christmas celebrations. God Bless You All and God Bless our beautiful positive influence and involvement in that child’s life Country of St. Kitts and Nevis! can make the difference between success and failure Again, I quote the poet Langston Hughes who asked in fulfilling the dream. in another of his poems titled Harlem, “What happens to a dream deferred?” He continued: “Does it dry up “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a like a raisin in the sun? ...Or does it explode?” Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Minister Urges Public to Protect Fruit Fly Traps

“It is an important agriculture surveillance method to prevent our nation- state from being [overridden] by pests that are not supposed to be in this country

Minister of Agriculture, “It is an important ag- the Honourable Eugene riculture surveillance Hamilton, has urged resi- method to prevent our dents and citizens to help nation-state from being protect crop production [overridden] by pests that in St. Kitts and Nevis are not supposed to be in from pests such as the this country … So those Mediterranean Fruit Fly persons, when you go, by not interfering with and you see those traps traps the government — it is a yellow thing has placed to address the — don’t destroy them, threat. for goodness sake. You are helping to ruin the To help protect against health of our crops,” the the spread of the minister said, noting that Mediterranean Fruit at the Basseterre Ferry Fly, or Medifly as it is Terminal, in particular, popularly known, and the persons interfere with the Carambola Fruit Fly, the traps and destroy them. government implemented a robust surveillance programme, with fruit fly traps placed in plants Both species can be im- and trees at ports of en- ported into St. Kitts and try — the Deep-Water Nevis by those who bring Port; the Basseterre undeclared fruits, plants, Ferry Terminal, the R. L. or vegetables into the Bradshaw International twin-island federation. Airport and Port Zante The traps attract the pests — to monitor for the “like a magnet,” allowing Mediterranean Fruit Fly officials to monitor for and other pests. any infestation. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:17 J’Ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS J’Ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:19 Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Castore sportswear to become Official |Team Kit partner for West Indies teams

For immediate release training kit. using Castore’s product Castore was founded by brand sells mainly on- produced at specialist innovation and commit- brothers Tom and Phil line and through selected factories in Europe. Friday, December 27, West Indies will wear a ment to performance en- Beahon in 2015. Tom, retailers, reaching cus- 2019 new T20I kit and ODI kit hancement to support the 29, played football for tomers in more than 45 when New Zealand tour team as they defend their Tranmere Rovers and countries. Castore sportswear to be- the Caribbean in July and T20 World Champions Jerez in Spain and Phil, For more information comes Official Team Kit the T20I kit will also be title next year.” 26, played semi-profes- Its premium sportswear, please visit: www.cas- partner for West Indies the design as the West sional cricket. for gym use, athletics, tore.co.uk and windi- teams Indies defend their T20 The three-year partner- tennis and golf, is de- escricket.com world title at ICC T20 ship covers all West Based in Liverpool, the signed in the UK and Premium sportswear World Cup Australia in Indies home and away firm makes firststarting in October. move games from May, 2020. into team sports with The partnership was bro- reigning ICC World T20 Castore will also have the kered by leading sports champions global rights to merchan- marketing agency, Pitch dise replica West Indies International. ST JOHN’S, Antigua – kit which will be priced Cricket West Indies and in line with that of other CONTACTS:Cricket Castore sportswear today leading nations such West Indies: announced a three-year as England. Children’s partnership for Castore to replica kit will be made Dominic Warne – be the Official Team Kit available at affordable dwarne@cricketwestin- Partner for West Indies prices. dies.org - +1 268 736 cricket teams. 3460 Dominic Warne, The fast-growing British Commercial and Castore:Tom Beahon brand – which earlier Marketing Director for – tombeahon@castore. this year launched a part- Cricket West Indies co.uk – +44 7772 655412 nership with tennis star said: “The West Indies Sir Andy Murray – will maroon and gold shirt is Phil Beahon - phil- supply kits for Test, T20 iconic for both our own [email protected] – Internationals (T20I) and fans and cricket lovers + 44 7916 091607 One-Day International around the world. We (ODI) games and cover- believe Castore are going Editors’ notes ing the men’s, women’s to be a great partner to and age group teams design technically supe- Cricket West Indies from Under-15 level rior kit that enhances our upwards. teams’ performance, that The West Indies are the fans will be excited to one of the world’s most It is the Liverpool-based wear and that sports fans loved cricket teams company’s first deal around the world will be and the heartbeat of the in team sports and its able to find more easily Caribbean and based on first move into cricketthan before. population, the most suc- apparel. cessful cricket team of all “We anticipate this be- time. The West Indies will ing a strong partnership wear the new Castore kit between the West Indies A unique sporting for the first time when with our incredible his- team representing 15 the West Indies Women tory and cricket talent, Caribbean countries and play South Africa in and a modern, innovative represented by some of five Colonial Medicalpartner in Castore who the greatest cricketers of Insurance ODIs in May are making exciting steps all time, the West Indies and June. The West Indies in the development of men’s are the reigning men will then wear the sports clothing.” two-time ICC T20 World new Test kit in the first Cup winners, two-time Test England at the Kia Tom Beahon, co-founder ICC World Cup winners Oval starting on June 4, of Castore, said: “We are (50 overs) and have an 2020 as part of the start delighted to be partner- incredible history in Test of their three-match Test ing with Cricket West match cricket. The West tour of England. Indies as their officialIndies women made his- kit partner. Cricket has tory in 2016 to win the For the Test matches, a phenomenal heritage ICC T20 World Cup, re- Castore will provide kit in the West Indies and sulting in the West Indies in traditional whites and the team has some of the being the only country the West Indies’ trade- most passionate fans in ever to simultaneously mark maroon. It will in- the world. hold three ICC World clude trousers, T-shirts, Cups: men’s, women’s cable knit pullovers and “We look forward to and Under-19. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:21 Puerto Rico Still Struggling After Maria

