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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, Mr. Ho. Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. (CUOPM) – Clearing of the land The development, which is Douglas noted that tourism is a for the US$40 million 246-room expected to become a part of the most competitive area of hotel/condo Pirate’s Nest in vibrant tourism infrastructure endeavour and his government Frigate Bay has begun. coming out of the policies that the decided years ago to enter it with Project Manager Mr. Lung Ho St. Kitts-Nevis Labour a clear and confident competitive told the Communications Unit in Administration has encouraged spirit. the Office of the Prime Minister and facilitated, will be built on a “The developments that (CUOPM) on Wednesday of this 7.1 acre site. continue to go up on this island is week that heavy equipment is on Forty-one condominium units evidence that we have created a the site. will be contained in six independent winning combination of business “We are cutting the roads and buildings each with three floors. and other policies,” Prime Minister removing the debris and Speaking at the ground vegetation in preparation for the breaking ceremony in December (cont’d on page 13) An artiste’s impression of Pirate’s Nest. building of the foundations,” said last year, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime

New CDB Chairman PM Douglas St. Kitts and Nevis Promises To Exceed Standard Welcomes FBI set by Guyana’s Finance Minister violent and gang-related Assistance crimes.” BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, Development Bank (CDB), has the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas as Basseterre, St. Kitts, “We welcome the (CUOPM) – The 27-member appointed the Federation’s Prime (SKNIS): The expertise of Barbados-based Caribbean Minister and Minister of Finance, (cont’d on page 02) intervention of the FBI to offer agents from the Federal this specialized training to our Bureau of Investigation (FBI) law enforcement officers to has been welcomed in St. Kitts enable them not only to and Nevis as they arm local respond to active threat security personnel with events but to enable them in advanced techniques in Active the execution of their duties Shooter and Intelligence to be effective and skillful in Gathering. using the evidence, the Head of the Anti-Crime information and intelligence Unit in the Office of the Prime available from all sources in Minister H.E. Astona Browne investigating and preventing said the June 3 to 5 course is violent crimes,” Mrs. Browne “timely” as it “enhances the told the participants capacity of law enforcement comprising of supervisors officers to develop the skills within the Royal St. necessary to identify traits and Christopher and Nevis Police behaviours in the individual, President of Guyana, His Excellency Donald Ramotar (second left) and Prime Minster of St. Kitts and (and) is part of a proactive Nevis, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas (right) with CDB’s Vice-President (Corporate Services) and Bank Secretary, Yvette Lemonias-Seale approach in dealing with (cont’d on page 3)

COMMENTARY BY Dwyer Astaphan: PAGE 20 * TRADE UNION NEWS “The whole of Basseterre would have have * THE THINKING CITZEN been decimated and thousands of persons * CANON PERCIVAL * SO TELL killed in PAM’s June 10, 1967 attempted * EARL CLARKE coup 2 - OPINION / LOCAL NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 New CDB Chairman PM Douglas Promises To Exceed Standard THE SPOKESMAN - ESTABLISHED MAY 1957 Published by: The St. Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union set by Guyana’s Finance Minister Ag. Managing Editor: Dawud Byron Masses House, Church Street (cont’d from page 1) audience that the successful focused on maintaining relevance recovery of St. Kitts and Nevis’ P.O Box 239 . Basseterre . St. Kitts . West Indies to its constituents, improve on economy was due to the efficiency and responsiveness. Tel: (1 869) 465-2229 <> Fa: (1 869) 466-9866 the new Chairman of regional innovativeness and unyielding “Further, the Bank should seize Email: [email protected] lending institution. support of the CDB, he said that the present and emerging Website: www.labourspokesman.com Outgoing Chairman, Guyana’s based on the confidence opportunities to expand the use of Minister of Finance, His Excellency expressed by members to elect him the Policy Based Loan and Dr. Ashni Singh made the to such an important position, the guarantee instruments to announcement at the closing St. Kitts-Nevis leader said he implement new products tailored Editorial ceremony of the 44th Annual would strive to ensure the Bank’s to the needs of the clientele it Board of Governors Meeting held objectives are achieved and its serves…The Bank must enhance at the Guyana International agenda for change realised. its systems to ensure full Conference Centre last week. Kaieteur News reported Prime integration of the wealth of LABOUR - The Guyana’s newspaper, Kaieteur Minister Douglas as saying: information generated by its News, reported that Prime Minister “Going forward, the Bank will need reports.” Douglas in extending his heartfelt to accelerate the pace of Prime Minister Douglas lauded appreciation to the outgoing disbursements in respect of his predecessor, Dr. Singh for his Education Party Chairman said that as the projects that were already valuable contributions when he stakeholders of the CDB embrace In last week’s editorial (Labour Leads) we highlighted several approved by the Board of served as CDB Chairman and the fact that change is inevitable, Directors some years ago. The points concerning the IMF report on our nation’s performance promised to uphold, if not exceed, it is important for the financial disbursement rate is critical to the the standard set by Guyana’s over the three-year period of the Stand By Arrangement with institution to act as a catalyst to bottom line of the Bank and can Finance Minister. them. We also mentioned, very briefly, some of the areas in which help the Caribbean region in the make a real difference in the growth St. Kitts and Nevis is to host Labour has played a leadership role, both at home and abroad, in adaptation process. prospects of borrowing member the next Board of Governors creating and implementing sound programmes which have led to While confessing to his states. The Bank has to be more Meeting in May 2015. the benefit of our people and the general advancement of St Kitts and Nevis. Education is one of the areas in which Labour has always played a leadership role. That fact was reinforced on Wednesday establishment of the senior schools system to mentioned at this time. 28 May, 2014 when the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College launched our country. Mrs. Andrews-Edwards later went Readers will recall that it was Labour who, in the two new programmes and certain enhancements to a third. on to become the first Lady Speaker of early and mid-nineteen-sixties (1960s) drew up plans Through the Division of Health Sciences (Nursing Education Parliament in the region. for and eventually made secondary education available Department) the college will now offer a Bachelor of Science Under the political leadership and direction nation-wide, and on a free basis. The work of true (BSc) Degree in Nursing, and, through the Division of Teacher of, first the late Sir Joseph France, KCMG and leaders, it sparked an educational revolution region- wide. Indeed, social scientists and commentators Education, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary). then Mr. Clarence Fitzroy Bryant, they were throughout The Commonwealth spoke and wrote of These awards will be validated and awarded by The University also responsible for, and involved with, the our education system as being a major achievement, of The West Indies. establishment of an Evening Institute for Adults, not only by a Caribbean Government, but by any Additionally, the Level One (first year) offerings of several the upgrading of technical education at The developing country in the world. UWI bachelors degree programmes will be greatly improved in Grammar School, the introduction of Specifically it was recorded that our arrangements such areas of study as Accounting, Economics, International commercial education in all secondary schools, for infant and junior education reached easily into every Relations, Management Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Pubic as well as for the introduction of our free home in every town and village throughout the country, Administration, Marketing, Psychology, Mathematics, Human secondary education programme, the first in that the proportion of children receiving high school Resource Management, Finance and Law. the region. education was higher than anywhere else in the British The realisation of these accomplishments is no accident. For a From the early to late-nineteen sixties they were Caribbean, that the curricula at primary and secondary levels and in the colleges were broad-based, modern fact, the attainment of such milestones is due to Labour and our also involved with the establishment of our Nursing and forward looking, and provided up-to-date and visionary approach to development over the years, founded in the School, our Teachers’ College and our Technical College. Several of those involved were Matron relevant information to our students. It was also that needs and aspirations of our people and our country. As always case that we already had a first-class Teacher Training we consider it an opportune moment at which to pause, reflect, Walwyn, Assistant Matron Williams, Sister Hicks and Sister Byron-Dickinson; and, at the Technical College and Technical College, whose graduates were and recognise some of those who ploughed the hard ground and College, persons like Mr. Vincent Inniss, the late highly regarded across the region. carried the heavy water in the earlier times. George MacMahon and Stanley Franks Senior, as The decade of the nineteen-seventies (1970s) was One such person was the late D L Matheson, CBE who, as well as Mr. Stanley Franks Junior. a one during which, under Labour, significant gains head of the education department, saw the need for, designed and Amongst those involved with the establishment were made. The enrolment in our schools increased had implemented a special programme for teachers in the primary of The Teachers’ College in the early days were from 12,541 (in 1970) to 16,356 (in 1979). In particular and elementary schools which enabled them to better prepare persons such as Miss Sheila Gibson of the UK, Mr. high school enrollment went from 2,462 to 4,776 and the national budget increased from 1.53 million to 6.51 their students for entering the Grammar School, the Girls’ High and Mrs. Hugh Parley of Canada, Mr. Constantine million dollars. School, and the other secondary schools of St Kitts, Nevis and Richardson, Mr. Arnaldo Richards, Mrs. Sylvia Mills and a number of volunteers from the US Peace Corps When Labour demitted office in February of 1980 Anguilla. policies and plans had already been firmed-up for Mr. Matheson’s efforts were successful to the point that several and the Canadian Overseas Volunteer Service. We aught also to remember and thank such constructing new primary schools in Charlestown and of the teachers went on to join the staff of the Grammar School persons as the late Miss Christine Tucker, MBE Sandy Point, for major extensions to be effected in and the Girls High School, even though they themselves had never and Mrs. Theresa Richardson MBE who led the several other areas, and for doubling the number of attended a secondary school. A few, and only a few, of those way in revolutionising the approach to primary facilities providing day-care services for children aged were person like Mr. George Bradley, MBE, Mr. Holborn education, both intra and extra-curricular, while from 6 months to 5 years. The funds had already been Lawrence, brother of Governor General Sir Edmund Lawrence, teaching at the former New Town Junior School secured from USAID and UNICEF. and the late Mr. Stanley Sebastian, MSc, FRICS, brother of former throughout the nineteen sixties and into the early In early 1978 the Labour administration had approved the establishment of a College of Further Governor General Sir Cuthbert Sebastian. nineteen-seventies. Education based in Basseterre. That college was to Persons like the late Charles Mills, CMG, William Ferdinand Not for one moment do we pretend that the above listing is exhaustive. We emphasise that comprise all of the institutions previously established Dore, MBE, Anthony Theophilus Ribeiro, OBE and the late Ada for the provision of post-secondary education Mae Andrews-Edwards, MBE deserve to be remembered and those named are but a few who contributed to our achievements in education, and we thank all those (including the sixth form at the Basseterre High School). thanked for their contributions as Trainers of Teachers, for the who did so, even though their names have not been introduction of comprehensive secondary education, and for the (cont’d on page 23) The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 3 St. Kitts and Nevis Welcomes FBI Assistance (cont’d from page 1) Walwyn for his leadership of the RSCNPF and the ongoing efforts to raise efficiency and effectiveness. “Government as a whole will continue to work with you in the Force (RSCNPF) and Her execution of your task as head of the principal law enforcement agency Majesty’s Customs and Excise in the Federation,” she pledged. “Under your leadership much has been Unit. The 30 participants were accomplished. The evidence is there for all, especially those who are on encouraged to pay particular the side of law and order, to see. Normalcy is returning to our streets. attention to agents Edgar Cruz, The FBI is always welcome to partner with us in building capacity and Rodney Cortez and Kim making the change in mindset and procedures as we seek to deal with Webster who are facilitating the the new and emerging threats and lift the delivery of service in traditional sessions. The professionalism and non-traditional criminal activities.” of FBI agents is renowned and The permanent secretary thanked Major Coleman, the Regional Legal Advisor for the Caribbean with the Department of Justice of the United is considered to be an important States for his unwavering support in enhancing the capacity of local factor of their success in the emergency personnel. Coleman has assisted in organizing training related field. to first responders at the scene of a crime, basic homicide, forensic Mrs. Browne also commended investigation and strengthening the prosecutorial capabilities of the Commissioner of Police Celvin G. officers. Green Valley Queen Pageant to

Fun Freak and Game night event. be held tonight Monday 9th June which is a public holiday here in the By Drizel Hanley African Wear after they have Federation will see the long Five young vibrant beauties warmed up to the audience in the awaited Jouvert and Street Jam have been named to compete in Fanfare Segment. kicking off at 6am the 2014 Miss Green Valley Queen The Green Valley action The festivities will conclude Pageant which is scheduled for continues tomorrow (Saturday later that day with the Grand tonight Friday, June 6th at The June 7th) with the Keeping it Parade of Troupes at 1pm. Sandbox – Maynard’s Park in Green Music Concert which will The 2014 Green Valley Cayon. be held at the sandbox. celebrations kicked off with an was held on yesterday, The contestants who will vie Elderly Gala; Tay’s Children Time; Headlining the concert will be island wide motorcade on Saturday Thursday June 5th. for the coveted title are Zarema Street Soccer Games; Netball I-ritical out of BVI. May 31st and the official opening Other events which led up to Pemberton, Dentricia Clarke, Games and Basketball Games. The concert will also feature ceremony and recognition dinner the official opening were: - An Ahesha Boon, Vonyea Akers and several local acts including I- Caira Griffin. Mark, Show Kidd, Hi-light, Afro According to Delisha Ward, Warrior, B-GZ and G-Side Family. Head of Queen Show Committee, Sunday June 8th will see a the beauties would compete in Beach Bash at Keys beach starting ‘First ever SunFest to Promotional Speech, Talent and at 3pm and later that day will be a BRIGHTEN St. Kitts Music

