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CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:3 FS employees Development Bank backs told to vacation bag drinks industry

Mr Trevor Seaton (right), shows Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Business Mr Trevor Seaton (left) and Mr Manasses Huggins with some of the colourful bag Support Officer Mr Manasses Huggins the machine bags the drinks drinks Bag drinks are avail- products are back in the “There was a team called expressed satisfactionschool-going children, need. We decided to able again after a market. the Business Support that the bank’s Fresh bag drinks were the partner with him as local businessman Team at the bank that Start Programme has only drinks available bringing back the in- re-started production According to Mr Seaton, came and did an initial played a crucial part to them irrespective of dustry is important to with the help of the the St. Kitts Dairies Limited assessment of the area in ensuring that the their families’ finan- the social-economic Monique Washington deserved rest during 400 hotel employees of Development Bank of used to produce bag and what I was doing, bag drinks industry in cial background,” said landscape of the coun- this time. I want to en- 730 will be impacted. St. Kitts and Nevis. drinks, ice pops and ice- and the feedback was the Federation did not Mr Huggins. “When try as all children courage those workers cream. When manage- always encouraging just fade away. Mr Seaton approached can afford to buy the Four Seasons employ- that have that vaca- The Premier of Nevis, Bag drinks and ice pops ment took the decision and I was always told the bank he satisfied drinks to quench their ees have been urged tion time to use them Hon Mark Brantley have always been a to close operations in that I could always “For many us that there was the thirst.” to take their vacation during this period ,” said the NIA has ne- favourite with school- 2016, a number of per- call on upon them days during the hotel’s Brand said. gotiated with Four going children and even sons encouraged him for guidance or if I planned closure, he Seasons to agree that adults. When the sole lo- to get involved in either have any difficulty. So Minister in charge of Brand said the govern- during the closure the cal manufacturer of the the ice-cream or the the support from the Labor on Nevis, Hon ment had also sought resort will pay to af- products closed down in drinks section - he chose Development Bank Spencer Brand said. to clarify what the fected workers 25 2016, many were those the drinks part of it. He has always been tre- 25% salary payments percent of their nor- who feared that a part had worked with the mendous, something Brand, on Thursday to employees impacted mal salaries while the of the country’s heritage company for nearly ten that I appreciate. Even during the sitting of the by the closure meant. resort is closed. The had gone down with it. years and was its Officeup to today the sup- Nevis Island Assembly money will be paid Manager when it closed port has been great.” said the government “That does not neces- regardless of whether Following some help its doors. had been in discus- sarily include the ser- workers obtain tempo- from the DBSKN, the in- Since the new venture sions with the manage- vices charge and those rary work elsewhere dustry has been revived After he would have started operating, Mr ment of the resort. tips, but it is a fixed during that period. albeit with a new name made up his mind that Seaton has been ap- amount as it relates to and in a new location. he was going to get in- proaching many of the “It was revealed dur- their 40 hour per week Brand pointed out Seaton Manufacturing, volved, he approached former customers of ing our discussion salary,” Brand said that for the 2020 tour- situated at the St. the Development Bank the St. Kitts Dairies that quite a number ist season the Four Peter’s Commercial of St. Kitts and Nevis. and informing them of the workers at the In less than three Seasons will see more and Institutional The bank not only about what he is do- Four Seasons have a months, Four Seasons room nights after the Development, is the new agreed to financeing, the and many are very lot of vacation time,” will be closing their upgrade. name in the production whole operations includ- enthusiastic about Brand said. “I want to doors to facilitate a of the traditional bag ing the buying of land, it. He however says suggest to our people $40 million dollar re- “There will be 6000 drinks and ice pops. but also gave him the that after the break to take their vacation furbishment project. room nights in the much needed technical in production of the time during this period The resort is scheduled new tourism season This new venture pro- advice. products, a number of of closure.” to close from June 1. in 2020,” Brand said. duced the first batch of clients had looked to The reopening would “When the hotel re- products to the local “The Development alternatives and he is Brand said workers take place in October, opens after the reno- market on 22 January Bank had its Fresh Start therefore slowly reac- would be able to col- 2019. The upgrade vation, things will be this year, and owner, Mr Programme, and I decid- quainting them with lect their normal sal- will include refurbish- extra good for the Four Trevor Seaton, is grate- ed to give it a try when the traditional bag ary based on 40 hours ing all rooms, devel- Seasons and for the is- ful that with the technical St. Kitts Dairies closed drinks. a week in addition to oping new parking, a land of Nevis and the and financial assistance its doors,” said Mr the 25% of their salary new reception area, a workers,” he said. from the Development Seaton. “From my - expePaying the Seaton the Four Seasons has new entrance, new res- Bank of St. Kitts and rience the response that I Manufacturing facil- promised all it’s staff taurants, a new pool, Brantley previous pre- Nevis, he has been able got was always positive, ity a visit recently was for the duration of the extension to the pier, dicted that with the get the business back on it gave me hope that this Development Bank of closure. beach protection work closure of the hotel the its feet. He is now busy thing could really hap- St. Kitts and Nevis’ and several other sig- NIA will lose $1.76 contacting all the lo- pen for me.” Business Support “I believe they would nificant back-of-house million in taxes in cal vendors to let them Officer Mr Manasses be getting some well improvements. About 2019. know that the popular Mr Seaton added: Huggins who Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:5 EDITORIAL Fight on the field not amongst Confused and each other says Skerritt