BBC– “It was like a expected to be a tempo- and a former senior ex- debt restructuring plans “It’s not as unreliable which operates a factory bomb had been thrown,” rary respite for an econ- ecutive at Pfizer. that could allow the is- as on other Caribbean in Puerto Rico, says the says Carlos Rivera- omy with a declining land to exit bankruptcy islands, like the workforce is “educated, Vélez. The chairman of population. The number The tax breaks had in 2020. Dominican Republic, bilingual, experienced Puerto Rico’s Medical of people on the island sparked a 20-year boom but there are still regular in many technologies, Technology Industry is falling because the in- in the manufacturing According to José blackouts,” says Adrian and with vast knowl- Association is recall- habitants hold US pass- sector, accelerating the Caraballo-Cueto, as- Perez, a San Juan-based edge of US and global ing the events of 20 ports, which enable them territory’s transition sociate professor at the independent economist regulations”. September 2017, when to work on the mainland. from an agriculture University of Puerto and consultant. the Caribbean island economy, which had Rico, the US could do Yet it is also one that was struck by Hurricane Robert Wood, principal begun in the 1950s as it more to help by making The pharmaceutical moves easily. Some Maria. economist, Latin America shifted away from sugar a change to the Jones industry also needs to think that further falls in and the Caribbean at the cane production. Act, which dates from adapt. Jose Villamil, the population, current- About 2,975 people died Economist Intelligence 1920 and requires ships chairman of economic ly some three million, in the aftermath of the Unit, reckons the econo- But when those tax in- travelling between US and planning consultan- are one solution to the storm that hit the US ter- my will decline again in centives came to end in ports to be built in the cy Estudios Tecnicos, economy’s problems. ritory, which is just 110 the next two years. 2006, the economy went US. This is regarded as says it needs to move miles long and 35 miles into decline. By 2017 a hindrance to trade. from manufacturing to “There are too many wide. “The post-hurricane re- manufacturing employ- having more technicians people for its econo- construction-led rebound ment had fallen by more Efforts to modernise the and clinical testing. my,” says Matt Fabian, “I wasn’t able to reach in the fiscal year 2018/9 than half from its 1996 creaking power system a partner at Municipal my company’s site for is now petering out, and peak to 73,200, accord- have already been an- “It will be much differ- Market Analytics. three days,” says Mr the economy is returning ing to official figures. nounced. Electricity ent – more technology – Rivera-Vélez. “The com- to its secular [long-term] costs more than twice and research-intensive, Rather than being de- munication towers were decline, amid emigra- Hurricane Maria, rated the US state average and the line between pendent on tax credits twisted, roofs were torn tion and an erosion of category four (the sec- and can be a barrier to manufacturing and ad- from the US, Mr Fabian out. There was a lot of competitiveness.” ond highest) as it hit luring firms in the phar- vanced services such as says the island needs debris in the roads.” the island, struck just maceutical and medical IT will be hazier.” something that is “home The economy has been two weeks after another sector. grown”, such as con- As well as the human stuck in a downward less powerful hurricane, The UK’s AstraZeneca, verting to solar. tragedy, there was dis- spiral since tax breaks Irma. ruption to the already- that had helped boost the fragile economy of manufacturing sector – “We didn’t have any what is officially the largely pharmaceuticals time from one hur- Commonwealth of – were ended in 2006 af- ricane to the other Puerto Rico. ter a phased withdrawal – there was no electric- of what was regarded as ity, no water, no mo- Puerto Rico had been de- an unfair tax incentive bile [phone service], clared bankrupt just a few for US firms. no communications months earlier in May between any place,” 2017, after running up The 1976 tax breaks recalls Alejandro Díaz $120bn (£90bn) of debts meant US companies Marrero, director of the including pension liabili- doing business in Puerto economic and social ties. Stuck in an econom- Rico were exempt from planning programme at ic downturn, Puerto Rico federal tax, and cred- Puerto Rico’s Planning could no longer cope ited with ensuring all Board. with the $3.5bn a year it the big names in the cost to make payments to pharmaceuticals industry “Imagine that, and try- creditors. – Pfizer, Bristol-Myers ing to help people find Squibb, AstraZeneca and out about their families, In the decade prior to Novartis – have a pres- get to work – it was re- Maria, Puerto Rico had ence on the island. It was ally messy. Nobody had in fact only recorded home to America’s only seen this in 80 years.” one year of economic factory making Viagra – growth – in 2012 when Pfizer’s impotence drug. The devastation has its economic expanded sparked calls for the is- by 0.5%. “It was almost too good land to seek long-term to be true, the tax rates solutions – of its own Causing an estimated were probably the low- and at federal level. $100bn of damage, the est globally and that hurricane forced a re- attracted a lot of great The Puerto Rico building of the island’s companies, bringing Oversight, Management infrastructure and build- tremendous benefits and Economic Stability ings, which allowed to our economy,” says Act (Promesa), passed Puerto Rico to register Carlos Del Río, presi- by the US Congress in 4% growth in the finan- dent and chief executive 2016 to set up an “over- cial year to July 2019. of Puerto Rican firm sight board” to preside CHDR Pharmaceutical over its economy, ear- However, it is only Consulting Services, lier this year announced Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 ADverTiSemeNTSNewS Prime Minister Harris meets thousands of revellers and fans on 2019 J’ouvert

