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 whowith 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 Kingfor 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.