Festival Experience’ effect, complete with bouncing castles and water activities. A BASSETERRE, ST.KITTS, the world to savor a taste of the special programme is also planned Both visitors and locals attending world’s best musical artistes in for the area with objectives of this year’s 18th annual St. Kitts paradise without giving them a providing a learning experience in Music Festival are expected to sweet sample of Kittitian and a fun and safe environment for enjoy a more holistic Kittitian Nevisian culture,” said Garfield people of all ages. experience during an inaugural Alexander, senior partner of GMS. “It will be an easy and relaxing daytime festival suitably dubbed SunFest will blend traditional atmosphere where all can “SunFest”. The three-day event, string band music, steel pan, congregate to obey the buzz which complements the nightly drums, and our brand of Soca with phrase of SunFest: “Eat, Drink, extravaganza, will be held in the the delectable aromas of local Rest, Repeat’,” Alexander said. heart of Basseterre at the historic cuisine. Local homemade wines SunFest has so far attracted Independence Square from June 26 with their distinguished bouquet some very exclusive partnerships – 28 th from 10am until early will be available for sampling and with Ram’s, Digicel, TDC, Carib evening daily. sale, and food vendors from the Brewery, Kids Zone, St. Kitts- With a record of six successful Federation’s best restaurants will Nevis Anguilla National Bank, G and carefully branded events over offer freshly prepared Creole Squared Arts, Kielroy Wear and the past four years including the dishes with a spectacular array of title sponsors St. Kitts Music Rockaway brand of events, the mouth-watering choices. Festival, and looks forward to marketing and event management There will be no admission for other individuals and companies group GMS (Gurus Maniacs & patrons who would want to enjoy to come on board and show their Sages) recognized a need for the talents of national artistes, support. daytime activities during the local performers, folklore and For more information log on to highly anticipated three-day music. www.facebook.com/ period of one of the Caribbean’s Children will not be left out of gmsexperience or contact Garfield biggest summer festivals. the SunFest experience as a Alexander or Juella Gumbs at 869 “We can’t continue to invite Children’s Fun Zone will be in full 764 7385. 4 - TRADE UNION NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 which include:- TRADE UNION NEWS a. Give yourself permission to take a break from your worries and concerns. Recognize that dedicating even a short time every day to your By: Batumba Tak - General Secretary mental fitness will reap significant benefits in terms of feeling rejuvenated and more confident. b. “Collect” positive emotional moments – make a point of recalling Is There Anything I Can times when you have experience pleasure, comfort, tenderness, confidence, or other positive things. Do To Help Myself Deal c. Do one thing at a time – Be “present” in the moment, whether out for a walk, or spending time with friends, turn off your cell phone and your mental “to do” list. With The Stress I Am d. Enjoy hobbies – Hobbies can bring balance to your life by allowing you to do something you enjoy because you want to do it. Experiencing At Work? e. Set personal goals – Goals don’t have to be ambitious. They could be as simple as finishing a book, walking around the block every In the words of George F. Burns, “If you ask what is the single most day, learning to play bridge, or calling your friends instead of waiting by important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, the phone. Whatever goal you set, reaching it will build confidence and stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” a sense of satisfaction. While some workplace stress is normal, it is agreed that excessive f. Express yourself – Whether in a journal or talking to a wall, stress can interfere with workers productivity, thereby causing an impact expressing yourself after a stressful day can help you gain perspective, on their physical and emotional health, and their ability to deal with it release tension, and boots your body’s resistance to illness. can mean the difference between success and failure. g. Laugh – Laughter often really is the best medicine. Even better is Workers cannot control everything in their work environment, but sharing something that makes you smile, or laugh with someone you that doesn’t mean they are powerless, for even when they are stuck in a of workers was, “What else can I know. difficult situation they find a way to manage it. do to improve my overall mental h. Treat yourself well – Take some “YOU” time – whether it’s cooking However, finding ways to manage workplace stress isn’t about making health? a good meal, having a bubble bath, or seeing a good movie, do something huge changes or rethinking career ambitions, but rather about focusing It is generally accepted that good that brings you job. on the one thing that’s always within their control: them. health helps us to achieve balance As time is of the utmost importance we will stop here for today, but As we have stated on numerous occasions, workers’ wellbeing is a and to also cope with stressful please keep in mind that there are many persons around you who depend very vital component to ensure the safety of employers’ organizations, times. on you being healthy and safe, like your co-workers, you’re immediate however, it is also very crucial that employers understand how their Below please find ten general tips and extended families, your neighbours, and your close friends, so please workers feel about their jobs. for mental health. always keep in mind SAFETY FIRST and SAFETY ALWAYS. Moreover, employees’ attitude is also very much a part of their own 1. Build confidence. As I take my leave today I leave you with a quote by Dr. Philemon perception of self, which in turn feeds into their outlook on safety. Identify your abilities and James, a stress poem, and a song by Johnny Cash. However, for workers everywhere, the troubled economy may feel weaknesses together, accept them, “There are very few certainties that touch us all in this mortal like an emotional roller coaster. In addition, “Layoffs” and “Budget Cuts” build on them and do the best with experience, but one of the absolutes is that we will experience hardship have become bywords in the workplace, thus, the result is increased what you have. and stress at some point.:” – Dr. Philemon James. fear, uncertainty, and higher level of stress. 2. Eat right, keep fit. Furthermore, since job and workplace stress increase in times of A balance diet, exercise and rest economic crisis, it’s very important to learn new and better ways of can help you to reduce stress and coping with the pressure, because workers emotions are contagious, enjoy life. Worry. and stress has a huge impact on the quality of their interactions with 3. Make time for family and their co-workers. friends. Worry doesn’t change a thing, Caste those “worry” thoughts Moreover, the better workers are at managing their own stress, the These relationships need to It only wastes my energy, away, more they will positively affect their co-workers, and the less their co- be nurtured, if taken for granted Thinking madly of a thing, And focus on what’s happening workers stress will negatively affect them. they will not be thereto share That may not even come to be. now, Nevertheless, in today’s article we will continue where we left off in life’s joy and sorrows. Focus on the positive side, a previous article by looking at, “Is there anything I can do to help 4. Give and accept Support. Worry is a thing I do, Just start with what you can allow. myself deal with stress I am experiencing at work? Friends and family relationship To stop a useful thing being done, It is generally accepted and agreed that in many cases, the origin of thrive when they are “put to the To block the flow of life I life, the stress is something that cannot be changed immediately, therefore, test.” And stop myself from having fun. finding ways to help maintain good health is very essential. 5. Create a meaning-Full budget. Moreover, there are many ways to be proactive in dealing with stress. Financial problems cause stress. Furthermore, in the workplace, workers might try some of the following Over-spending on our “wants” that have been suggested by numerous research personals. instead of our “needs” is often Workers have to learn to relax, take several deep breaths throughout the culprit. Ain’t No Grave the day, or take regular stretch breaks. Stretching is quite simple enough 6. Volunteer. Song by Johnny Cash. to do anywhere and only take a few seconds. Being involved in community There ain’t no grave can hold my body down, Workers should also take charge of their situation by taking ten gives a sense of purpose and There ain’t no grave can hold my body down, minutes at the beginning of each day, to priories and organize their day. satisfaction that paid work cannot. When I hear that trumpet sound I’m gonna rise right out of the ground, In addition, they have to be honest with their co-workers, but also to 7. Manage Stress. Ain’t no grave can hold my body down. be constructive, and make practical suggestions, and to be realistic about We all have stressors in our lives, what they can change. but learning how to deal with them Well, look way down the river, what do you think I see? However, one of the questions that was asked by a very large cross when they threaten to overwhelm I see a band of angels and they’re coming after me, section of workers was, “Are there organizations that can help?” us will maintain our mental health. Ain’t no grave can hold my body down, Of course, the answer is a definite YES, and here are a few examples. 8. Find strength in numbers. There ain’t no grave can hold my body down, Your family doctor usually recommends a professional to you. Moreover, Sharing a problem with others who other examples include employees’ assistance programs at their have had similar experiences may Well, look down yonder Gabriel put your feet on the land and see, workplace, Community Clinics, professional health care workers, and help you find a solution and will But Gabriel don’t you blow your trumpet ‘til you hear it from me, hospitals usually recommend other professional services. make you feel less isolated. There ain’t no grave can hold my body down, Furthermore, there are counselling services that are available to 9. Identify and deal with moods. Ain’t no grave can hold my body down. workers with problems that affect their work performance, and are usually We all need to find safe and paid for by the employer, so the worker should check with his/her human constructive ways to express our Well, meet me, Jesus, meet me, meet me in the middle of the air, resource department at their workplace. feelings of anger, sadness, joy and And if these wings don’t fail me I will meet you anywhere, Moreover, workers will also find that there are other institutions that fear. Ain’t no grave can hold my body down, have other programs to ensure that workers whose mental health is 10. Learn to beat peace with There ain’t no grave can hold my body down. endangered will find the help that is needed to cope with crisis, regain yourself. confidence, and return to their job, their family and their community. Get to know who you are, what Well, meet me mother, father and grandmother, meet me down the river In addition, the St. Kitts/Nevis Trades & Labour Union usually makes you really happy, and learn road, promotes informed debate on substance abuse issues, and assist and to balance what you can and And momma you know that I’ll be there when I check in my load, will continue to assist workers who are involved in substance abuse, cannot change aboutyourself. Ain’t no grave can hold my body down, and usually recommend educational program on its prevention. However, below please find There ain’t no grave can hold my body down., However, another question that was raised by the said cross section some other mental fitness tips There ain’t no grave can hold my body down. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 5 Nevis, but he did not carry any on St. Kitts or Nevis. Mr. Mac “Bones” or any “Pepper”. No! He Cormack complied and removed Robert Bradshaw Built the went to Nevis to defend the the barrier across Jones Bay. traditional right to bathe in the I can go on and on to give Bath Stream. examples of how in a tangible way Nation of St. Kitts-Nevis But that is not all. After the Mr. Bradshaw expressed his love Sugar Industry Collapsed in Nevis, for Nevis and for Nevis people. The members of the CCM/ value of the folk-tale suits their Mr. Bradshaw negotiated for the One thing I would point out and PAM cabal are rehashing the same By Thinking Citizen political purposes very well. Sugar Factory in St.Kitts to that is this: Nevisians were given old Brer Annancy folk tale about Premier Bradshaw did a purchase the sugar cane grown in equal share whenever housing lots our First National Hero, the Right tale makes great propaganda for number of things direct to help Nevis. were given out on housing projects Excellent Robert Bradshaw. That the opponents of Dr. Denzil Nevis people but the members of The cane was transported from such as Pond Site, Green-Lands Brer Annancy folk tale is Douglas and the Labour Party. the cabal like the hypocrites and Nevis to St.Kitts by sail boats and Pond Pasture in St.Kitts. something about giving certain Many years ago Premier vagabonds that they are, do not known as “lighters”. There vessels Robert Bradshaw built the people “Bones in their Rice and Bradshaw declared that he did not speak of such things. were improperly maintained and nation of St.Kitts- Nevis and the Pepper in their Soup”. want any “dirty” dollars to enter There was a time when the were frequently over-loaded. Some record of his outstanding The first time I heard that Brer St.Kitts or Nevis. The obvious Bath House and the Bath Stream of these vessels sank on the way achievements and Annancy folk tale, it said that reference was to money coming was owned by a Mr. Barbar who to St.Kitts. Crew members lost their accomplishments is emblazoned Robert Bradshaw threatened to here to be “laundered”. But the was a non-national. He tried to lives and the cargo of cane went on the pages of our national give the PAMites “Bones in their mischief –makers in PAM twisted stop that people of Nevis, to the bottom of the sea. history. Rice and Pepper in their Soup”. and distorted Bradshaw’s simple including those from Bath Village Mr. Bradshaw sought the West Indian History records Then sometime afterwards the statement to make it mean that he from bathing in the Stream on the assistance of his friend in British the names of Bradshaw, Bird and folk tale was changed and it said did not want any investment of US grounds surrounding Bath House. Guiana, Mr. Forbes Burnham and Bramble as the three heroes who that Bradshaw threatened to give dollars in St.Kitts or Nevis. Robert Bradshaw said “No” to procured the loan of a barge and a brought their country from the Anguillans “Bones in their Rice The story-tellers in the CCM/ that! tug for Nevis to transport the cane slums of the post-emancipation and Pepper in their Soup”. PAM cabal love to mamaguy the Bradshaw argued that the from Nevis to the Sugar Factory period into the triumphs and So if the Brer Annancy folk tale electorate. They claim always to people of Nevis had been bathing Pier in St.Kitts. Mr. Bradshaw was successes of the modern day era. makes any sense, or is to be be honest, decent, upright and just in the Bath Stream for generation not compelled to help, but he So no wanna- be; pip-squeak believed, it would appear that and yet they spend hour after after generation and by custom helped out of the kindness and politician should ever think that he Bradshaw threatened Kittitians hour reciting the story about and tradition they had a right to goodness of his heart. can ever erase the name or the (PAMites), then Anguillans and Premier Bradshaw in connection continue to bathe in the Bath A non-national known as Mr. indelible record of Robert then Nevisians to put “ Bones in with “Bones” and “Rice” and Stream freely. Mac Cormack at one time owned Bradshaw from the pages of our their Rice and Pepper in their “Pepper” and “Soup” though So Bradshaw and a group of Jones Estate and the Cliff Dwellers history books. Soup”. there is so much that is vague, Kittitians travelled across to Nevis Hotel. He decided after a while to Let it not be forgotten that The truth is that no one has doubtful and uncertain about the and went to bathe in the Bath stop Nevisians from using Jones before he quit the political scene ever been able to say honestly, story. Stream. Mr. Barbar ordered them Bay for bathing and for any other he arranged for the construction truthfully and precisely when How can they continue, over off his property. They refused to purposes. So people from of the Administration Building in Bradshaw made the alleged threat, and over again, to recite a folk-tale move and Mr.Barbar took them to Westbury to Cotton Ground could Charlestown, Nevis and the where he made the alleged threat, about Bradshaw, whose origins Court for trespassing. not anchor their boats in Jones building of the Joycelyn Liburd on what occasion and under what are doubtful, debatable and The case came against Mr. Bay. Mr. Mac Cormack erected a Primary School in Gingerland. circumstance. All that does not uncertain and still claim to be moral Bradshaw and the members of his fence or a barrier across Jones Bay. Mr. Bradshaw also arranged for matter to the members of the CCM/ and ethical? The members of the group and they were ordered to Mr. Bradshaw arranged to meet the location of a branch of the PAM cabal. The Brer Annancy folk cabal do not care. The propaganda pay fines for trespassing. Mr. Mac Cormack and travelled Curtis Mathes television assembly Bradshaw and his companions across to Nevis to confront him. plant in Charlestown, in the Public paid the fines and did not receive Mr. Bradshaw said to Mr. Cormack Works yard just beyond the Minister Liburd a penny from a soul in Nevis. kindly remove your fence on Jones Treasury old building on Main Expresses Condolences Mr. Bradshaw went across to Bay. There are no private beaches Street, Charlestown. To Angelou Family

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS): Development and Culture noted The passing of award winning that Angelou was a survivor as writer, American Civil Rights reflected in her well-known autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” as well as an inspiration to many. The Minister reflected that through her gift of story-telling, Angelou, made a remarkable contribution to the well-being of humanity, in particular helping Activist and lifetime teacher Maya women to build self-confidence Angelou has prompted Minister and have the courage to overcome responsible for Gender Affairs obstacles and challenges, as Honourable Marcella Liburd to outlined in several of her poems reflect on Angelou’s life and including “Phenomenal Woman.” express condolences to the family The sole elected female Member and friends of the beloved icon. of Parliament in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, outlined that women can take from Maya Angelou’s body of accomplishments, the courage to chart opportunities and embark into the future with self-assurance. Another attribute, as highlighted by Minister Liburd, Minister Liburd, on behalf of was Angelou’s unconscious her Ministry, which also includes ability of teaching mankind to the portfolios of Health, Social embrace its spirituality and inner Services, Community strength. NEWS 6 - - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 Unassuming Service: The E. St. John Payne Story