confusing. By Loshaun Dixon briefing, Dr. ShallowWest Indies Cricket for votes each. Skerritt and said that now was a time six years and you would Shallow were nomi- Citizenship has become a complicated thing. A citizen can be someone who is NOW for West Indies cricket have seen press releases nated by Trinidad and native born, as well as being foreign born but of a native parent or grandparent. AVAILABLE AT Cricket West Indies where change is “abso- indicating of persons Tobago Cricket Board A citizen may also be someone born abroad but legally married to a citizen. (CWI) presidential lutely necessary.” getting complacent and and the Leeward Island Citizenship can also be purchased, directly or indirectly, as in the Citizenship hopeful Richard ‘Ricky’ past their best when they Cricket Board while by Investment programme. We are not singular in this last option, citizenship Skerritt has called for “I consider myself a get to that stage.” Cameron was nomi- by purchase. less in fighting in West massive cricket fan and nated by the Windward Indies Cricket and more when West Indies lose, I He noted that he feels Islands Cricket Board For Commonwealth and Caricom citizens, there is a fourth option, that of resi- mutual respect. feel the pain as a fan and the public was be- and the Guyana Cricket dence for 14 years or more, the so called naturalization pathway. One option not as an administrator. hind Skerritt and his Board. The Barbados that we do not have, but probably should consider is for children to be able to Skerritt and his I believe it is because of campaign. Cricket Association has facilitate a pathway for parents. LARGE running mate Dr. this same passion that I thrown its support be- Kishore Shallow are share with Ricky why “Generally, we walk hind Cameron, while Some countries, not ours, do not allow dual citizenship; one of them has to be looking to unseat incum- we are taking on this through the countries the Jamaican Cricket renounced. bent Dave Cameron and journey together and it and pass through the Association will hold Emanuel Nathan from is why we are so confi- airports and we get that the cards as they have The single most important document that identifies citizenship is a passport. FORMAT a fourth straight term at dent that with this team sense of feedback that yet to decide. There are three classes of passports; an ordinary (in our case a blue cover the helm of CWI. we could actually make persons are not happy passport), an official (a green covered one) and a diplomatic (a red cover one). some positive changes with West Indies cricket Skerritt is a former Skerritt, a former for CWI,” Dr. Shallow and I have had to ask the Minister of Tourism in All of our citizens have equal rights, guaranteed under our Constitution –- ex Windies team manager, said. He also noted that very same question in St. Kitts and Nevis hav- cept there is a qualification imposed upon citizens who wish to contest an at a press briefing on he was a firm believer contemplating the deci- ing served in that capaci- election and or serve in our parliament. Section 27 of chapter IV disqualifies Wednesday said that hope to produce a crop be mutual respect.” of term limits for cricket sion to oppose Emanuel ty from 2005 to 2015 and anyone who is not a native or born to a native from being elected as a represen- one of the things that of young players for administrators. Nathan.” former West Indies team tative in Parliament, but only if that person swears allegiance under his own jumps out and highlights the regional side for the He also noted that issues manager. Dr. Shallow free will to a foreign power. Cameron’s tenure is foreseeable future. with players and admin- “We are all aware that The election for CWI is the current President infighting. istrators will always take our current president will take place on March of the St. Vincent and As such, a born citizen if he wishes to contest an election but holds a passport “All of the future young place but it was impor- and vice president have 24. Each member ter- the Grenadines Cricket of a foreign land, must first renounce allegiance to that foreign power. But for “The only battles we players, young West tant to respect each side been in the leadership of ritory will have two Association. a person who is a citizen by descent, there is no such requirement because his should be fightingIndians who love cricket and not to assume that other citizenship is acquired by birth and not by allegiance. There have been should be on the fieldand of who are proud of because a player queries several cases on both sides of the divide. If the Southwell case is any indica- & play.” cricket.” a contract or other ben- tion, there is no impediment to higher office for citizens by marriage. & efits that player should Skerritt was highlighting Addressing player dis- become an enemy of the The constitutional imperative was amplified by legislation passed in Parliament. Cameron’s history of putes that have dogged board. That amplification has been clarified in Court. Holding a foreign red passport, battling with top players Windies cricket over the given by a friend as a favour does not appear to violate the laws of this land. that led to them being years Skerritt said mu- “We need to develop This raises major issues, one of which is whether Canada has unfairly pun- absent from West Indies tual respect is necessary trust, we need to show ished Kittitians and Nevisians when it really should have punished Iran. Cricket, West Indies moving forward. by our actions and by ending a tour of India our decisions that we Towards the back of each passport, there are notes and a request. See what you over a payment with the “A player approached are concerned about the make of them in light of the Constitutional mandate, the dictates of the law WIDE players as well as fight- me the other day, a for- well-being of players as and the most recent events. ing with CARICOM mer player who was well as the well-being leaders over the admin- making a joke I think. It of cricket and where we istration of the the sport . is funny, but it is not very need to do awareness- funny, it is very wor- building and education FORMAT Though in recent years rying. He said, ‘I hope with players.” performances have im- you become president so proved with the Windies that I could get selected Skerritt said they have winning a home test re- again.’” had a tremendous surge The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source PRINTING cently against England in encouraging support and tying the One day Skerritt said the player from the public. St. Kitts Nevis POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive International series, who he did not name , St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. TEL: FAX: Skerritt said too much is feels that he cannot get “Cricket West Indies has Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 wasted on conflict and selected while the pres- attracted a tremendous Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 not on strategies that will ent leadership is in place. amount of attention as a Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] get the team back on top result of this campaign. 469-5907 469-5891 “Now if he is mistaken, We are grateful to all “The grass-roots cricket, just the fact that he has who have offered - sup Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams the development of re- that perception is scary. port and encouragement. Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com quirements, coaching Presidents and vice- We continue to say this is development, the high- presidents and other ad- about cricket that is big- Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- performance system… ministrators should not ger than all of us this is dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless -oth all of the key ingredi- be scaring players. We not about any individu- erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked ents that are essential don’t have to agree with al,” Skerritt said. “What to include a telephone number to allow verification. Views expressed in for building a sustain- some of the thoughts that we are going to do to letters, commentaries or personal columns do not necessarily represent the [email protected] able approach to cricket players have and vice put West Indies cricket viewpoint of this newspaper. Limit submissions to 1000 words development,” Skerritt versa, but there should on the path to glory.” said. He said that they be no fear there should Speaking at the press Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:7 Four Seasons About 100 vacancies in gives back Federation law enforcement to the community

By Monique Washington by Naomi Douglas. A large playground set was donated to the The children at the school by the Four Naomi’s Day Care and Seasons Resort, a Pre-School in Jessups gesture Douglas said Village received a will make the chil- playful gift courtesy dren very happy. of the Four Seasons The playground equipment donated by the Four Seasons Resort that will allow “We are very happy them to play, develop that we are able to their motor skills and have it because the “When we were do- ahead and give it to . “It will help them repairs it may need ,” Prime Minister Harris delivering remarks at the Calvary Baptist Tabernacle at a special Acting Superintendent of Prison Mr Denzil Harris delivering remarks at the special service become physically children are very - exing some rebuild- the Naomi preschool to develop their mo- France said. service of appreciation and thanksgiving for officers of Her Majesty’s Prison active at the same cited,” she said. ing at the resort, we because they can use tor skills and their time. had this playground it,” he said. physical well-being Douglas thanked the About 100 vacan- apply for the positions. of appreciation and our security services,” mind as you go around was led by Acting Director of Guest which we were tak- . We are very proud Four Seasons, France, cies exist in - theHarris, coun who is also the thanksgiving for - offiappealed Dr Harris. the communities and Superintendent of The Naomi’s day-care Experiences at theing out. We didn’t France said that to hand this over to Don Pemberton and try’s law enforcement Minister of National cers of Her Majesty’s He revealed that there you see young men in Prison Mr Denzil and pre-school caters resort Mackee France need it any more. So the playground is a you and we hope Pastor Douglas and services, and Prime Security, made the ap- Prison was held. were about 100 vacan- particular being idle,” Harris who praised for children from said the donation the resort manager “wonderful struc- you will have it for his men for the do- Minister Dr the Hon peal on Sunday March cies in the country’s said Dr Harris. “I want the committed and birth to five yearscame about of after the said, who can we give ture” and the man- a long time . And If nation and the hard Timothy Harris is call- 3 at the Calvary Baptist “I want to use this op- security forces and not to encourage the par- hardworking officers age. The institution hotel began some re- it to? Then we said ager and staff of the anything goes wrong work in reassembling ing on disciplined and Tabernacle in Romney portunity to encour- just at Prisons, but at ents and guardians that and advised those who has been opened for building and doing there is a school right resorts hope that the with it we are always the playground. hardworking young Ground, Sandy Point age more persons to the Defence Force, at they can’t be too picky were awarded not to 20 years and is owned some renovations. next to us so lets go kids will have fun there to help with any men and women to where a special service apply for vacancies in the Police Force, and and keep the children take the awards and at the Fire Department. home continuing to be become complacent as “We have about 100 lazy because they are they had served with spots waiting for dis- waiting for the perfect great honour and they ciplined, hardworking job. There is no perfect should continue to young men and women job.” commit themselves to to join these services.” their responsibilities Accompanying Harris to make the Federation Harris outlined that for to the appreciation of St. Kitts and Nevis the peace and security and thanksgiving ser- a better place. of the country, more vice were Cabinet men and women are colleagues, the Hon The Reverend Dr required to stand with Eugene Hamilton, the Calvin O. Hazel, who the law enforcement Hon Lindsay Grant, delivered a message across the various dis- and the Hon Vincentcaptioned ‘Man out ciplines. He advised Byron. Others in- of control’, said the that the government cluded Permanent special service of ap- has made provisions Secretaries, Mr preciation and thanks- for persons to excelOsmond Petty of giving for officers of and to go as far as they National Security, Her Majesty’s Prison can in any of the career and Vincent Williamwas held “to show our path within the gov- Hodge of Education; appreciation for what ernment service. National Security they have been doing Adviser Major General in this great land of Advising that skilled (Retired) Stewart ours.” persons are required Saunders; First Prime for law enforce- Minister and only Dr Hazel further not- ment, Harris assured living National Hero ed: “I do not think we that the Team Unity the Rt Hon and Rt are doing enough to Government has pro- Excellent Sir Kennedy appreciate these offi- vided for those who Simmonds, and Lady cers, whether they are would want to go and Simmonds; and for- police officers, prison do their degrees to mer Senator Mr Ralph officers, or those in do so, and when they Gumbs. the army. They are do- come back they will be ing a tremendous job. rewarded within the ar- Six current prison of- When many of us are eas of law enforcement ficers and two retired fast asleep, they keep they find themselves. prison officers were the peace, watching awarded at the special over us so that we may “We therefore want service. Her Majesty’s have a good night’s you to bear that in Prison’s contingent rest.” Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:9 Old dialysis machines to be used in new wing of hospital