Prime Minister, Dr the not take place, the en- cruises ships that were Hon Timothy Harris, counter nonetheless left docked at the two cruise was among thousands of some oil marks on Prime piers in Port Zante. revellers who streamed Minister’s orange co- into the streets of down- loured polo shirt. town Basseterre on Thursday December 26 “J’ouvert is and has al- “It was a wonderful for the 2019 J’ouvert ways been an important experience for me,” re- jam session which has aspect of our carnival ported the Honourable been described as one of where our people open Prime Minister. “It pro- the best, if not the best, themselves - free them- vided a good opportunity where people were hav- selves of their inhibitions to interact with a wide ing much fun in peace. and basically just relax cross section of persons, and have fun,” said the including returning na- With new jam routes Prime Minister. “True tionals and revellers of that covered most of this year we saw a people all walks of life, of all downtown Basseterre, really feeling alive, feel- age groups including the troupes crisscrossed ing sufficiently safe to the young children who the streets to the pul- be able to abandon all we want to be, and who sating music of four cares.” must be those who will of the country’s top continue these traditions bands, Nu-Vybes Band Further, the Prime that have been part of International, Small Axe Minister noted: life.” Band, Collision Band, “Thousands of revel- and Grand Masters lers and spectators and In conclusion Prime Band, and a host of DJs. returning nationals were Minister Harris said: “I Prime Minister Harris on hand to witness what feel very satisfied by the first joined the revellersmany described as one of turn out, the high degree at the corner of Church the most sensational, cer- of merriment in the air, and Central Streets. tainly peaceful and many the high sense of peace people spoke to that feel- and the atmosphere of a “I want to commend the ing of peacefulness and country that is striving organisers of the J’ouvert tranquillity that prevailed and it will continue to do jam session for what in St. Kitts and Nevis.” well.” turned out to be a very enjoyable experience for After spending some time There was a heavy pres- all the revellers and those at the corner of Church ence of members of the who came out to get their and Central Streets, the Royal St. Christopher introduction to carnival,” Prime Minister moved and Nevis Police Force said Dr Harris. on to Bay Road outside walking up and down Ram’s Supermarket, and mingling with the Revellers and a host of where he was joined by revellers and some were Prime Minister’s fans his Cabinet colleague seen driving behind the including young children and Minister of Public troupes. The weather could not resist coming Infrastructure the Hon was good and with no up to him to hug him and Ian Patches Liburd. They disturbances the jam ses- have pictures taken with later moved on to the Old sion, which had started him. In a hilarious en- Treasury Building, and at 4:00 am, lasted quite counter an ‘oil’ jammer when activities slowed a considerable time as walked up to the Prime down, they crossed over some revellers were Minister with his hands to Amina Craft Market still jamming even after wide open wanting to where they interacted 12:30 pm. hug him. Even though with craft vendors and the actual hugging did tourists coming off three ADverTiSemeNTSNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:23

