Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS Invincible proves to be unbeatable while De Herald wins by huge margin Webb takes national carnival title for 5th time

By Monique Wahington the Primary School participant on the winner Sweet T, who was 385 points and Mighty Fyfield (Princess Kayla), competition. Dequon National Carnival stage, first runner up with 394 D placed third runner-up Shante’ Hendrickson Junior calypsonian, Hendrickson (Mighty with 356 points. (Princess Nevaeh), Terron ‘Invincible’ Webb D), Erismelyn Rameirz Shadelle Mitchell has proven to be just that, (Princess e-liz), Ajahmari (Singing Sparkle), invincible, after he took Francis (De all Mighty The crowd was Divonique Liburd (Divi), his fifth consecutive win Child, Amani Pearl The High school Junior Tyrique Jeffers (King for the Sugar Mas Junior Primus (Princess Mani) very responsive to Calypsonians followed Simply Mighty). Calypso, beating the , Christine Sanichar with eight participants. closest competition by ( Princess Chrissy) Chairman of National nine points. Anthony Moving (De the young Although the target was Carnival Noah Mills, Herald) Zyon Harding on his back and the com- congratulated all the (Lega-Z) went up against petitors tried their best to participants. “It was reigning queen Tianna Calypsonians with defeat Invincible, they Great Show. Tight The competition was Warner (Sweet T) in a were all unsuccessful asCompetition. Small held on December 22 at one round competition. he once again proved to variances. Shows junior the Sugar Mill, Warner cheers after each be the top young calyp- Calypso growing - and fu Park. The evening had sonian in St. Kitts and ture talent solid.” both the Primary School one completed Nevis amassing 379 to junior calypso show The crowd was very re- take his fifth straight title. for participants eight to sponsive to the young Mighty J took first runner 12- years-old and the Calypsonians with cheers their songs. up with 370 points, andSugar Mas is hosted from Teenage Calypso show after each one completed King Akedo took second December 8 to January 4. for participants13 to their songs. runner up. It is being held under the 18-years-old theme, “ Why wait? Lets In the end De Herald, gained the crown with points. Lega-Z placed The other participants Celebrate Sugar Mas 48” The night began who with was a first time431points defeating 2018 second runner up withthis year was Aniela NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:3 Digicel customers asked to pay more in Nevis

Digicel imposes price increase

By Monique Wahington are the ones to autho- administration had writ- the company decided to The Broadband rates for rize price increase. ten to Digicel protest- scrap the increase. DigicelPlay customers He later noted that his ing their approach and in Nevis begin the NewPlay10 had increased Year with a rate increase on most of the cable from $124.02 to $135. firm’s services. The hike comes a year after the Play 20 from $154.44 firm’s aborted attempt, thanks to the island’s to $165. And Play from government, to raise rates. $241.02 to $275. The In November DigicelPlay Broadband rates for once again advised cus- tomers of changes to their rates, saying,”Rest Play10 had increased assured, we will continue from $124.02 to $135. to provide you with the best quality and reli- able service. Please be Play 20 from $154.44 advised of general rate changes across all of our to $165. And Play from available packages/ser- vices effective December $241.02 to $275. 1st, 2019.” news, Television rates In November 2018, The Broadband rates for for Playnow has de- DigicelPlay Nevis ad- Play10 had increased creased from $121.51 to vised its customers of from $124.02 to $135. $121 and PlayMore has a price increase that Play 20 from $154.44 decreased from $149.76 would take effect as of to $165. And Play fromto $140. December 1, 2018. $241.02 to $275. This price increase is the When questioned by The The Bundle rates for company’s third in three Observer the Premier Play more 10 has in- years. In 2016, Digicel of Nevis Mark Brantley creased from 204.75 to Play increased the tele- said that his govern- $215. Play Loud 20 has vision prices by $5.85 ment had “no” interac- increased from $222.30 and internet prices by tion with Digicel on the to $265. And Play max$10. In 2017, the cable pending increase. He 50 has increased from cost was increased by $3, noted that the St. Kitts $300.69 to 310. while the internet cost -in and Nevis National creased by $7. Telecommunications Yet, there is some good Regulatory Commission Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS EDITorIAl Socrates takes 2020: Biblical Inspiration, another calypso Perfect Vision title We all know the story. Mary, Joseph’s fiancée was pregnant but not by him. Joseph contemplated breaking off the engagement but prevaricated out of concern for Mary’s reputation. Eventually, he married her after heeding the voice of God. Then Joseph took his wife to his ancestral – natal – town, Bethlehem, to be counted in a census that was ordered by the Emperor and put in motion by the Governor. It was here that Mary gave birth to Jesus. Joseph allowed his wife to sleep in an animal barn.

That is the shortened version of the Christmas story; but it holds many messages for us as we go into 2020. Here are some of them. First, Joseph though deeply about things. He considered all the angles of all possible action. He prayed about it, listened to the voice of God (of rea- son) and then eventually kept his promise to Mary. He married her. There was no knee jerk reaction to Mary’s pregnancy. Second, he was law abiding. The law required him to go “home” and although his wife was heavily pregnant, and that is what he did. Third, he showed humility. Although of royal blood, he didn’t argue with the Innkeeper when he was told that there was no room available. He didn’t flout his lineage, he didn’t demand special treatment. Instead, he humbly accepted what was available and made the most of it. Fourth, he showed an uncanny sense of timing. They left Nazareth at the right time and arrived at Bethlehem in time to get the last space in time for Mary to give birth. In the year 2020, we resolve to strive for the perfection that 2020 eyesight purveys. For that perfection to happen, we must exercise the four traits that Joseph showed: deep thinking with prayer, obedience, humility and timing.

Perhaps the most important event of 2020 will be the general election. By Loshaun Dixon the ill treatment of Haiti First runner up went to When the time comes, we call on all stakeholders to think deeply about by countries of the King Astro who amassed the future of the federation, to obey the laws of engagement and for all to For the seventh time in Caribbean. 754 points, while sec- show humility. his career, and after two ond runner up went to retirements, Socrates has He is now second King for Craig with 736 We pray that God will continue to bless our nation. captured the Sugar Mas Senior Calypso Monarch title.

The veteran calypso- He is now second nian came back from his second retirement and for most carnival defeated a strong field The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source of contenders to add to his repertoire in the art Monarchs won form. Socrates led in the competition from the first behind King Ellie round of eliminations in Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams early December through the Semi Finals before Matt with 10 titles. St. Kitts Nevis eventually winning POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive the entire competition Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. Sunday evening. Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 most carnival Monarchs points. The two time Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 He defeated the closest won behind King Ellie previous monarch Miss Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] competitor by a whop- Matt with 10 titles. Independent failed to se- ping 71 points as he cure any of the top posi- amassed 854 points withAside from winning the tions in the competition Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com his two songs ‘No Moremonarch title, he was Ratatatat’ that hailed the also responsible for writ- King Socrates will now Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- peace treaty signed by ing and composing four represent the Federation rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- gang members in St. Kitts other songs performed by at the August Leeward dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- and Nevis and his second other calypsonians on the Island Calypso Monarch erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked tune ‘Hate Them Shun night.. event in Anguilla. Them’ that highlighted NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:5 Harris hails revellers on peaceful jam