By Monique Washington treatment chairs, one water filtration system, one waste water tank, The two containerized one furnished nursing dialysis machines that station, reception and have been sitting at the restroom areas, plumb- Alexandra Hospital for ing and electrical work over five years unused to support dialysis ma- will be housed in the chines, all of this at a new dialysis unit of cost of US $200,000. the hospital when con- struction is completed In November 2018, the next year. Ambassador of Taiwan handed over a cheque The Premier and to the NIA to the tune of Minister of Health US$167,000 to assist in in Nevis, Hon Mark procuring a hemodialy- Brantley noted that it sis machine and water was never his admin- treatment system. istration’s intention to have just two dialysis Brantley said he was machines on Nevis as advised that the two they were advised by containerized ma- their “technocrats” that chines are “still in good it was not a good idea. condition” “We have always said “I believe that new you cannot have a wing is providing space proper offering -offor di dialysis. That was alysis with only two always the plan and machines. That is what that continues to be the technocrats said to the plan. In the interim us and that is what we we are grateful to the believe,” Brantley said. Taiwanese government and of course for the He said that the two generous gift and we machines were limiting will hold that and use it as a person with an in- when the time is right,” fectious disease could he said. not share a machine with another person Brantley claims that the who does not have the purchasing of previous disease. dialysis machines so close to a NIA election “You must always have was just a “political a back up available to stunt”. you. So really and truly the best dialysis she “We need to understand have at least four ma- that the political stunt chines,” Brantley said. that was pulled to buy machines and just put In 2013 the Nevis them there. We are not Reformation Party– in that. We are about led Nevis Island dealing with people Administration (NIA) in a sensible way and purchase two retrofittedproviding dialysis that 40ft marine containers, is safe and that accords two Frisenius Dialysis to the best standard,” Machines, two patient he said. CMYK CMYK Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:11 Marine Resources on Nevis to host Agriculture Open Day 2019

The boat exhibit at the then Department of Fisheries booth at the Agriculture Open Mr. Randy Morton, Fisheries Officer at the Department of Marine Resources on Nevis Day in 2017