Chronixx, Kollision announced for Music Festival

Photo of Chronixx

By Loshaun Dixon the entire line-up would college student and be- be announced by the end coming an adult. It’s just been announced January to ensure that the Reggae superstar festival could be market- “It also allows the older Chronixx and local soca ed and fulfil it potential demographic who en- band Kollision have of putting heads in beds joy musical events in been added to the line- during the slow part of our source markets it up of the St. Kitts Music the tourism season. provides us with the op- Festival in June.=The portunity to market to pair will join a growing them.” list of artistes who are now confirmed for the CEO of the St. Kitts Most people who come three night festival. Tourism Authority for the music festival (SKTA) recently said that will stay for five days or The announcement was after the peak of the sea- seven days. made by members of the son around winter time St. Kitts Music Festival running from December She said the early an- Committee to thousands to April, there is a drop nouncements of artists al- of fetters on Saturday in stay over visitors. lowed them the share the night while they were experience with source enjoying Cooler Fete. She said they have to markets earlier of what is find other ways of filling to come and what is of- Chronixx and Kollision hotel rooms and it usual- fered by the destination . Band joins Jimmy Cliff, ly speaks to events. “The “It also allowed us to cre- Toffee and Wizkid as the music festival fits in ex- ate packages for visitors first acts to announced actly the way we want to and the unique experi- for he 2020 St. Kitts do it, it is the start of sum- ence was not just coming Music Festival. mer...people are looking to St. Kitts and Nevis to to do something it is the enjoy the festival but see The committee had pre- transition between lack the destination.” viously announced that of responsibility being a Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS POLICE ENCOURAGE PUBLIC TO DO THEIR PART TO ENSURE A SAFE SUGAR MAS 48

Photo: Superintendent of Division ‘A’, Cromwell Henry

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 25, 2019 (RSCNPF): “This is the 48th edition of Carnival and I’m sure, by major upcoming events. The celebration of Sugar Mas 48 has begun, and the now, the general public knows what is expected from Police are encouraging the public to adhere to the them with respect to security…We are reminding you The Superintendent warned that the Police would be usual security protocols that are put in place yearly to of your obligation as citizens to assist in keeping the closely monitoring for vendors who occupy spaces in ensure a safe Carnival season. peace,” said Superintendent Henry. town without the proper approvals from the Carnival Committee during Sugar Mas. He explained that ex- Superintendent for Division “A”, Cromwell Henry, He said that for the major events such as j’ouvert isting legislation permits the Carnival Committee to while appearing on a recent “Policing With You”, where large crowds will be gathered, the Police will charge for the use of spaces in Basseterre within the reminded the public of various safety measures that be heavily enforcing the “no glass bottle” policy to carnival area for the sale of goods. The public is also will be implemented and enforced for the height of prevent bottles being used as weapons. He also high- reminded that they should report any suspicious or the season. lighted the importance of persons being aware of illegal activity during the Carnival season by calling their surroundings especially in large crowds with the the crime hotline at 707. ADverTiSemeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:25 J’Ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace Page:26 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS

Soldier among three By Petra Mc Sheen in Camps earlier this offence of robbery which month. took place at the mar- A soldier in the St. Kitts ket in the Camps area and Nevis Defense Force The Police have indicat- December 6. charged for is among three individu- ed that Private Michael als charged in a robbery Saunders of Conaree They also disclosed 27-year-old Laureston Ryan of Sandy Point was supermarket robbery charged two days later They also disclosed for the same robbery, with Densil Stevens, 35, of Sandy Point being 27-year-old Laureston charged for the offence Ryan of Sandy Point was of robbery December 20. Investigations into the charged two days later incident revealed that at about 4:50 p.m. on December 6th, two for the same robbery, masked men stormed into the supermarket on with Densil Stevens, 35, the Island Main Road and demanded money of Sandy Point being from one of the cashiers. charged for the offence They were dressed in of robbery December 20. camouflage army clothing and held up fire arms to the cashiers. They also took an undisclosed sum of cash from the register of the Chinese super- Village was charged before fleeing the scene. market Island Foods December 17 for the NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:27 There is no ‘ethnic impetus’ with regards to domestic abuse