By Loshaun Dixon injured by tractor during the course of J’ouvert. We “The JNF hospital which had 2 persons who were treated for knife related -in Dr. Harris, addressing the National Assembly, said juries, they were part of the 14, both were heavily the street jam was estimated as one of the largest intoxicated.” crowds ever but noted the revellers were well- be is usually stretched haved. “Commissioner Brandy has advised that at last He also warned individuals to behave responsibly and year’s J’ouvert 2018, the police made 64 arrests aris - cautioned against over intoxication. “We want to issue ing out of J’ouvert events. This year they arrested 14 and stressed when a note of caution to all persons that even as they revel for disorderly conduct and they were all released after in the merriment and the goodwill of the season that J’ouvert. , there are negative fall they consume alcohol in moderation, and better yet if outs from J’ouvert had they can avoid it. “The JNF hospital which is usually stretched and stressed when there are negative fall outs from fewer J’ouvert related He also noted that the J’ouvert was one of the best J’ouvert had fewer J’ouvert related incidents to treat ever. “Everyone I interacted with yesterday compli- this year. I am advised by the health officials, that in incidents to treat this mented the government, the security forces, the vul- 2018 the JNF hospital recorded 19 incidents associat- nerable and marginalized youths, for what has turned ed with J’ouvert jamming, three gunshot wound cases out to be an outstanding Carnival so far, rich in merri- and three persons were reported to have been run over year. ment and indeed memorable so far for the peace and by tractors. In 2019, only one such report of anyone tranquillity.” Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS Non Profit gives back to the community

Children that received the tablets Melvina presenting the tablet to one of the children Nuff things Boys club members receive tablets

By Monique Wahington Brandy-Williams whofor you is preparing you years and meets every brainchild of Christiana is taking it on. But in the urged them to “become for the future. I want you Saturday from 3:30pm. Stapleton-Smith. future I would love to see A kind gesture by a non- men with a purpose”. to come to this institution The motive and goals a girls club as well,” she profit group has placed all the time,” Brandy – of the club are teach- Speaking to the Observer, said. smiles on the faces of “You can be doctors, Williams said. ing them how to pray,Chapman- Audain said more than 20 boys who that the group has as- are a part of the Nuff sisted persons with - dis Things Boys Club in abilities, and provided This year they also do- Nevis. They each re- We are not doing it for any supplies and necessities nated school supplies, ceived brand new - com after the devastating hur- books, toys, instru- puter tablets as gifts. ricanes Irma and Maria ments, stands and song in 2017 .“Our focus is book. She noted that the praise, we are doing it to help kids and elderly tablets, would be useful at home (St. Kitts and to the children. The Executive Director Nevis) . We try to help in of the non- profit because there is a need. We any way that we can . We Chapman Audain said Caribbean Cultural help kids on both St Kitts that helping others is a Collation Melvina and Nevis .The focus is passion of hers.“This is Chapman-Audain, made are there to help. We can’t to help our people in St my number one thing. I the presentation to the Kitts and Nevis but we want to make an impact children on Friday dur- also help people in the on these children. We ing a short concert at do it all but we are trying to wider Caribbean .” want to do more and we the Nuff Things Boys will continue until there Club Headquarters in is no need .We are not Westbbury. fill the gap,” she said. doing it for any praise, She said she loves the we are doing it because idea of a boys club, but there is a need. We are also said she would love there to help. We can’t do Speaking to the young lawyers, captains of bigThe club, which is just learning God’s word andto see a girls club being it all but we are trying to men was Juniorships, pastors, teachers, over four years old, ca- knowing Jesus person- develop. “Our boys need fill the gap.” Minister of Health and whatever you want to be.ters for boys from the ally and understanding a lot of help and I’m hap- Gender Affairs Hazel What Christine is doing age of five years towho 15 he is. The club is pythe to see that someone NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:7 NIA signs agreement with the republic of China (Taiwan) for re-lending project to engender small business activity on Nevis

(L-r) His Excellency Tom Lee, Republic of China (Taiwan)’s Resident Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, and Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, signing the Loan Agreement, at Government Headquarters at Pinney’s Estate on December 30, A section of Nevis Island Administration officials attending the signing cer- 2019, between the Nevis Island Administration and Taiwan emony at Government Headquarters at Pinney’s Estate on December 30, 2019, International Cooperation and Development Fund in relation for the Loan Agreement between the Nevis Island Administration and Taiwan to Nevis Small Enterprise Re-lending Project, while Mr. Colin International Cooperation and Development Fund in relation to Nevis Small Dore, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance looks on Enterprise Re-lending Project

NIA CHARLESTOWN “There is no doubt this which came about due to a practical, workable, it has to be repaid in order Mr.. Brantley who is also NEVIS (December 31, loan agreement is a the good relations shared marketable idea... We to replenish the fund. the Minister of Foreign 2019) – Women, andvery important one be- by his country and the have limited the amount Affairs thanked the gov- men younger than 35 cause women and young Federation. to EC$100,000 per appli- “The idea is when you ernment and people of years old now have thegentlemen in Nevis, if cant because it’s a small come you borrow the the Republic of China opportunity to borrow upthey want to open their“Based on the cordial re- amount of money that’s money from SEDU we (Taiwan), through to $100,000 for the es- businesses they need to lations between our two available ultimately, and are going to give it to Ambassador Lee, for tablishment or expansion borrow money from the countries we are very so the ambassador is right you at a very concession- their assistance.“I have of existing small busi- bank but without good pleased to make available that if we can use this as ary rate of interest, much said it often and I will nesses, thanks to an EC credit history it’s impos- this loan, and I therefore a stimulus to allow busi - lower than the banks continue to say it that $5million loan from the sible for them to get the want to encourage people ness to start and to grow, would lend you, and the Republic of China government and people money they need but in Nevis to make the we hope that will have a we are going to make it (Taiwan) is not just our of the Republic of China with this loan agreementmost of it. multiplier effect through- available to you on terms friend, the Republic of (Taiwan) to the Nevis it’s possible. So they can out the economy. that would make it easier China (Taiwan) is our Island Administration get the capital they need “I don’t know what would for you but you have to best friend...“I would (NIA) to facilitate the and open their business. be your New Year resolu- “We recognize that large understand that the loan want you to take back process through the Small tions for the year 2020 investors are important is a loan, not a gift. please to President Tsai Enterprise Development “In addition if you look but this can be a pretty but we also recognize and the entire govern- Unit (SEDU). at the bigger picture, good one, and please be that small investors and “It is repayable, and the ment our warm appre- this loan agreement can brave and embrace your small business is also reason why that is impor- ciation for this. I know At the official signing cer- also be a stimulus to the future,” he said. critical if the island is go- tant is because it allows I speak on behalf of the emony for the loan agree- economy of St. Kitts ing to grow and develop us to replenish this fund people of Nevis and the ment between the NIA and Nevis.. Let’s say Meantime, Hon. Mark and if the economy is go- over time, and so to help wider Federation when I and Taiwan International you’ve got 50 people Brantley, Premier of ing to expand and that is more people. So each say that these funds are Cooperation and opening their business Nevis and Minister of the reason why we have time you pay back it al- going to be put to good Development Fund in you can imagine you can Finance, explained that been trying so hard to get lows us to advance funds use and that the people relation to Nevis Small have a pretty good im- the idea of the lending to this point and why I to others who might also who we hope to benefit Enterprise Re-Lending pact on your economy, programme was devel- am so grateful today, be- have a business idea as are the ones who will be Project at Government and then in the future oped by the NIA to pro- fore the end of the year, well,” he said. charged with taking our Headquarters at Pinney’s if we have 100, if wevide an avenue to pursue that we can sign these economy forward and Estate on December 30, have 500, I believe the small businesses or to ex- documents to ensure that The Premier added that ensuring that our econo- 2019, His Excellency economy of St. Kitts and pand existing businesses. starting in January we they planned to hold boot my grows and expands,” Tom Lee, Republic Nevis would benefit tre- can start to accept appli- camps to work with the he said. of China (Taiwan)’smendously,” he said. “That fund will hope- cations from members of public to try and encour- Resident Ambassador to fully be accessed by in- the public,” he said. age them and educate The ceremony was St. Kitts and Nevis spoke The ambassador used the dividuals here – women them on the whole - prochaired by Mr. Colin of the significance of the opportunity to urge those and youths who have an Mr.. Brantley, reminded cess of what business Dore, is Permanent loan. eligible to take advan- idea, who develop that those who would be ben- all about. Secretary in the Ministry tage of the loan facility idea, who bring forward eficiaries of the loan that of Finance in the NIA. Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 AdverTiSemeNTNewS AdverTiSemeNTAdverTiSemeNTNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:9 Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:11 Manchester United star donates to Children’s Home