By Victoria Borg O’Flaherty Young Labour had been advocating the nationalization of Presented at the Memorial Service at the the sugar industry since 1969. In St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1971 nationalisation became a subject in the Labour manifesto. Sunday 25th May 2014 As minister, St. John would have sat down and contemplated the Your Excellency Sir Edmund at Harlech, moving on to a B.Sc in burdens and risks of taking on an Lawrence, Governor General, and Economics and Social Studiesat industry in difficulty against the Lady Lawrence, The Hon. Eustace the University of Wales at possibility of employment and John, Deputy Governor General, Swansea and finally a course in production. and Mrs John, Sir Cuthbert Industrial Relations at the The recommendation she Sebastian, Rt. Hon Dr. Denzil University of Bradford. submitted to Cabinet were based, London. candidates. Douglas, Prime Minister, Hon Dr His academic background was not on an emotionally charged For Fidel this meant he could St. John remained devoted to Asim Martin, Deputy Prime ideal for the jobs he undertook situation, but on the benefits it talk to somebody from home. So his constituents and visited them Minister, Ministers of government when he returned to the State in would bring to the country and the we took a train to London and I every Sunday without fail. and their comrades, members of 1970 and was appointed Chief people involved in the industry. He was introduced for the first time to Sometimes his sons Gareth and the Diplomatic Corps, members Executive Officer of the St. Kitts described himself at this time as a family directly from St. Kitts. St. Michael tagged along. The boys of the organising committee, Rev Nevis Trades and Labour Union “chief sugar farmer and the most John welcomed both of us but gave attended practically every public Daniel, Rev Gumbs, ladies and and nominated to the House of powerful land owner the country me a rather inquisitive look. I got meeting that the Labour Party gentlemen Assembly. The following year he had ever seen.” It was not a boast the feeling that he was trying to organized and were often front and Permit me first to thank Ken contested the general election as but a recognition of the great figure out what made me tick – center in the Labour Day marches. Tilley in Toronto for putting me a candidate for Constituency Six responsibly entrusted to him. whether I knew what I was letting They had even started helping to back in touch with Pearl Payne and which at the time stretched from His speeches during his time myself into by opting to marry a set up the equipment for the Pearl herself for talking to me about Parsons to Lodge. as minister were not sensational Kittitian and planning to live in St. meetings. St John and for reminiscing with That year the Labour Party but hint at what he might have felt. Kitts, but he said nothing and After Fidel returned to St. Kitts me about days that were not so presented a slate of candidates There was a sense of satisfaction eventually he left me with Pearl and in September 1981, St. John would good but that we can now look that was a mix of stalwarts and in the increased sugar production the boys while he and Fidel talked pass for him on his way to his back on and say with satisfaction academically trained professionals of the mid 1970s and in the creation of home. weekly visits to the constituency. “We survived!” who could discredit PAM’s of CEMACO that was meant to Both of them were concerned Fidel could chat up a storm with Ladies and Gentlemen, accusation that Labour had market the agricultural produce of with the transition period that the anyone and being unemployed; he Esmond St. John Payne was born nothing to offer the educated NACO and individual farmer and Labour Party and the Union were had time on his hands to do just in Anguilla on the 2nd August people of the country. increase the availability of local undergoing following the that. St. John listened attentively. 1937 to Isa Payne who worked as After an intensive campaign all produce. It was after all a very enormous loss they had suffered They made an ideal partnership. a domestic. His mother, wanting Labour Party candidates won their concrete step towards a in the passing of Premiers St. John would return to town him to grow up to be a principled seat and St. John was appointed sustainable economy. One senses Bradshaw and Southwell so soon with errands to run for the older individual, took him often to the Minister of Agriculture, Lands, subdued frustration and even a bit after each other. It was not an easy people in the villages, who often Salvation Army services and later Housing and Labour. He won 68% of resignation when he spoke of time and St. John acknowledged asked him to do things like pay to Sister Rose’ Church. He was of the vote in his constituency and the low international price of sugar, that people had to get used to the their electricity bills for them, as educated at the Basseterre Boys’ he was able to hold over 60% of the increasing cost of fuel and new roles they found themselves some of them worked in the School till he reached the age of that vote in the elections of 1975 inflation, things he could not in. This was not accomplished industry and could not get time 13 when he left school to look for and 1980. change, but which impacted on the without difficulty and in the end during the week. However, as a work. The Democrat later suggested sugar industry especially after the the Party lost the seat in Central member of the opposition, his It was the search for that his was a “Cinderella government’s attempt to rescue it. Basseterre and then was stunned influence had waned and he no employment that eventually took entrance” into politics “on the Again one senses pride when by the unexpected coalition formed longer could serve his him to England in 1960, leaving coat tail of Bradshaw.” St. John having lived and experienced what by PAM and NRP following the constituents as in his ministerial behind in the care of family, his would have been the first to admit social security did for workers in election of 1980. days. first son Trevor. But St. Kitts that he could not have done it on the UK, he was able to put in place Although St. John kept his To make ends meet and stayed in his soul and he kept in his own. He won his constituency similar developments in his home seat, the times were changing. The support his family, St. John tried touch with family and friends. He because he was part of a team that state. And he did not hesitate to turbulent days that had followed to start a small import business also looked forward to the arrival had a charismatic leader in Robert give recognition to the late Premier the death of Bradshaw in 1978 had during this time. It was from him of the Labour Spokesman in the Bradshaw and that held the Bradshaw for his contribution to taken their toll but there had been that I bought my first fridge and mail with news which, by the time promise of fresh perspectives for this improvement when Social deeper changes within Kittitian stove. The election of 1984 made it was delivered to him, would no the country. Security took over where the society. things worse for him. By this time longer have been news. Still it was While Fitzroy Bryant brought National Provident Fund left off. Studies showed that at the time there were a number of youths who a precious link with home. personality and Lee Moore His career was inspirational to of St. John’s return to St. Kitts, had attended the various high In Leeds where St. John first brought oratory, St. John Payne some of the young men he came in employment in the industry was schools under the new went, he became part of a Kittitian brought dependability to the table. contact with on his return to the declining, not because there were comprehensive system who were community where people like Jack Within weeks of returning to Caribbean. He encouraged them no jobs in it but because people, looking to have their expectations Warrington of Basseterre looked St. Kitts, after an absence of 10 to pursue greater dreams a then especially the young, did not like fulfilled. Their political loyalties out for newcomers and helped years, he was asked by the Premier were possible at home. He kept in the idea of labouring in the cane were up for grabs. When Labour them deal with the ordeal of to hand in a report on the stand touch with them being well aware fields. This had resulted in lost the elections in 1984, St. John settling down in their new that Government should take that the cold climate, the isolation migration to the UK, the Virgin lost his seat. This meant that his environment towards National Bank’s first and the racism of England, as well Islands and the US. Those that parliamentary allowance was gone St. John realized that England public offer of shares. With as the fiery West Indian returned brought back with them too. had much to offer in the way of Horatio Versailles and Suswin temperament would not make the expectations that could not always In those days lawyers and personal development and when Mills he worked on the report that transition easy. He introduced be met. doctors could open their own he saw the chance of a higher was handed in on time and them to the people he knew would The Labour Party’s base had private practice but there was little education, he grabbed it and as a resulted in the Government provide them with a little bit of always been the workers in the demand for economists outside of mature student continued to work becoming a majority share holder home when they needed it. industry but that base was no Government circles. With two at improving his intellectual in National Bank When he visited England, he longer as strong as it had once teenagers quickly reaching college abilities and the skills that were to He also played an important also made sure of contacting them. been. The courting of the age, he had to do more than sell prove an asset when he returned role in the decision to acquire the It was during one of these visits in emerging middle class was not to St. Kitts. sugar lands and the Basseterre 1979 that I met him first. He had let consistent and this had worked to He started with Social Studies Sugar Factory in 1975 and 1976. Fidel know that he would be in the disadvantage of the Labour (cont’d on next page) The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 7 Unassuming Service: (cont’d from last page) the occasional appliance. Ross University had an opening for an Administrative/Executive Officer. St. John interviewed for it and was offered the position. This was exciting for him and he felt that this opportunity would enable him to put his experience and expertise to good use. His wife Pearl remembers how on the Monday morning he prepared himself for work and went merrily down to Ross University to start his new job. By 9.30am he appeared at the Central Bank where she worked. She asked him if he had not gone to work. He replied that he had but was told on arrival that Ross Universityhad received instructions from the Prime Minister not to hire him. He was very disappointed but knew that there was nothing he could do. St. John tried a number of other options but none of them were producing the results he needed. Finally a cousin suggested a move to Canada. Disappointed that he could not stay in St. Kitts but recognizing his responsibilities to his family, he made the move. He became the Assistant Campaign Manager of the United Way of Greater Toronto, an organization that raised funds for local groups that addressed community issues. His tasks included the supervising of fund raising campaign employees, monitoring publicity and training volunteers. Then in 1991 he became a consultant to the Public Appointments Secretariat in the office of the Premier of Ontario. This meant he was an adviser on appointments to agencies, boards and committees and received reports from them. This recognition of his abilities however did not dampen his interest in what was going on in St. Kitts. His heart remained with the Labour Party at home. Following the 1995 Labour victory in the polls, St. John Payne was only too happy to return home to do his part in the new administration. I was in awe of his reconstruction of the scattered and missing cabinet minutes from the previous administration. I sensed an ally that I needed desperately since he understood the value of records and the stories they tell. But he had other responsibilities for he was the Ambassador of St. Kitts-Nevis to CARICOM, the OECS and the ACS and in 2001 he was even appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. He also served on the Board of the newly created National Housing Corporation (NHC) and the Whitegate Development Corporation. Prime Minister Douglas described him as “that oasis of calm efficiency, with an admirable enduring spirit and a deliberate haste in work and most aspects of his life.” Then his illness came and we lost a man who understood what it meant to work well and to work consistently. Our country and our world need people like St .John Payne because they do what they do not for the glory but because it has to be done. May St. John’s life story be an inspiration to us all as we continue were he left off. - NEWS 8 - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 St. Kitts and Nevis Date set for Christophe Harbour Leads The Caribbean Marina groundbreaking In Foreign Direct ceremony Investment (FDI) Per Capital BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) - The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has achieved another accolade. Caribbean Journal reports St. Kitts and Nevis easily leads the rest of the Caribbean in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) per capita.. “On a per capita basis, St. Kitts and Nevis easily led the Caribbean, with a total of US$2,090 in foreign direct investment inflows per capita, the highest in the region by a wide margin,”

The Emerald Resort and Residences at Half Moon Bay Caribbean Journal says. St. Kitts and Nevis attracted US$94 million in and US$112 million in 2013, an increase of US$18 million or 19 percent over the previous year. Projects under construction during the past two years with Foreign Direct Investment include the EC$27 million Imperial Bay Christophe Harbour will be a Golf and Beach Residences at Half Moon Bay/Conaree area, the BASSETERRE, ST. site that is naturally protected designated port of entry with US$180 million Koi Resorts and Residences which has begun KITTS, JUNE 5TH 2014 by mountain peaks and the streamlined Customs and civil works, the US$38 million (EC$103 million) Silver Reef (CUOPM) – Ground will be calm waters of the Caribbean Immigration services. Development at Frigate Bay, the Agro-Tourism Farm at Sir Gilles broken later this month for the Sea. To compliment the marina and the Private Jet Terminal at the Robert L. Bradshaw marina at Christophe Harbour. The marina will village, a variety of real estate International Airport. The 300 acre marina and accommodate small craft as opportunities exist across the In an effort to find out how much foreign direct investment mega yacht harbour is part of well as mega yachts ranging development which include Caribbean countries receive last year, Caribbean Journal said it the luxury residential resort from 85 to 300 feet in length. beachfront, harbourside and looked at data from the recently-released Foreign Direct development on St. Kitts’ All vessels will be able to hillside homesites. Sandy Bank Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean report from the Southeast peninsula separating utilize the marina’s state-of-the- Bay, the debut residential United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Atlantic Ocean and art facilities and services while neighbourhood, is set along a the Caribbean (ECLAC). Caribbean Sea. yacht owners, captains and horseshoe bay with two reefs It said ECLAC released data on foreign direct investment The ceremony is planned for their guests will have access to and a natural sand bank. inflows for sovereign Caribbean countries in 2013 and 2012. Friday June 20th 2014 at 4.30 a private club, a full concierge The bay is a marine P.M. at the Christophe Harbour and hospitality services. sanctuary which will remain free of boat moorings to ensure sea life and property views are The Dominican Republic And on a year-over-year protected. took in $1.991 billion USD in basis, it was Grenada that saw Christophe Harbour will also FDI inflows last year, although the largest improvement in include an 18-hole golf course that represented a 37 percent foreign investment, with a 129 designed by world famous decrease from its FDI intake in percent increase in gross FDI architect Tom Fazio. The 2012. in 2013 compared to 2012. course is routed for play across St. Kitts and Nevis easily led Overall, the Caribbean the volcanic hills 500 feet above the Caribbean, with a total of region brought in $6.052 billion sea level to maximize the views $2,090 in foreign direct in FDI, although that and down along the harbour. investment inflows per capita, represented a 19 percent Tom Fazio has designed more Silver Reef Development the highest in the region by a decrease compared to 2012. than 200 golf courses around the (Photos by Erasmus Williams) wide margin. world. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 9 especially voters thirty-five years old and under. Nice clothes and a Composer Of National Anthem: RETURN convenient bright hello do not substitute for one’s character— there is much to learn. ST. KITTS-NEVIS LABOUR PARTY TO CHURCH The PAM bosses knew what they were getting in with Mr. Liburd, but I guess he STREET IN NEXT GENERAL ELECTIONS complements their roster rather BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, the potential for backbreaking well. Already, the trap has been (CUOPM) – With General hardship to befall the ordinary bated with the promise of the Elections constitutionally due in Kittitian-Nevisian under a PAM sacrifice of a portion Mr. Liburd’s the new year, 2015, the composer Administration. The record will potential salary, but be warned: the of the Federation’s National show that a PAM regime is highly power of the office might be more Anthem, “O Land of Beauty,” Mr. favoured by an exclusive minority valuable to him that it’s entire Kenrick Georges states: “There demographic, and this is clearly salary. really is no other choice for the reflected in the party’s tax policies But things can get even worse conscientious citizen of St. Kitts- during its three terms in office. than having unsavory individuals Nevis, but to return the St. Kitts- The rate of victimization under in our highest offices. The Nevis Labour Party to Church a PAM regime was astronomical, implementation of certain Street to continue its work in the and key supporters and a ideologies can drop like a heavy best interest of our entire citizenry candidate have admitted as much: yoke around the necks of our in the upcoming General Eugene Hamilton, in a public ordinary citizens. Bichara Sahely Elections.” meeting at Pond’s Pasture, and was bold enough to suggest that In a posting on his Facebook, Bichara Sahely, in a testy exchange the current and caring the Kittitian icon states: with me on his blog. Even a administration’s progressive “We face two diametrically confused MP Sam Condor has agenda is leading to a state of opposed ideologies: 1. To always known what a PAM regime dependency (see my Facebook continue on a progressive path of would be like if, God forbid; they post: “The Ghost Of Our Society growth that benefits all citizens, should form the Government Past,” May 10th, 2014). and 2. To relive the horrors of again. See video link: https:// This mindset holds that the victimization, economic www.youtube.com/ social and economic infrastructure stagnation for the working class, watch?v=z72i0a4Hvcw put in place by our government to rampant corruption in high offices, Even with this suffocating help its citizens to improve their and blatant double standards admission of PAM’s misdeeds, lives, and to realize their dreams is under a PAM Regime: this has there has been no real effort to wrong, and such programs would been our undeniable sociopolitical replace this severely broken axel— Photo: Mr. Kenrick Georges be dismantled should this PAM reality from 1980 ~ 1995. the same attitudes and mindset Organization be successful at the WE all know what the Douglas SKN Government is being strangled by a constitutional and political abound: this wagon cannot run polls. Administration is doing, and the crisis. straight. When the elite in our society results of its efforts are evident in The leader of this political enterprise, Dr. Timothy Harris, has, in The Hon. Michael Powell was can show such degree of our regional ranking, and in our person, solicited support from several regional political parties, which kicked out of PAM while in office insensitivity, the time would have current economic standing, which are, in all cases, the opposition party in their respective States. But for undisclosed reasons; come for ordinary folk to protect has recently been applauded by every reputable body, Heads of States, and regional organizations has nonetheless, they are reasons the their collective interest. Every the IMF. refused to view our current State as being in any such crisis. public already knows. And after Labour leader, from the Rt. But complaints and criticisms The St. Kitts-Nevis Government has not been impeded by this flirting with Mr. Glenroy Blanchette Excellent Hon. Robert L. Bradshaw, are being levelled at the incumbent irresponsible claim of a crisis, but instead, it has continued to remarkably for the 2010 General Elections, to the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas Labour Administration, led by the improve our economic situation. We are on a fast track reducing our PAM’s pitiful and desperate choice has governed in a way to empower Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas. Most National Debt and Deficit, and we are succeeding in many other areas of for Constituency #1 is Mr. Ian our ordinary citizens, and has certainly though, some of them our Nation’s further development. “Patches” Liburd. Who would helped us to be self-reliant and would have merit; however, the Apart from the PEP Program, which has been highly praised by an have thought that a worse choice productive. criticisms and complaints without IMF official who said that the program “is a long-term investment to than Mr. Michael Powell would be My mother, Esmie, often said merit are, in fact, the premise on strengthen the labour force in St. Kitts and Nevis, a more recent IMF possible in East Basseterre? to me as a very young boy: which to determine the credibility report stated that: “The economic recovery in St. Kitts-Nevis has gathered While Mr. Powell was kicked “Kenrick; don’t grudge anybody of the challenger(s) seeking to lead momentum.” out of PAM for the institution to for what they got because you our country. And while the opposition makes bold plans for the SIDF, if it succeeds save face because of the degree don’t know how they came by it.” The credibility of a political in the next General Elections, PM Douglas has been fielding constant to which he pushed the envelope With such nuggets of profound party ought to be important fire from the hybrid opposition about its creation and implementation. of highly questionable practices, wisdom, interleaved with our daily enough to predetermine that A major problem with the opposition advocates is its thinly veiled Blanchette was expelled for taking experiences of being satisfied with party’s quality of performance in strategy of deceit. It is trying to use the word “Unity” within the construct a principled stand against the whatever little we have, and the government. We have experienced of its parent name to cultivate a false sentiment of moral value, by continued leadership of Mr. hope that we will do better for PAM in government before, and sometimes asking: “Isn’t unity better than division…?” while trying to Lindsay Grant for a gross error in ourselves, how could policies that that experience has erected a sober legitimize their new focus by pointing to the fact that the Labour judgment—one would recall the have helped to cultivate and reminder of a mistake we should movement has always advocated unity as a core principle to be infamous Marriot incident of 2010. strengthen such character be seen never again make. maintained. But a faction of this said political group (PAM) has been the Basseterre East (Constituency as creating a state of dependency? Our hybrid opposition (PAM, most divisive regime ever to hold office in St. Kitts-Nevis. #1) would literally be hurled over The ball is in the voters’ court: the PLP, CCM, and collectively called PAM has even succeeded in perforating the bonds that united our the edge of the abyss with Mr. Ian ordinary people and the youth the Unity Construct), has used people, through divisive politics, and customizing the Constitution it Liburd as its representative. The form the vast majority and, as such, every available means to its presided over in order to secure the longest tenure possible. This voters of East Basseterre must must determine which way is up disposal, including broadcast opposition has not been offering any alternative plans, or agenda for make every effort to learn who the for our State, St. Kitts-Nevis. media, social media, and personnel our nation’s future, but it condemns every single action taken by the real Ian “Patches” Liburd is, who travelled regionally, to government, regardless of the many successes applauded by regional Europe, to Canada, and to the USA and global institutions and organizations. in order to pedal the claim that the It is with a great degree of concern that I ask our people to evaluate Management Department at Government Headquarters on Church Street. Along with the application form, prospective applicants are required to submit the following documents. One (1) for Mechanical 1. A certified copy of their birth certificate Cuban Scholarships 2014 Engineering 2. A certified copy of their high school transcripts and certificate The Government of the Republic of Cuba is pleased to announce the Deadline for the submission of 3. A certified copy of their CAPE transcripts and certificate availability of seven (7) scholarships to citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis. applications is Friday June 06, 4. A certified copy of their passport information page The breakdown is as follows: 2014. All applicants should be For more information and or instructions about this scholarship Five (5) for Medical Sciences submitted to the Human Resource opportunity and application process, kindly contact the Human Resource One (1) for Electrical Engineering Management Department at 467-1323 or 467-1131 10 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 Kalin: “despite issues St. Kitts and Nevis’ CIP relatively well-run and a model”