Submitted by Caribbean In fact, a look at the power and control. In one partner lacks re- within a relationship” the ethno-differentiation voice statistics in the US will effect “violence is part sources, violence is used (Andersone 1997: 656). among these nations will reveal that Blacks are of a system of coercive to maintain and restore clearly debunk any asser- most likely to experi- controls through which a sense of power in the Risk factors for gender tion about ‘ethnic impe- ence domestic abuse, fol- men maintain societal relationship” (Ronfeldt, based violence include tus’ for domestic abuse. With respect to a recent lowed by Hispanics, then dominance over women” Kimerling & Arias 1998: low education levels, a letter in the Guyana me- Whites. Asians (includ- history of child maltreat- It would seem then that dia, The Caribbean Voice ing Indo Americans) are ment, exposure to domes- if one group in a society (TCV) categorically least likely to experience tic violence against their does indicate a higher and emphatically states domestic abuse. But then In fact, a look at the mothers, harmful use of prevalence of DV, then that there is no ‘ethnic 40% of police officer alcohol, unequal gender that group would obvi- impetus’ for domestic families experience do- statistics in the US will norms including attitudes ously be characterized violence. There never has mestic violence, in con- accepting of violence, to a greater extent by been and anyone familiar trast to 10% of families reveal that Blacks are a sense of entitlement the root causes and risk with the literature will in the general population. over women, abuse dur- factors, none of which know that no research, And do note that 77.7% most likely to ing childhood, attitudes have anything to do with survey, poll or study of police officers are accepting violence, male ethnic impetus or ’racial has ever found ‘ethnic whites. As well a content experience domestic privilege, women’s sub- elements’. In fact, cur- impetus’ for domestic analysis of the US media ordinate status, alcohol rently in Guyana, the violence. will reveal that vast ma- abuse, followed by and drug use, unemploy- group that has the highest jority of domestic abuse ment and poverty, weak rate of domestic abuse The letter cited a recent cases in the police force Hispanics, then Whites. community sanctions is the Amerindians for article in the Stabroek have to do with whites. against violence, stress many and varied reasons News, by Queens, New Asians (including Indo and depression, dysfunc- including the rupturing York City based law- As well, another letter tional relationships and of their cultural bedrock yer and activist, Aminta writer, UWI’s Dr. Kean emotional dependence and traditional way of Khilawan, and then Gibson, rather shocking- Americans) are least and insecurity. life resulting in an array stated “I believe she did ly suggests that creation likely to experience of risk factors that did not not go far enough in myths and cultural prac- The latest figures (2018) previously exist as well capturing the racial ele- tices that no longer hold for global rates of do- as the creation of a deep- ments in cases of domes- sway drive gender based domestic abuse. mestic violence lists the ening gender inequity. tic violence, suicide and violence in contempo- following top fifteen -na abuse among Guyanese.” rary times. (Anderson 1997: 655). 71) tions: Namibia, Guinea, The Caribbean Voice The fact is that Aminta’s Gabon, Zimbabwe, urges those who want to article focused on the “Rape and domestic vio- A man in a highly patri- Liberia write about issues like Indo-Caribbean com- lence, for example, can archal society who feels domestic violence to munity in New York The fact is that the root be seen as the effect of that he cannot prove his please get the facts as the City, more specificallycauses of domestic social structures that situ- masculinity through le- only way that these is- Queens. So naturally all violence are the same ate men in a hierarchical gitimate means, i.e. be- Congo, Cameroon, sues can be addressed is her references would be globally as are the risk relation to women and ing the breadwinner for Uganda, Rawanda, Haiti, through evidence based located within that focus. factors, although they to each other according his family, may attempt Tanzania, Columbia, prevention measures. She was addressing the may be manifested dif- to historical forms of to prove his masculin- Dominican Republic, Thus perpetrating myths, problem within the Indo ferently in different so- social differentiation” ity through violence. In Bangladesh Ghana. misinformation and base- Caribbean community in cieties. Domestic abuse (Ingraham 1994: 205) his 1971 study, Goode These are followed less opinions not only New York City, not “cap- is the result of gender in- “argued that individuals (in no specificmake order) harder the work turing the racial elements equality and inequitable “Marital power is de- lacking other means of by Chad, Afghanistan, of prevention groups but in cases of domestic vio- gender power relations rived from the amount of power, income or educa- Sudan, Guatemala, Mali, also compounds the en- lence, suicide and abuse and abusers are fueled by resources (e.g., income, tional status, will be more Somalia, India, Pakistan tire issue. among Guyanese”. the culture of patriarchy education, and commu- likely to rely on violence and their desire to assert nication skills), and when to achieve greater power Iraq, Russia. A look at Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS Government Making Steps To Build Resiliency In Water Supply