Rashford with the goods and supplies he was able to donate Children at the Children’s Home show off gifts

By Loshaun Dixon boxes full of selected Children’s Home in Saint sexual abuse victims and The Home is under gen- supervision of a Home items, from hand sanitis- Kitts and to see them ar- neglected or abandoned eral management of a Manager/Administrator Manchester United er to thermal underwear, rive before the 25th. children or those placed Board of Directors but and House Parents/ and England star for- in order to help those there by the Courts. the children are under Direct Care Givers. ward Marcus Rashford less fortunate than them- He then noted that his the direct control and has made a donation selves in Manchester. grandmother was from to the St. Christopher But Rashford also made Haynes Smith Village in Children’s Home in St. a donation to the st. Basseterre. Kitts in memory of his Christopher children’s grandmother who was home. “My Nana Cillian Henry from the West Basseterre lived in Haynes Smith Area. Rashford in a post on village before she passed away and it means a lot to be able to do this in her memory. Hope everyone The initiative urged on the island has a great individuals to wrap festive new year!” The donation included boxes full of selected cereal bars, toilet paper and socks among other items, from hand goods and supplies. sanitiser to thermal The St. Christopher Children’s Home was underwear, in order the brainchild of Millie Neverson who was temporarily resident in to help those less fortu- St Kitts. It was in 1937 she introduced to the nate than themselves in group, then existing as the Service League, the Manchester. idea of a Million Penny Scheme for the purpose of providing a building The donation was part of social media celebrated for neglected children. “In-the-Box” initiative the achievement. “Very to help the less fortunate proud of what we Up to 34 children and and homeless over the achieved with #inthebox- young people have been festive season. manchester this year but resident at the home at also didn’t want to forget one time ranging in age my roots at Christmas so from 4 years to 19 years. really happy our family Children who are ad- The initiative urged in- was able to ship dona- mitted to the home are dividuals to wrap festive tions to St Christopher’s mainly orphans, child or Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS Annual Parade paints Basseterre for New Year

for the thousands of on lookers who turned out for a piece of the action. By Loshaun Dixon headed for downtown and also Social Media Basseterre. personality Inhalemee. The troupes returned to Hundreds of revellers the streets Thursday to dressed up in costumes At about 2:00 pm the bring the curtains down made their way across mas bands arrived at on Sugar Mas with the Basseterre, Wednesday Greenlands where theThey were followed by Last Lap. in a spectacular display folklore groups and Majesty Carnival which of colour and splendour Junior parade had lined was significantly smaller, as they celebrated New up awaiting the rest of thebut the revellers per- Years Day with the Grand parade. formed with the same- en National Carnival Parade. ergy. Following on their Ultra Carnival, the reign- heels was Luxe Carnival In the end Ultra carnival ing champion, led the mas who were participating was adjudged Troupe of band section of the parade in their first ever national the year, Largest Troupe and reached the first judg- carnival parade and had and King and Queen of ing point at Greenlands at a fair sized number of the Bands. about 2:30, showcasing participants. their four sections in front The National Carnival of the judges. committee also an- nounced the winners Their for theme dubbed Also on Parade was Phun the Road March title‘Showtime’ with featuredVybz who brought up the Grand Masters Band- sectionswin from ‘Avatar, rear of the parade who had ning the song ‘Lift off de ‘King and Queen of the the second largest amount Stress’ edging out ‘Area Dancehall’, ‘Frozen’ and of revellers on parade. Code’ by the Nu Vybes ‘Lion King.’ This was the band. largest troupe of the show. After they left Greenlands the parade turned left onto The Parade started at noon Ultra also featured Cayon Street and wound on FT Williams Highway superstar Chris Gayles, its way through the town. with the Mas bands leav - who has now become They a performed at other ing the starting point and feature of Ultra carnival judging points as well as NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:13 Peace and Goodwill in St. Kitts-Nevis in 2020

By and over and expecting launched nationwide bycommunities in St. Kitts I knew or heard a different result. And it the RSCNPF Community and nine in Nevis with the that the govern- Dr. Neals J. Chitan was evident that by the Policing Team to in- specific intention to- ad ment was paying frequent calls on our TV tensely recruit children dress the gang divide that criminals not to As the new year 2020 and radio programs that and youth into a vibrant existed while giving the kill each other. begins, it can be declared SKN nationals were not behavior modification social tools to creating a My answer was that St. Kitts-Nevis has going to let this happen, and leadership training more tolerant and peace- and still is, “I do recorded the lowest - ho as they expressed their movement. This initiative ful co-existence between not know if the micide rate for the past dire frustration with the is a community empow- feuding communities. government is decade in the year 2019,crime climate of their erment campaign that paying criminals an unprecedented victory country. has tremendous potential As reflected in our- fi to keep the peace. for the Harris led gov- to reform the social land- nal report, in addition However, what ernment which is now So, proposing the scape of the Federation to this community level I do know is that campaigning for another EDER© Approach, our and I am proud to have intervention strategy that our team has de- term in leadership of the flagship copyrighted helped inspired the impacted thirty-eight livered powerful mind- potent social concepts Federation in the upcom- four-dimensional model founders through the communities, our team altering social skill tools and strategies that the ing election. However, for sustainable crime re- EDER Approach and engaged daily crime pre- to help feuding individual Federation needed for a amidst the congratula- duction to the Ministry ROOTS OF VIOLENCE vention sessions in all and communities across peaceful co-existence of tions due, we must pieceof National Security, Conference. twenty-seven primary the Federation live a more its people and along with together the methodology Permanent Secretary and nine high schools controlled, resolved and all other stakeholder with that brought that “peace” Osmond Petty quickly However, without seem- across the Federation peaceful life, and I am similar objectives that and achieve this 2019 identified it as ground-ing to devalue the efforts while also responding not to surprised that they are have worked alongside crime reduction victory, breaking and a workableand future outcomes of seventy-five homes doing for so. That’s what I us, we can celebrate- to if this trend is to be sus- framework for SKN, andthis great movement, the family intervention ses- know” gether “Peace and good- tained. That analysing swung it into action- current im peace initiative sions, all simultaneously. will in St. Kitts-Nevis” in process we refer to asmediately, the and I applaud we are seeing in SKN So, as we use the algebra- 2020 and beyond. “D” or “diagnosing” in his vision and leadership cannot be fully attributed Before completing our ic method of using what our copyrighted EDER© despite the intense oppo- to this fledgling initiative, work and leaving thewe know to figure out Best wishes to govern- Approach to sustainable sition he faced. and we may again have Federation of SKN in what we don’t as it per- ment and wonderful crime reduction, and to to objectively look else- August 2019, because oftains to the new “Peace people of St. Kitts-Nevis avoid doing so will makeNow, as we look back where for more answers. the drop in crime, I Initiative” was in St. Kitts- in 2020!! SKN more susceptible to at the rolling out of the personally stopped sev- Nevis, I DO KNOW that repeating its recent crime EDER© framework in St. Then the third compo- eral times and asked if we have delivered the rate history again. Kitts-Nevis 2016- 2019, nent to be considered we can identify three is a robust community The so-called “Peace prominent components empowerment campaign Initiative” now existingthat were deliberatelyour social empowerment in SKN has yielded the emphasized, and these “Duo Team” (my admin- dream of the Ministry we must assess to istrative see assistant and I) of National Security and the base of the ‘Peace on undertook in conjunction it’s Minister and Prime earth” which now exist with the Skills Training Minister Dr. Timothy in SKN. Firstly, I must Empowerment Program Harris, and as a Crime applaud the stalwart joint (STEP), a national low- Reduction Consultant enforcement operations income program run un- who was contractedof Commissioner and Hilroy der the office of the Prime who has worked Brandy hard and to his Royal St. Minister which employs help realize this dream, Christopher and Nevis hundreds of locals across my administrative as- Police Force (RSCNPF) the Federation. sistant Ann Chitan and along with Lieutenant I are proud to have been Commander Anthony This third initiative was a actively involved in this Commrie and his St. series of community high success. Kitts-Nevis Defense impact sessions which Force (SKNDF) - deeply in addressed ex the roots However, to identify ecuting searches, seizing of; conflicts (personal, and understand the sys- of weapons, collecting family and community), tem that yielded this so- evidence and arresting anger, disrespectful con- called “Peace Initiative,” of criminals. However,frontations, revenge and an algebraic method of despite the professional disrespect for life. Along analysis must be used, execution of their dutieswith the disseminating of where we consider thein curbing criminal activi- this vital information, we known factors to figureties, we can soon realize also equipped over five out the unknown. Beingthat a peace initiative is hundred homes with of a social skill consultant to something of community our official ‘Project STOP the Ministry of National resolve, mindset and deci- ‘n’ THINK” Decision Security for the purpose sion making, and we may Making & Impulse of helping reduce the have to look elsewhere Control Kits which are steep homicide rate, it for the basis of this so- designed to reinforce the was imperative that mycalled peace initiative. concepts in the minds of proposed modus operandi attendees, their families not fit Albert Einstein’s Secondly, we have the and communities. These definition of madness of St. Kitts-Nevis Youth sessions and material we doing the same thing over Explorer Club which wasdelivered in twenty-nine Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS PolICE rECEIVE SAlVATIoN ArMY’S ANNUAl WElFArE APPEAl AWArD

