Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 NEWS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 LOCALNEWS NEWS St. Kitts welcomes ‘One Year Off’ film crew
Several members of the Federal Cabi- net with cast of the movie ‘One Year Off’
By Loshaun Dixon reopening and eventually and Philippe Martinez hospitality and creative as a nation.” medium-term plans for beyond a pandemic, it for choosing St. Kitts industries.” the industry in St. Kitts With filming set to com- will do so with confidence and Nevis to make their He said the filming of this and Nevis. mence next month in St. as one of the few places in films, and making the He said the opportunities movie will inspire careers Kitts and Nevis on the the world recognized for Federation their “home created with the making in the film industry here “When I sat down with film “One Year Off”, offi- exemplary management away from home.” of these will help young in St. Kitts and Nevis. Mark Brantley and cials of MSR Media have of COVID-19. people reach their full Timothy Harris, the films claimed the opportunity “Today we thank you for potential. “It will inject interest and we brought with us in- could lead to future op- “We are confident that taking this story of a very curiosity in the global cluded 50 crew members, portunities for a broader what you will find in St. successfully managed “Mr Martinez, I recall community, putting St. and on top of that, we film industry in St. Kitts Kitts has the makings of an small island state to the you recently praised the Kitts and Nevis on the hired 45 local people. My and Nevis. ideal filming destination. rest of the world.” local Nevisians as hav- map as a filming des- greatest joy so far is that I From our lush natural at- ing ‘total efficiency and tination. I assure you, see in the last two weeks At a media briefing on tributes to our man-made He hailed Cabinet col- enthusiasm’ in making Mr Martinez, that my we have trained a new Sunday, Minister of infrastructure.” leagues at the Nevis your production happen. Government is here to generation of crewmen Tourism Lindsay Grant Island Administration I believe this is further work with you, as the welcomed MSR Media Task Force has been do- “ The challenge is to train to St. Kitts to shoot this “ The challenge is to train people ing over the last several people to make movies. new movie that is set to weeks, as you work with The real infrastructure is begin in April. They have us to build a world-class the young people of St. already shot one movie in to make movies. film and creative industry Kitts and Nevis.” Nevis. right here in our beautiful The real infrastructure is the young Federation.” He said currently what “We are delighted to wel- they are seeing from the come you to our shores, people of St. Kitts and Nevis.” It has been estimated that young men and women so you have the oppor- four months of filming working on the film from tunity to witness both NEW HOPE IN (NIA) and the Federal proof, if we ever needed, will inject roughly US$1 the Federation, a year islands that make up the CHALLENGING Cabinet, whose hard of just how motivated we million into St. Kitts and from now they will be twin-island Federation. TIMES work brought the oppor- are as a people, and how Nevis’ economy. in good shape. He added As you travel our beauti- tunity into reality. willing we are to make that they hope to generate ful island, you would be Prime Minister Dr a real success of every INCREDIBLE WORK actors for the local mar- struck by our authenticity Timothy Harris said that Dr Harris said the film opportunity.” ket to expand their acting - rooted in our flourishing the birth of the new film industry in St. Kitts and Martinez said the key pool. culture and exemplified industry in St. Kitts and Nevis is being given a Prime Minister Harris factor was the incred- by our warm genuine Nevis gives people new real boost. noted the product is ible work done by the “The key is to create a people.” hope in challenging times. providing jobs for local country and the govern- generation of actors. We “Today we are witness- people and showing the ment in containing the created the MSR Acting Grant said the cast and “It is a signal to our people ing much more than just world how ready St. Kitts COVID-19 situation. Academy, and that has crew will be inspired by that now, in this challeng- a film being made. We and Nevis is for more already opened doors. the natural beauty and ing time of COVID-19, are witnessing the birth productions and more “That has been the key We need more. It is very excited by the potential is still an exciting time. of a new industry in the business. factor for us to create a difficult for us to bring an these attributes represent. An exciting time to be an federation, one that will film industry in St. Kitts actor for two weeks quar- actor or an artist in our provide real jobs, high “It speaks well to our ver- and Nevis.” antine for a one or two- The Tourism Minister federation.” incomes and real oppor- satility and creativity as a day shoot. But we want to said as St. Kitts and Nevis tunities, especially for our people, and importantly, it He highlighted what will create opportunities.” moves forward with the He thanked MSR Media young people involved in speaks well to our safety be the long term and LOCALNEWS NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:3
Dr. Janice Daniel-Hodge Political Leader of the Nevis Reformation Party Only violators I have been asked, by various persons, why am I running for office, knowing that politics can be a nasty game. My response is usually that I have a vision are punished of a much better Nevis and I am running for office to make lives better for ALL Nevisians.
I am not running for office to satisfy the dreams of a few people on – Supt. Henry government contracts. I am running for office to make lives better for every single household on Nevis.
I am not running for office so that I can show my wardrobe and kitchen. I am running for office so that I can provide an environment where food is on your kitchen table.
I am not running for office so that I can be seen as better than anyone else and be condescending to those who disagree with me. I am running for office so that even for those who disagree with me, you will have a seat at the table and your views and ideas will be respected.
I am not running for office to become Ms. Popular. I am running for office to produce positive results.
I am not running for office to fill my purse. Too many pockets have already been filled by those whom we have placed our trust in to represent us.