The Government of St. adverse impacts. In re- the Water Supply in St. Kitts and Nevis in its at- cent years, extended Kitts and Nevis’. tempts to further enhance periods of very low or its sustainable develop- absence of precipitation Some of the vital areas ment, has made some has become common- that will be addressed by Some of the vital areas that will be steps towards building place thereby impacting the project include “the resiliency in the water the availability of water,” development of a reli- supply amidst climate Prime Minister Harris able and resilient water addressed by the project include change that has brought said. supply infrastructure, about more drought- enhancements of the or- “the development of a reliable and like conditions, said the Prime Minister Harris ganisational capacity of Prime Minister of St. stated that last year, “the water supply service pro- Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Ministry of Sustainable viders for effective and resilient water supply infrastruc- Honourable Timothy Development had devel- efficient management, Harris during his Budget oped a concept note as and fostering an enabling ture, enhancements of the organi- Address 2020 on the first step in our effortlegal, regulatory and in- December 12, 2019. to bring future support stitutional environment with respect to the water for the efficient- perforsational capacity of water supply sector.” mance of water service providers,” said Prime service providers for effective and “Mr. Speaker, the rise in This concept note Minister Harris. global temperatures has which was developed intensified the incidencein collaboration with The honourable prime efficient management, and foster- of drought across the Caribbean Development minister then stated that globe. Our Federation Bank (CDB) was named the Government of St. ing an enabling legal, regulatory is not immune to these ‘Building Resiliency in Kitts and Nevis “intends and institutional environment for the efficient performance of water service providers,”

to submit this project for financing with respectthe CDB to complete consideration … to the to the climate change the process and bring Global Climate Fund.” fund that has been estab- us closer to a transfor- lished,” Dr. Harris said. mational change in the “If successful, it will Water Sector,” the prime be our first successfulIn 2020, “we would minister said. engagement in seeking continue to work with NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:29

The Nevis Air and “It’s an appreciation for Operations Manager of Sea Ports Authority their efforts during the the Charlestown Port, (NASPA), as part of its year. They have kept the said. “Normally they NASPA Recognises annual community out- city clean throughout the go unappreciated, their reach efforts, recognised whole season, Culturama work is not recognised four sanitation work- season and the Christmas but we, as a port author- ers at the Ministry of season. Whenever the ity, we recognise the job Health on Nevis for their streets are dirty, they are that they have been doing Street Cleaners for contribution to keeping always in at 5 o’clock in and know the importance Charlestown clean dur- the morning, 4 o’clock, of that dedicated effort ing a brief ceremony cleaning the streets and every morning.” he said. hosted Tuesday at the making it look present- Dedication to Charlestown Pier. able for the other day. Street cleaners in Now that we are look- Charlestown have been Mr. Patrick Smithen, ing at the tourist season, recognized by NASPA Mr. Donald Browne, Mr. this city must always during the Christmas sea- Community Rawle Archibald and Mr. be kept as clean as pos- son for the last five years. Anthony Cranston were sible to accommodate recognised for their ser- or to welcome guests,” vices with a gift basket. Mr. Ken Pemberton, Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 NewS