In what is expected Conch Shell Blowing by the general public. It is expected to com- Thomas’ Primary he Prospect and let us to be educational Competition and an mence between 4p.m. said he was ready. I know. Let us put your and entertaining, the opportunity to win “It is called ‘Bring and 5p.m. told him he has time to name down,” he said. Department of Marine offerings from your a fish Shell and Come,’ practise but he said he Resources on Nevis tank. so come, bring your “We have had a few is “‘ready right now.’” Mr. Morton added will engage in a num- shell and let us have fishers and a few other that a private citizen ber of activities at “Five persons have al- a good time at the members of the gen- “I spoke to George had already donated the Department of ready confirmed their Marine Resources eral public who have Weekes, most of us $600 towards prizes. Agriculture’s Open participation and we booth this Open Day,” showed an interest in would know him as However, if anyone Day from March expect that number tohe said. being a part of this ‘Soap’ from Bath else is inclined to 28-29. grow. The registration competition and, to Village and … make he a contribution fee is free for this year Mr. Morton stated be honest, I have to is very interested in to the contest they are Mr. Randy Morton, because it is a new that persons are mention one or two this competition. I welcome to do so. Fisheries Officer,competition. We are showing interest in names. A man by the had an opportunity to said on March 5 that just testing it out to see the contest which is name of Eddie Caines, speak to him a sec- Another highlight their plans include a how well it is received slated for March 29. when I saw him at St. ond time…after he at the booth will be came in off sea,about and a fish tank in I asked him if he was an actual fishing boat practising and he said which was exhib- there was no need. He ited during last year’s reached one hand into Open Day. his vehicle, pulled out a shell and blew a He said the public few notes for me right showed great interest there on the spot, and in the exhibit but this that tells me that this year there will be an man is truly ready to added element. compete,” he said. “We are going to The fisheries officer make a slight change, indicated that the and that would be contest would not be what you see in the limited to fishers. It fish tank is what you would be open to 10- would be winning as 15 participants and he a prize this year. used the opportunity to encourage others to “So if you see a lob- take part. ster, you can win a lobster. If you see a “Anyone else out conch, you can win there who knows a conch. If you see a how to blow a conch snapper, you can win shell and blow it a snapper this year at well, register with the the Marine Resources Department of Marine booth for the ques- Resources. We are tion-and-answer seg- located right there at ment,” he said. Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:13 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS VacancyREAL ESTATE REALVacancy ESTATE EMPLOYMENTHURRICAN EMPLOYMENT SEASON REALFor Sale ESTATE REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT APPROACHING !! 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NISBETT MAIN SREET Two Bedroom Vacancy BERNARD HYMAN BEACH ROAD EZEWAR K. ASAGWARA CANE GARDEN MASEFIELD NISBETT MAIN SREET Enterprise Vacancy CECIL VANDYKE LIBURD BROWN PASTURE CHATRAM UPPER STONEY GROVE EMILIANA PALMER VALD MAIN SREET Needs One FARMER Apartment House Bernard Construction Open AMANDA TRAVANNA NIEUENKIRK MORNING STAR GENE CLAXTON CHURCH GROUND GENNY SPARK PALMER MAIN SREET Contact: 668-1511 Contact: 664-5232 Services The New Sundays: 1pm to 5pm VALENCIA ALYA NIEUENKIRK MORNING STAR OZANDY JOHN COLLINS CHURCH GROUND RAMONITA PALMER MAIN SREET after 6pm weekdays Wanted: Labourer Atmosphere Bar Monday -Thursday: 10am to 2pm SAIS PERSAUD MORNING STAR PATRICE SHANIQUE CREQUE FIG TREE SANTA ESABEL PALMER MAIN SREET Contact :668-2752 Fridays: 10am to 12pm LEON EMMANUEL RUSSEL MORNING STAR DAVID A. DACOSTA FARMS ESTATE and anytime weekend Bartender Tel: 6616405 SHIRLEY KAMLA RUSSEL MORNING STAR WARREN RUDOLPH DREPAUL CHURCH GROUND NEVIS 11/2 Vacancy JEFFERSON KIETHLY W. 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LAURENCIA HUGHLISA WALTERS MORNING STAR ANDRE LUCIUS CHURCH GROUND certified . Bay road,St. Kitts ,465-0143. Contact: 662-7201 SHARON MARCIA SHERINE FIELD CHURCH GROUND CHRIS MORTON UPPER STONEY GROVE NEVIS 11/4 WENDEL EMMANUEL HUGGINS CHURCH GROUND SHERILLA NISBETT VICTORIA ROAD YOOGDEO SEENARINE SHAWS ROAD GERON ERROL KADEEM CLAXTON CHURCH GROUND UCHE JOSEPH OKAFOR CHURCH GROUND NICOLE R.M STAPLETON JESSUPS VILLAGE Vacancy Vacancy NICHOLE PARRIS CHURCH GROUND LETICIA NISBETT-DORE BUTLERS LIQUOR LICENCES LOOKING FOR PARENT Driver & Customs Handyman need. NEVIS 9/3 RAMDEO DUBRAG BRAZIERS TERAN WALLACE BRICK KILN ORDINANCE, 1906 ROOKMIN RANDROOP w VICTORIA ROAD EDDISON FIZROY WARNER BRICK KILN Broker BARBARA L. HARDTMAN BROWN HILL ACKLEMA TONIA P. SAMPSON FARMS ESTATE MONIQUE SAMANTHA HALL BRICK KILN SCHEDULE A Building maintenance Contact: 663-0932 SHAMARI O. GIBBS SKELTON PROSPECT ESTATE DOMINQUE DANIEL SAMUEL FIG TREE NATASHA DORE BRICK KILN My name: Ann 3 Kings Services DONALD JERMAINE AMORY PROSPECT ESTATE ORELALL CHURCH GROUND PETAL ZAHRA TROSS PARADISE ESTATE contact 665-1926 SHIRLEY JANE ARCHIBALD PROSPECT ESTATE LAMONT LAMARIE WYNTER CANE GARDEN LATOYA BUSSUE BUTLERS Victoria Browne To the Magistrate District FAOUD BARSH BROWN HILL RAVINDRAUTH SAMUELS CANE GARDEN VERA BRANDY BRICK KILN To the Superintendent of Police. BARRY LAUREEN E. BARRY PROSPECT ESTATE BHOWANTIE SING CANE GARDEN JEVON JASON EATON POWELLS ESTATE AKA: Annie Victorine Browne I, Ingrid Phillip Now residing in PHILLIP RONALD BERTTIE BROWN HILL MOHABIR SING CANE GARDEN KEVIN W. DORE BUTLERS ...... Street in the town or PATRICIA BELLOT PROSPECT ESTATE ERNESTINE VIOLET SOMERSALL CHURCH GROUND TISHAUNA NISBETT BRICK KILN MONTESSORI ACADEMY DERRICK BENJAMIN PROSPECT ESTATE AYDANA LAVELLE WINTER VICTORIA ROAD JULIETTE ROSS MT. LILY VILLAGE Address: 51 Quamina Street, Village of Molineaux do hereby give you notice KEVIN BOONE BROWN HILL DEVON ANTHONY WOODE UPPER STONEY GROVE STARRET FRANCE NEW CASTLE St. James, Trinidad, W.I. We are seeking a trained teacher RAYMOND BRANTLEY PROSPECT ESTATE PHYLICIA A.SHEENA WOODE UPPER STONEY GROVE RONDEE PINNEY NEW CASTLE Contact me: 868-768-4491 That it is my intention to ap- GREGORY BROWNE PROSPECT ESTATE ALIYAH SEENARINE SHAWS ROAD ply on ...... Day of JASON BROWNE PROSPECT ESTATE April 2019 next to the District Hardworking and enthusiastic. NEVIS 9/5 MAHEEDRA SEENARINE SHAWS ROAD Magistrate At Basseterre for a KENNETO KENDALE BROWNE BROWN HILL PARMESHWARIE SEENARINE SHAWS ROAD Looking for my father Henry Liquor Licence in respect of my URSULA U.BROWNE PROSPECT ESTATE ABEBIMPE AKOMLAFE BATH VILLAGE GERARD G. BROWNE FOUNTAIN VILLAGE Browne or Henry Brown. No Please submit your resume and cover letter by email: LEONA A.CHARLES BROWN HILL GLENIS MARTIN BATH VILLAGE LEONORA DIDDER NEW CASTLE Premises in Bay Road Street in known Address. Date of Birth: Basseterre Ferry Terminal MICHAEL J. CHRISTIAN PROSPECT ESTATE CACELLA LAMIRA CLAXTON BATH VILLAGE NYOKA BAILEY NEW CASTLE SHONNELL K.J CHRISTIAN PROSPECT ESTATE JESSICA ELOISE JONES BATH VILLAGE JERMAINE DANIEL NEW CASTLE Between years of 1919 - 1921 Dated this 22nd day of January 2019 . [email protected] LORIN JEVAN DANIEL PROSPECT ESTATE MELISSA ANNE LIBURD BATH VILLAGE JUDITH EDWARDS MT. LILY VILLAGE Signed: IPhillip MADISKA ROZANYA DICKENSON BROWN HILL TANICA SHEMOY LIBURD BATH VILLAGE FELICIA FRANCE CAMPS NEELASHREE FREEMAN PROSPECT ESTATE JOAN GLENYS QUAILEY BATH VILLAGE DIETRICK FRANCE CAMPS MAVIS ROVITA GEORGE BROWN HILL ADRIAN DARIE SKEETE BATH VILLAGE JAVIER WILKINSON FOUNTAIN VILLAGE LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES FABIOLA GRANT CHERRY GARDEN MELISSA SEABROOKES FOUNTAIN VILLAGE SHARON OLIVIA GREENAWAY PROSPECT ESTATE NEVIS 9/6 TULMATTIE ROSS MT. LILY VILLAGE ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 SOPHIA VERONICA HAMILTON PROSPECT ESTATE SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A ARLENE HENDRICKSON PROSPECT ESTATE SIMON JOSEPH JAMES BROWN HILL DICEL INFATARI WEIFI HANLEY UPPER GOVT. ROAD JASMINE BODDIE JAMES BROWN HILL DANIELLE SHANIQUA M. MOVING CRADDOCK ROAD To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ SHANICE JADIESHA JEFFERS PROSPECT ESTATE NATASHA KIRTHLEY SIMPSON CRADDOCK ROAD To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. SYDNEY LAWRENCE PROSPECT ESTATE CONRAD SYLVESTER STANCLIFFE UPPER GOVT. ROAD To the Superintendent of Police. MURANDA TAMIKA LIBURD BROWN HILL KARENE D. WILLIAMS UPPER GOVT. ROAD I, Elenor SmithNow residing in I, Yanailet Labrada Gil I, Shabeeda Subhan I, Lucy Ramnauth XZORYA SHEQUANA LIBURD PROSPECT ESTATE Craddock Road Street in the town or Now residing in Fig Tree Lane Street Now residing in Low Street in the Now residing in Browne Pasture Street RAPHAEL MC FARLANE PROSPECT ESTATE NEVIS 9-7 Village of Craddock Road, in ST. Paul’s Parish do hereby give you Town or Village of Charlestown do in the town or Village of Morning Star MELESSA BRAGELLE NISBETT PROSPECT ESTATE Elvin Bailey Charlestown Nevis do notice That it is my intention to apply hereby give you notice do hereby give you notice That it is KHAMIYA MANDHIA NISBETT PROSPECT ESTATE ABISOLA SANMI ABIOLA LOWER STONEY GROVE hereby give you notice on , 26th Day of March 2019 next to my intention to apply on 28th Day MAVIS D. NISBETT PROSPECT ESTATE SPENCER BRAND LOWER STONEY GROVE Supervisor of Elections & the District Magistrate That it is my intention to apply on 6th of January 2019 next to the District That it is my intention to apply on , Day of March 2019 next to the District Magistrate LESROY PEMBERTON BROWN HILL Chief Registration Officer 4th Day of May 2017 next to the At Charlestown for a Beer Licence in Magistrate For a Liquor Licence in re- SHORNA JEMASIE PORTER BROWN HILL District Magistrate At Charlestown respect of my spect of my Premises in Malcolm Hill At Charlestown for a Tavern Licence SAMUEL RAWLINS BROWN HILL NEVIS 9/8 6th March 2019 for a Liquor Licence in respect of my in respect of my Premises in Browne Premises in Cedar Tree in Charlestown Street in ______Pasture Street in Morning Star DENECIA RICHARDSON PROSPECT ESTATE Premises in Craddock Road GARRY S. RICHARDSON PROSPECT ESTATE KELVIN DALY CRADDOCK ROAD Street in Charlestown, Nevis Dated this 4th day of March, 2019. Dated this 6th day of March, 2019. Dated this 4th day of January, 2017. Dated this 28th day of January 2018 . Signed: YLabrada Gil Signed: SSubhan Signed: ESmith Signed: LRamnauth Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:15 SKN ranks 30 worldwide in Rule of Law Aquatic Sports meet back for 61st year