Photo 1: Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy rePhoto 2: Basseterre, St. Kitts, on behalf of the Police had visited the Cardin Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy hands over Police dona- December 30, 2019Cooperative Credit Home, the Grange tion to Pastor CampbellPhoto 3: Captain Walter Bass hands over (RSCNPF): The Royal Union. Nursing Home and the donation to Pastor Campbell on behalf of Police Credit Union St. Christopher and JNF Hospital. He further Nevis Police Force was given the Annual Welfare Appeal Award for 2019 “This is the fourth year that for helping the Salvation Army bring cheer and the Police, now under the supplies to those in need during the holiday baton of Commissioner Hil- season. roy Brandy, has partnered The award was presented to Commissioner of with the Salvation Army Police Hilroy Brandy by Major Roxroy Campbell who pastors the Salvation “This is the fourth year noted that they also in- Army Church. Major that the Police, now tend to revisit the hospital Campbell disclosed that under the baton of and Her Majesty’s Prison the award was being Commissioner Hilroy before the year ends. given to the Police for Brandy, has partnered making a significant con- with the Salvation Army“I want to thank God tribution to the Army’s to reach out to persons and thank the Police welfare appeal for four who are unfortunate or Officers…it is not easy consecutive years. victims of emergencies to deal with crime and and disasters…May violence, but with God’s As had been done dur- we continue tograce and work strength he ing previous years, with one anothercarries us and through each money was collectedsupport those whoday,” he said. are from Police Officersweak,” and said Pastor at the the civilian staff Salvation who Army, Major Commissioner of Police, work with the Police.Roxroy At Campbell and Hilroy Brandy thanked a brief ceremony at his presented the plaque to the Pastor for the award office on December 24,the Commissioner. and in turn commended 2019, the Commissioner the organization for their handed over a donation Pastor Campbell noted outstanding years of ser- of approximately $1,600 that so far the organi- vice to the Federation. to Major Campbell, the zation has given out He also pledge that the largest contribution of all over 200 food ham- Force would continue to four years. An additional pers throughout the help the organization in $500 was presented Federation with moreany to way they could go- to Major Campbell by go before the end of the ing forward. Captain Walter Bass season. He said that they NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:15 PrIME MINISTEr HElPS To MAKE oFFICErS FEEl AT HoME DUrING HolIDAY SEASoN

Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Senator the

Basseterre, St. Kitts, force, for the outstanding we wanted to commend and the…concentration that they were having yuletide and the message January 02, 2020 progress they have made the law enforcement.” on family, all of whichan enjoyable Christmas we want them to have (RSCNPF): Prime in 2019 in terms of law are part and parcel of if the government and is of…being accepted Minister and Minister enforcement,” explained The second objective, he our own celebration ofpeople reached out to [and] being loved. That of National Security, Dr. the Prime Minister. give them the support message we were able the Honourable Timothy that they needed particu- to deliver, so my very Harris, helped to make “If things continue as larly because many of best wishes to them, but Police Officers spendingthey have, we expect The to atmosphere was the Officers and recruitsnot only to them, to their the holiday season far end the year with - a re were very young. Hefamilies for as they are from home, feel at home. markable and first evera very good one and hoped that such a gath- away from home, their 48 percent reduction in ering would build their families are away from He hosted the High homicides. That has been morale and their sense of them and would want Command and Officersthe most telling, most se- we are happy that Mr. acceptance in society. to know that they are in who hail from other- rious, ter and most frighten- good standing…,” ritories to lunch at the ing of all major crimes. Brandy suggested that “I think that was Ocean Terrance Inn on And so this significant achieved from the re- Members of the High New Year’s Eve. Dr. downturn is one which we do this. sponses. The atmosphere Command and each Harris explained that the society at large has was a very good one and Officer were presented the lunch served two shown great apprecia- we are happy that Mr. with a small token of purposes. tion for. In fact, in at least Brandy suggested that appreciation from the two of the songs for the said, was to show appre- Christmas, we thought we do this. We wantedPrime Minister who “It was an opportunity calypso competition, the ciation to the new recruits that at this moment weto do it earlier, but given was accompanied by for us in the Ministry onslaught on crime and from the neighbouring should let them know wethe hectic nature of the Deputy Speaker of the of National Security to the success has been islands, many of whomappreciate them, that wecarnival and Christmas National Assembly, join the with the Highmentioned. It was onewere spending their firstshow a…bonding with season, there couldn’t be Senator the Honourable Command of the Police of the winning composi- Christmas away from them...” a more convenient time. Akilah Byron-Nisbett. Force and to show ap- tions of the new monarchhome. So nonetheless, I think Dr. Harris disclosed that preciation to the police so it shows that the- soci Dr. Harris added that be- we are in the season ofhe hopes to meet with the fraternity in general, ety at large has appreciat- “Given the glad tid- ing in St. Kitts and Nevis, goodwill, and good cheer wider Police fraternity at and the leadership of the ed what is happening, so ings, and the goodwillit would help to ensure and celebration related to a later date. Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS

one Charged in Kasim Buchanan’s Murder

By Loshaun Dixon The District Medical Doctor arrived on the Police have charged scene and pronounced 34-year-old Kimba him dead. Whattley of St. Paul’s for the murder of Kasim Buchanan had several Buchanan, a Sandy Point encounters with shoot- native who was found ing events in the past. dead near his Basseterre Last year in March a Buchanan had several encounters with shooting events in the past. home August 20, 2018. car in which he and his mother were travel- The crime took place at ling, was attacked by an Buchanan’s home which unknown assailant in a was located in an - al mask who opened fire ley that connects Nevis on their vehicle. It his Street and College Street mother with a wound on Ghaut. her arm needing hospital treatment. On the day of the crime a report was filed by theLater that same week victim’s girlfriend who their home in Sandy said she left him at home Point came under attack in the morning, and upon when gunmen opened her return in the evening, fire on their residents at found his motionless around 1:00 a.m. no one body in a pool of blood. was hurt in that incident. Police said Buchanan’s body had shown - vis ible signs of trauma. Buchanan was a popular According to reports a car washer in the area transformer may have and is also a relative of been the weapon for Deputy the Prime Minister murder.. Shawn Richards NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:17