Steps to Christ Chapter 3—Repentance Ellen G. White Writings

How shall a man be just with of God, acknowledged his loving-kindness: 51:1-14. Saviour? drawing them. An influence God? How shall the sin- sin in order to escape further of which they are uncon- ner be made righteous? It is punishment, but returned According unto the multi- A repentance such as this, is The Bible does not teach that scious works upon the soul, only through Christ that we to his defiance of tudeHeaven of Thy tender mercies beyond the reach of our own the sinner must repent before and the conscience is quick- can be brought into harmony as soon as the plagues were blot out my transgressions.... power to accomplish; it is he can heed the invitation of ened, and the outward life with God, with holiness; stayed. These all lamented obtained only from Christ, Christ, “Come unto Me, all is amended. And as Christ but how are we to come to the results of sin, but did not For I acknowledge my trans- who ascended up on high ye that labor and are heavy- draws them to look upon His Christ? Many are asking sorrow for the sin itself. gressions: and my sin is ever and has given gifts unto men. laden, and I will give you cross, to behold Him whom the same question as did before me.... rest.” Matthew 11:28. It is the their sins have pierced, the multitude on the Day of But when the heart yields to Just here is a point on which virtue that goes forth from the commandment comes Pentecost, when, convicted the influence of the Spirit of Purge me with hyssop, and I many may err, and hence Christ, that leads to genuine home to the conscience. The of sin, they cried out, “What God, the conscience will be shall be clean: wash me, and they fail of receiving the repentance. Peter made the wickedness of their life, the shall we do?” The first quickened, and the sinner I shall be whiter than snow.... help that Christ desires to matter clear in his statement deep-seated sin of the soul, is word of Peter’s answer was, will discern something of give them. They think that to the Israelites when he revealed to them. They begin “Repent.” Acts 2:37, 38. At the depth and sacredness of Create in me a clean heart, O they cannot come to Christ said, “Him hath God exalted to comprehend something of another time, shortly after, he God’s holy law, the founda- God; And renew a right spirit unless they first repent, and with His right hand to be a the righteousness of Christ, said, “Repent, ... and be con- tion of His government in within me.Cast me not away that repentance prepares for Prince and a Saviour, for to and exclaim, “What is sin, verted, that your sins may be heaven and on earth. The from Thy presence; And take the forgiveness of their sins. give repentance to Israel, and that it should require such a blotted out.” Acts 3:19. “Light, which lighteth every not Thy Holy Spirit from me. It is true that repentance does forgiveness of sins.” Acts sacrifice for the redemption man that cometh into the precede the forgiveness of 5:31. We can no more repent of its victim? Was all this Repentance includes sor- world,” illumines the secret without the Spirit of Christ to love, all this suffering, all row for sin and a turning chambers of the soul, and awaken the conscience than this humiliation, demanded, away from it. We shall not the hidden things of darkness How shall a man be just we can be pardoned without that we might not perish, but renounce sin unless we see are made manifest. John 1:9. Christ. have everlasting life?” its sinfulness; until we turn Conviction takes hold upon with God? How shall the away from it in heart, there the mind and heart. The sin- The sinner may resist this will be no real change in the ner has a sense of the righ- love, may refuse to be drawn life. teousness of Jehovah and sinner be made right- Christ is the source of ev- to Christ; but if he does not feels the terror of appearing, ery right impulse. He is the resist he will be drawn to There are many who fail to in his own guilt and unclean- eous? It is only through only one that can implant in Jesus; a knowledge of the understand the true nature of ness, before the Searcher of the heart enmity against sin. plan of salvation will lead repentance. Multitudes sor- hearts. He sees the love of Every desire for truth and him to the foot of the cross row that they have sinned and God, the beauty of holiness, Christ that we can be purity, every conviction of in repentance for his sins, even make an outward refor- the joy of purity; he longs our own sinfulness, is an evi- which have caused the suf- mation because they fear that to be cleansed and to be re- dence that His Spirit is mov- ferings of God’s dear Son. their wrongdoing will bring stored to communion with brought into harmony ing upon our hearts. suffering upon themselves. Heaven. But this is not repentance in with God, with holiness; the Bible sense. They lament The prayer of David after The same divine mind that the suffering rather than the his fall, illustrates the nature Jesus has said, “I, if I be is working upon the things sin. Such was the grief of of true sorrow for sin. His but how are we to come lifted up from the earth, of nature is speaking to the Esau when he saw that the repentance was sincere and will draw all men unto Me.” hearts of men and creating birthright was lost to him deep. There was no effort to to Christ? Many are ask- John 12:32. Christ must be an inexpressible craving for forever. Balaam, terrifiedpalliate his guilt; no desire to revealed to the sinner as the something they have not. by the angel standing in his escape the judgment threat- Saviour dying for the sins of The things of the world can- pathway with drawn sword, ened, inspired his prayer. ing the same question the world; and as we behold not satisfy their longing. The acknowledged his guilt lest David saw the enormity of the Lamb of God upon the Spirit of God is pleading with he should lose his life; but his transgression; he saw the cross of Calvary, the mys- them to seek for those things there was no genuine repen- defilement of his soul; he as did the multitude on tery of redemption begins to that alone can give peace and tance for sin, no conversion loathed his sin. It was not for unfold to our minds and the rest—the grace of Christ, of purpose, no abhorrence of pardon only that he prayed, the Day of Pentecost, goodness of God leads us the joy of holiness. Through evil. Judas Iscariot, after be- but for purity of heart. He to repentance. In dying for influences seen and unseen, traying his Lord, exclaimed, longed for the joy of holi- sinners, Christ manifested a our Saviour is constantly at “I have sinned in that I ness—to be restored to har- when, convicted of sin, love that is incomprehensi- work to attract the minds of have betrayed the innocent mony and communion with ble; and as the sinner beholds men from the unsatisfying blood.” Matthew 27:4. God. This was the language they cried out, “What this love, it softens the heart, pleasures of sin to the - infi of his soul: impresses the mind, and in- nite blessings that may be The confession was forced spires contrition in the soul. theirs in Him. To all these from his guilty soul by an “Blessed is he whose trans- shall we do?” souls, who are vainly seek- awful sense of condemna- gression is forgiven,whose ing to drink from the broken tion and a fearful looking sin is covered. cisterns of this world, the for of judgment. The conse- Restore unto me the joy of sins; for it is only the broken It is true that men sometimes divine message is addressed, quences that were to result Blessed is the man unto Thy salvation; And uphold and contrite heart that will become ashamed of their sin- “Let him that is athirst come. to him filled him with- ter whom the Lord imputeth not me with Thy free spirit.... feel the need of a Saviour. ful ways, and give up some And whosoever will, let him ror, but there was no deep, iniquity, But must the sinner wait till of their evil habits, before take the water of life freely.” heartbreaking grief in his Deliver me from blood- he has repented before he they are conscious that they soul, that he had betrayed And in whose spirit there is guiltiness, O God, Thou God can come to Jesus? Is repen- are being drawn to Christ. the spotless Son of God no guile.” Psalm 32:1, 2. of my salvation: And my tance to be made an obstacle But whenever they make an and denied the Holy One of tongue shall sing aloud of between the sinner and the effort to reform, from a sin- Israel. Pharaoh, when suf- “Have mercy upon me, Thy righteousness.” Psalm cere desire to do right, it is Copyright © 2019 by Ellen G. fering under the judgments O God, according to Thy the power of Christ that is White. All Rights Reserved. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:31 CWI MEDIA RELEASE: DOTTIN HEADS LIST OF 21 PLAYERS SELECTED FOR PRE-WORLD CUP CAMP