Join me, my people. Your tomorrow will be greater than today. #ChangeMustCome
Cromwell Henry
NEVIS BUSINESS CORPORATION ORDINANCE By Loshaun Dixon not be able to capture the issue with authorizing their breaches or maybe fetes. Superintendent of the they complied. We will NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS UNDER SECTION 121(1) OF Royal St. Christopher not knowingly allow per- “To persons who are at- and Nevis Police Force sons to breach the condi- tending events, we know THE NEVIS BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ORDINANCE 2017 and member of the tions of events.” the basic COVID-19 pro- COVID-19 Task Force, tocols: wear your mask, BY XIO CAYMAN LIMITED (IN DISSOLUTION) Cromwell Henry, has He was also questioned maintain social distance, noted parties and events as to why there are parties hand sanitize frequently. “Those parties that are being shut down are those that are in violation of the conditions. “ XiO Cayman Limited, a corporation registered under the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance, 2017 (the “Corporation”), with its registered address that have been shut down, and other social events What we find is persons violated COVID-19 with crowds, but fans are not doing any of these, at Southpac Trust Nevis Limited, Hunkins Plaza, Main Street, Charlestown, protocols. are barred from sporting and expect to be able to events. continue their event as Nevis, now in dissolution, GIVES NOTICE THAT all creditors and claimants, Speaking with The normal.” Observer, Henry was “The regulations specify including any with unliquidated or contingent claims and any with whom the questioned as to the pub- the maximum number of He gave the rationale for lic perception of inconsis- patrons at outdoor events. allowing parties and fetes tencies in closing down We have allowed those during the pandemic. Corporation has unfulfilled contracts, are required to present their claims in some parties throughout numbers. In terms of the the federation, while Football Association, writing and in detail at Southpac Trust Nevis Limited, Hunkins Plaza, Main others are allowed to they are allowed to have th continue. 150 persons at the sta- “We realize that we have Street, Charlestown, Nevis, no later than Friday 10 September 2021. Without dium, based on what to balance economics Henry said that he was they submitted. The 150 with health. We are at a prejudice to the preservation of the Corporation’s rights and entitlements not aware of inconsis- covers officials, teams, stage where we are rea- tencies, but noted that media and all the other sonably comfortable with under section 121(4) of the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance, 2017, to only violators have been people associated with the level of risk that is in closed down. the management of the the country, and based on dispute any claims duly presented in accordance with this notice, the attention sport, so there is no room that, we make a calcu- “Those parties that are for spectators.” lated judgment to allow of all creditors and claimants is specifically drawn section 121(9) of the Nevis being shut down are those certain events, knowing that are in violation of the Henry urged all attend- the risk is low. Had the Business Corporation Ordinance, 2017 and the consequences of failing to conditions. Those that ing these events to keep risk been higher, then we are allowed to continue, the protocols in mind, would have curtailed the present their claims in the above manner and by the above date. maybe enforcement may but reflected that that was events.” Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 EDITORIALNEWS EDITORIAL Grounded
Basseterre is the growing sprawling town that serves as the capital city of our Federation. At the last census, it had over 40% of the population of St Kitts, about 14,000. With such a population density it had to be divided into 3 administrative districts: East, Central and West Basseterre. That and its level of commercialism has made land a precious and scarce resource, much sought after.
This background sets the scene against which we must understand the position of the government towards the people of La Guerite; an area in the west that is itself becoming commercialized. They will be given an opportunity to purchase the land that they have been living on and at a discounted price. Special land sales to the underclass is nothing new, but it is unusual in the precincts of the town – although it has happened before when St Johnston’s Village was so settled a few years back.
These lands were not a toxic dump that was cleaned up. It is sufficiently inland not to be immediately affected by sea level rise; and the plots may be small. But it is good fertile lands, sufficient to the needs of the people. They will join a growing number of citizens who own “a piece of the rock”.
Ownership of land is important to our people. We know this because every week, there are advertisements and notices in the newspapers about applications for land ownership by lawyers and by the Land Registry. Sadly too, the said newspapers display the misfortune of those who can/ will no longer pay for their real properties.
Land ownership is the best way to accrue wealth. Soil does not spoil, nor does it depreciate. It allows access to finances that otherwise would be unavailable. It validates the owner. In a word, it empowers.
The United Nations (UN) sees value in land ownership, and has linked it to the attainment of its Strategic Development Goals, specifically the elimination of poverty, ending hunger, ensuring good health and well- being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, peace, justice and strong institutions.
Congratulations, therefore, to the people of La Guerite North. They will soon be grounded and more empowered. Their status will change from squatters and or tenants to land-owners and members of the “plantocracy”. They have become grounded, owners of a piece of the rock!