Annual Parade paints Basseterre for New Year Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS rolE oF PolICE IN ENSUrING JUSTICE IS

Photo: Justice PIVoTAl SAYS Trevor Ward speak- ing to Officers at JUSTICE Commissioner’s WArD

Basseterre, St. Kitts, a trial. Justice Ward went and encouraged them to December 31, 2019on to explain that the lead help others elevate them- (RSCNPF): At a re- investigator on any case selves to that standard as cent Commissioner’s is viewed as a coordina- well. Lecture, guest speaker, Justice Trevor Ward QC, reminded the Police of their significant contribu- tion to the justice system. “It is the interest of justice He also recommended that innocent persons go some ways in which Officers could improvefree, but it is also in the in- their performance in court. terest of justice that guilty “It is the interest of jus- tice that innocent persons persons are convicted go free, but it is also in the interest of justice that guilty persons are convicted and you are at tor and should be versed Justice Ward thanked the forefront of that fight in all areas of the case the High Command for for justice and therefore whether it be forensics, affording him the op- the manner in which liaising with other de- portunity to address the you prepare and present partments, dealing with gathering. He urged your cases will impact victims or the prepara- the officers to continue eventual outcomes,” said tion of statements. He their good work and to Justice Ward. He high- also encouraged the strive for excellence in lighted that the Police High Command to in- their pursuit to keep the play a very pivotal role vest in buying and up- Federation safe. in ensuring that justice is dating equipment where served. necessary that would “While solving crime is aid the officers in theirthe first step, peace and He encouraged the offi- investigations. order is sustained when cers to be fully prepared the justice system runs its for court proceedings, to After relaying his ob- full distance and persons keep proper notes and to servations for areas of are brought to trial and study their cases inside improvement, he com- put on trial with the - ex out so they can be confi- mended the officers whopectation that a just out- dent in answering ques- consistently performed at come will be the result,” tions as they arise during a high standard in court he added. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:19 Students receive an award that will be with them forever rastafari Movement and Natural livity Holistic Foundation

By Monique Washington winners received a have tried hard to made Iroy said this is where cash award, school - “We sup wanted to be a part of significant improve- his group makes a Five first form students, on plies and opportunity for ment along the way, but difference.“We wanted Sunday received a special homework assistance, that child’s life, maybe not because they were not to be a part of that child’s award from the One Love learned about farming, in the top they weren’t life, maybe not necessar- Rastafari Movement and playing of African drums, necessarily donating finan- recognized.” ily donating financially, Natural Livity Holistic arts and craft and values. but in terms of the impact Foundation, that will be cially but in terms of the im- Ras Iroy said that for the we can make in terms of with them for the restAssistant of Chair Ras Iroy past four years they de- his and her Afrocentric their lives. said the award has been pact we can make in terms cided to host the awards back ground. We would around for the past five ceremony instead of just include theses children years. He noted that the of his and her Afrocentric “handing the awardees in some of the programs award focuses on high an envelope” during their we have here on the farm. The Special Efforts Award achieving students leav- back ground” graduation. “Instead of On Saturdays between was given to Micque ing primary. giving an envelope, we3-5 these are Afrocentric Washington , Adunjiah decided for the past four based, as well as aca- in the area when theyperformers. They are the years to hold a ceremony demic, arts and craft, Hendrickson, Keilithia have graduations. We ones to take home most here at Natural Livity. drumming, farming and Stanley, Stephan Leader, “Over the years we con- recognized most of the of the prizes . There are We would have a chancevalues.” Kemario Sutton. The tributed to the schools children who are the topsome children that would to speak to the children...” Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS Myths & Misinformation on Suicide

By Annan Boodram – So people who are de- Myth #2: People, whoor show any signs of distress because it will Fact: Alcoholism or be- The Caribbean Voice pressed and suicidal must talk about killing them- distress. appear as if that person’s ing under the influence of do the same – seek pro - selves, are just looking feelings do not matter alcohol is not a reason for fessional help and pray if for attention and won’t Fact: In various studies it and the person is not be- suicide, but may provide they have deep faith. do it. was noted that up to 80% ing taken seriously. Dutch courage to the al- In our work on sui- of victims leave clues, ready suicidal. cide prevention, The Furthermore, a number Fact: If someone is either verbally or through Myth #8: People suicide Caribbean Voice has re- of individuals also sim- talking about suicide, their change in behav- on impulse or a whim. Myth #13: People who ceived a lot of comments ply dismiss suicide as the regardless of how it- isiors. ex That is why, it -is im die by suicide are selfish. to do with God, religion victim’s personal choice pressed, it must be taken portant to learn about and Fact: Not true. Those and temples. Yes, faith- and business, and feel seriously. That person become familiar with the who end their livesFact: Actually it’s almost based counselors and there is no need to get is in pain and crying out warning signs. would have thought the opposite - people die individuals with deepinvolved in suicide pre- for help. If you’re in about it over and over by suicide because they religious convictions do vention since nothing can doubt, keeping talking Myth#5: Discussing sui- in their mind; it’s this think they are saving their believe that faith in God really be done. Yet there to the person and listen cide with someone will process that drives them loved ones from having can help. In fact, one is a tremendous body of carefully, then get profes- put the idea in his or her towards the final act, if to disrupt their (the loved commentator posted, literature and shared ex- sional help for that per- head. timely professional help ones) lives to deal with “Stop begging and send periences that prove that son. Unless this is done is not accessed. their own (those who are them to church to pray to something can indeed be that person could end up Fact: Talking about suicidal) pain and agony God.” done and that suicide is carrying out the threat. suicide lets the person Myth #9: Only cowards of the suicide victim. preventable. knows you care and thatsuicide. So yes, we are certain that Myth #3: If people are he/she is not alone. It In the final analysis some suicidal individuals So as we move forward, determined to kill them- gives a sense of relief Fact: It’s not a question or please remember that might have been brought it becomes important to selves, then nothing is and promotes a greater being a coward or being ‘Suicide Prevention is out of that mindset by dispel some of the pre- going to stop them. chance that the person brave. The reality is that Everybody’s Business’ faith-based counseling. vailing myths and misin- will unburden himself/ it is difficult to imagine and if each of us plays a But faith-based counsel- formation about suicide. Fact: Various studies herself. the agony someone goes part, we can save lives ing does not work with For too long suicide and indicate that showing through before attempt- and enable potential to all, is not available to factors that drive this someone you care and Myth #6: Only the pooring or dying by suicide. flower. Also do -remem all and faith-based lead- crisis have been viewedgiving that person just commit suicide. ber that suicide is never ers are not generally as ‘taboo’ and not an five minutes of your time Myth #11: If you go an answer, no matter equipped to offer clinical appropriate topic to be has proven to reduce Fact: Suicide does not to church you will not what the problem or issue counseling. discussed in public. That suicidal attempts. A per- discriminate and it can suicide. is; suicide simply leaves taboo must now be laid son’s urge to kill him/ affect the lives of anyone too many unanswered Besides, people who to rest. herself, regardless of the regardless of social status Fact: Regular church at- questions. Besides sui- deeply believe in God, reason, can be changed. or financial background, tendance, by itself has cide does not eradicate still die by suicide. So it’s Myth # 1: People who A study of those who as has been seen over and not stopped individuals pain, it leaves behind a clear that there must be suicide want to die. survived the jump from over. from attempting or dying circle of agony that em- a range of strategies and the Golden Gate Bridge by suicide. And while be- braces those left behind. access. It’s like someone Fact: Suicide is seen as stated they would not Myth #7: Telling some- lief and faith based coun- So we urge all to become having fatal cancer and a way to end the pain. Ahave jumped if someone one to cheer up when seling may help some it familiar with suicide deep faith in God. Such suicidal person does not had just spoken or even he/she is depressed will takes more than that to warning signs which a person would not sit at see any other option but smiled at them during stop him/her from acting help others. can be found all over the home and say ‘God will those who have survived their period of crisis. crazy. Internet. Remember five heal me’. Instead that attempted suicide say Myth #12: Only people minutes of your time can person will seek profes- they never wanted to Mythdie. #4: People who Fact: Telling someone to who drink try suicide. save a life. sional help but also pray. die by suicide never tell cheer up will cause more NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:21 Annual Parade paints Basseterre for New Year Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 AdverTiSemeNTSNewS one love rastafari Movement aims to introduce Kwanzaa in the schools