St. Kitts and Nevis has could do even better. in the World Justice By Loshaun Dixon the Scenic Railway, at a later date. been ranked number 30 Project Rule of Law who is giving the cash among 126 countries in “Since we are only one Index. The index mea- reward for the Vertical Nisbett said that he is the world in the “Rule point behind Barbados sures how the rule of For the 61st time the Pole, as well as six planning to publish a of Law Index” by the I think it means that as law is experienced and Basil Henderson Easter Scenic Railway tours. book acknowledging World Justice Project. we continue to develop perceived by the gen- Monday Aquatic Sport Rams Supermarket the 60th anniversary The Federation came we might well become eral public worldwide Meet will take place at and John Richard are of the Aquatic Sports in number two in the number one in our re- based on more than the Basseterre Ferry donating one Ham with some of the pro- Caribbean region. gion,” he said. 120,000 households Terminal with com- each for the Horizontal ceeds aiming to fund and 3,800 expert- sur petitive swimming, Greasy pole event. The two scholarships for Hon. Mark Brantley, The report was re- veys. The WJP de- entertainment and the grease -such an im- students from Tucker/ Premier of Nevis, wel- leased by the WJP, one scribes its report as crowd favourite greasy portant element of the Clarke Primary School comed the news. day before the press the world’s leading pole. event - is being given and the Irish Town conference. source for original, annually by TDC auto- Primary School. “I think that speaks independent data on The event is slated for motive,” Nisbett said. volumes for what we The WJP is an indepen- the rule of law. April 22 starting at “I am in the process are seeking to do as a dent multidisciplinary 9a.m. sharp and will be He also noted that of completing the country in the context organization working The organisation says opened by one of the poles are being provid- book Over the Years of the rule of law,” said to advance the rule of rule of law means bet- business enterprises File photo of last year’s Aquatic Sports meet ed by the Electricity of Aquatic Sports in Brantley. “It should law worldwide. Its ter public health, eco- who contributes annu- Company (SKELEC). St. Kitts, which will bring some comfort for three primary goals are nomic development, ally to the event. cultural preservationist Skerrit, who was one will be various games be presented for the those who are seeking to increase the under- and political partici- Winston Zack Nisbett, of Basil Henderson’s and prizes for the chil- Nisbett said that there 60th anniversary of to invest here, those standing of the rule of pation, and believes The meet is named in who is supported by greatest assistants. dren, such as eating the will be musical en- the Basil Henderson who are doing busi- law and its foundation- it is the necessary in- the honour of Basil several dedicated vol- bun, dog and bone and tertainment on hand Organisation.” ness here and for those al importance; greater gredient to all forms Henderson who gave unteers, including Earl “Besides this there others. in the afternoon, by of course who live and rule of law adherence of human endeavour, his whole being to Clarke who has been will be the traditional artists such as the The Aquatic sports at- work here.” by governments; and especially in com- the 4-H organisation, a stalwart 4-H’er for swimming races, the Nisbett added the A and B band and tracts large crowds on multidisciplinary, munities of greatest Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis which he started and over 40 years. fetching of the ham popular greasy pole some well-established the Bay Road every St. Kitts and Nevis home-grown adher- need. nurtured in St. Kitts and the climbing of competitions have at- calypsonians. year as well as swim- came behind only ence by governments. and Nevis. Nisbett said Clarke the greased pole and a tracted sponsorships mers from all ages Barbados in the surv- “Effective rule of lawpeople from injus- justice, opportunity, and respect for funda- will be delivering the number of other water and will continue to be He noted that the the from around the island ery on the rule of law. According to the WJP, reduces corruption, tices large and small. and peace - underpin- mental rights,” the or- The Easter Monday vote of thanks, and sports.” the feature. prizes will be awarded with over $20,000 Brantley said he be- their original research combats poverty and It is the foundation ning development, ac- ganisation says. Aquatic Sport Meet is there will be a short by a local celebrity, worth of prizes up for lieved the Federation and data is grounded disease, and protects for communities of countable government, organized annually by speech by Agnes He added that there “Thomas Williams of who will be announced grabs. Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:17 Nevis calls for water conservation as dry spell hits

The Minister in charge to be more prudent in gallons per minute at of Water on Nevis, our use of water and the well at Maddens Hon Spencer Brand our efforts to conserveEstate and 275 impe- has called on residenc- water,” he said. rial gallons per minute es to conserve as much at Fothergills Estate in water as possible dur- The minister said it was Gingerland. The end of ing the dry season. his hope that BEAD this agreement made LLC who was contract- the NIA the sole owner The Nevis Water de- ed to find additional of the water supply on partment is reminding water on Nevis would the island. customers that mea- soon report good news. sures relating to the BEAD was given a dry spell will be -expeLast year BEAD second contract to rienced. It has already handed over two opera- identify, drill, develop, implemented a water tional and an off-line, build pump stations rationing schedule for non-operational well and install the neces- the island. to the Nevis Island sary equipment for the Administration (NIA), water wells, and im- “We are already in the after a 10-year agree- mediately turn over the dry spell in the Leeward ment between Bead successful wells to the Islands in particular LLC and the NIA NIA. the island of Nevis, I through the Ministry The Nevis Island Administration has called on residents to conserve water want to encourage our of Water Services - exThe NIA’s ownership people to conserve as pired. The BEAD wells of the wells will bring month to BEAD de- can explore for ad- Nevis very shortly. much water as pos- supply a significant a significant saving to pending on water ditional water. We At this time do you sible. It is no secret that amount of the total the Government . The demand. have been patient very best to con- the rain fall patterns water production on NIA paid out approxi- and I am hoping that serve as much water have changed and it the island, with the ca- mately US $35,000 “There are a number we can see additional as possible,” Brand therefore behoves us pacity of 237 imperial to US $55,000 per of possible sites we water on the island of concluded.

CMYK CMYK Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:19 Gayle storm eyes St. Kitts and Nevis

By Loshaun Dixon the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). After destroying Speaking after be- Barbados, Grenada ing named Player of and St. Lucia the the Series, Gayle said Gayle storm eyes St. playing for the West Kitts and Nevis as the Indies was one of the Windies roll into to greatest achievements town to play England in his long career. this weekend “It’s been an honour This will be the to wear the crest and 39-year-old Gayle’s entertain the people swansong in the around the Caribbean. Caribbean, as he has West Indies is number announced that he will one.This is the best retire after this sum- achievement you can mer’s World Cup. have in the Caribbean as a cricketer. This is The hard-hitting left the best thing.” hander in the One Day Internationals versus The self proclaimed England on this tour ‘Universe Boss’ has has been in the form received great stand- of his life scoring 135, ing ovations across the 50 in Barbados, 160 Caribbean every mile- on Grenada and 77 as stone he achieves in Windies drew the se- the 50-over series. ries 2-2 in St. Lucia versus the World Cup “This is my last favourite England. ODI series in the Caribbean, so I was Gayle has scored 424 giving the fans a nice runs at a strike rate of wave. Right through 134.17, hitting 39 six- the tournament, they es from 216 deliveries have been superb from in the series. He was both sides.” subsequently named Player of the Series. He noted that It would be nice if a game was The tour now shifts to held in his home town the Twenty 20 inter- in , but added Chris Gayle will play one of his last matches this weekend in the maroon of the West Indies at Warner Park on St. nationals, one in St. the “crowds have been Kitts. Lucia and the final twofantastic.” at Warner Park this was in India when I’m happy and grate- Cricket West Indies is Dayers 2-2 with one weekend. Gayle said however Carl Hooper was ful for that,” he noted. looking at continuity game abandoned by that his present run captain. I made three ahead of the World Cup. rain and will be hoping It will be the last time has not been the best centuries in that series The West Indies have to continue the winning Gayle will appear at of his career for the and I made two here. named the same team The West Indies against momentum by taking Warner Park in the West Indies but was I’m thankful for the for the T20 series that England on this tour this series. maroon of the West grateful for the return form. played in the One Day have gotten the better Indies. He will contin- to form. Internationals with of the visitors winning The games at Warner ue to lead the St. Kitts “It’s the best in my Jason Holder con- the test series 2-1 be- will begin at 4:00 pm and Nevis Patriots in “My best ODI form home conditions and tinuing as captain as fore drawing the One daily. Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:21 Rest Haven property Hamilton bemoans lost acquired but still opportunities in Farming