We trust that they will take good care of their new resource! LOCALNEWS NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:5 Economic stimulus a saviour
- Dr. Harris Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris
By Loshaun Dixon to the substantial invest- and generally enhanced note, no air traffic of note, rainy day, and set aside everywhere were forced ment made to help the health care delivery.” and that has had signifi- resources year after year, into borrowing. When The $120M economic sector to recover. cant implications for the when we were able to countries were cutting stimulus announced He reminded that they government revenue.” report that we had a sur- back on their civil service by the government “One of the first sec- also brought in a sig- plus on all the financial and their government em- last March to provide tors we responded to in nificant batch of Cuban Addressing government accounts of importance ployees, we maintained COVID-19 relief is being terms of the lockdown health experts to ensure revenue, Dr Harris said to the international com- everyone on our payroll. praised by Prime Minister and easing the restric- the kind of support envis- that some of the revenue munity. It was said to Over 4000 persons - 1500 Dr Timothy Harris as a tions was the fisheries aged would become nec- across some of the col- the country that we were on the government auxil- “Godsend” to the people sector, where Mr. Brandy essary could be readily lecting agencies for the planning. Rainy days al- iary payroll, and another of St. Kitts and Nevis dur- (Commissioner of Police) available on both islands. government would have ways eventually come. 3000 STEP workers. ing the difficult period. used his discretion to fallen by as much as 70%. grant extended hours for Dr Harris also hailed as a He said it was important “This government Dr Harris was respond- fishers to get back into the significant component of “It has been significant in to plan for the country and showed to every employ- ing to a question from sea and do what they can the stimulus package, the the impact. What saved us at the individual level, and er that you had to show The Observer at his press to contribute to food secu- delivery of $1000 to those is that the government has prepare for that rainy day some degree of caring, conference this week, rity. We did similar con- in need of financial sup- been prudent in the man- when it comes. and although the revenues and further stated that the cessions to those involved port after their jobs had agement of the country were not coming in, we $120M was made avail- in farming. been impacted for the last five years, and “We saved well and were paid everyone on time.” able across various sec- we had prepared not for able to go back to those tors to ease the pain and “We made it available the pandemic, but for the funds. When countries to get some sectors up and to our people who had running. He said if one considered become displaced. It the hours that would have was the largest support “It was the largest been lost in 2020 as a re- granted anywhere in the stimulus package to be sult of the lockdowns, the region. The thousands of announced by any gov- fisheries sector proved to people would attest had ernment in the region. be much better than it was it not been for that par- The results have been in 2019. ticular component of the quite positive and we are stimulus, life would have still doing the arithmetic.” “The results of that was, been far worse for them. simply put, the stimulus He gave an example of had worked. What did “The stimulus of $1000 how the stimulus was we do? We provided sig- per month allowed the able to assist the fisher- nificant support to every ordinary people to be able ies sector after a difficult fisherman, fishing wire, to eke out a living, to keep period when the economy fishing lines were made their heads above the was closed down available to assist them water and preserve their and get their business dignity.” “Take for example the re- back on track again.” port given by the Director Dr Harris, who is also of Marine Resources. We The prime minister also the Minister of Finance, would have recognized in highlighted the millions described the stimulus April - the first full month they had to invest in pre- package as a “Godsend” after we would have serving the health system, and emphasised that it has had the first two cases noting that “the results are done what was expected of COVID-19 and the evident”. to halt the severity of the consequential lockdown damage to the economy. - there was an 83 percent “St. Kitts and Nevis reduction in fish caught, among independent states “But most importantly relative to the month has the lowest infection it helped our people, at before. count in the entire hemi- a time of great difficulty sphere. St. Kitts and Nevis - unprecedented in the “For the period May to is the only country in the annals of our history - December, the fisheries CARICOM that would to better organize their department are reporting not have had one death lives. What has been the they had over 29 percent as a result of COVID-19. impact on the country increase in the fisheries That is what the stimulus clearly as a consequence catch over the compara- package allowed us to of COVID-19? An im- tive period 2019 to 2020.” do for the health sector. portant major sector and Fortify our health system; major economic driver Dr. Harris said the direc- provide the diagnostics, literally collapsed - no tor attributed that increase provide the therapeutics business, no visitors of Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 LOCALNEWS NEWS Rest Haven attracts investor, but NIA still owes millions for land
By Monique Washington “The big problem we Devdas Chandiramani compulsorily acquired have at Rest Haven is that (In his capacity as Sole by the Joseph Parry-led The Rest Haven Property we still owe the previous Executor of the Estate Administration that had that sits on the outskirts owners. Rest Haven was of Kishu Chandiramani not been paid for. He of Charlestown has compulsorily acquired – Deceased) said when the Concerned seemingly gathered the by the Nevis Island Citizens Movement got attention of an investor, Administration then led In part of her judgment, into office, some of the however, the Government by the Hon. Joseph Parry, Justice Williams said properties they asked the is still owing the previous but was never paid for. that Kishu Chandiramani owners to take back. owners over EC$26 mil- They took it and never had already been award- lion after the property was paid for it. Since we ed by the Board of “Bad decisions have con- compulsory acquired by a haven’t paid for it the in- Assessment the sum of sequences. The decision previous administration. terest has been piling on. US$6,415,920.94 with to acquire the land with What was assessed for interest at the rate of 6% no plans, just to acquire Addressing The Observer about US$6 million is per annum from the date it. It’s not an easy thing on Wednesday, Premier now up to about US$10 of possession of the prop- to just attract an investor, Mark Brantley noted that million that we have to erty acquired until the we still have millions that the property was previ- find to pay for less than 2 date of payment of the are owed to the previous ously cleared because acres of land,” he said. compensation. owners of Rest Haven,” it was overgrown and Brantley said. a health risk. He noted, In 2019, Justice Lorraine Brantley noted that however, that the prop- Williams ruled in the Rest Haven was not the erty was able to attract an favour of Manohardas only property that was investor.
“We have an investor who has come forward. We currently have a memo- randum of understanding with that investor to de- velop there, a mixed-use development. We have not yet concretized this thing and I don’t want to say too much until I have something tangible to re- port,” he said.
Brantley noted that though interest has been shown in the property, the NIA faces a big problem.
LIQUOR LICENCES ORDINANCE, 1906
SCHEDULE A
To the Magistrate, District “A” To the Superintendent of Police
‘I, GAVIN j. WILLIAMS FOR FAUSTINA’S SNACKETTE now residing in Stapleton in the Vil- lage of St. Peter’s do hereby give you notice that it is my intention to apply on 1st April, 2021 next to the District Magistrate at Basseterre for a Re- tail Liquor Licence in respect of my premises in Stapleton, St. Peter’s.
Dated this 18th day of March 2021.
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By Monique Washington extension of time. have a conversation” said and have been clear He added that “we have and the difficulties that it to all developers that they extended the opportu- has caused. At the end of Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley told The “It will be difficult to pre- must deliver. The people nity for them to benefit that period, we will know Brantley has once again Observer that if they do dict what they are going of Nevis need them to from the concession for where they are and what made a clarion call to de- not produce within the al- to do then. We will see deliver for them to benefit 12 months given the they are doing.” velopers to “deliver” their lotted time “then we will where they are. I have from concessions.” COVID-19 pandemic proposed projects to the people and the island of Nevis.