By Monique Washington and seven symbols are Movement for “breaking designed to be a compe- how they will introduce still be there with the chil- placed around the home. barriers” on the island tition for Christmas or the celebration to the dren,” he said. The One Love Rastafari The Seven Principles are: when it comes to contro- to be done away fromschools. “We will be- talk Movement on Nevis this Umoja (unity), versial matters such as the Christmas. It is different ing to the Principals, pro- He said that by educating year (2020) will be aim- Kujichagulia (self- legalization of Marijuana, and it gives you a one- viding some information the teachers and the stu- ing to introduce Kwanzaa, determination), Ujima Kwanzaa and others. ness of your African-ness. , doing some presenta- dents “a lot more people the cultural holiday that (collective work and We think it could be em- tions for the teachers and can embrace Kwanzaa celebrates African heri- responsibility), Ujamaa Speaking with The braced in the schools. Its children, so even though and we will be moving tage and identity into the (cooperative economics), Observer, Co- Chair of non religious.” Kwanzaa is being held forward.” schools on the island in an Nia (purpose), Kuumba the One Love Rastafari over the Christmas vaca- effort to create a oneness (creativity) and Imani Movement Ras Iroy Ras Iroy gave an idea on tion, the knowledge will said that it was difficult to get the Governments support in the Kwanzaa celebration.“It was diffi- Children connect very cult even to get the support of the government in the early stages. We could not easily to rastafari. get access to Community Centers. We thought it was unfair that you could have a Christmas tree We go into the schools lighting in a community center but you can’t have Kwanzaa but I must say and they shoutng these barriers have been broken . Community Development has assisted “ Selassie Rastafari” us over the past years,” he said .

Ras Iroy said that this for the African heritage. (faith). year they plan on educat- ing the school aged chil- Kwanzaa is a seven day Speaking at the Kwanzaadren on the importance celebration annually be- celebration on Sunday, and Kwanzaa and what tween December 26 to Premier of Nevis Mark it means to the African January. According to Brantley said that he community. “Children PBS. Org “Kwanzaa ismakes a his best efforts connect very easily to celebration of community, to attend the celebration Rastafari. We go into family and culture, estab- with the Rastafari com- the schools and they lished as a means to help munity every year. are shouting “ Selassie African Americans recon- Rastafari”. So there is nect with their African He said that he appreci- that awareness and we are roots and heritage” ates the holiday that cel- glad to see that that barrier ebrate” the community, has been broken over the The seven days cor- culture, heritage for our years. respond to the Seven families.” Principles or Nguzo “It is now for us to take Saba. Seven candles are The Premier congratulat- this to the schools be- lighted during Kwanzaa ed the One Love Rastafari cause it (Kwanzaa) is not AdverTiSemeNTSNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:23 J’ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS J’ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace AdverTiSemeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:25

WE NoW Do PErSoNAl CAlENDArS! Page:26 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS

2020 New Year’s message from Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis

NIA CHARLESTOWN It was a year in whichto Cliff Dwellers. We over adversity. As a I pledge today that in the us value each other and (January 01, 2020) -- The we witnessed an 82 - persaw the transformation proud people, we haveyear ahead: let us commit ourselves following is the full text cent and 86 percent passof Brown Hill Road and never eaten from the to being our brothers’ of the 2020 New Year rate respectively for our Craddock Road which plate of helplessness or - We shall continue keeper. message by Hon. Mark students who sat CSEC had not been touched for drank from the cup of to improve upon all of Brantley, Premier of [Caribbean Secondary decades. self-doubt. At every try- the gains that we haveLet us pledge to solve Nevis. Education Certificate] ing and pivotal moment made over the years our issues and misunder- and CAPE [Caribbean The year 2020 promises in our history, we have standings in a social and Fellow citizens at homeAdvanced Proficiencyto be more exciting and embraced the spirit of - We shall continue political environment and abroad, visitors and Examination] exams. Theproductive than the year hope - we have alwaysto provide greater social characterized by empa- residents, Gingerland Secondary that has passed. In 2020 displayed self-reliance, protection for our people, thy and tolerance. Let us School was ranked- wenum shall witness: resolve and discipline. especially our children, bring happiness to those Today a new year dawns. ber two in the Federation In so doing we have- our al elderly and women. whom we encounter; let As we turn a new chapter in the CSEC exams. - The start of Phase 2 ways prevailed, and will us say warm words to all in the book of our lives I of the road rehabilita- continue to do so in the - We shall continue those we treasure; let us wish you and your fam- It was a year in tionwhich project our from Cliff future. to offer scholarships and thank our parents, give ily good health, happi- CARIFTA athletes made Dwellers to Camps assistance for our youth a tender hug and kiss to ness and prosperity. A us proud in gaining med- Fellow Nevisians, I can to develop and qualify our children and open new year always comesals at the 2019 CARIFTA - Completion of Phase assure you that great themselves our hearts to all. May we with a renewed sense of[Caribbean Free Trade 2 of the Craddock Road, things are happening bring joy and harmony hope, optimism and - exAssociation] Games in Bath Road and the Brown on the island of Nevis. - We shall continue in every home and peace pectation. Armed with the Cayman Islands and Hill Road rehabilitation There is a genuine sense to offer skills training and and love to every family. the lessons of 2019, weour Under 17 male crick- projects of hope and optimism as seed financing for our are ready to focus on the et team won the Leeward we enter the new year. youth and our women to At this juncture, permit challenges and oppor- Islands Under 17 Cricket - The operationalization There is a real feeling of convert their ideas and me to wish our young tunities that will arise Tournamentin in Antigua. of the CCTV [Closed- buoyancy and euphoria energies into economic people every success in 2020. It was also an exciting circuit television] with the knowledge that,enterprises the year ahead and may year for the Tourism Command Centre as a people and as an is- all of their positive en- The new year is a specialindustry. In 2019, we land, we are moving in - As a caring and deavours bear fruit. To moment in time whenwitnessed 64 cruise calls - Commencement of the right direction. people-centred govern- our seniors, to whom we individually and collec- with a total of 14,485construction on the ment, we shall continueowe so much, I express tively we look inward, passengers - a 239- perTVET [Technical and Every index of material to improve upon our edu- eternal gratitude to you take stock of ourselves cent increase over 2018. Vocational Education life has recorded signifi- cation system and health for the foundation you and reflect on our Ourjoys lovely island’s hotels and Training] project at cant improvement - job care, and provide afford- have laid for our island’s and disappointments, and restaurants were the both high schools and creation, wages and sala- able housing for all. progress and develop- our achievements and recipients of numerous ries, physical infrastruc- ment. I also express to mistakes. It is also a time awards and accolades. - The construction of 62 ture and housing, health Indeed, life is getting you good health and se- when we embrace the op- Our 45th Culturama affordable homes across care and education, cul- better for all, something renity in the twilight of portunity to make greater Festival (C45) was the island. a ture and sports are all good is happening and your years. To all those strides for ourselves, our tremendous success, and trending upwards. we have lots of reasons towho by their actions and families and our nation. by all accounts it was the In 2019, we encoun- feel good and to be proud works have contributed biggest yet. tered many social and Clearly, Nevis is chang- of our island. to the sustainable devel- Far too often we take for economic challenges, ing for the better and we opment of our country, granted the very things The year 2019 was also chief among which are promoting was the good We find ourselves today we say thank you. We are for which we should bea memorable year for the temporary closure of life for all. With our so- living in a technological indeed indebted to you. thankful. As we usher inour island’s infrastruc- the Four Seasons Resort cial programmes we are era where social media the new year, we must betural development. We and the closure of Brown reducing divisions and is the order of the day. Fellow citizens, I pray thankful to God for spar- saw the continuation ofHill Communications. encouraging social cohe- Such technology has cre- that all of your hopes, ing us the ravages of any the Treasury Building However, by the sion. grace We are pursuing an ated new opportunities dreams and aspirations natural disasters during Complex construc- of God, the astute leader- economic agenda geared for us to communicate may materialize in the the year that has passed. tion and the Alexandraship of your government, towards building a coun- in ways unheard of yearsnew year. I sincerely We should not take for Hospital Rehabilitation and the determination of try of which everyone ago. However, in recenthope that 2020 will granted the calm, peace Project. our people, we were able can be proud. times this platform has prove to be a peaceful, and tranquillity that now to successfully navigate been weaponized by productive and prosper- pervades our island. Let During the summer va- those treacherous waters With our good gover- some, and has been used ous year for all of us. On us thank God for answer- cation we undertook and the vessel Nevis con- nance agenda, we areby many to exploit and behalf of the Nevis Island ing our individual and extensive rehabilitation tinues to sail majestically. improving our political hijack our constitutional Administration I wish collective prayers on the on our schools to create culture, promoting in- right to free speech. you and your family a cessation of gun violence an atmosphere which These challenges have clusiveness and discard- Happy New Year and in our Federation. is conducive to learn- taught us that, regard- ing the toxic politics of In the year ahead, I urge may Jehovah continue ing. We also witnessedless of the size of our the past. Brick by brick us all to raise the level of to guide and bless our The year 2019 was indeed the completion of the problems, the Nevisian we are creating a better our national discourse. I island and nation. Thank a year of great accom- rehabilitation of the is- people will not be - deNevis with a greater op- implore us to season our you! plishments and achieve- land main road from the terred or defeated. We portunity for all to pursue comments with kindness, ments for our people. Cotton Ground junction have always triumphed and live their dreams. respect and love. Let NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:27 Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS St. Kitts (Basseterre) lions Club pays homage to its dedicated members and sponsors