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) – A leading service provider Kalin in the BBC News feature in the global Citizenship By Investment programme says the St. Kitts estimates that every year, several and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme despite issues is thousand people spend a relatively well run and a model. collective $2bn (£1.2bn; 1.5bn BBC News Business section in a feature on the global programme euros) to add a second, or even noted that the programme has recently been singled out by the US third, passport to their collection. Treasury, which cautioned that Iranian nationals could be obtaining “Just like you diversify an passports and then use them to travel to the US or make investments, investment portfolio, you want to which could violate US sanctions. diversify your passport portfolio,” BBC News noted that St. Kitts and Nevis closed its programme to he says. The option has proven Iranians in December 2011. popular with Chinese and Russian However, it said that Mr. Kalin of Henley and Partners, which helped citizens, as well as those from the to set up the programme, says that while the programme has its issues, Middle East. “St. Kitts is relatively well run – it’s in a way a model.” Cash-strapped countries have Mr. Kalin adds that Caribbean locations are good for interim taken notice. In the past year alone, passports for “global citizens” who are looking to eventually establish new programmes have been themselves via investments in other “economic citizenship” programmes Photo: Home of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment introduced in Antigua and like those in Portugal or Singapore Programme (Photo by Erasmus Williams) Barbuda, Grenada, Malta, the BBC News noted that St. Kitts and Nevis has the longest running Netherlands and Spain that either citizenship-by-investment programme (CIP) in the world, which was to the St Kitts and Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation, a allow direct citizenship by founded in 1984, noting that there are two methods to obtain citizenship, public charity. A second option involves a minimum $400,000 investment investment or offer routes to with the cheapest option being a US$250,000 non-refundable donation in real estate in the country. citizenship for wealthy investors.

healthcare sector. Minister Liburd Excited About “Three of the eight Millennium Development Goals are health-related. They refer to child mortality, maternal death and HIV,” Minister Liburd continuous training of our relayed. “I want to inform the public that on all three counts we are more Advancement of JNF Doctors and Nurses and other than meeting the standards for the Millennium Development Goals. We support staff to keep up to date have surpassed them actually, in terms of our performance. Child with current realities.” mortality is extremely low. Maternal deaths are almost non-existent – I Minister Liburd rejoiced in think we had something like two over a five-year period. And in terms of HIV, that has kind of leveled off and all persons living with HIV and the fact that St. Kitts and Nevis AIDS have access to the needed services.” was certainly ahead when it It was detailed that the Government pays 78 percent of the medical came to achieving the United costs for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in the Federation. Nation’s Millennium The Minister also noted that the life expectancy of Kittitians and Development Goals in the Nevisians had risen from 73 to 75 in a matter of two to three years.

SKNIS Photo: Minister Liburd shares a light moment with JNF Lab Manager Candace Gumbs

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS): Minister responsible for Health Honourable Marcella Liburd has placed on record that she is excited about recent advancements as well as those that will take place in the near future at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital. Minister Liburd noted this at last week’s Out and About with the Prime Minister, when St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Denzil Douglas visited the Pogson Medical Centre in Sandy Point and the JNF Hospital in order to meet with and hear from administrators and staff. Minister Liburd accompanied the Prime Minister during the JNF leg of his mission and stated that the soon to be upgrades would embrace Phase Three of the Hospital Improvement Project. This would include the renovation of the back and northern sections of the hospital along with improvements in the cafeteria, kitchens, central supply stores, pathology, construction of a new mortuary, and internet connectivity in patient rooms. The Minister of Health made the point that most often the hospital has not done a good job of informing the public about positive aspects such as upgrades and benefits of its efficient service. The human element was also addressed. “With all the new equipment and everything, if we are not training and upgrading our human capacity, we won’t be going anywhere,” Minister Liburd emphasized. “So I want to assure the public that this has also been done. We have been doing The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 11 several directions. Just look around: the Peoples Employment Programme (PEP), support for small businesses, large scale development projects Citizenship by Investment bringing employment and training in new skills. All of this funded by our CBI. Interestingly Germany has a training programme similar to the PEP Program- the Economic Genius which allowed them to avoid the worst excesses of the recent global recession. Even the UK and the United States are developing similar programmes. Seems like St Kitts and Nevis is leading the charge again! of The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil The IMF has praised St. Kitts on its programmes and being No nation involved in CBI number one economically in the OECS and number three in the Douglas! is seeking to attract people of Caribbean. Our employment record, infrastructural development dubious character, criminals or and growth of tourism industry would be nothing without CBI. By Economic and political analyst money launderers. Where’s the The people of the Federation must appreciate how Prime Minister advantage in that. No matter Douglas has tackled the unemployment and economic problems. In progressive politics we can often lose our way when we how rigorous the system The next five years can be very exciting, once we build on the platform confuse ends and means. It does matter how we advance the criminals become more and which has been so skillfully constructed! cause – particularly when we are in government. But dogmatic more smart and occasionally devotion to outdated modes and ideas is pointless. one may break through. This is For example when Bill Clinton criticised the anti-globalisation true for all nations, not just St movement by pointing out that globalisation is a fact not a policy – Kitts and Nevis. he was making the point that faced with that new fact progressive Following its inception in A View From Abroad governments have to find new responses. And that is what St 1984, under the Peoples Action Kitts and Nevis’ PM Dr. the Rt. Hon. Denzil Douglas has done. By: Joel O’Loughlin Movement (PAM) London Faced with the fact that the world economies were in turmoil and Administration, the CBI, under that our own sugar industry could no longer sustain our economy the Prime Minister, Denzil Patience is a virtue. We all learnt that from our mothers and fathers. he found new and successful responses. One of those responses Douglas’ St. Kitts- Nevis Yet the people of St Kitts and Nevis are right when they tell me that they was the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI). A radical Labour Party led can’t wait forever for that better day. I know that we all want a brighter move to strengthen the country’s economy. Administration, has developed day, not just for our children, but also for ourselves. And we’d like that I have been listening to a number of people talking about our into a more sophisticated and day to be here soon. However, St Kitts and Nevis knows that in the 21st century world, CBI Programme wallowing in the recent advisory that the United effective programme. States of America issued warning the Federation to improve its the worst thing that they could do is to fall for the quick and easy answer A programme that others to their shared problems. The people of St Kitts and Nevis tell me every ‘lax’ checks on new citizens. I thought about countries that have around the region are seeking similar CBI programmes. Countries like Malta, Portugal, Bulgaria, day that they want a change that lasts, not some flash-in-the-pan promise to replicate. that they know will disappear faster than an ice cream in hot sun. Canada, Macedonia, Antigua, Dominica, the United Kingdom and A programme that others Of course, the snake-oil salesmen are out there ready to offer any guess where else?…the United States of America! around the world want to learn promise just to pick up a vote here or there, with no regard to the future All of these countries know that their future is inextricably from. of the nation. I hear them talking in the streets every day: linked to the rest of the world by the bonds of telecommunications, A programme that is a huge “Tough times at home? Blame the Labour government – but try to air travel for work and leisure, the sharing of knowledge and the success. forget that I used to profess loyalty to that administration.” movement of finance. CBI programmes are a form of global The CBI has allowed the “Worried about your job prospects? Vote for me, I’ve got one just for financial investment where people from all corners of the world Government to attack growth from you, here in my pocket.” can invest in all corners of the world where there are opportunities “Anxious about the health of your children? Check out this special for increased economic prosperity on all sides. six-for-nine oil that will cure every ill.” Luckily, nobody’s buying it. At the end of the 1980s, St Kitts and Nevis was just a tiny island state, hanging on by its fingertips to a declining sugar industry, slowly being squeezed to extinction by foreign competitors and plummeting world prices. Today, our income per head is the highest in the OECS and third highest in the Caribbean. Unemployment is down below 10% and falling. Our enormous financial debt to the rest of the world is half what it used to be. That maybe is why, today, I, as a member of the Diaspora am proud that – little St Kitts and Nevis – has been chosen by the fifty-five nations of the Commonwealth to lead the negotiations with the world’s leading economies on behalf of small states. St Kitts and Nevis has become a small island with a big voice. That is why I am proud that the IMF has recently said that the economic recovery in St Kitts and Nevis has gathered real momentum reflecting an increase in tourism, expansion in construction from the Citizenship by Investment Programme inflows and the impetus from the People Employment Program (PEP). St Kitts and Nevis is now the only country in the region on target to achieve the ECCU target of debt reduction of 60 per cent of GDP by 2020. That is good news. True, there is still a lot to do. Times are still difficult for many families even though they work hard every day. Young people can’t be sure that they will get the jobs their effort at school deserves. And the sacrifices that our people have made to recover from the bad old days have left scars that aren’t yet healed. But at least we know that we are on the right path. What we can’t afford is to allow all our people’s sacrifice to be squandered on the altar of personal ambition. The task before us is a mighty one. Politics is tough work. It’s not work for flip floppers. And it will take determination and strength to stay the course, whatever the bumps in the road. St Kitts and Nevis needs a leadership that won’t change its mind when things don’t go its way, or when the going gets tough. In the end, politics is not about individuals. Politics is about the future of all our people. The Government has already made great differences in our nation. There is more to do – and they will do it. And above all we need the politics of patriotism to prevail over the politics of personality. 12 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 13 US$40 million hotel/ condo project at Pirate’s Nest, Frigate Bay begins (cont’d from page 1) Douglas said. “Mindful of the striking topography of St. Kitts, the attractiveness of this particular part of the island, the pro-business, pro-public policies and programmes that this government has put in place, T-Loft Development has decided to join Ross University, Golden Rock Commercial Park, Christophe Harbour, Imperial Bay, Koi Resorts, Oceans Edge, Silver Reef, Marriott Residences, the Park Hyatt and so many others who have decided that St. Kitts is a place in which the skills exist to transform their development dreams into reality, in which the business environment facilitates a positive return on one’s investment, in which the social, Celebration - S. L. Horsford St. Pauls United economic, and political realities found here reward the decision 2013-2014 St. Kitts-Nevis Football Athletic Association (SKNFA) to invest,” Dr. Douglas said. The St. Kitts and Nevis leader noted that construction Premier Division Championship. represents an important economic stimulus the world over. “It employs nationals who possess a vast range of skills. It generates new revenue streams for the local corporations that S.L. Horfords St. Pauls United provide the materials without which major construction projects would not be possible. And it generates valuable business opportunities for those who provide the services on which projects Wins 2014 SKNFA such as this depend,” Dr. Douglas said. He pointed out that once the construction phase of T-Loft Property Development has been completed, the 246-room Championship Cup condominium project that will require an entirely new range of employees and service providers. By Drizel Hanley the 34th and 101st minute from a penalty. “It will continue to depend on the products that are provided The S. L. Horsford St. Pauls Scoring for RAMs Village Superstars was Javin Matthew in by this country’s large corporations. And the individuals and United defeated the Rams the 78th minute from a penalty. families who will become homeowners in this development will Village Superstars 2-1 in game The other teams that participated in Final Four were Hobson most assuredly patronize our car dealerships, our car rental 2 of the Best of 3 Finals on Enterprises which came in 3rd and Harris Paint Saint Peters which agencies, our taxi-drivers, our landscapers, our artists, our Sunday night last, June 1st, to came 4th. accountants, our lawyers, our restaurants, our supermarkets, plant capture the 2013-2014 St. At the end of the match on Sunday night the awards ceremony nurseries and the list is really quite extensive,” said Prime Minister Kitts-Nevis Football Athletic took place. Douglas. Association (SKNFA) Premier St. Pauls’ Josh Leader won the M.V. P. of the Final Four award. He affirmed that the policies of his government, the Division Championship. The Coach of the year award went to Anthony “Nets” Isaac atmosphere of the island, the skills of the people, and that The game which was played (Harris Paint St. Peters); Rockie of the Year went to Salas distinctively quality that makes St. Kitts unique continue to attract at the Warner Park Football Cannonier (Harris Paint St. Peters); Fair Play Award (Final Four) more and more visitors to the Federation. Stadium was a very competitive went to Harris Paint St. Peters and Golden Boots of the Season: The Prime Minister said he is satisfied that visitors that continue one as the RAMs Village was awarded to Kirland Harris (Harris Paint St. Peters). to come to St. Kitts and Nevis by ship and by plane “are compelling Superstars fought valiantly to Following the much anticipated and well deserved win for the evidence that St. Kitts is, indeed, registering, and registering at a force a deciding game 3 match, St. Pauls team was a massive motorcade which travelled easterly very high level, in the global tourism market.” however at the end of the game from Warner Park and ended in St. Pauls with a street jam. He disclosed that T-Loft Property Development has applied it was the S. L. Horsford St. Sunday’s win made the 3rd time that the S.L. Horsfords St. for, and has been approved as, a participant in the country’s Pauls United who emerged Paul’s team won the Final Four Competition since its inception. Citizenship By Investment Programme. victorious. They last won the championship some six years ago. Scoring for S. L. Horsford St. Pauls United were Terrence Ward in the 30th minute and Attis Hughes 42nd minute. Scoring for Rams Village Superstars was Travis Rogers in the 81st minute. In the first match of the Best of 3 Finals which was played on Thursday May, 29th at the same venue the St. Pauls team also defeated Village 2 goals to 1 in extra time (30 minutes) after the game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time of 90 minutes. Scoring for S.L. Horsfords Other photo taken on Tuesday show heavy equipment on the site. St. Paul’s was Josh Leader in St. Pauls’ Josh Leader won the M.V. P. of the Final Four (Photo by Erasmus Williams) - NEWS 14 - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 Fallen Officers Remembered Police Route March ROUTE MARCH As part of its ongoing Public Awareness and Public Relations at Solemn Ceremony Mandate, The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be having Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS): Emotions ran high on Thursday a Commissioner’s Parade and Route March throughout the streets of evening last week (May 29th) as members of the Royal St. Christopher Basseterre starting at the Springfield Cemetery opposite Greenlands, at and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) congregated in the Police Parking Lot 16:30 hours on Wednesday 11th June 2014. on Cayon Street for a memorial service commemorating officers who A Commissioner’s Parade and Route March will be also held in Nevis died in the line of duty. on Tuesday 17th June 2014, in the afternoon, through streets of The families and friends of Superintendant Jude Matthew 1956-1994, Charlestown. No. 212 Sergeant Clive Benjamin 1967-2006, No. 144 Corporal George The general public is therefore being notified of these events, and Robinson, 1939-1986, and No. 755 Constable Franklyn Williams, 1964- motorists are asked to be mindful of the use of the roads by the contingent 1989 were clearly moved as tributes were paid to each officer by a number of Police Officers during the marches. of speakers. “All have given some, but some have given all. These men [whose Supt. Jude Matthew pictures] are on the wall behind me have given all,” expressed Commissioner of Police Celvin G. Walwyn. He urged the men and women Embracing The under his charge to be safe when carrying out their duties and said “never forget those that went before you, doing the job that you are doing in service to this country. Philosophy of “To the families, thank you very much for providing your family members to this police force and we thank you for the service they provided. We respect and honour their passing in the line of duty,” Community Policing Walwyn concluded. His remarks were followed by the reading of profiles of the four In keeping with the community policing initiatives of Commissioner honourees. Superintendent Cromwell Henry recounted Supt. Matthew’s CG Walwyn and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the integrity in the pursuit of justice. Inspector Diana Mills was teary eyed Nevis Division of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force as was much of the audience, as she highlighted Sgt. Benjamin’s sincerity conducted a community walkthrough. This walkthrough was organised and upstanding character. She recalled how he often chased down to meet and greet members of the communities they serve. The suspects on foot, a clear sign of his determination to uphold the law. Cpl. walkthroughs were first conducted in St. Kitts byInspector Rosemarie Robinson and Constable Williams Roberts in Stapleton Village and then on to Division B in St. Kitts by were remembered for their Superintendents Vaughn Henderson and Andre Mitchell. achievements and commitment to Sgt. Clive Benjamin This is the second of a series of planned walkthroughs which are the force. planned and lead by Assistant Commissioner of Police Robert Liburd A memorial plaque was who leads the Nevis Division. Superintendent Hilroy Brandy, Inspector presented to each of the family Franklyn Belgrove, Inspector Conrad Bertie, and other officers of the representatives that attended the Division, along with K-9 Lorry and its handler, visited the communities ceremony. of Ramsbury, Craddock Road and other nearby residential areas, in the Sgt. Benjamin’s wife Mrs. Charlestown area. Terrencia Benjamin credited the The citizens familiarised themselves with the officers who worked in organizers for holding this their communities and voiced their concerns about pubic safety with inaugural event. “It was very the leadership. Assistant Commissioner Robert Liburd personally good,” she said, admitting that addressed a number of their concerns. Many residents were pleased while it served as a reminder of the with this step taken by Assistant Commissioner Liburd and his team. day her husband died, it was a Some residents stated that they saw this walkthrough as a positive step comfort to know that he is being in enhancing the relationship between the police force and residents in remembered in this way. Const. Franklyn Williams the areas patrolled. Permanent Secretary in the any member of the agency loses Cpl. George Robinson Anti Crime Unit H.E. Astona their life “the nation, as a whole, Browne praised the police for the looses a cherished and precious shot salute from a firing party after House Fire at “invaluable role they play in the part of its existence.” which the musical piece “Taps” Services extinguished the flames community” and noted that when The fallen officers received a 3 was performed. preventing further loss of Molyneux property. Ret. Inspector Alfred Lescott receives plaque on behalf of Matthew family Police at the Tabernacle Police Anyone having information Wife Terrencia Benjamin receives plaque on behalf of her family. Station are investigating a house pertaining to this fire is asked to Wife Violet Robinson receives plaque on behalf of her family fire on Owen Street, Molyneux. contact the Tabernacle Police Brother Eugene Hyliger receives plaque on behalf of Williams’s familyPersons attending the memorial Initial investigations revealed Station at 465-7227, or Crime service that the house was discovered on Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS). fire, and the flames spread to an Remember, your information will adjacent house. Officers of the St. be treated with confidentiality and Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue you maybe eligible for a reward. New Zealand Scholarship 2015 Scholarships are available for citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to pursue studies in New Zealand for PhD and Masters, for the academic year commencing February, 2015. Prospective applicants are urged to visit the Human Resource Management Department at Government Headquarters on Church Street, for application forms and all other relevant documents. Deadline for submission to the Human Resource Management Department is Friday, July 11, 2014 For more information or any clarification about this scholarship opportunity and application process, kindly contact the Human Firing party at the memorial service Resource Management Department at 467-1323 or 467-1131 All photos including those sent with press release courtesy Crime Scene Technician Nallie Joseph The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - GOOD NEWS - 15 Minister was split up into the posts of Education Minister and Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs. It is said that, “The Ecclesiastical Affairs Recommendation for Government Department is one of the oldest and most respected Departments of the State. The Department controls the external affairs of the Monasteries, Mandirs and all other religious institutions in the State. The Department Ecclesiastical Affairs does not interfere in the internal affairs/functioning of religious institutions and organizations, particularly matters on relating to religious Ecclesiastical matters have to do largely with anything that takes I will be with you always, to the protocols and ritual traditions.” place within the context of a religious body called the Christian Church. end of the age (Matthew 28:19-20). Since there is a Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs, that Department The name Church comes from the Greek word ekklesia. It means any Crimes that contravene the law should have the following officers: a Permanent Secretary and a Director. assembly, or local body of believers or the universal body of all believers. of the land are also dealt with by These officers will be responsible to see that Religious Knowledge is The ekklesia has a hierarchy that does not involve any Member of the Courts of the land. The Apostle taught in schools, organizations and groups. The Department will be Parliament of Government. This body is solely responsible for running Paul has given instruction to responsible for the curriculum of the Education Department and to set the affairs of the church and it is free of any encumbrances of Government Christians that, “Rulers are not to examination from Kindergarten up to Six Form level. once it conducts its affairs within the laws of the land. The ekklesia has be feared by those who do good, The goal is to inculcate in all young people (whom the Church cannot its own Canon Laws, Constitution and Regulations by which it conducts but by those who do evil…. reach, because they do not attend Church or Sunday school), values its affairs on a day to day basis. Breaches of these rules by any member Because he is God’s servant and principles that only the Word of God is able to impart by virtue of its is met by proper discipline either by the hierarchy or by its ecclesiastical working for your own good…. He power. With this foundation our boys and girls - indeed our youth will Court (see the Constitutions and Canons of The Church in the Province is God’s servant and carries out possess the capacity to cope with life’s challenges in a manner that will of the West Indies Canons 20 – 26 and The Discipline of The Wesleyan God’s punishment on those who enhance their development and the well being of their families and their Church 1984, Part X Judiciary Chapters 1 – 9). do evil (Romans 13:3 – 4). country. This body is responsible for the proclamation of the Gospel of our Absolutely no one is above either Humbly Submitted by Lord Jesus Christ to the world. Its mandate is commissioned by Jesus or both of these jurisprudence. Alson B H Percival (Rev Canon Dr) Christ Himself; “Go then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my The office of ecclesiastical disciples; baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy affairs was created since 1916 in Chair Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And Denmark when the post Kultus Nevis Regional Council