On Wednesday, Brantley was questioned by The Observer about the status of the proposed US$160 million Wyndham Hotel development. He noted that recently he received a letter from the developers requesting more time.
“The last letter that I got from them, which was about two months ago, was that they asked for an extension. They indi- cated that they had been delayed by COVID -19. They asked for a one- year extension on the agreements we had with them and we granted that extension, because we understood that people were not able to travel,” Brantley said.
Wyndham Grand Nevis will be situated within Northern Pointe Resort. The multimillion-dollar project is planned for over 12 acres in St. James. The Wyndham Hotel Group is the world’s largest ho- tel company, based on number of hotels, and one of three hospitality busi- ness units of Wyndham Worldwide.
Phase one of the project and construction was scheduled to begin by mid-2017 and was ini- tially to be completed in 2019. The brand boasted that upon completion the resort will have 170 suites, condominiums and villas ranging from 900 to 5,100 square feet; a private beach club; five dining areas; infinity pools; more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space; a spa and more.
Brantley noted this week that the developers “are still interested in do- ing the project, but have been delayed because of COVID-19.” He said that his government hopes that they “produce” in the Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 NEWS
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ST KITTS-NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CONCEPT TO CREATION
A strong CBI Programme aims to:
• Create job opportunities • Upgrade the interior airport terminal building • Complete the construction of the Old Road Bay realignment project • Install a new runway and lighting at the RLB International Airport • Construct more hotels • Construct better roads • Construct the bus terminals • Complete the second cruise pier
Prosperity for our country, a bright future for our people. ciu.gov.kn LOCALNEWS NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:13 Brantley’s labour of love continues
The Hon. Mark Brantley
By Monique Washington times such as those that are currently being experienced. real difficulty in the community, and as Premier and Minister of Finance, I can tell you there is real difficulty “My salary is still in abeyance. And by abeyance I don’t “It has now been over a year, and I have not still col- in terms of government finances. I think that leadership mean that I am stockpiling to collect it all at once. It’s lected a salary, because I have said that I believe that as must lead and that is what I am seeking to do.” gone; I’m not collecting it. So I am not collecting my Premier of Nevis, I have to show some solidarity with salary as Premier of Nevis, and I did say that I wouldn’t our people. I recognize that our people are still strug- The Premier’s monthly salary is EC $13,500. Within collect it until we could say that this pandemic is behind gling, and while this is a symbolic gesture, I think it is 12 months he has thus forgone EC$162,000. us. I am hopeful that we can say that soon, but until an important symbolic gesture,” he said. then, the position remains the same.” In April of last year, the Premier informed the public that in March (2020) he had forgone his salary and The Hon. Mark Brantley, who clarified this at his benefits in full, and would continue to do so. He noted monthly press conference on Wednesday, not only re- “It is certainly something to which I am entitled, but that the Ministers of the Nevis Island Administration mains steadfast in this regard, but also reflected on the something which I have decided to forgo…at this had also agreed to a pay cut of 10% for April, May and importance of such a gesture by a leader in challenging time, over this period, because I think that there is a June of 2020. Who is Ronald King, the man with agriculture in his blood?
By Laughton Pemberton These two gentlemen him with many skills that lockdowns followed were and are his grand he has used or is presently shortly thereafter. The Ronald King considers uncles. still using. next time he appeared himself a “laid back, fun- on “the Good Old Days loving, easy to get along Ronald’s mother As a sixth form student, he internet radio program, with person who loves to Doradeen is an entrepre- farmed five acres of land he mentioned the need teach”. He is more famil- neur as well. His uncle in New River, and be- for a show geared toward iarly known by another Mansa Tyson, was a came the biggest supplier agriculture. name, which will later be fisherman, carpenter but of tomatoes, bell peppers, referenced. He grew up in , now he concentrates watermelons and cucum- Co-host Mr. Dore then all aspects of agriculture mainly on farming and bers. He also expanded presented the idea of nam- as a member of the Tyson business. Another uncle, his market by supplying ing the show, “Everything family, which consisted Brino, was a well-known Montserrat with some of Agriculture”. The of hard-working entrepre- butcher, and a livestock these products. “Everything Agriculture” neurs, such as fisherman farmer. Kingley Tyson show was launched Carlton, other fishermen (Thomas) a cousin and After graduating from on the first Tuesday and businessmen. well-known fisherman Clarence Fitzroy Bryan of September 2020. It of Craddock Road, also College with an AA in also featured Renaldon Carlton Tyson also owned lived in the same yard. Agriculture Technology, Bartlette, a young tele- the Culturerama Bar, he worked as a soil train- communication special- which was well known Growing up in such a er for the Department ist and DJ, who is also for local cultural cui- rich, skilled and entre- of Housing & Urban known as DJ X-ray. sines such as goat water, preneurial environment, Development (HUD). cook-up, and plenty of something had to rub off. Presently, he works This show has since been seafood, from fry fish to According to Mr. King, for the Department of featured weekly, every Roast Shellfish. Desmond a lot did rub off on him, Agriculture as a field Ras Bankie Tuesday, from 7:00 pm to Tyson, who is deceased, because as a boy growing extension officer – some- 9:00 pm. It is a nonprofit owned the Beach Comber up between these multi- thing he has done for the hosts Chesley Manners agriculture. show which is funded by Restaurant, which was skilled individuals. He past eleven years. and Wrenford Dore from anonymous donors and later purchased by The helped them all, as need- 2018-2020. Over the pe- In 2019, he attended a contributions by some Four Seasons Resort, ed, and was rewarded in Ronald King made sev- riod mentioned, he had workshop in Morocco members of the listening and became one of its many ways. He was paid eral appearances on 2020 envisioned starting a pro- along with other OECS audiences. restaurants. Desmond or given some kind of al- Vision Internet Radio gram that would educate representatives. After Tyson also owned The lowance, which not only on “The Good Old Days and inform the listening returning in November Continued on page 16 Sea Spawn Guesthouse. encouraged him, but left program/show” with audience on all aspects of of that year, COVID-19 Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 LOCALNEWS NEWS New hospital wing way off schedule