St. Kitts (Basseterre) community, and noted Hamir Sabnani, while CollinsMr Highway, and a little more – help justOther current St. Kitts Lions Club pays homage that the anniversary Richard Caines who waswork with those needing a little more; serve just a (Basseterre) Lions to its dedicated members dinner would not not have present was - recoga helping hand in form little more. With every- Club officials present and sponsors been possible withoutnised for being the most of care packages, and thing going on lately in included Ms Toshie the club’s Charter mem- outstanding contributor volunteer efforts at the St. Kitts and the world, Davis, Secretary; Ms The St. Kitts (Basseterre) bers, who pioneered and over the forty years. Children’s and Cardin now more than ever we Bernadette Dolphin, 1st Lions Club has been in steered the ship for them Homes. are needed as a beacon of VP; Ms Heather Grant, existence now for four to be at the Marriott Certificates were -pre hope and service.” 2nd VP; Ms Patricia decades providing assis- for the celebration that sented to other sponsors: “Since 1979, when the Farrell, Member Chair; tance to the needy, and evening. St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla St. Kitts community is Featured speaker was Mr Cedric Liburd, members and sponsors National Bank, National looking for a helping Ms Patricia Walters, Member Chair for 40th who helped make it - posTwo Charter members Caribbean Insurance, hand, the Lions have CEO, The Cable, and Anniversary Committee; sible were honoured onwho were present, Mr Social Security, Bank of been there to answer amongthe guests pres- Mrs Icilma Hendricks, Saturday December 28 at Samuel Tuckett and Mr Nevis, St. Christopher call,” observed President ent was St. Kittspast andpresident; Mrs the club’s 40th anniver- Ray John, were recog- Air and Sea Ports Pemberton. “I am pray- Nevis Permanent Merle Liburd, past presi- sary dinner held at the St. nised. Also recognised Authority, Contec Ltd, ing for the New Year Representative to the dent; and Mr Michael Kitts Marriott Resort. were members with CIBC FirstCaribbean that every able-bodied United Nations, His Hendrickson, Past over 25 year of service: International Bank, and Leo and Lion challenge Excellency Sam Condor.District Governor (in “Tonight we are privi- Mrs Fermilla Browne, the Development Bank themselves to give just England). leged to celebrate forty Ms Bernadette Dolphin, of St. Kitts and Nevis. years of service,” said Mrs Sylvia Duggins, Ms President of the St. Patricia Farrell, Ms Sonia “We are blessed to Kitts (Basseterre) Lions Henry, Mr Ray John, count all these compa- Club, Ms Charmaine Ms Sandra Laws, Msnies as supporters and Pemberton, while - welCharmaine Pemberton, pray for their contin- coming members and and Mrs Marvis Warner. ued support,” said Ms guests. “Forty years of Pemberton. kind acts and helping those in need – forty years The St. Kitts of giving of their time Mrs Averlyn Williams- (Basseterre) Lions and talents for the greater Benjamin was recog- Club has over the past good. In the Bible, the nised as the first femaleforty years undertaken number forty represents president of the St. Kitts over forty major proj- a period of testing, trial, (Basseterre) Lions Club. ects, which according and probation.” to the President include Rams Trading Company holding walk-a-thons According to Ms was recognised as the for the blind, raising Pemberton, the St. Kitts most outstanding spon- awareness and funds Basseterre Lions Club sor whose plaque offor the blind commu- has withstood the test recognitionof was pre- nity, beautification and time since 1979 for sented the to the company’s refurbishing of local benefit of others General in the Manager Mr bus stops and the Kim NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:29 J’ouvert celebrations highlights, partying and peace Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 NewS