ROTARY SPEAKS CDC Warns People Presentation about the Status of in other countries. Get Measles Vaccine 7. There have been changes Women In SKN in gay and lesbian rights at the Basseterre, St Kitts (31 May 2014): Dr. Christine Walwyn representing international level, however in the In Light of Record the National Council of Women and Business & Professional Women SKN situation this has to be Association presented a few remarks at a recent meeting of the Rotary looked at in relation to what can Club of Liamuiga (RCL) in which she highlighted the following: be tolerated in the local society. Number of Cases 1. Medical costs – the main medical services are free of charge to Discussion on this area has been women in the Federation of St Kitts & Nevis (SKN). Project Viola also placed on the backburner for now. The Ministry of Health wishes to draw your assists teenage mothers. 8. Equal pay for men and attention to the issue at caption. 2. Violence against women – SKN is lagging behind in this area. women was being examined. This is mainly discussed by poorer women. The Council sees this as a Presently, what a man earns in one In the USA, skepticism, refusal and rabid and ill-informed opposition pertinent issue and is working with the private sector to develop a safe year it takes a woman one year and to vaccination have caused gaps in vaccine coverage there and a rise in house for women and girls. This is something that has been talked three months to earn. One of the measles cases. about for years, however, construction plans are in place at the moment reasons is that women usually No cases of measles have been documented in the Federation since but details are not yet available. accept salary given while men tend 1993. 3. Protection of employment – maternity leave is available to to negotiate for higher pay. This Vaccines are available free of charge from the 17 Community Heath women and, since 2013, paternity leave is also available. Consultancy is is an international situation. There Centers in the Federation. This is due to public sector investment in the ongoing in order to make this available to domestic workers. is a claim about maternity leave Expanded Program on Immunization managed by the Community Health 4. Protection of the child – custody is now available to either father being given to women while men Department with scientific and technical oversight from the Pan American or mother since 2013. A man can now sue a woman for child support, if have to work all the time and work Health Organization. the man takes care of the child. their way up that is an argument The Federation records a very high rate of vaccine coverage at over 5. Women in leadership training – over the past five (5) years there being put forward against equal 95% due also to the understanding and cooperation of the vast majority have been thirty (30) women trained in leadership (political leadership). pay. of parents and guardians who readily take their children to Community In response to questions raised by the Members of the RCL, Dr. 9. Women are not out-pacing Health Centers for their vaccines. Walwyn confirmed the following additional information: men in institutions, schools, etc. In addition to protecting against measles (a cause of pneumonia), 1. There is sometimes the reaction of raised eyebrows when it is they are just catching up with men. vaccines on the national schedule cover Tuberculosis (a cause of lung said that women can now be sued for child support. A recent development is that many and other infections); Mumps (a cause of sterility in males); Rubella (a 2. There is a lot of secrecy in relation to men who are in the of the local banks have women cause of birth defects); Hepatitis B (a cause of liver cancer); Polio (a situation where they are beaten by their women as they are often afraid managers. cause of paralysis); Hemophilus Influenza (a cause of meningitis); to talk about this. 10. Although the legislation Diphtheria (a cause of airway obstruction); Pertussis (the cause of 3. The Marriage Act still says man “owns” woman or woman is asks for 33% of parliamentary whooping cough); and Tetanus (aka lockjaw). property of man. A member who is part of the legal fraternity advised representatives to be women some In the pre-vaccine era, many infants and children became ill and died. that there is now a Violence Protection Act in place that can be used for women have not wanted to become A century ago, the infant death toll in St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla was a protection order to keep a man a certain distance away from a woman involved because the environment around 400 . who feels threatened by him. is not right for this. Infant death rate is a sensitive measure of the quality of a national 4. It was noted by a member that there were many single mothers in Dr. Christine Walwyn is the health system. In 2012, there were 6 infant deaths - the lowest number in the Federation and when a child is sick most often the mother would President of Walwyn Consulting, recorded history. Contributing factors include the delivery of piped, have to be away from work but there is no allowance for leave to cover an Events Planning and Strategic potable water to homes; improved housing, waste management, and this. For the mother to get time off to take care of her child the doctor Marketing Company. Past drainage; improved nutrition; improved personal hygiene; and universal had to lie or the mother would not get paid for the time off. Dr. Walwyn President of the RCL, Clive vaccination. advised that this situation was being discussed. Bacchus presented the vote of The Ministry of Health salutes past and present management and 5. Sensitization of young girls to avoid physical contact and the thanks on behalf of the Club while staff of the Community Heath Centers for dedication to duty and matter of corporal punishment in schools was being discussed. The Secretary, Carol Phillips, journeyed unrivaled contributions to health progress in the Federation. Club Member from the legal fraternity advised that there is a new to Dr. Walwyn’s office a few days The General Public is asked to continue ensuring that all children are Education Act that deals with corporal punishment that provides for later to present her with one of the completely vaccinated according to the national schedule. one designated punisher. RCL’s 10th Anniversary 6. In addition to what is happening at the national level, Celebratory pins in appreciation of Patrick Martin MD representatives of the local group are discussing these initiatives at the her taking the time to make the Chief Medical Officer international level, communicating and working with their counterparts presentation to Club Members. Ministry of Health 16 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 and Caribbean/Gospel Songs. These children are between the ages of 5 – 13 years. Keiran King: The Again, I felt good at the conclusion of their performance. I guess these children reminded me of the days when my children took part in church and school functions. These Dying Art of children are our future leaders, entertainers, and who knows what they will become? We just have to lift them up in Watching Cricket prayer and support their efforts. We also have to We have talent in congratulate those leaders who train our young people. We Keiran King, Gleaner Columnist should also lift them up in prayer, so that the Lord may give The world’s No. 1 sport takes centre stage next week in them the wisdom and patience to teach the children. Brazil, but No. 2 only relinquished it last week in Bangalore. our country The last, but not least of the functions I attended was at The Indian Premier League ended on Sunday, and the the St George’s Anglican Church on Monday night where maharajah of cricket tournaments again brought the largest I believe that most of us already know that we have an our very own Mr Ian Hodge was in concert with the St stars, crowds, brands and pay cheques in the game. A host abundance of talent in our country. I have been privileged George’s Anglican Choir. That too was a lovely, concert. If of imitators have sprouted across the former British Empire, to attend over the last two weekends three functions, where you missed it – you missed a lot. It was so good. including our Caribbean Premier League, hoping to talent was exhibited in various genres. Mr Hodge did a fantastic job. Other persons taking part capitalise on the novelty appeal of three-hour fixtures. My first encounter was with the St Kitts Rising Stars that evening were Ms Pauine Herbert, and Mrs Pearline Today’s top talent, like Chris Gayle, criss-cross the globe Acappella Boys, who performed at the Requiem Service Elmes soprano singers and the choir of the St George’s from one domestic T20 league to the next, racking up salaries held in the Parish of St. Pauls at the Anglican Church. Anglican Church.. inconceivable to the stars of even a decade ago, like Brian They were a joy to listen to. As I listened to their The talent displayed by the accompanists, Rev Jeremy Lara. To the casual observer, the game of cricket is doing performance, I thought to myself, ‘all is not lost’. These Francis, Dr Caroline Lawrence, Dr Louisa Lawrence, Mr very, very well, thanks for asking. boys it seems to me, are between the ages of 10 – 13 years. Christian Nathaniel and Lady Hulda Lawrence was beautiful. Lost somewhere at the back of this noisy, glitzy, I congratulate them for their renditions and the blending of What a night, it was talent all around. So tell me, don’t you profitable parade is the elderly grandfather of the game — their voices is something to look forward to when they next think that they all deserve our Congratulations, to all who Test cricket. The five-day original is hopelessly perform. made these events the success that it was? I think so and anachronistic in an age of television, Twitter and twenty- On Sunday June 1, again I was fortunate to attend accordingly they deserve another round of applause. over matches. another wonderful performance which was at the Wesley I feel blessed to have been present at these performances On international tours, two or three Tests are thrown in Methodist Church, on Seaton Street, in Basseterre. This and would say to each and everyone Congratulations and seemingly out of habit or obligation, with audience and time it was the “Sunbeam Children’s Choir”. Their concert keep up the good work. players slogging through it like vegetables at dinner, anxious was divided into three segments – Hymns, Negro Spirituals for ODI meat and T20 dessert. But this is no elegy for white flannel. Test cricket’s obituary has been in constant rewrite ever since its birth in Australia in the 1880s. In truth, the everywhere from Sabina of quality for quantity, and in the exchange much has been lost. money now flooding the pitch is as much tonic as toxin for Park, Kingston, to Sahara For openers, the average patron at a Twenty20 match doesn’t have a clue what’s going the long-form game, subsidising empty stadiums and Park, Cape Town, and a on. Every sport has its quirks and corners known only to the initiated, like the offside rule leisurely play. satellite audience that in football or club selection in golf. But cricket is nigh impenetrable to an amateur, stuffed The real lament is for what happens beyond the keeps growing. But the to high heaven with English jargon. A leg-spin specialist can come around the wicket from boundary rope, in the stands. The art of watching cricket is Faustian bonanza of T20 the north end and bowl a short delivery on the offside, which the one-down batsman late- dying. That might sound silly, with record turnouts attendance has been a trade cuts between second slip and gully, beating third man for four, marked down as five runs because it was a no-ball. That’s a routine moment, but one lost on most who find themselves at the stadium nowadays. A crash course in positions and principles is just the beginning, however. Twenty20 feels like a carnival — not the opulent samba of Brazil or iridescent soca of Trinidad but the generic, crassly manufactured Jamaica Carnival. The gameplay amounts to the cricketing equivalent of a home run derby, so to juice the excitement, organisers provide a smorgasbord of cheerleaders, giveaways, pyrotechnics and noisy distractions from the actual match. The effect, from the bleachers, is a lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing. This is anathema to true cricket-watching, whose rhythm is minutes and perhaps hours of restless quiet, sharply punctuated by the crack of the bat, the cartwheel of the stump, the roar of the crowd. The echo of these sounds live inside you forever — any diehard fan has only to close her eyes and hear them, and suddenly a whole innings rushes back in glorious synesthesia. Those who attend Test cricket are a dysfunctional family, joined in the certain knowledge that we have to live with each other for the better part of five days. The morning drunk, issuing mellifluous, superfluous coaching advice as he traverses the walkways, is treated with a respect he finds nowhere else in life. The legendary ex-player finds himself subject to diatribes and open disregard for his achievements. This egalitarianism is promoted by the architecture — rows and rows of identical seats — a levelling of the playing field outside the playing field. But it takes time to seep into your bones. Cricket has never been about cricket. To watch the game was to subsume oneself in the fabric of West Indian life — to see complete strangers break bread, best friends break apart, and grown men break down. It was about waiting and waiting and waiting for what you want, and sometimes not getting it. The modern game, all wham-bam-Spidercam, is about cheap instant gratification. That’s why Test matches may survive yet. Sooner or later, everyone wants their life — and their cricket — to mean something.