By Monique Washington Gaspree and the Finished new wing will be bigger “We are now moving to a will assist in the internal that had to be removed. In Touched. than the current hospital. more delicate stage which layout of the hospital. 2020, the work was halted The new wing of the is the internal configura- for part of the year due to Alexandra Hospital, in On Wednesday, during “It is an extensive project tion. We have to outfit the the COVID-19 pandemic. which the first phase was Premier Mark Brantley’s naturally. It is much larger interior. We have gathered initially set to be complet- monthly press confer- than the existing hospital. the equipment.” “We have agreed to hire a When completed, the ed by 2020, has now been ence, he revealed that Even though we say it’s consultant on that aspect massive new structure will push back to sometime in the new wing will not an expansion, its bigger of things. Because we are include a Physiotherapy 2022. be completed before 12 than the existing hospital. being advised by the ex- Wing, Pediatric Isolation perts that a hospital has to Wing and Laboratory The $19 million expan- flow in a particular way. I Wing, a state-of-the-art sion project broke ground “We are probably going to be was told that the project is Operating theatre, ex- in 2017. Construction be- on stream.” panded diagnostic capac- gan in May 2018. Initially, another 12 months before we can ity - in the form of a new the project was estimated laboratory and radiology to take between 18 and 24 departments with Cat- months to be completed. speak about any type of ending Brantley said that the scan services and specific The venture is jointly project would have had lab areas for histology and funded by the Sugar for that project,” some hiccups. Shortly af- cytology (which is useful Industry Diversification ter the beginning of con- in cancer diagnoses), a Fund (SIDF) and NIA. struction, asbestos was newly construed dialysis months. It is a massive building, He disclosed that the NIA found in a nearby build- unit, and additional pri- Clive Evelyn and Edrick well over 40,000 square has hired a consultant who ing on the compound, and vate ward facilities. Pemberton are the build- “We are probably going feet.” ing contractors, electri- to be another 12 months cians Glen Byron and before we can speak Brantley said that con- Davion Frasier, plumb- about any type of ending struction of the “shell of ers Noel Williams and for that project,” he said. the hospital” has been Wilcent Grant, Air con- completed. ditioning contractors, Brantley noted that the
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COMMENTARYNEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:15 Prime Minister Harris and SKN Leading in a Global Health Crisis There is an old adage that achieved… developed the best pro- of what we have achieved; “the health of the nation tocols, and we adhered. but more importantly, is the wealth of the na- Though we were among The wearing of masks, how we achieved it, and tion”. If we had reason the last to close or bor- hand washing and saniti- what it can mean for us to doubt it as a truism, or ders, we were among the zation; social distancing here in St. Kitts and Nevis. even think it superfluous, last to confirm a case, and at work and schools. We With this same oneness of the onset of this Corona have the lowest number then began the produc- purpose we can not only Virus pandemic has of cases for any sover- tion of hand sanitizers respond to crisis, but be surely given us cause to eign nation anywhere in and masks domestically. innovators and leaders in reconsider. We have seen the world. We endured We produced more food, business, technology, ag- how the great countries of the shortest period of to- and helped each other so riculture, sport etc. We are the world, with their large tal lock down, and were that we all have food. One not limited by our geo- economies and seemingly among the first to get back would be hard-pressed to graphical size our popula- limitless resources, grind to some sense of normal- find another time when tion. Indeed in cases such to almost a standstill in cy. Cognizant of the eco- St. Kitts and Nevis, not as this, it is an advantage. the face of this invisible nomic fallout, our Prime just as a country but as If we keep engaged that enemy. Considering their Minister Harris responded two individual islands, ingenuity and oneness of struggles with the pan- with a One Hundred and was so together in a unity purpose, and transfer to demic and its effects, one Twenty Million stimulus of purpose. Our oneness others arenas, we can lead would have thought that ($120,000,000.00) pack- of mission resulted in us the world, not only in a small developing nations age to bolster and transi- having no community global health crisis, but in such as ours would be far tion the nation’s economy spread, no hospitaliza- many other areas and in- under water. To the con- in the near term. It was the tions and no deaths as a dicators. We are a young trary, St. Kitts and Nevis largest per dollar stimulus result of Covid-19. nation yes, but it is written is being held out as a package in the region somewhere … “The baby model in our handling of and the largest per capita shall lead them”. the pandemic, and indeed anywhere in the world. in Public Health. We engaged a task force Our successes are not by of national experts on chance or happenstance. both islands, to track and It is the thoughtful and The Board of Governors of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College invites applications from study the virus, as well as deliberative style of lead- suitably qualified persons to fill the following full-time position with effect from May 1, 2021: We well remember that the latest developments, ership practiced by Prime when this pandemic hit, research and technologies Minister Harris. Looking MAINTENANCE OFFICER there was no playbook. worldwide, so as to advise to logic and expertise, ex- Qualifications and Experience Every government and the decision makers on perience and academia for • Applicants must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in general building country was making it up the best courses of action the solutions to the prob- maintenance. • Certification in construction, plumbing, air conditioning, electrical installation, masonry, as they go, because of the in protecting our people. lems facing the Nation, carpentry or joinery would be considered an asset. fluid and dynamic nature With the advent of a vac- rather than what is politi- of the crisis. Though there cine, we were among the cally expedient. His early Main Duties To perform routine maintenance and repairs to all College buildings. To provide oversight of the were some practices and first in the region to buy buying into the COVAX custodial staff. To assist with managing college projects. measures that crossed into a facility to ensure facility, and the efforts borders, each response that it would be available of his Administration’s • Prepare and implement a maintenance plan for the upkeep of college facilities had to be tailored to the to our people. diplomacy, has secured • Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs reality and resources of vaccine for the majority • Liaise with and monitor contractors performing maintenance and repairs to college facilities the nation affected. Prime Our people gained con- of the population. Indeed, • Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on maintenance requests Minister Harris and his fidence in the thought- we are seeing an earlier • Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures and maintenance/repairs performed Government, relied on ful, steady, and informed than expected roll out of • Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs and resolve them in a timely manner - • Receive maintenance and repair requests from staff and obtain quotations from vendors the advice of our national leadership of Prime the vaccine; and a com • Lead the Workshop/Maintenance technicians with general maintenance and repairs experts to craft policy Minister Timothy Harris, mendable response, with • Provide supervisory oversight for maintenance and custodial staff and actions to protect the and our ability to win a reported 