By Loshaun Dixon take advantage to grow time in so we can get not paid for those foods here,” something more out Hamilton said. of this agriculture,” Minister of Agriculture Hamilton said. in St. Kitts and Nevis Hamilton said there the Hon. Eugene was as high as a $3 Director of Agriculture Hamilton has slammed million gap in food Melvin James said the the local agriculture in- imports, contributing 2018 food output in dustry in St. Kitts and to huge import deficits. the agricultural sector Nevis for the federa- was lower than that of tion having to import “It seems to me that 2017. food it could otherwise it is an opportunity grow itself. for us to stop be- “Our total output was ing pedantic, includ- 945.3 metric tons in Hamilton was speak- ing the Agriculture 2018 and this is less ing at the Agriculture Department don’t than the year before Annual review and think I’m leaving them which was 1094.5. planning meeting at out, and take advan- the Marriott and said tage the opportunities A shortfall of some 11 that year after year that are provided by percent. Out of that, the there continues to be those gaps in those livestock output was a shortfall in food pro- figures.” essentially the same. duction that leads to an We have challenges importation of food. Hamilton said there File photo of farm in St. Kitts. with feral animals, wa- was no reason for such ter and market access.” “Any food in our sup- a gap when some im- ply chain that is im- ported items, like on- Department should of- added that society grow. “I am calling on He said there are fac- ported that we can ions, could be grown fer support to farmers to was too dependent on each of including those tors that could lead grow here is an oppor- on St. Kitts and Nevis. make them financially handouts, and should at the Agriculture to an improvement in tunity lost if we do not He said the Agriculture independent Hamilton instead invest and Department to put the those areas in 2019. Police officers sharpen leadership and interview skills The Nevis Island Administration is attempting to resolve a situation over an acquired Rest Haven property The final two weeks human rights,”- which ex every person on By Monique Washington Party tenure in office. Thoughinterest is now significant,” he of a six-week training plained Mr. Allen. this island is entitled it was acquired, the price tag said. course in interviewing to. And part of my job was never paid to the owner. and leadership skills During that time, the is to encourage officers The Concerned Citizen The Premier of Nevis Hon Brantley said that while the got underway at the senior officers wereto act ethically, within Movement-led NIA is current Mark Brantley while address- current government was de- conference room at the also given a short- these rights and free- trying to resolve a situation ing The Observer during his termined to make the situation Customs Department ened interview skills doms, including the over an acquired Rest Haven monthly press conference said right, if they could they would on March 4 with po- course to sharpen their right to privacy, the property--but will need US $10 that government does not have not have acquired the property lice officers of various interviewing capabili- right to family life, the million to do so. the US$10 million to pay for in the same way. ranks. ties. The second two right to a fair trial and the property. weeks focused primar- various other issues,” The Rest Haven Hotel sits out- “We cant go back in time. If The training is being ily on interviewing the leadership and in- side of Charlestown. The hotel “We really don’t have US$10 we could I would say leave that conducted by Mervyn skills. It was directed terviews skills special- was opened until the early 90’s. million to pay. We are in dis- property alone and do not seek “Darby” Allen from at officers of all ranks,ist elaborated. “This According to a court document cussing, we are trying to get to to compulsory acquire it with the United Kingdom but targeted those goes for officers from in 1993 Almon Nisbett, then- a resolution and we are explor- no plan,” he said. who specialises in in- who worked in the constable to sergeant owner of the property, ran into ing various possibilities,” he terviewing and leader- Criminal Investigation and generally those financial difficulties. Nisbett said. Brantley said that recently the ship skills. Mr. Allen Department and those who are engaged in in- approached Kishu Chardiraman property had been cleared be- was invited to the who undertake inter- terviewing for all sorts for a loan. After some nego- Brantley blamed the NRP ad- cause there were some health, federation last year to views in uniform. of offences, not just tiations, Chardiraman agreed to ministration for the situation. safety and security concerns . introduce a new in- Police Officers practising their interviewing skills during a role-play exercise. for violent crime, but lend Nisbett the sum of US $1.5 He added that the Government terviewing system for These final two weeks burglaries, robberies, million to complete renovations “As a matter of fact, they didn’t is trying to interest investors in the police. At the time, the key areas being This most recent train- their ability to develop is helping to prepare theft and taking a mo- of the Nisbett’s hotel and to pay pay for any of the property the property . he began training of- ways to interview ing exercise began on their junior officers. another group of offi- tor vehicle and various off an existing mortgage debt. that they compulsory acquired. ficers in that areapeople and ethically and February 4 with the The course consisted cers to carry out their things like that.” In return, Nisbett agreed to give So we have been dealing with “We have committed through has now returned to without infringing first two weeks focus- of such diverse matters duties ethically and Chardiraman a mortgage on the that. That is a legacy that we our manifesto that that will be continue. their human rights. ing on senior officers. as transformational within the law. By the end of the train- hotel property. have had to deal with. We are an extension of Charlestown The activity also in- leadership, communi- ing course on March still owing people including and we hope to see a develop- Mr. Allen described cludes members of Her “The idea was that we cation skills, diversity “Well, under your con- 15, about 40 persons The property was acquired the owners of that particular ment there with some shops the course as consist- Majesty’s Customs and should enhance their within the force, equal stitution you have a list are expected to have during the Nevis Reformation property and that money with and restaurants,” he said. ing of many facets, Excise Department. leadership skills and opportunities and of rights and freedoms benefited. Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:23 Student exchange Ritchen gets FROZEN IN TIME IN THE FOOTHILLS OF a success life sentence THE HIMALAYAS: THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY following FOR THE ELITE OF INDIA’S BRITISH RAJ