Arrest Made In Domestic Shooting Incident Following the investigation into the shooting of Shawn “Fisherman” Chatram of Stoney Grove, which occurred on Wednesday 28th May 2014, the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) in Nevis has formally arrested and charged his 24 year old son, Kunkarran Chatram of Stoney Grove of the victim for the offence of Attempted Murder. This matter is one of serious concern to Commissioner C G Walwyn and other members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, and all the law abiding and civic minded persons in our community. Therefore, Commissioner C G Walwyn takes this opportunity to encourage both juvenile and adult children living with their parents to humble themselves and respect the authority of their parents, and also to encourage parents to be good role models to their children and give them the proper nurturing and training that are required to harness in the minds of the children that they ought to be law abiding citizens and have respect for themselves and to be good and productive citizens of the country. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - COMMENTARY - 17 eat lunch, they sat glued to their He gave hope to the young seats waiting the commencement people of the country that he will of the speeches by the three work assiduously (showing great What A 2014 Party Springtime Crew. After taking their care and perseverance) in their Oath of Allegiance to the Party, interest. He gave this hope by they came to the podium one by reminding his audience that he is one. the product of a teen aged mother Conference? Khonris Maynard of and it was through the policies of Constituency #3 batted first and, the Labour Party why he was Dear Reader, May 5th, 2014, dawned with the sun in all what an opening bat he was. The afforded the opportunity to its fiery glory as if it was daring us to come out and march to supporters could detect the advance himself. sincerity in the young really show our solidarity with the Labour Movement. He will ensure that that same representative’s voice. The horror In daring us to march, it was as if it was compelling us to send a kind of opportunity is provided for he felt at the Treachery and the special message to our detractors that we have FULL CONFIDENCE in them, because it is only the St. Sell out of a constituency which our Party and its Leaders, who, with our support, defied the odds and Kitts-Nevis Labour Party which has been a stronghold of Labour survived a horrid 2013. provides opportunities for the from time immemorial. All the To march in such hot sun was testimony to the fact that we were children of the ordinary people. attendees could not help but bond faithful disciples of Labour and that no weapon formed against us shall When PAM provided houses for with the comrade when he assured the people, they only provided 250 ever prevail; that no treachery, no deception, no selling of their souls in enthusiastic supporters the gathering that he would work houses in 15 years and they were order to overthrow our 82 year old organization will ever be successful, participating in the march plus tirelessly and unwaveringly to made from fish pot wire and for we know who we are, we know from whence we came, and that we are another six or seven thousand retain the constituency for Labour. cement. These structures could not not afraid and ashamed of our social history. A history that is filled with who lined the sidewalks, Green Khonris was followed by Dr. withstand any wind. That is what struggle and sacrifice. Lands Pasture and the Springfield Vance Gilbert whose presentation they think we deserved. Bearing all these historical social factors in mind, 2014 witnessed the Cemetery decked in their bright red was based on the Motto of the In the same period, Labour most massive Labour Day march ever demonstrated in the history of the lending and blending their Party, “For the good that we can built over 4000 well built houses, Labour Movement, since the inception of that event in 1955. support. do.” He started with a story which distributed lands, gave It was a first in many respects. It was the very first time that But, Dear Reader, The Marriott related to his theme, pointing out scholarships for ordinary people’s we had full participation by our sisters and brothers from the Sister Hotel cannot accommodate the that when you do good you children to become Medical Isle of Nevis. amount of persons in the march, cannot go wrong, The aftermath Doctors, Engineers, Dentists, It was the very first time that we laid wreaths on the tomb of Comrade but it did accommodate over one of your Goodness must manifest Nurses, Specialists. Charles Mills, who represented the Party in Constituency #6. It was the thousand persons, which is itself down the road or at sometime The Prime Minister ended the very first time that the March started out with so many supporters. It another record and oh, what an and the reason why Labour would Public Session with his usual was the very first time that so many youths showed their connection to impressive Conference it was? always be alive and strong at all contribution urging the the party and the Labour Movement. I attended the Conference and times is because it has always supporters to be ready because the It was the very first time that so many supporters redded (my word) was unaware of some of my friends provided golden opportunities for gong of the bell could be sounded up the place like that. It was the very first time that we had young bicycle who attended. The place was those who had no chance at anytime now. It was a masterful riders sporting their red shirts, leading the march. crammed and the attendees were whatsoever of ever imagining that first session of the Conference and It was the very first time that we witnessed so many persons on the filled with purpose. You could feel they could ever achieve their it was quite evident that the people side of the road expressing their solidarity by decking themselves in red the pulse of the people. They are lifelong ambitions, their lifelong are enthused. The Party is outfits cheering us on as we marched. It was the very first time that we really ready. dreams bearing fruit or being stronger, the membership has saw little children whose parents were afraid to wear their red because of The early session saw the realized. Labour gives everyone a grown tremendously, and the where they worked in down town Basseterre, holding on to their hands, attendees glued to their seats as chance to be whatever they want young people have been streaming decked out in their red outfits. It was the very first time that we had so speaker after speaker came to the to be in life. Only Labour could aboard the Labour ship in droves. many bands in the March. podium and brought their fraternal provide that kind of environment. Over 50% (fifty percent) of the The organizers must have felt the pulse of the supporters for them to Greetings. Two wonderful and delegates were young people. If provide that kind of entertainment. THE DETRACTORS TRIED TO The Comrade from Antigua praiseworthy presentations which this trend continues, soon, there DILUTE THE SHOCK WAVES OF THE IMPACT OF THE MARCH, came to convey fraternal greetings went down very well and were will be no room for supporters like SAYING THAT IT WAS MORE OF A CARNIVAL THAN A from the sister Labour Party but applauded greatly by the me, but I will feel very good MARCH.WHY SHOULD OUR MARCH REPRESENT A DEAD EVENT? this greeting almost ended up as supporters in the hall, but there is rocking in my chair, knowing that IT IS A CELEBRATION AND IT MUST BE CELEBRATED WEST INDIAN the featured speech, keeping some kind of magical current which the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party is STYLE. every one glued to their seats. Dr. Drew gives off to the people. in safe, competent, capable and People are leaving the traditional churches because the service is Poesy Southwell, Comrade CA Perhaps it is because of his social loyal hands. too dead, so, why should we subject our young and energetic supporters Paul South well’s, son came and history, why he connects so easily Dear Reader, if my grandmother to any dead event, eh, dear reader? gave his remarks, rebuking the and readily with people. He spoke was alive, she would have pointed It was cause for rejoicing because IT IS A WORKERS’ DAY TO enemies of his departed father for from his guts. The decision he had out that nothing bad ever happens CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTION WE HAVE MADE TO THE laying wreaths upon his grave. to make when he heard about the in life. BECAUSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORLD ECONOMY. Those who abused his father treachery inflicted by Timothy and TREACHERY OF SAM AND IT WAS CAUSE FOR REJOICING BECAUSE WE OVERCAME THE calling him alien while he struggled Sam. TIMOTHY, THE LABOUR PARTY GREATEST THREAT TO THE SURVIVAL OF OUR GREAT LABOUR for the improvement of the This decision did not take him IS NOW STRONGER, BIGGER, ORGANIZATION, TSUNAMI TIMOTHY HARRIS AND SAM unrepresented people of the long to arrive at. He was in Texas MORE UNITED AND READY CONDOR. Federation. specializing in his field and, in THAN AT ANY TIME IN ITS 82 It was the very first time that supporters presented themselves in The actions of the detractors analyzing the situation; he realized YEAR OLD HISTORY. troupes, gaily decked out in the colour RED. It was the first time that we were treacherous acts of that he could not have been where Because of the treachery of witnessed such a bamancoo, (no, no, I have to look for a more decent deception. They have already he is, if others did not make Sam and Timothy, she would also word) enormous horde of people marching together with so much betrayed the high ideals for which sacrifices, so he decided to repay have pointed out that “The death enthusiasm. these heroic and dedicated men those who had sacrificed so much, of a whelk (wilkes) is the promotion It was as if these people came out to send a message to some person stood; they have joined forces by accepting the opportunity to of a soldier crab.” When we eat a or persons. There are those detractors, who claim that the march was with those who vilified them in life represent the people of whelk, we throw away the shell. predominantly made up of little children, but little children have parents and they have now come to mock constituency #8. That shell now becomes the home and, the years are flitting by so rapidly that, before you snap your fingers, them by placing wreaths on their There were two diseased of the soldier crab. those same children would become eligible to vote. tombs. He ended his presentation branches which were sucking the IF TIMOTHY AND SAM DID It also shows that Labour would never go under because it has a with a little song which some of us tree and the tree was experiencing NOT SHOW THEIR TRUE base. It will always have off shoots. The same cannot be said about know very well and readily joined winter time. It was not such a COLOURS, WE WOULD NOT those who are trying to oppose Labour. One can easily say that Labour in. severe winter; he would call it a HAVE DETECTED THE GREAT has promise. Labour has a bright future ahead of it especially with the Lunch time was long overdue; period of hibernation because the NATURAL TALENTS OF THE discovery of the Springtime Crew. the Senior Citizens and the tree is now stronger and healthier. SPRINGTIME CREW. We now Any leader who has that kind of support shown to him, has Diabetics were unaware that they The two branches have been have three loyal and dedicated demonstrated his ability, capability, cunning, competence and FULL were hungry and that they should cut off and the tree is now young men who will not betray us. CONFIDENCE in his people and they in him. eat, they were so absorbed in the experiencing Spring Time, A These are young men who If this march was so powerfully displayed for the detractors to speeches. Rebirth. The Party is now stronger, cannot be bought or sold and who witness, it would be left to the imagination to visualize the support that When ushers came around bigger and Ready for the next will stand for the cause, though would be given to the 82nd Conference of the party. Over ten thousand informing them that it was time to General Elections. 18 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 Development Bank Staff Hold Jason “Peewee” office were divided into four houses; Green, Red, Orange, Successful Fun Day and Blue. Liddie captured BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — Curtains came down However missing was the There was a warrant in existence for the arrest of Jason spectacularly for Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis 33rd tug of war which proved to be Liddie alias “Peewee” of Haynes Smith Village, West Anniversary celebrations with a fun day for staff, their families the highlight of the last fun day Basseterre for house breaking and larceny, which was and friends, that was held on Saturday May 31 on the green pasture that was held in 2010. Present committed on 26th, May 2014. He turned himself in to the at Frigate Bay in Basseterre. were a sprinkling of proud Basseterre Police Station on Wednesday, 4th June 2014 about As Ms Danienne Brin, the bank’s Manager for Human parents (of staff members), 12:30pm. The 23 year old young man was accompanied by his Resource, Marketing and Product Development had predicted, it siblings and children of staff girlfriend. was a full-house event where staff members, their families and members, including at least friends mingled with each other; there was plenty of food and three babies under age one. drinks; there was music and there were games where they played Cricket was the game of choice that were present, and ended up being an all female affair. With only one real hard. having been played at various ball at hand, Security Officer, Ms Tishari Hobson had a great time with The members of staff including those from the Nevis branch levels from as early as 11 am to as her daughter and a friend of her daughter as they dodged the boys who late as 7 pm, where a former attempted to take the ball from them. national cricketer and presently The next competitive game was the Mississippi that attracted a large the General Manager of the Bank section of women employees and their friends. It was indeed quite Mr Lenworth Harris had a whale competitive and at one time left the energetic Ms Jasmin Primus flat on of a time. He also excelled at her back. It was Ms Natasha Sutton who reached the furthest stage to dominoes. be adjudged the winner. In the early stages a group of In dominoes the pair of Mr Lenworth Harris and Ms Ercelle Bernier expatriates was using the same licked the opposition hands down. They floored the teams of Mr field to play baseball and as a Laurinston Matthew and Ms Tamara Herbert; Ms Roviane Taylor and result cricket was restricted to a Mr Patrice Ward; and Ms Kenisha Davis and Mr Robert Haynes (a ‘net’ session training with two guest). crates of drinks acting as the Focus turned to the track with the first line-up in the lime and spoon wicket. It was quite an interesting competition with Ms Veronica Boddie as the starter. In the competition exercise and most of the staff and were Ms Zi Joseph (a guest), Ms Kristyl Bristol, Ms Laprisca Liburd, Ms their friends took part. Tiffany Saunders and Ms Jasmin Primus. Some arrived at the finish line When the expatriates vacated without the lime. It was won by Ms Zi Joseph. the field, a proper seven a side five The second round of lime and spoon race had Ms Jamela Warner as Dominoes: Lenworth Harris (left) pairing with Ercelle Bernier overs competition ensued with two the starter, and taking part were Ms Kimberly Phipps (a guest), Ms (back to camera right), playing against Laurinston Matthew (facing teams, one captained by Ms Veronica Boddie, Ms Roviane Taylor, Ms Ingrid Phipps and Ms Laprisca camera right) and Tamara Herbert (back to camera left). Looking on Ercelle Bernier that had Mr Liburd. The winner was Ms Veronica Boddie. are Shavon Douglas (standing) and Kenja Morton-Davis. Lenworth Harris, Ms Jasmin An entertaining three-legged race that was flagged off by Ms Veronica Primus, Ms Natasha Sutton, Ms Boddie saw in action the pairs of Ms Kenja Morton-Davis and Ms Gizelle Demella Dalton and guests, faced Williams (Blue House), Ms Kristyl Bristol and Ms Jamela Warner (Orange the team captained by Ms Sasha House), Ms Tiffany Saunders and Ms Jasmin Primus (Green House), Ms Liburd that had Mrs Jean Laprisca Liburd and Ms Destiny Williams (Red House), and guests Miss Alecendor-Browne, Ms Nadia Brittany Esdaille and Miss Tia Thomas. It was won by Red House. Francis, Mr Cloville Morton, Mr The last event and the most hotly contested was a three stage relay Tyron Jeffers, Mr Clyde Williams that went for nearly a 100 meters stretch. In place of batons they used and guests. empty water bottles. The Sasha Liburd team batted With four houses in action, Blue House was represented by Ms first and were all out for 39. Kenja Morton-Davis, Miss Janique Queeley (a guest) and Ms Gizelle Chasing 40 runs to win, the Ercelle Williams running the anchor leg. Green House was represented by Ms Bernier team only lost two wickets Tiffany Saunders, Ms Nadia Francis, and Ms Jasmin Primus who ran the and therefore convincingly won anchor leg. by five wickets. After the There was however confusion because at the end of the race, Red tournament, Mr David Fox was House team of Ms Destiny Williams, Miss Tia Thomas (guest) and anchor back on the field with a group of leg runner Ms Laprisca Liburd claimed victory. As if that was not enough, youngsters and they played until the Orange House team of Ms Kristyl Bristol, Ms Veronica Boddie and They are off: 1st lime and spoon race from left: Starter Veronica it was dark. anchor leg runner Ms Jamela Warner also claimed victory. Boddie, Zi Joseph, Kristyl Bristol, Laprisca Liburd, hidden is Tiffany Football did not inspire those With neither judges nor a camera at the end of the race, the results of Saunders, and Jasmine Primus. that race which came to an end at 6:30 pm still hang in the balance.