20% of the • Any other related duties requested by the President. citizens and residents of against the virus. Spurred target population having St. Kitts and Nevis. Some by his call, we engaged already being vaccinated, Applications from qualified applicants should include: complained, some debat- that resilience and inge- just three weeks after roll- • Letter of Application ed, some opposed; as is nuity, inherited from our out. We witness again the • Curriculum Vitae all our rights as citizens in forebears, and woven in shared responsibility and • Police Record • Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies) this beacon of democracy. the fabric of our being. the all of society approach • Two references with telephone and e-mail addresses But in the end, I think we In our spirit of shared with reports of retired Salary: would all agree, that the responsibility, we devel- nurses coming back to Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current Prime Minister’s, and St. oped an all of society ap- assist with the adminis- salary structure at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. Kitts and Nevis’ respons- proach that is the envy of tering of the vaccine; and All application documents should be scanned and submitted as one email file to: es to, and handling of the the region and the world. business, political and [email protected] Corona Virus thus far, has For it is that all of society social leaders taking and been best in the region approach that has brought promoting the vaccine and addressed to and one of the best in the us such great success in and a means to keep us all The Chairman of the Board Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, world. combatting the virus, and safe. P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts preventing its spread. Our Let is examine what we team of National experts We must be ever mindful The deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2021. Late applications will not be acknowledged. Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 COMMENTARYNEWS
Who is Ronald King, the man with agriculture in his blood? (Continued from page 13}
The popular shows is dedicated to discussion Banky’s favourite man- have had guests from on all aspects of the uses tra is that “you can’t go “you can’t go wrong growing your own the various depart- of cannabis. wrong growing your ment of Agriculture own food. And the only food. And the only way you know the including Mr. Huey way you know the food Sargeant, Permanent is safe is to grow it your- food is safe is to grow it yourself”. Secretary of Agriculture; In keeping with the im- self”. No one would Mr. Randy Elliot, portance of agriculture, honestly doubt him. Director of Agriculture; and Mr. Stuart La Place, Aquaponic and Hydroponics Specialist.
Additionally, it has also hosted the likes of Mr Gary Griffin, Director of Abattoir; Mrs Shermel England, Director of the Agro Processing Department; The St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board invites applications from suitably Mr. Quincy Bart, Pest, qualified persons to fill the post of Maintenance Technician. Disease and Quarantine specialist; and Ras Iroy Pinney, Co-chairman of The successful applicant will oversee the maintenance of the building of the Social Security One Love Rastafarian Board building on Nevis. Movement & Chairman of Organization Of APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND Rastafarian Association. JOB SKILLS
• At minimum, a recognised certification in building construction or engineer And regionally, the guests have included Ras certification and maintenance techniques. Kyan, Agronomist and • Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning and refrigeration skills Chief Field Extension • Good numeracy and literacy ability Officer of Dominica; Empress Alliah, • Must be physically fit Extension Officer and • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally Agronomist of Dominica, Ability to complete multiple tasks to deadlines and Mr. Kennedy Paul, • Agronomist of Trinidad • Professional demeanour and Tobago, among • At least 5 years work experience in maintenance of a multi-storied building others too numerous to mention. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Must submit periodic reports So who, you ask, is Ronald King? You may • Monitor and ensure the excellent maintenance of the property have guessed or figured it • Ensure full maintenance of equipment and air conditioning unit out by now, Yes, it is ‘Ras Banky’, as is he is affec- • Provide reliable advice on building maintenance and improvements tionately known locally, regionally and interna- Interested persons are asked to submit application to the following address by 19th March tionally. He is the host of 2021. “Everything Agriculture” and has as his co-host DJ X-Ray. The Director Social Security Board P.O. Box 79 Bay Road Basseterre The major purpose of the St Kitts show, according to Ras Banky, is to “provide a platform for the people interested in everything agricultural”. The last Tuesday of every month NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:17 Govt. moves swiftly to address bus drivers’ concerns
By Loshaun Dixon anything that is going to had complained that their “If you go to the terminal to ensure they can ma- queue in order for that bus affect the public in St. issues had affected their you would recognize in noeuvre better. However, to be able to exit. The government has Kitts and Nevis, and so ability to make a living. order for them to manoeu- because of some par- moved swiftly to address the decision was taken vre, you would have to ticular concerns, the work He said the work be- some of the problems of to have a discussion be- “They said to some ex- drive in between curbs to had not begun gan Monday, and there East Bus Line Drivers fol- tween the bus drivers and tent the police had not pick up people and queue was a meeting with the lowing their protest, and the members of Cabinet been doing a good job in in that manner. Some of Permanent Secretary of subsequent discussions terms of policing what the larger buses are hav- the Transport Ministry, a with the Cabinet. “They came to Cabinet they refer to as the rogue ing difficulties manoeu- “That work began on representative of the po- and would have discussed bus drivers. They felt that vring around the corner Monday and bus drivers lice and Minister Grant Deputy Prime Minister a number of concerns more tickets should be areas at the station.” for that terminal relocated with some of the bus driv- and Minister of Public that they would have. given to those particular to Branch Street until the ers accused of not follow- Infrastructure Shawn Amongst the concerns individuals to discourage corrections are made.” ing the bus route, to bring Richards said that fol- were some not using the them from breaking the some level of satisfac- lowing the protest of last terminal and picking up law. He said the Ministry of Another concern, he tion with respect to that week Monday morning and dropping off persons Public Works had gotten said, was if a bus was particular concern, and by the bus drivers who in Basseterre,” Richards Richards noted that they into an agreement with a in the queue and had an to ensure all of the buses ply the east route, the gov- said. expressed concerns with contractor in December emergency call, the buses are operating on an equal ernment was concerned regards to the current de- to make the necessary de- ahead of it would have playing field. about the operations of He said the bus operators sign of the bus terminal. signs in terms of the space had to come out of the Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 NEWS
The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the full-time position at the CFBC from May 1, 2021.