TRAVEL by Eric Mac- murder kenzie Lamb

conviction Despite its often tur- bulent history, the sub- continent of India is still one of my favorite places to explore. With its amazing mix of cul- tures, languages, and history, there’s always something new to learn no matter how many times you’ve been there before. To describe this vast country as fascinat- ing, even mysterious, would be an understate- limelight. According known as The Queen of place in 1922, when ment. And for those less to existing records,the Hills. the Shimla’s Telegraph of- conventional visitors first wooden cottage was fice provided its first willing to forsake the built in 1819. There was In 1863, the then ever telephone service. tour groups and the Taj certainly no shortage of Viceroy, John Lawrence,Not surprisingly, the first Mahal to wander off building material; the decided to make Shimla official call to announce the beaten track, the re- area was covered by the permanent summer the good news was wards will not be long in dense forests consisting capital of the British made to London by the The Himalayas as seen from the heights of Shimla (All coming. mostly of pine, deodar, Raj. Subsequently, Lord Viceroy himself. images by the author) oak, and rhododendron. Lytton, who was Viceroy One of them is Shimla. By 1830, thirty struc- from 1876 to 1880, ap- Unfortunately, good The official capital of tures had already been proved and began con- things were not des- By Loshaun Dixon their respective cultures. ACTe, Caribbean centre of ex- Souvin Ritchen has been sentenced to life imprison- the state of Himachal built, and, by 1881, struction of one of the tined to last forever. By pressions and memory of the ment for a 2015 murder Pradesh since 1971, over one thousand, each most ornate colonial era the end of World War The students were welcomed slave trade and slavery and vis- Shimla is located in grander than the last. By projects ever undertaken II, India itself was in Seventeen students from St. by the hosting families and got ited the Gosier night market. By Staff Reporter the case. On August 25, the foothills of the 1826, British officers in India, a virtual castle turmoil, the result of Kitts and Nevis got a French and settled in to their accommo- 2015 Hanley was shot Himalayas, about two were already making which, in an example centuries of barely sup- experience with the Alliance dation. The following day they On Feb 23, after spending the while riding a bicycle hundred and twenty their way to Shimla for of deceptive modesty, pressed hostility and Française’s trip as part of an had a French Breakfast at the morning with their host fami- Souvin Ritchen, who along Fort Thomas Road miles northeast of their summer vacations. would be known simply resentment between exchange programme with the St John Perse High School and lies, the students made their was convicted of the and died several hours Delhi. With an aver- It didn’t take long for as the Viceregal Lodge. the country’s tribal and St John Perse High School in were guests at a reception, vis- way back to St. Kitts and Nevis. murder of Rakiem after at the JNF Hospital. age altitude of 7,300 word to spread; by the It would also become religious factions, es- Guadeloupe. ited to the Zoo of Guadeloupe Hanley in 2015, was feet, it has a subtropical late 1830’s, this once the official residencepecially of those between and had lunch at the Botanical “This experience was a real sentenced to life impris- Reports indicate that highland climate which sleepy village could all future Viceroys, asHindus and Muslims. The contingent from St. Kitts Garden in Deshaies. success for our students who onment and will spend multiple rounds of gun- ranges from 25 degrees boast of its own church, well as serve as accom- For Britain, exhausted and Nevis participated in the approached the cultural and the rest of his natural life shot fire wereheard by Fahrenheit in the winter art exhibitions, bazaar, modation for visitors of by the war, now having event from Feb 19 to 23 and On February 21, the contin- behind bars. nearby residents com- to 82 F in the summer, even a theatre. It was royal status and others to deal with such prob- were given the opportunity to gent took a trip to the nearby linguistic exchanges with dy- ing from the direction of the latter usually just also a venue for social considered important to lems, even in its most be hosted by the families of stu- Les Saintes and also visited the namism and enthusiasm,” the The 30-year-old, who Fort Thomas Road. This before the monsoon gatherings of the elite, the Empire. The Lodge important colonial out- dents of the the St John Perse Napoleon Fort and discovered Alliance Française said. was formally from publication understands season. Unlike swelter- including extrava- was the first building inpost, was the last thing it High School. the island before participating Shadwell but lived at that Hanley was shot ing cities like Delhi, gant balls and parties. Shimla to have its own needed. in activities on the beach and The trip was organised to give Durant Avenue, was four times, including Mumbai, or Kolkata, Women would make electricity (1888), along An official from the Alliance games. the students the nature of learn- found guilty of murder once to the head. Shimla’s average sum- long journeys to come with boilers which could Nevertheless, attempts Française said, “The families of ing a different language by im- by a majority of the jury mer temperature is usu- to these events in search provide hot running were made to find- a so the St John Perse High School The students also got to witness mersing them into a new culture late last year. Hanley, was residing in ally a comfortable 70F. of marriage alliances for water. lution acceptable to all The Viceregal Lodge, Shimla students hosted the Kittitian Gwoka, a Guadeloupean dance and them being able to commu- McKnight at the time of This is mostly due to themselves or friends or conflicting parties in the from the Alliance Française, and participated in the presen- nicate with other people. The Court described the his death but originally its altitude as well as its relatives. (Needless to In 1903, another major hope of preventing an and political parties. Minister and his Cabinet which allowed them to be fully tation of the values and the murder as cold, vicious was from Market Street. proximity to numerous say, it was inevitable that engineering feat was escalation into violence. However, it quickly be- about the failure of the integrated in the country and to symbols of St. Kitts and Nevis. Students from the College St. and the worst case sce- He was taken to the snow-capped peaks to some tasting took place completed: the Kalka- As things turned out, it came evident that, with Shimla Conference, the benefit from the best cultural John Perse will also make a one nario, adding that the de- hospital where he died the north-a factor which, before ordering the Shimla narrow gauge was a vain hope. hard line positions domi- government decided approach.” Later they enjoyed traditional day visit to St. Kitts and Nevis gree of seriousness was several hours after in the in turn, creates cooling main course). Rudyard railway. With no less nating and an unwilling- that the only viable so- Guadeloupean games such later this year. exceptionally high. Intensive Care Unit. downhill breezes. Kipling, who spent sev- than 806 bridges and In June, 1945, explor- ness by any party to give lution remaining was The St. Kitts and Nevis stu- as Banza, Ika Ipaka, Wou, eral months there while 103 tunnels, it was tout- atory talks, later de- even an inch of ground, to partition India to dents were welcomed by 26 Twotinèt, This event was organized by The Court also stated Ritchen and his brother It was precisely this air writing Plain Tales from ed as the Jewel of the scribed as the Shimla no progress would be form separate Muslim students from the St John Perse the Alliance Française de St. that his conduct was a Travis had originally conditioning system the Hills, described Orient. (And declared Conference , were held made. Further discus- and non-Muslim states. High School who had activities Disbwa, Ralé Kod, Kous An Kitts and Nevis and supported proclamation of his un- been charged for the in- provided by Mother Shimla as having a a UNESCO World at the Viceregal Lodge. sions followed but the Unknown to most of organised during the day and Sak. by the St. Kitts Co-operative touchability in the com- cident, but the charges Nature, as well as the reputation for frivol- Heritage Site in 2008). In attendance, along with results were the same. these political figures at provided the opportunity for Credit Union and the Ministry munity and that his good on his younger sibling region’s vast unspoiled ity, gossip, and intrigue. the Viceroy himself, When the disappointing the students to connect, to visit Later on Friday they paid a of Education of St. Kitts and character was eclipsed had been dropped during wilderness, which firstPerhaps appropriately, Yet another historic were prominent mem- reports finally reached Continued on page 24 the island and to exchange on visit to the museum Memorial Nevis. by the circumstances of the preliminary inquiry. brought Shimla into the Shimla soon became accomplishment took bers of several religious the British Prime Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 COMMENTARYLOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:25 FROZEN IN TIME IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE HIMALAYAS CONT’D Hurricane Relief Fund