Monday December 23, CWI’s Women’s and selected before departure Anisa Mohammed 2019 Girls Head Selector, to Australia. The ICC Ann Browne-John said, Women’s T20 World Lee Ann Kirby For immediate release “The panel has selected Cup will take place be- a squad showing a mix tween February 21 and Karishma Ramharack DOTTIN HEADS of youth and experi- March 8. LIST OF 21 PLAYERS ence in preparation for Caneisha Isaac SELECTED FOR PRE- the ICC Women’s T20 The 21-member Training WORLD CUP CAMP World Cup. The recently Camp Squad: Britney Cooper concluded Women’s ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Franchise Tournament Stafanie Taylor Afy Fletcher Deandra Dottin has been in Trinidad also gave the named with twenty other panel an opportunity to Deandra Dottin Naasira Mohammed players by Cricket West view the players in a T20 Indies’ Selection Panel, setting just prior to the Shamilia Connell for a pre-world cup camp World Cup.” from January 6-25 in Hayley Matthews Media and Content Antigua to finalise theirBrowne- John added, Executive preparations for the ICC “Deandra Dottin seemed Aaliyah Alleyne Women’s T20 World to return right where she Commercial, Marketing Cup. left off before her injury Shakera Selman & Communications and had remarkable per- Department Deandra returns to West formances from the first Sheneta Grimmond Indies Women’s duty match. Shamilia Connell Cricket West Indies, Inc. after shoulder surgery and Shakera Selman are Kaysia Schultz and a lengthy rehabilita- also returning from in- tion period, which en- jury and the panel hopes Shabika Gajnabi sured her full recovery that by the time the final T. 268.481.2475 | F. and availability for the selection is to be made Cherry Ann Fraser 268.481.2498 | M. team. Captain Stafanie for the World Cup, all 268.736.6957 Taylor, who missed players will be fit andShemaine Campbelle the T20 International ready.” cricketwestindies.org series against the visit- Chinelle Henry ing Indian Women’s The pre-world cup P.O. Box 616W team in November, will camp is scheduled from Natasha McLean also be returning, along January 6-25, during Factory Road, St John’s, with bowlers Shamilia which the final Chedeansquad Nation Antigua W.I. Connell and Shakera for the ICC Women’s Selman. T20 World Cup will be Shawnisha Hector ADverTiSemeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday December 27th, 2019 Page:32