Start of the three-legged race. From left, Veronica Boddie (starter), Kaleigh Kelly (bystander), Kenja Morton-Davis and Gizelle Williams, Kristyl Bristol and Jamela Warner, Tiffany Saunders and Jasmin Primus, Laprisca Liburd and Destiny Williams, Playing Mississippi: Eventual winner, Natasha Sutton is in the loop to the right and guests Tia Thomas and Brittany Esdaille. wearing a stripped top. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - NEWS - 19 Nevis Primary Schools Cop Top Positions In St. Kitts Bottling Company Principal Education Officer in the Department of Anthony Sutton Operations Manager of St. Ltd. Art Contest Education Mrs Palsy Wilkin at a brief ceremony Kitts Bottling Company at a brief ceremony hosted on May 29, 2014 at the TDC conference hosted on May 29, 2014 at the TDC room located at Pinney’s Estate conference room located at Pinney’s Estate

while their schools received a competition. consignment of sodas. “On behalf of the Ministry and the Department of Education, I want Principal Education Officer in to congratulate the winning schools the Charlestown Primary School, the Department of Education Mrs St. Thomas Primary and the Joycelyn Liburd Primary… I also want to Palsy Wilkin who was present at congratulate and commend the other schools which took part in the the brief ceremony, explained the competition, the St. James Primary School, the Maude Crosse Preparatory, importance of the art competition the Nevis Academy and the Elizabeth Pemberton Primary, we do commend to the artistic development of the you on your efforts for making it to the competition. students. ‘To the representatives of the St. Kitts Bottling Company, Sparkle “This competition has really and TDC the distributors here in Nevis, we are indeed happy to have unlocked the creativity in them partnered with you and I want to express our profound thanks and while at the same time brining appreciation to you for partnering with us in providing the avenue awareness to the Sparkle products through which our students have revealed their artistic talents which we bottled by the St. Kitts Bottling do know that they have,” she said. (l-r) Kaylan William and teacher Renee Anthony of the Charlestown Company. It has indeed been a Meantime, while delivering brief remarks, Operations Manager of St. Primary School, second place winner Tershean Wilkinson and partnership. Kitts Bottling Company Ltd. Anthony Sutton gave a background of the teacher Trish Griffin of the St. Thomas Primary School, Destiny Lowe “I particularly like the aspect new competition and stated that the company planned to make the art and teacher Cleanda Roberts of the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School of the competition where the competition an annual event. at a brief ceremony hosted on May 29, 2014 at the TDC conference student had to describe his or her “We are planning around or after Independence next year, to have room located at Pinney’s Estate Principal Education Officer in the project of art and explain what it that [art contest] coming up because we recognise that we were having Department of Education Mrs Palsy Wilkin at a brief ceremony meant to them. This enhances the some challenges working out which is the best time of the school year to hosted on May 29, 2014 at the TDC conference room located at integrated approach which we tried try to incorporate this. Pinney’s Estate to use in our teaching using the “We had some delays but we are fine-tuning it now and we hope that NIA CHARLETOWN NEVIS – The Charlestown Primary (CPS), St. oral, visual and the kinaesthetic or we could be firing on all cylinders in time to come so…I am looking Thomas Primary (STP) and the Joycelyn Primary Schools on Nevis the tactile. Once again I wish to forward for bigger and better things to come,” he said. captured the first, second and third place respectively in the St. Kitts say thank you very much and we St Thomas Primary School Teacher Representative Trish Griffin, Bottling Company Ltd. art competition from a field of 13 primary schools. look forward for strengthened and thanked the Bottling Company for its donation and for allowing the Eight of those competing schools were from Nevis. The contest was continued partnership,” she said. students to express themselves through art. named ‘Unlocking the Creativity in me’. Mrs Wilkin congratulated the “On behalf of the St. Thomas Primary School, the staff and the The winners were presented with the monetary prizes for their schools participating schools and the students, we would like to thank the St. Kitts Bottling Company for their at a ceremony at the TDC conference room at Pinney’s Industrial Site on winning schools on their generous donation. We plan to put it to good use to continue to May 29, 2014. Kaylan Williams of the CPS was awarded EC$1,000, achievement and thanked the St. encourage our children to express their creativity through different ways. Tershean Wilkinson of the STPS EC$800 and Destiny Lowe of the JLP Kitts Bottling Company Ltd, TDC Once again thank you,’ she said. EC$500. The students had earlier been presented with an iPad and sodas Ltd and Sparkle for hosting the art The winners for the secondary school level of the art competition were the Basseterre High school in first place, the Washington Archibald ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TO PILOT High School second and the Verchilds High School won third place.

REGIONAL YOUTH SECURITY of Social Development, (Culture and Gender Affairs) and Non- improve our knowledge of the Governmental Organizations in initiatives to build character and PROGRAMME effects and impact of life skills resilience in at risk skills,” she said. “We have also facilitated Basseterre, St. Kitts, June crime and violence among and entrepreneurial good practices for dealing with youth gangs and supported life 05, 2014 (SKNIS): An eighteen youth includes alienation, social programmes.” skills development for youths who are desirous of exiting a life of month programme which exclusion, unemployment, Beverly Reynolds, crime.” targets the safety of youth in poverty, marginalization, school Programme Manager for Gary Da Silva, Spanish Representative uttered remarks of schools and communities is a drop outs and at risk families,” Human and Social praise and stressed that “this could not come at a better time as new initiative between the she said. “All of these are Development at the this year marks the 15th anniversary of the relations between Caribbean Community associated with the increasing CARICOM Secretariat, also Spain and CARICOM.” (CARICOM) and the potential for children and young praised the initiative, stating that “It is an excellent opportunity to highlight the long standing Government of St. Kitts and people to be recruited by or in it would help to advance the commitment of Spain to St. Kitts and Nevis and the region,” he Nevis. some cases voluntarily join development and well-being of said. “I am glad to share with you that the commitment of Spain At a recently held National violent youth gangs.” the young people in St. Kitts and with different spheres of the development of St. Kitts and Nevis Consultation and Launch of the Willet stressed that having Nevis. She further stated what and this region is strong and will continue over the years. CARICOM – Spain Citizen such a programme in place is CARICOM has done so far Through the CARICOM - paid joint fund agreement Security Project, Ionie Liburd- vital. where youths are concerned. approximately US $436 million was made available to pilot this Willet, Permanent Secretary in “This National Consultation “We (CARICOM) have project and would be funded by the Government of Spain. Other the Ministry of Education and is important to everyone, as over the past four years, under countries undertaking this project includes Antigua and Barbuda, Information, welcomed the youth on youth violence is a the Caribbean Social Jamaica, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. initiative and spoke on the issue subject of top priority for us in Development Crime The project targets at risk youth 10-29 years old and is expected of youth violence. the Federation,” she explained. Prevention Action Plan worked to contribute to a reduction in the incidence of youth on youth “We are aware of the fact “The project will provide closely with the Ministry of violence in selected schools and communities in which it will be that predisposing factors for requisite research findings to National Security, The Ministry piloted. NEWS - 20 - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 party of armed men from Anguilla landed in St. Kitts. They had two principle objectives which were inter related. Firstly, the defense of the Dwyer Astaphan: “The Anguilla Revolution. Secondly, the overthrow of the Government of Premier Robert Bradshaw and the installation of a government sympathetic to the Anguillian cause,’ he quoted from the first paragraph. whole of Basseterre would have The second paragraph read: ‘The notion of attacking St. Kitts was the brainchild of Ronald Webster and a prominent Kittitian. Atlin Harrigan, one of the leaders of the Anguilla Revolution advised Webster that he have been decimated and thousands was making a mistake but Webster strongly believed that Bradshaw’s Government could have been toppled by armed force. He was misled by political personalities in St. Kitts into believing that a majority of Kittitians of persons killed in PAM’s June 10, were prepared to take up arms the Government. This illusion compelled him to join forces with Bradshaw’s political enemy in St. Kitts in an effort to oust Bradshaw.’ 1967 attempted coup Another paragraph read: ‘The plan for toppling the Government included the destruction of the Defense Force Camp, the capture of BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 4TH 2014 (CUOPM) – As Police Headquarters and the destruction of the Power Station, all located the 47th Anniversary of the failed attempt by the People’s in the St. Kitts capital of Basseterre. In addition, the Revenue Cutter Action Movement (PAM) approaches, it must be noted that if (Customs Launch) was to be captured and the men taken prisoner. A the dynamites had exploded at Camp Springfield on June 10, crucial aspect of the plan called for the destruction of the island’s fuel 1967, everybody in Fry’s Village, half of the people in Greenlands depot situated in Eastern Basseterre. The intention was to set the gasoline would have been killed. tanks on fire and cause the police, the Fire Brigade and the people of Mr. Dwyer Astaphan, then Minister of National Security in Basseterre to concentrate all their efforts and resources on preventing a 2005, noted that La Guerite and St. Johnston Village would major catastrophe. The situation it was felt would have left Basseterre have disappeared “and if these people had gotten their way, unprotected thus making it easier for the Anguillians to occupy and not one police officer in Basseterre would have been alive that control it. Premier Bradshaw was to be captured alive and brought to morning.” Anguilla and Reuben Gumbs, better know as Rubie was to go on the He also stated that with the exploding of the Shell bulk government owned Radio Station ZIZ in St. Kitts and announce that a tanks, the whole of Basseterre would have been decimated as prominent Kittitian was the new Premier.’ most of the homes in 1967 were made of wood. Mr. Dwyer Astaphan Speaking in the National Assembly on June 9th 2005, Mr. Astaphan Dwyer Astaphan read another excerpt from the book which indicated that the boat which left Anguilla for St. Kitts on June 9th 1967 had on called on the people of the Federation to be “on their guard” on the eve CARICOM and Commonwealth board ‘two machine guns, two submachine guns, four M1 rifles, four of the 38th anniversary of the armed invasion of St. Kitts and the failed observers who came to monitor carbines, six .25 pistols, three .32 pistols, thirty .6 rifles and six 303 rifles, attempt to overthrow the lawfully elected Labour Party Administration the elections, said the results teargas, teargas guns, masks, a pretty fair amount of dynamite and of Premier the Hon. Robert L. Bradshaw on June 10, 1967. reflected the will of the people of detonators and the Anguillians took along extra guns and ammunition Mr. Astaphan pointed out that the People’s Action Movement, the country,” said Astaphan, a to give to their Kittitian counterparts.’ formed in 1965, was involved in the conspiracy to overthrow the Labour third term Parliamentarian, who Another paragraph said that the People’s Action Movement Government several months after its defeat in the General Election on warned: “Anyone who is collaborators in St. Kitts gave the impression, ‘we were going to meet July 25th 1966. contemplating any kind of half of St. Kitts there waiting on us to help them fight, but nothing like The Democrat newspaper official mouthpiece of the People’s Action treasonous or distabilising type of that took place. That’s the impression that we left Anguilla with, but Movement (PAM) in its June 10th 1967 edition in anticipation of the activity will have to understand when we got to St. Kitts, there was no evidence of local support.’ successful coup attempt had declared Monday 12th May 1967, “Freedom that the consequences will be ‘The attackers at the Defense Force camp hurriedly make for its Day.” grave.” destruction when one of the leaders of the coup, a Kittitian, who Mr. Astaphan said then: “Madame Speaker, I want to issue a word of “I remember the fore day transported the men to the camp, on loading the battery for igniting the caution to the people of this country. Be on your guard. And I mean all morning of the 10th June 1967 as if dynamite, exclaimed, ‘Lord too many innocent souls going dead. This the people of this country, St. Kitts and Nevis, because if St. Kitts sneezes, it happened this morning. I will angered one of the American mercenaries who wanted to shoot him for Nevis is going to catch a cold and if Nevis sneezes, St. Kitts is going to never forget it. I was at the Factory waiting until the plan attack had been underway to express such catch a cold. We are talking about a people, whose traditions are steeped Social Centre at a dance sitting sentiments.’ in lawlessness and spoil bratishness and disrespect and take up what down at a bar with Poesy ‘Exploding gun shots tripped out four electrical circuits and plunged they want by not waiting for the time to get it,” Astaphan told the Southwell, son of the late Paul the whole of western Basseterre into darkness. The explosives had lawmaking body. Southwell, Elmo Osborne, awakened Neville Hancock, the assistant Engineer, who lived in a house “Madame Speaker, I am cautioning all of us; the police officers, the Cardigan Dickenson and others,” next to the power station. Hancock became alarmed when he noticed Defense Force, all of the people of this country who are the observers of recalled Astaphan, who said he that the light on his verandah was off. Then he discovered that the peace,” said the Minister of National Security, who noted that a General was 19 years at the time. power station was in darkness and took up a flash light and went to Election was held six months ago in October 2004. Astaphan read selected investigate. Once he reached inside the building, he headed towards the “People want to challenge some of the results, that is their right. The paragraphs of a book, published by prominent switch board, where a shot was fired at him. Thinking that was it was a Anguillian authors Defense Force guard, he shouted, ‘don’t shoot. It’s me Hancock.’ A Colville Petty and Nat second shot caused Hancock to take to heel and on the dash to his Hodge, a former Editor house, he met the Defense Force guard, Smeye, who ran with him. One of The Democrat, the of Smeye’s arms was bleeding.’ official organ of the Dwyer Astaphan told the nation that the plot which involved the People’s Action People’s Action Movement was to shoot down the country, not just Movement, which Bradshaw’s Government. implicated the People’s “The explosives at Camp Springfield would have killed everybody in Action Movement in Fry’s Village, half of the people in Greenlands including the home where the failed coup attempt. the present leader of PAM in laws live; Government House would have He also referred to been blown up, half of Springfield would have been desecrated, La Guerite another book by the and St. Johnston Village would have disappeared and if these people Anguilla rebel leader had gotten their way, not one police officer in Basseterre would have and former Chief been alive that morning,” said Astaphan, who added that by exploding Minister, Mr. Ronald the Shell bulk the whole of Basseterre would have been decimated as Webster. most of the home in 1967 were made of wood. The book by Petty “Pond’s Pasture, Pond’s Extension, New Town, Irish Town, Mc and Hodge is entitled: Knight, all of Basseterre would have been flattened and 90 percent of “Anguilla’s Battle for the people killed,” pointed out Minister Astaphan. Freedom 1967 “They decided that if the people are not going to give him power by copyrighted by PetNat the ballot, he will take power by the bullet. Madam Speaker, I am speaking Publishing Company about people and an organisation, who and which have utter contempt Limited and printed in and disregard for law and propriety, utter disregard and contempt for 1987. democracy and for people and humanity and for God,” said Mr. Astaphan. Photo of the back page of the Democrat newspaper of June 10, 1967 declaring He asked the National Assembly to “remember and never forget the June 12, 1967 “Freedom Day” in anticipation of the successful June 10th coup ‘On Saturday the 10th of June 1967, a 10th of June 1967.” Coincidently the Democrat, mouthpiece of the People’s attempt Action Movement is also asking its readers not to forget that date. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - SPORTS - 21 Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis, will be played from Friday St. Kitts’ Warner Park stadium June 6 to Sunday June 8 at the E.T. Willet Park in Charlestown and at the Cotton Ground Playing Field. Other teams will be coming from Antigua, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Anguilla. “Nevis Masters Cricket Club we are privileged to host the 2014 Development Bank Leeward Island Masters Tournament,” said Mr. Franklyn Daniel, President of Nevis Masters Supports Leeward Cricket Club. “The tournament is a costly venture and so in an effort to place ourselves on the platform Islands Masters and comfortably host this tournament we resorted in raising Caribbean Premier funds and reaching out to Cricket Tournament businesses to assist us in this venture.” League T20 to be Mr. Daniel made the remarks in Nevis recently when he received a sponsorship cheque from Mrs. seen in the UK and CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS — Chasing for the Leeward Islands Jean Alcendor-Browne, the Bank’s England international Kevin Masters Cricket Tournament trophy, St. Kitts team is travelling to sister Credit Risk Management Officer in Pietersen play for the St. Lucia island, Nevis, on Thursday June 5 determined to wrestle the championship the Nevis Branch on behalf of the Ireland Zouks, as well as Kieron Pollard, that was snatched by Nevis when the tournament was held in St. Kitts branch manager, Ms Hyacinth BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle, last year. Pemberton. (CUOPM) - Cricket fans in the who will also compete. Nevis who would have won the tournament more times than St. Kitts “The Development Bank of St. United Kingdom and Ireland will Live coverage on BT Sport 2 in the past are all out to retain it and are not welcoming any threats from Kitts and Nevis were on board be able to catch up on the latest will commence on 11 July at 19:00 their perennial competitor in sister island St. Kitts, but have promised with us last year actually and so Caribbean Premier League T20 BST, where the opening clash that the duel will be the most friendly, because at the end of the day we found it favourable to approach action on BT Sport. between Amazon Warriors and when all the visiting teams have gone back, they will be left in the them again as partners,” said Mr. According to media reports, Hawksbills in Grenada will be Federation as one people. Daniel who was in the company of cricket fans will be able to tune in shown. The tournament, which received a cash sponsorship from the Mr. Leroy ‘Blackman’ Liburd, a to BT Sport for all the action at the The tournament sees six teams member of the Member 2014 Caribbean Premier League from eight Caribbean countries go Management Committee. T20 tournament, after the channel head-to-head in eight venues “We want to say a hearty thank secured exclusive TV rights for the across Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, you to the Development Bank of event in the UK and Ireland. Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis for assisting Former England off-spinner Antigua and Grenada. us in this worthy venture coming and Ashes winner Graeme Swann Grant Best, Senior Executive up June 6-8, 2014 and what we are are set to form part of the Channel Producer at BT Sport, hoping to do we are hoping to give commentary team for the event, said: “We are delighted to the bank as much mileage as which is considered one of the continue enhancing and possible.” most exciting T20 tournaments in expanding our multi-sport line-up Speaking on behalf of the bank, the world. by bringing fans not only one of Mrs. Jean Alcendor-Browne, Fans of the sport will be able the most exciting cricket though a Nevisian and who would to stay up to date with the latest tournaments globally, but also the be tempted to support the Nevis goings on at the sporting event, eagerly awaited return to the side, as a sponsor decided to offer where they can watch fellow ex- crease of Kevin Pietersen.” a middle of the road advice: “The Mr. Franklyn Daniel, President of Nevis Masters Cricket Club Development Bank is pleased to (right) receives sponsorship cheque from Mrs. Jean Alcendor- be associated with the Masters Browne, the Bank’s Credit Risk Management Officer in the Nevis Cricket Tournament and our wish JAMAICA SELECT XI 2nd Innings (target: 214) Branch. Looking on is Mr. Leroy ‘Blackman’ Liburd, Member is that the trophy remains in the +H. Miller lbw b Southee 0 Management Committee. Federation.” J.D. Campbell c Rutherford b Boult 2 K. Lewis lbw b Boult 0 A. McCarthy b Craig 5 CRICKET-WIS/NZL-SCORE- T. Latham lbw b Powell 8 *P. Palmer lbw b Wagner 52 BOARD H. Rutherford c G. Brown b Powell C. Burton lbw b Craig 0 10 B. King c Rutherford b Craig 0 Jamaica Select XI vs C. Anderson c wkpr Miller b Gordon D. Green b Craig 1 0 J. Merchant c Sodhi b Williamson 6 L. Ronchi c and b Green 11 +H. Miller c Anderson b Williamson 14 New Zealand – 3rd K. Williamson c Powell b Green 11 J.D. Campbell not out 1 +B.J. Watling b Green 12 Extras (b4, lb3, nb2) 9 day, Tour Match R. Taylor not out 55 TOTAL (all out, 32.5 overs) 90 FLORENCE HALL, Jamaica – Scoreboard from the final day of the M. Craig c Lewis b Green 11 Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-2, 3-3, 4-20, 5-20, 6-20, 7-29, three-day, tour match between the Jamaica Select XI and the New N. Wagner b Green 0 8-43, 9-78 Zealanders on Wednesday at the Trelawny Multiplex here: T. Boult not out 0 Bowling: Southee 8-5-4-1 (nb1); Boult 9-3-33-2; Craig Extras (b6, w4, nb2) 12 4-0-8-4 (nb1); Wagner 3.5-0-13-1; Williamson 7-1-25-2; NEW ZEALANDERS 1st Innings TOTAL (9 wkts decl’d, 40.3 overs) Anderson 1-1-0-0 203 for nine declared 132 Result: New Zealand won by 123 runs JAMAICA SELECT XI 1st Innings Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-18, 3-22, 4-22, Players-a-side: Jamaica 13, New Zealand 14 (11 bat, 122 for nine declared 5-44, 6-46, 7-62, 8-92, 9-92 11 field) Bowling: Gordon 15-3-34-2 (w3); Umpires: V. Smith, C. Taylor NEW ZEALANDERS 2nd Innings Powell 11-4-29-2; Green 9-1-41-5 Match referee: D. Hayles (overnight 65 for seven) (nb2); G. Brown 3-0-12-0 (w1); Reserve umpire: R. Samuels *P. Fulton lbw b Gordon 2 Jacobs 2.3-0-10-0 (ENDS) 22 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 since he never liked any of the PLP hierarchy, since he is not making any money from the programme, FBI, CBI and the 10th of June since he wants to destroy the PM and the Labour Party, since he By Scrutineer Programme that paid Double responsible for their demise doesn’t like local people and Salaries last Christmas; the same otherwise his consultancy skills especially local people who own All of a sudden, because the Douglas-led government received Citizenship by Investment may no longer be required. He something, he will do any and high marks from the IMF, all of a sudden because the same Programme that is providing the can’t have the defectors uncover everything to keep local people in Douglas-led administration returned US$40 million to the same funds for local business places to his careful, deliberate and their place. As a result, since he IMF, all of a sudden because the National Treasury is full of money, renovate and build new premises; calculated destruction of the PLP. believes that he is the best all of a sudden because the National Debt really gone ‘poof’, FBI the same Citizenship by He has to change the strategist and psychologist in the Investment Programme that is conversation from the bamancoo is here, freezing local people’s million dollar bank accounts. People Federation, nobody, not even his subsidizing our electricity bills; the Labour Day March and the UNITIEF consorts must own more who are close to the Prime Minister will soon be extradited to the same Citizenship by Investment standing room only Labour Party USA by the FBI to stand trial for money laundering and a ton rate than him. Programme that has made certain Conference at the Marriott. He has Just do a little reflection. Every of other international crimes and to quote a prominent doctor who present and former PAM to try to get people to talk about new story, as incredulous as it may quoted a former politician “some people will have to answer some candidates multi-millionaires is something else other than the be, is Dwyer started it. The hard questions soon”. And some of these people work with the largely responsible for this “Spring Time Crew” in Labour and sewage from Dubai.FBI freezing IMF. phenomenal growth in the the “Winter Wonderland” in Team people bank accounts.FBI looking The learned doctor asks, “Were they (the IMF) part of a bigger economy. UNITIEF. for prominent people to lock up. scheme of mirage and subterfuge to provide cover for some The Pre-School programme is He doesn’t want people to But if it takes ridiculous, far- nefarious happenings in the global sphere, while propping up our celebrating 30 years. Ours is the remember that his and the doctor’s fetched stories said to Terry for model for the OECS. Our national family became Citizens by political elements (I suppose he means the government) for being him to peddle to try to determine relay team placed second to Investment many years ago. the topic of the day, Dwyer is willing players in their schemes”? Jamaica in the 4x200m men’s relay. Unlike most of us whose You see what tough questions this prominent doctor is putting ready. This 40th Anniversary Almost three times a week, a big forbears came here as enslaved interview is something he wishes to the IMF? You all read those words? “Scheme of mirage”. cruise ship docks at our port, and Africans, their families came here he can take back. “Subterfuge”. “Nefarious”. this is the off season. Civil in search of new countries in The 10th June must pass You think it’s just medical conditions the good doctor can servants and government which to invest their money, grow without any fanfare, and at any diagnose? No way. He can uncover global conspiracies as well. pensioners are paid in full and on their money, buy up as much land cost. Dwyer knows that the The FBI, DEA and the CIA could use someone like this. time every month. and properties as they could, and graphic details repeated by those Readers, don’t you see what is happening? The 10th of June But Dwyer can’t have that. in time, they became Citizens by who were there, like the horrors of is coming. Dwyer knows that his famous 40th Anniversary Great things are happening in Investment of the Federation. African enslavement, is an spite of all everything that he has Some of the biggest buildings interview will be replayed, and now that he is in bed with PAM, episode in our lives that rehashes tried. He has to try to change the in downtown Basseterre are still the lengths to which the evil mind after having said the worst things imaginable about them, he has conversation. This man spends owned by them. Just as the to create a distraction; cause a scatterflam so that more people would go to ensure dominance of his waking and sleeping hours Landed Gentry resisted their one people over another. pay attention to his sensational stories about the IMF and the FBI plotting all sorts of things to arrival, so too, they themselves Only wicked people could have and frozen bank accounts than to the hypocritical, desperate man destroy the S.I.D.F.and bring who are now similarly positioned, planned the 10th of June. Only that he is. down the lawfully elected and are finding it somewhat difficult to power-hungry people could have All kinds of great and exciting things are happening in the popular Labour Government of welcome these new investors with planned the 10th of June. But Federation. Prime Minister Douglas. open arms. these people are his bosom Regardless of the utterings by “Dutty Foot Balla” to the contrary, He can’t have any one pay I have come to the conclusion buddies now so he is in a spot of the economy is expected to grow by about 3%. Certain media personnel attention to the 10th June, 2007. that since Dwyer never liked PAM bother. tried to tie up the IMF lady with their trick questions but she was the He can’t have PAM and Labour and anybody in the organisation, measure of all of them. supporters realize that by 2008 he The same Citizenship by Investment Programme that is allowing so was crooking everybody. He can’t many persons to be employed on PEP; the same Citizenship by Investment have PAM recognize that he was focus primarily on maritime security and countering transnational organized criminal groups on the high seas, as well as training to improve the ability to respond to natural disasters and provide humanitarian relief. Republic June 16-25. The exercise will provide realistic simulated disaster events to test St. Kitts and Nevis The exercise supports the the Antigua and Barbuda National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) Caribbean Basin Security Initiative as well as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CBSI), a regional security (CDEMA). Military Participates partnership between CARICOM “Tradewinds is vital to the nations of the Caribbean, Canada, and member states, the Dominican the United States in order to collaborate against common threats to our Republic, and the United States of peoples and the way we live our lives, as well as to sharpen our collective in Tradewinds 2014 America. responses to deal with Taking part in maritime training BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) – Law Enforcement officers humanitarian crises, natural are units from the host nation, from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force are among military and security disasters, and pandemics,” said Antigua and Barbuda Defence forces from around the Caribbean who have joined the United States General John Kelly, Commander of Force (ABDF), as well as national and Canada for maritime security and disaster response training. the United States Southern police and coast guard units from Commanding Officer of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, Lt. Col. Command (SOUTHCOM), which The Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Patrick Wallace said 10 officers from the Infantry and 8 from the Coast administers the event. Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts Guard Unit are participating in this year’s exercise. “The United States is one of and Nevis, St Vincent and the Tradewinds many equal partners in the Grenadines, Suriname, and 2014 is Caribbean, and SOUTHCOM is Trinidad and Tobago. conducted in interested as much in human Some of the participating two main rights, developing deep and vessels are interceptors and patrol phases: Phase I, lasting partnerships across a large boats provided to partner nations the maritime range of issues, diplomacy, as part of CBSI’s “Secure Seas” phase, which economic development, and programme. will be held in environmental matters, as it is in The crews of these vessels will Antigua and military topics. Like the other train alongside members of the Barbuda June 1 nations participating in United States Coast Guard and the through June 10, Tradewinds, we place a very high Royal Canadian Navy, which is and Phase II, the value on this training and the also providing a fleet diving team land portion, understanding and cooperation it and the Kingston-class maritime which will be fosters.” patrol vessel, HMCS Summerside. held in the in the (photo by Erasmus Williams) Dominican Col. Patrick Wallace The training during Phase I will The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014 - COMMENTARY/NEWS - 23