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RENOVATION OF EARLY EMPLOYMENT Traditional English architecture in Shimla Narrow alleys and shops, Shimla Wildflower Hall CHILDHOOD CENTERS ACROSS FEDERATION willing to consider a compromise, es- with tourist attractions such as res- on a famous World War I recruitment Continued from page 23 pecially Jinnah. He was determined taurants, museums, historic Victorian poster for the British army. that a new country, whose population era buildings (including the famous the time, or perhaps not adequately would be dedicated to Islam and freed Gaiety Theatre) as well as craft shops, Wildflower Hall itself has a -remark thought through, was the fact that at last from centuries of Hindu and jewelry outlets, the Christ Church, able history behind it as well. Mohan their decision would cost the lives of Sikh domination, would become a re- Mall Road, and the Jakhu Temple. Singh Oberoi, a young clean-shaven hundreds of thousands, not to mention ality. Once again, any remaining hopes Sikh who was the son of a humble the displacement of many more, in were dashed and the meeting ended in In closing, this article wouldn’t shoemaker in Punjab (later to become both India and what would eventually abject failure. be complete without mentioning part of Pakistan) first came to Shimla become Pakistan-and bring with it an Wildflower Hall. Situated only searchinga few for a job. No matter how atmosphere of conflict that continues For Britain, the government’s final miles from Shimla on a forested ridge hard he’d tried, he simply hadn’t been to this day. decision was to throw its hands up in above the city, the hotel is part of the able to make ends meet for himself exasperation and walk away. As far as Oberoi chain of five star luxury- re or his family in his own village. His A final effort to find a last-minute break- it was concerned, there were far more sorts. Many of the surrounding trees first employer was the Cecil Hotel; through took place, again in Shimla, in important things to deal with. Two and plants in its gardens were put into one of his assignments was to weigh REPAIR OF RENOVATION May, 1947. Besides the new (and last) months later, on August 14, 1947, place by Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, bags of coal which fed the establish- HOUSES OF WORSHIP OF SCHOOLS Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, the most the Partition of India was made - offihimself an avid gardener as well as the ment’s water heaters. It didn’t take important figures in attendance were cial. The rest is history. Commander in Chief of the British long for the hotel’s next owner, an Jawahrlal Nehru, India’s leader, and Indian Army, whose former residence Englishman named Ernest Clarke, to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who would Today, Shimla is a vibrant city, as far was only a short distance away. recognize Mohan Singh’s intelligence become Pakistan’s first Governorremoved from those dark days as any- General. But once again, no one was one could possibly imagine. It’s filled Kitchener’s image was also featured Continued on page 28 Thousands of families served…

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The Nevis Literary and Debating Society has, for the third consecu- tive time, captured the 46th Leeward Islands Debating Competition (LIDC) with team member Azel Williams capturing Best Speaker on night four. The team and sup- porters returned to the island on Monday, after spending four days on host island Antigua. Schoolmates, teachers, education officials, Ministers of Government and well wishers waited at the pier in Charlestown to welcome the win- ning team. A brief cer- emony was held on the waterfront to welcome the debaters. Supporters welcoming Team Nevis Team Nevis along with Education officials and ministers Team members Azel Williams, Kervincia court of appeal.” of the night Nevis was said. should celebrate the staff, sponsors, Webbe, Delcia Burke, named champions and them. When people the teachers and ev- Dahlia Slack, Zidan On Sunday at the Azel Williams cap- Junior Minister of do excellent, weerybody who was in- Wilkin, Patrice Nisbett finals, team Nevistured Best Speaker on Education, Hon Troy should celebrate them volved in getting the ll participated in the came up against host night four. Liburd noted that he a bit more. I don’t debaters ready for the semi–finals on the thirdisland Antigua. The had “no doubts” that know what we call debate. night against Anguilla moot for that debate is Williams said that over the Nevis team would three-peat. and won. The moot for “Caribbean countries the few weeks she return winners. “At “When you put in the that debate was “The have not done enough has progressed as a no point in time did I We will have to find hard work the results lack of trust in our to afford the LGBTQ debater. have any doubts at all something nice to do are excellence. And own people is the main (Lesbian, Gay, that Nevis would win for our debating team. excellence is what reason why the ma- Bisexual, Transgender“To be honest I am because our students Today is all about we have here today, jority of CARICOM and Queer) communi- really honored and were top,” he said. celebrating their excellence is what we states are yet to adopt ty the same legal rights pleased that I was achievement.” are celebrating. Strive the Caribbean Court and protections as oth- awarded best speaker Liburd added “when to do excellence of Justice as their finaler citizens.” At the end for final night,” shepeople do good, we Liburd congratulated things,” he said.

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Continued from page 24 began. And it would remain with him guess in advance the needs and more than half a dozen countries. for the rest of his life. One day, I’ll wants of each and every indi- Without a doubt, most people own my own hotel, he kept telling vidual guest-this was the key to who’ve had the luck (and means) and penchant for hard work, as well as himself. Little did he know that his success. And, in the end, he to experience something truly his surprising talents like being able to his dreams would be fulfilled- be did manage to become the sole impeccable, would agree that it’s use a typewriter to produce notes with- yond his wildest expectations. owner of the Cecil Hotel. simply the best luxury hotel chain out a single spelling mistake. in the world. His determination and willingness But that was just the beginning. In very short order, Oberoi was pro- to take on calculated risks, along And it’s a fitting tribute to the late moted to the position of front desk with his sheer hard work and at- Today the Oberoi group has Mohan Singh Oberoi, an extraor- manager. It was here that his fasci- tention to even the smallest detail- thirty-five hotels and resorts,- dinary in man who dared to dream. nation with the hotel industry really especially his uncanny ability to cluding two Nile river cruisers, in Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 LOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 Page:31 From the Supervisor of Elections. Issue 85: BVI Lessons

The result of the election that was held on electoral reform, some suggested never witnessed it myself, but all in- in the BVI was available almost im- that the Prime Minister and the dications are that it is an extremely mediately. A friend of mine noticed Premier should run at large and not expensive undertaking, especially if this and reminded me how long our per constituency or district. the actual count is not centralized. results takes here, and urged me to im- When I observed in Jamaica and results will be transmitted late; and prove this area of our operations. He The BVI has early voting, and it is Bahamas (with larger populations the commercial sector does well out is correct; there are lessons to be learnt conducted in such a way that it does than ours), there was manual count- of the all-night vigil. and applied. not eliminate the secrecy of the vote. ing at the end of the day at each poll- The cast ballots, as explained to me ing station, by the Presiding Officer, Interestingly, the BVI has persons To start with, the population of the by their Supervisor, are kept in a and then the ballot boxes were re- who live abroad who can and do re- BVI is roughly 32,000 according tovault – under her care - and mixedsealed and submitted to a central turn home to vote. It appears though, my research. Their Supervisor of in with the votes cast on election place for the final count. If I werethat to only citizens can vote – there is Elections announced that there were day and then counted. I witnessed a decide, my preference would be for no opportunity for non-citizens to just over 14,000 voters on the regis- similar control in when a manual count at the polling station participate. If some activists here are ter, that is, just about 44% compared I observed elections there. The el- with a final count afterwards – like to be believed, this privilege should to the population. Compare that with derly, disabled, essential and elector- at the following day in the Bahamas. to be extended to any and all com- our situation with a population of al workers can do early voting. In In Jamaica where there is a period monwealth citizens who become about 53,000, having a registration Bahamas, anyone who has to travel of transition in the event of a change registered, regardless of whether of over 45,500 (or 86% of the stated overseas on voting day can apply of government, then the immediacy they have repatriated and for how population). for early voting status. Here in the was of less importance. There is no long. As we discuss the “over- Federation, our only experience with transition period here. seas” voters, we need to be aware There are 13 “seats” in the BVI, 2 early voting ended badly and was of this aspect and make appropriate more than we have, even with a larg- eventually repealed by Parliament. With a count at the polling station, I recommendations. er population. Four of those seats Is it worth looking at again here? must express a caution: if there are are at-large, meaning everybody close results, there must be an imme- We wish the new government of the gets to vote for or against in those The quick release of results in the BVI diate recount on the said night and BVI all the best as they take up of- four seats. The other nine (9) seats was facilitated by machine count- by the Returning Officer rather thanfice. We expect that each voter voted are geographically based. With us, ing. Presumably, there were still pa- by the presiding Officer. Franklyonly once, in the right place and that all candidates enter as constituency per ballots used. I cannot comment though, the next-day-holiday is fairness was done to all. We haven’t challengers. During the consultations much on machine counting as I have predicated on an assumption that our heard anything to the contrary. Page:32 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 08th, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS

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