Accounts Officer
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess the following: • An Associate Degree in Accounting or the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification from an accredited institution • At least one (1) year of experience working with accounting software (eg: QuickBooks) • At least one (1) year of experience working with payroll software (eg: Wagesplus)
MAIN DUTIES 1. Payroll functions a. Enter data into payroll software and process the payrolls b. Generate payslips, social security, bank and deduction letters from payroll software c. Enter payroll data into the online platform and the accounting software d. Provide typing, copying, filing and email services
2. Procurement functions a. Assist with processing Internal Requisitions b. Assist with obtaining quotations from vendors c. Assist with receiving supplies into the storeroom d. Assist with preparing authorized local Purchase Orders
3. Any other related duties assigned by the Vice President, Financial and Administrative Affairs
Applications from Qualified applicants should include: • Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies) • Two references with telephone and e-mail addresses • Police Record
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the CFBC.
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
and addressed to The Chairman of the Board, Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
The deadline for receipt of applications is April 6, 2021. Late applications will not be acknowledged.
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Fees Paid:52.00 NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:19 Body found on Nevis Bay - No foul play
By Monique Washington The Observer under- stands that Sutton was The police in Nevis have found fully clothed, with ruled out homicide of the a bit of blood on his fore- man who was found on a head. A bike that is sus- bay in Bath Village, as the pected to have belonged pathologist has found no to the victim was parked sign of foul play. nearby.
According to the police, On Thursday, the on Tuesday (March 23), Observer contacted the they responded to a report police Public Relations which led them to discov- Officer who noted that er the motionless body of an autopsy was conduct- a man along a bay at Bath ed, which determined that Village. The deceased has there was “no foul play”. since been identified as She said that an official Veon Suuton 40-year-old Veon Sutton release will be issued of Stoney Hill. later. Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 COMMENTARYNEWS The Team at the Top
By James Gaskell regrets. You must be the around 900 cases and 10 Nevis or New York, nor What do vaccines do? vast quantities within first mover. The virus deaths. That is what can the age or physical condi- They alert the immune one year of first learning On September 16th will always get you if you happen and until enough tion of its human host. It system to make specific the genetic code of the 1989 I walked around don’t move quickly. If people are vaccinated, to is programmed to invade antibodies. This novel virus. Researchers are Montpelier Hotel making you need to be right be- produce herd immunity, it and destroy your cells, corona virus gains ac- also working to develop preparations for what the fore you move, you will can only get worse. and replicate itself, mov- cess to human cells using a vaccine directed against meteorologists described never win. Speed trumps ing on to the next cell. the spikes with which its the core of the virus rather on TV as a large and very perfection. The problem When a sufficient number outer surface is studded. than the spike. This dangerous storm tracking we have with society is of people can, through The vaccine consists of a should be more robust directly towards Nevis. that everyone is afraid of their immune system harmless inactivated non and with greater abil- A gentleman, behind my making a mistake and of fight off any infectious This Covid is a horrible replicating adenovirus to ity to deal with any new back, was tapping his the consequences of error. disease and the germ disease. Typically, the vi- which has been added the variants. head to indicate that he But the greatest error is can find no more hosts rus enters via the mouth or gene for these spike pro- thought my actions we not to move. To be para- in which to replicate, it nose, and settles in to the teins. There is then com- Please understand that barking mad, a prevalent lysed by the fear of error”. should die back. That is airways and lungs, where plex intracellular activity, vaccines do not elimi- but baseless belief that If all countries had adopt- herd immunity, acquired it destroys lung tissue, which primes the system nate the possibility of hurricanes don’t come ed this advice, the world sometimes by previous sometimes forcing the pa- to recognize the spike contracting the disease, to Nevis. Hugo roared in would be in better shape. infection, sometimes by tient to struggle fir every proteins of the real novel they reduce the risk and the next day, took down Instead, many dithered, vaccination. The con- breath, a form of slow suf- corona virus and urgently the severity. The Oxford the electricity supply, watched, waited. acted census is that when 70% focation that can induce to produce the right an- AZ vaccine is a good one tore off roofs and dam- for political advantage of a population has been panic. That is probably tibodies to fight off the and will likely do more aged houses. Before this and allowed the virus to inoculated using effi- why ICU nurses looking corona virus invaders. worldwide than all the storm Sandy’s house was do what it is programmed cacious vaccines, that after very sick patients The immune system of an others because it is less a house, after Hugo it to do. To replicate and herd immunity has been talk of seeing the terror in unvaccinated person will expensive, and does not was wood boards flat in a move from person to per- reached. That is why our their eyes. The CIA used not recognize a virus that need storage at sub zero muddy field. son, infecting, damaging authorities are aiming for the torture called water- it has not previously en- temperatures. It has been and sometimes killing. a 70% coverage. Herd boarding, I suspect be- countered, and will take revalidated in a 32,000 If anyone in Nevis thinks immunity should prevent cause it induced a similar time to assemble the right strong trial proving 79% that covid will not come an out of control rise mental panic in the victim response. Meanwhile the effective in reducing here and that they may in cases, but it does not when his air supply was virus replicates in the pa- infections and 100% ef- therefore not take the Here at home, our protect the balance of the cut off by a forcible near tient’s cells without