By Vigilante • De selection of De Sherriff as de guest speaker at de PAM Convention, over de rearbin hog, has caused a major fall-out between he (de rearbin hog) and de PAM leadership. • Dey say de rearbin hog so vex and hurt dat he called a special meeting of he gang in de constituency and buse hell outa Shawn and Gene, complaining angrily dat dey didn’t have de decency to invite him to bring fraternal greetings as leader of his party. • Dey say he say now dat Simmonds is back in charge, de Marriott man and De Anointed One got more say in de party Editorial (PAM) than Shawn and Gene. And how Simmonds tell dem no Labour traitor or anyone from CCM (that turn dey back on him in (cont’d from page 2) 1993) going call de shots for he party. And that’s why he refused It was to have been supervised by The University of The West Indies and The University of Guyana, both to publicly acknowledge he and de other Labour Traitor when he of which institutions were to have provided external review and monitoring of the examinations the validation addressed de Convention and walked out on De Sherriff. of its awards. The Government of The United Kingdom had analysed the plans and programmes and committed • But according to our reliable sources in PAM the real fall to the provision of finance for the capital costs and equipment. out came when the PAM misleaders find out for deyself dat de As we stated last week, Labour has always played a leadership role in the development of our people, our rearbin hog was a man all for heself- greedy and selfish. He want institutions, and our country as a whole. From February, 1980 to July, 1995 St Kitts and Nevis reverted to being a “follower-ship”. It was only upon our return to office in July, 1995 that our nation once again became a leader all de meeting dem in he constituency and he want all de campaign in the regions development. The announcements made last week by the CFB College are, in a manner of money. He move like a hog, he talk like a hog and he act like a speaking, a culmination of Labour’s efforts as mentioned above. We encourage all of our people to take note hog; a real rearbin hog. and avail themselves of these additional education opportunities being made possible by your party, LABOUR! • De rearbin hog and de moomoo hog get to find out dat de We compliment our Prime Minister and our Labour Government for this achievement, and make special big pappy PAM dem wine and dine de Sheriff down Old Road, mention of our incumbent Minister for Education, Senator the Honourable Nigel Carty. Our special thanks and round de Fort den over de Strip de Saturday before dey convention. compliments go out to the Education Secretariat and the Faculty of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. We People who was nearby say nutten but de best de Sheriff was could not possibly name all of those who have contributed over the years, because you number in the thousands, and to do so would require several editions of this newspaper. Please be assured, however, that eating and drinking. our thanks and appreciation, and those of the nation, are just as genuine, sincere and heartfelt. • When de rearbin hog confront de Marriott man about it We have taken the trouble not only to set the record straight, but also, once again, to call on all of our telling him dat he is de Unitief leader and shoulda be dere, de people to have due regard to these and the many other accomplishments of Labour. Always remember that, Marriott man tell him dat when he contribute one ha’penny to de with Labour, it is all about you, the people of St Kitts and Nevis. Once again we caution that you guard against party he mus come and tell him. Till den, is he money and he will being badly influenced. Do not allow yourselves to be misled and conned into throwing it all away. spen it as he feel. Always remember that YOU ARE LABOUR, and LABOUR IS YOU. • Dey say de Marriott man buse him and tell him he got a conscience like a mongoose. All de years he wid Douglas and Labour he never spend a red cent to pay party dues and for any her. Is twice she done gone Dubai wid dem. allow me to leave without de script you does gie election campaign. He could wuk trick pon de octogenarian who Dey like when she bring back “wear” for dem me.” And she tell him he punishment to de week say he got more money dan God, and giving him all de rentals mark “Made in Iran”. is one relish only, not de four. dem and free gasoline to do he campaign and personal wuk. • Dey say de Sherriff admitted on his Douglas was right when he call him a hog. • Dey say she buse dem and tell dem she tired talk to dem bout trying to mash up de ting. talkshow on Wednesday night that it was not a • Dey say de rearbin hog wex like hell when he hear dat all De most money she ever mek in she life is from convention it was a comedy show- an afternoon kinda food was sharing and he never part of it. He tell de moomoo de program. Is she one use to bring in all de of jokes and entertainment. hog dat when dey did courting him is over Nevis by de best people from Iran. She one. She have more • Dey say since de comedy show “up de restaurant he use to mek dem carry him. Now if he want three money dan Richard now. De next time dey hill” de poor Mike Tief can’t sleep well at all. relish on he plate, he got to go up by de momma hog. buse de program, she not gon pay dey debt. Nevisians are all ova him calling for an apology • When a close friend ask de momma hog why all of dem She gon let de marshall baily dem go wid all ah for the silly and insensitive joke he made about abandon de moomoo hog at de court house when he was trying to dem dis time. dem. hijack de captain property and not even she show up, she tell de • Village people want to know how de • And while he is under heavy attack from person dat she was coming till she get to find out dat he still eating moomoo hog could lie so. He say in de angry Nevisians who have named hin de out. She mekking sheself sick squeezing into all kinda tight, tight interview on WINNFM just a few weeks ago “Cackoo” man; the rastas are taking him to task pants trying to look young and sexy. She dying she hair all kinda dat he sat down wid de Marriott man and had for de ridiculous statement he made about colours and wearing all kinda short back out blouse till she nearly de opportunity to see de whole Marriott tape Labour’s Spring-time candidate, Dr. Drew, when ketch cold in she jowls. heself. And how he was misled, but when de he launched a vicious attack on him (Dr. Drew), • Dey say she say she know if she did dere, he must a win matter was put to de Marriott man dis week in referring to him “as a little rasta boy from near a de case because nobody can talk more dan her. If she never did an interview on de same radio statement he gut,” showing his utter contempt and disrespect study to be nurse, she woulda be a lawyer. De two lawyers dem say nutten tarl go so. He himself neva see de for rastas in the country. put togedder carn mek one. whole tape. So poor Sam was caught lying • The Observer article intended to destroy again. the SIDF and the country and purported to be • Dey say de bicycle tube lady buse de singing hog, de chewing • Dey so Moms was so embarrassed dat written by the editor in Chief of the paper has de hog and he co-host for trying to mash up de Citizenship program. she dread him up after de interview and ask DNA of King Puppeteer all ova it. Reports out She say is money she mek dat keeping ah dem brokes big man on him how he could mek such a stupid mistake to of the sister island say it was written by him and de station, in a job. Is me who put back on and keeping on dey say he see de whole tape, when he know nutten not de underground editor. current. Is she who paying dey rent over Frigate Bay. She have go so, and he responded: “Well is you fault, you so much money, de married woman dem carn keep way from 24 - ADVERTISEMENT - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 06TH 2014