Steps to Christ Chapter 4—Confession Ellen G. White Writings

“He that covereth his sins sought, we have never foundtheir souls and severed them says, speaking of the work of circumstances he would not for her sin, thus charging shall not prosper: but whosothe peace of God. The only from God. repentance: “Ye sorrowed af- have done this or that for God with the responsibil- confesseth and forsaketh reason why we do not have ter a godly sort, what careful- which he is reproved. ity of their fall. The spirit of them shall have mercy.” remission of sins that are ness it wrought in you, yea, self-justification originated Proverbs 28:13. past is that we are not- will what clearing of yourselves, in the father of lies and has ing to humble our hearts and Confession will not be ac- yea, what indignation, yea, been exhibited by all the comply with the conditions ceptable to God without what fear, yea, what vehe- After Adam and Eve had sons and daughters of Adam. of the word of truth. Explicit sincere repentance and ref- ment desire, yea, what zeal, eaten of the forbidden fruit, Confessions of this order are The conditions of obtaining instruction is given concern- ormation. There must be yea, what revenge! In all they were filled with a sense not inspired by the divine mercy of God are simple ing this matter. Confession decided changes in the life; things ye have approved of shame and terror. At first Spirit and will not be accept- and just and reasonable. The of sin, whether public or -pri everything offensive to God yourselves to be clear in this their only thought was how able to God. True repentance Lord does not require us to vate, should be heartfelt and must be put away. This will matter.” 2 Corinthians 7:11. to excuse their sin and es- will lead a man to bear his do some grievous thing in freely expressed. It is not to be the result of genuine sor- cape the dreaded sentence guilt himself and acknowl- order that we may have thebe urged from the sinner. It is row for sin. The work that of death. When the Lord in- edge it without deception or forgiveness of sin. We need not to be made in a flippant hypocrisy. Like the poor pub- not make long and weari- and careless way, or forced lican, not lifting up so much some pilgrimages, or per- from those who have no real - as his eyes unto heaven, he form painful penances, to izing sense of the abhorrent will cry, “God be merciful to commend our souls to the character of sin. The confes- me a sinner,” and those who God of heaven or to expiatesion that is the outpouring The conditions of obtaining do acknowledge their guilt our transgression; but he that of the inmost soul finds its will be justified, for Jesus confesseth and forsaketh his way to the God of infinite mercy of God are simple and just will plead His blood in be- sin shall have mercy. pity. The psalmist says, “The half of the repentant soul. Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and sa- and reasonable. The lord does not veth such as be of a contrite The apostle says, “Confess spirit.” Psalm 34:18. The examples in God’s word your faults one to another, require us to do some grievous of genuine repentance and and pray one for another, humiliation reveal a spirit that ye may be healed.” thing in order that we may have of confession in which there James 5:16. Confess yourTrue confession is always of is no excuse for sin - or at sins to God, who only a can specific character, and- ac tempt at self-justification. forgive them, and your faults knowledges particular sins. the forgiveness of sin. We need not Paul did not seek to shield to one another. If you have They may be of such a nature himself; he paints his sin in given offense to your friend as to be brought before God make long and wearisome its darkest hue, not attempt- or neighbor, you are to ac- only; they may be wrongs ing to lessen his guilt. He knowledge your wrong, and that should be confessed to says, “Many of the saints did it is his duty freely to forgive individuals who have suf- pilgrimages, or perform painful I shut up in prison, having you. Then you are to seek fered injury through them; received authority from the the forgiveness of God, be- or they may be of a public penances, to commend our souls to chief priests; and when they cause the brother you have character, and should then be were put to death, I gave my wounded is the property of as publicly confessed. But all voice against them. And I God, and in injuring him you confession should be definite the God of heaven or to expiate our punished them oft in every sinned against his Creator and to the point, acknowl - synagogue, and compelled and Redeemer. The case is edging the very sins of which them to blaspheme; and be- brought before the only true you are guilty. transgression; but he that ing exceedingly mad against Mediator, our great High them, I persecuted them even Priest, who “was in all points confesseth and forsaketh his sin unto strange cities.” Acts tempted like as we are, yet 26:10, 11. He does not- hesi without sin,” and who In is the days of Samuel the tate to declare that “Christ “touched with the feeling Israelitesof wandered from shall have mercy. Jesus came into the world to our infirmities,” and isGod. able They were suffering the save sinners; of whom I am to cleanse from every stain consequences of sin; for they chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15. of iniquity. Hebrews 4:15. had lost their faith in God, lost their discernment of His power and wisdom to rule the we have to do on our part is When sin has deadened quired concerning their sin, nation, lost their confidence plainly set before us: “Wash the moral perceptions, the Adam replied, laying the The humble and broken Those who have not hum- in His ability to defend and you, make you clean; put wrongdoer does not discern guilt partly upon God and heart, subdued by genuine bled their souls before God vindicate His cause. They away the evil of your doingsthe defects of his character partly upon his companion: repentance, will appreciate in acknowledging their guilt, turned from the great Ruler from before Mine eyes; cease nor realize the enormity “The woman whom Thou something of the love of God have not yet fulfilled the firstof the universe and desired to do evil; learn to do well; of the evil he has commit- gavest to be with me, she and the cost of Calvary; and condition of acceptance. If to be governed as were the seek judgment, relieve the ted; and unless he yields to gave me of the tree, and I as a son confesses to a loving we have not experienced that nations around them. Before oppressed, judge the father- the convicting power of the did eat.” The woman put the father, so will the truly peni - repentance which is not to they found peace they made less, plead for the widow.” Holy Spirit he remains in blame upon the serpent, say- tent bring all his sins b be repented of, and have not this definite confession: “We Isaiah 1:16, 17. “If the wick- partial blindness to his sin. ing, “The serpent beguiled with true humiliation of soul have added unto all our sins ed restore the pledge, give His confessions are not sin- me, and I did eat.” Genesis and brokenness of spirit con- this evil, to ask us a king.” again that he had robbed, cere and in earnest. To every 3:12, 13. Why did You make fessed our sins, abhorring our 1 Samuel 12:19. The very walk in the statutes of life,acknowledgment of his guilt the serpent? Why did You iniquity, we have never truly sin of which they were con- without committing iniquity; he adds an apology in excuse suffer him to come into sought for the forgiveness victed had to be confessed. he shall surely live, he shall of his course, declaring that Eden? These were the -quesCopyright © 2019 by Ellen G. of sin; and if we have neverTheir ingratitude oppressed not die.” Ezekiel 33:15. Paul if it had not been for certain tions implied in her excuseWhite. All Rights Reserved. NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:31 West Indies name squad for first two matches of Colonial Medical Insurance oDI Series

For immediate release and Indian series told me that the team is making very positive strides. Winning the ODIs against Afghanistan, our first ODI series Wednesday, January 1, 2020 win for five years, followed by the Hayden Walsh jr. very competitive performance in West Indies name squad for first against India is testament to that. two matches of Colonial Medical The team demonstrated a determi- Insurance ODI Series nation to compete and gave it ev- CWI President’s XI Squad ery effort. Against India the batting To face Ireland at Kensington was consistent and while the bowl- Oval on Tuesday, January 7 and ing had its moments, it is clear that Thursday, January 9 we have to improve our ‘death’ Daren Bravo (Captain) bowling. However, the fact that the team played in such an organised and competitive manner consis- Harper: “This series offers the op- tently augurs well going forward. Sunil Ambris portunity to build on performances in India” “This series against Ireland offers us the opportunity to build on the ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The selec- performances in India, build confi- Sheeno Berridge tion panel of dence as a team and for individual (CWI) today named the 14-man players. Just like the series against squad for the first and second One-Afghanistan, the Ireland series is Day Internationals of the Colonial an important one for us, one weNkrumah Bonner Medical Insurance Series against must win.” Ireland. The day/night matches will be played at KensingtonThe panel also named a 13-man Oval on Tuesday, January 7 and CWI President’s XI squad to face Dennis Bulli Thursday, January 9. First ball isIreland in a 50 over warm-up 1:30pm (12:30pm Jamaica Time). match at the Three Ws Oval at the Cave Hill campus of the University There is one change from the of the West Indies. This match will Joshua DaSilva squad which played the recentbe played on Saturday, January three-match ODI Series against 4. First ball is 9am (8am Jamaica India in December. , Time). number one ranked all-rounder, Justin Greaves number four ranked bowler in TestWest Indies Squad cricket and red ball West Indies captain, who played all three - forKieron Pollard (Captain) mats in India, has been rested with Akeem Jordan a view to managing his workload.Sunil Ambris Commenting on the squad, Roger Roston Chase Harper, CWI’s Lead Selector said: Brandon King “The decision was taken to rest Jason due to the heavy workload he has had over the last year. With an important year ahead for West Yannick Ottley Indies cricket, we saw this as the best opportunity to give him a break to recharge his batteries and Alzarri Joseph refresh his mind so he could be Kieran Powell ready to perform at his best as our Brandon King Test captain throughout 2020, as the number one ranked all-rounder in Test cricket and an important Romario Shepherd member of the team in the whiteKeemo Paul ball formats.” Khary Pierre Harper added: “The Afghanistan AdverTiSemeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 3rd, 2020 Page:32