effec- fective in preventing vaccine, that belief is as Government closed the 30%, as individuals from drowning. Transmission tive challenge. hospitalizations. baseless at that about borders. Two weeks ear- contact with infected is mostly through close hurricanes. This Novel lier would have been bet- persons. At some stage, contact with an infected Random mutations, or We are at war with the vi- Corona Virus is poten- ter. Decisions are hard. St. Kitts Nevis will have person. The virus itself changes in genetic struc- rus, which may be around tially far more dangerous Sometimes it is a ques- to open the borders, and is carried in minute drop- ture take place throughout for years All we can do, to you and me, our fami- tion of which is the least not enforce a two week lets projected from the nature. The longer the as individuals and as a lies and our community bad. If the borders had quarantine on all incom- infected one when he/she time, the larger the popu- community, is to get vac- than a hurricane. It has remained open without ers, in order to establish a coughs, sneezes, spits, lation of the organism, and cinated AND continue to already killed around quarantining then, judg- fully functioning Tourist shouts, sings, speaks or the quicker it replicates practice the recommend- 540,000 in the US alone. ing by what has happened economy. Any infected simply breathes out. If will govern the number of ed or mandated measures, That country has handled to some of our neigh- visitor may infect our everyone stays sufficient- new variants. There are and if we do, then that is the virus about as badly bours, we would have unvaccinated 30%. This ly apart from others, the already over 1000 known our best chance. as it was possible to do. been overwhelmed, our is unlikely to spread far. virus cannot move on. To variants to this virus. 3 or Little St. Kitts Nevis has health service in grave But to all those young promote this we are sub- 4 are of concern. One is so far managed remark- difficulties. men who are now strong ject to lockdowns, cur- more transmissible. One, ably well. Lady Luck has and healthy and believe fews, wearing of masks referred to as ‘the South Our Federation has, so held our Federation by the and told to stay 6 feet African’ variant has muta- far, followed the advice hand, and we have been from others, and above tions in the spike protein, of Dr. Ryan. The US led fortunate that our Team all not to congregate in ill which appears to render by the reckless and uncar- at the Top. Politicians, ventilated rooms. it less susceptible to the ing Trump, Brazil under Covid task force, police, Astra Zenica vaccine. President Bolsonaro treat- health workers, quaran- A worrying feature is re- Professor Sarah Gilbert ing covid as a mere mild tiners etc made and en- ferred to as ‘Long Covid’. of Oxford expects that a ‘flu and the EU absurdly forced the right decisions This is when some dam- modified version of the pausing their use of the in fairly good time. age caused by the virus vaccine to take account of excellent Oxford AZ vac- themselves invincible, does not get better or this variant, will be avail- cine, have not. That is Dr. Michael Ryan, remember that your im- takes time to do so. A able in October. Probably why we are the Team at Director of the Health All three countries have mune system, unless you complete loss of energy this will mean that we the Top, and they are not. Emergencies Programme a population roughly have been vaccinated, is described in which need a booster jab. at WHO gave a wise but double ours. If St. Kitts does not initially recog- the patient who may, for stark warning and guide Nevis had the same rate nize the virus nor have the example, have been a It has been an extraor- to world leaders. On of infections and deaths antibodies, or T cells to Marathon runner, finds dinary and brilliant sci- James Milnes Gaskell March 13th, 2020, he as the average of these combat it. The virus does it hard to walk across a entific feat to produce syndicated columnist said : ”Be fast. Have no three, we would now have not know whether it is in room. these safe vaccines in LOCALNEWS NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 26th, 2021 Page:21
Case Number :NEVHCV2020/0109 The Board of Governors of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following full-time position with effect from June 1, 2021: Submitted Date:22/03/2021 09:30 Filed Date:22/03/2021 09:30
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Fees Paid:4.00 Qualifications and Experience • Applicants must possess a Masters’ degree in Human Resources or a related field • Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience • A professional certification in HR Management will be considered an asset
Main Responsibilities • Guides and manages the overall provision of HR services, policies, and programmes for the College • Collaborates with senior administrators and the Board to forecast and develop the College’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruitment, and retention • Develops an HR strategy aligned to the College’s strategic objectives • Manages staff within the Human Resources Department • Provides consultation and strategic leadership throughout the change management process • Develops and implements HR policies that are current, aligned with national labour laws, and in keeping with best practices • Designs and implements a comprehensive orientation programme for new employees • Prepares Human Resource reports, budgets, and training plans • Manages the recruitment and selection process of academic and non-academic staff • Manages the employee performance evaluation process and staff recognition programme Reviews and updates employment regulations, job descriptions and organisational charts • Case Number :SKBHPB2021/0013 • Advises the management team regarding employee grievances and disciplinary matters • Communicates effectively with internal and external constituents • Performs HR functions regarding compensation and benefits, leave requests and job letters Submitted Date:18/03/2021 11:45 • Exercises confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact with the ability to demonstrate patience Filed Date:18/03/2021 11:45 Fees Paid:12.00 • Prepares HR Board Submissions
Applications from Qualified Persons should include: • Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • Police Record • Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies) • Two references with telephone and e-mail addresses • One Passport sized photo
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at CFBC.
All application documents should be scanned and submitted as one email file to: [email protected] and addressed to The Chairman of the Board Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
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