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Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 22nd, 2019 NEWS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 22nd, 2019 NEWS Man faces trial for Pinney’s murder Dance floor killing Lawvington Forbes faces murder for the killing of Vincey Ferlance in 2016 reaches trial at Lime Beach Bar. His trial began this week. By Kenichi Serino court heard testimony from Ferlance’s father Nathaniel Webb and forensic pa- The murder trial of Lawvington Forbes, thologist Dr Valery Alexandrov. who is accused of killing a man on the dance floor of Lime Beach Bar in 2016, Webb testified as to how he learned began this week. about the shooting and the death of his son. He got a call in the early hours of Forbes is accused of killing Vincey April 16 about the shooting and went to Ferlance, 20, on April 16 in the earlyLime Beach Bar where he saw his own hours of a weekend morning. Forbes son’s blood spilt on the scene. is represented by defence attorney “There was a lot of blood inside the building and a lot of blood outside” Patrice Nisbett. Justice Ermin Moise is “There was a lot of blood inside the presiding over the case. building and a lot of blood outside,” Webb said. At the opening of the trial, Crown Counsel Teshaun Vasquez laid out Alexandrov testified that Ferlance had his case to the jury, describing how been shot in the back beneath the left Ferlance was shot in the back and as- shoulder blade. The bullet travelled cribed the act to Forbes. through the body and exited the arm without striking bone. Ferlance lost “He intended by the act to kill him,” about 2.5 litres of blood, about 40% of said Vasquez. his total blood volume. He said that witnesses heard a loud “Absolutely fatal blood loss,” popping sound at the time of the shoot- Alexandrov said. ing and one identified Forbes as the shooter. The trial continues and is expected to end by Friday. In the first days of the trial this week, the NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 22nd, 2019 Page:3 International Men’s Day Men’s Council in Collaboration with Gender Affairs Celebrates with Awards Ceremony Minister Wendy Phipps, Prime Minister Harris, Taiwan Jammers performing his song Ambassador, Minister Eugene Hamilton ‘Badness in the Music’ By Petra Mc Sheene Delwayne Delaney for focus on the health of sentence.” his role in community men and boys.” Six local men were activism; Lennox Warner Performances at the recognised for their for his role in construc- Hamilton also spoke event included a drum contributions to the com- tion; Melvin Hewlett about the need to em- recital by the Ministry of munity this week in fields for his role in music; Dr power men in our society.Culture drummers, a dia- as wide as business, edu- Ricardo Neil for his role logue read by Loughlin cation and music by the in computer science and “This annual event is Tatem, local author and National Men’s Council also as the coach of the an ideal occasion to ac- His Majesty’s Prison and the Department of St. Kitts Robotics Team, knowledge and celebrate Calypso King Kemba Gender Affairs. Ram’s Trading Ltd was the contributions of men ‘Jammers’ Swanston - recognised as company to the growth and pros performed his hit songAwardee Heston Hamm recipient of Every year, International of the year and Reverend perity of our federation. ‘Badness in the Music’. Men’s Day is com- Peter Paul for his role This is an ideal occasion Prime Minister’s Award memorated worldwide in religion. The Prime to champion men as lead- ers and role models in our society.” “Men leading by “This is an opportunity for people to appreciate the men in their lives and example is a cry for the individual contribu- tion that they make; not only to their families but men to be more to the development of our society,” said Hamilton. accountable and Guest speaker for this year’s event was Reverend Cassius who more responsible.” gave a speech on the topic of accountability. “Men leading by - ex to shine a spotlightMinister’s on International ample is a cry for men men who are making Men’s Day Award wasto be more responsible a positive difference won by Heston Hamm and more accountable. and to raise awareness for his role in National Accepting responsibly of issues that men face Security. can be and is heavy; on a global scale. Each giving an account of year the National Men’s In his feature ad- ourselves can be and is Council alongside the dress, Minister Eugene a very self-conscious Department of Gender Hamilton outlined the ob- undertaking.” Affairs host an award’s jectives of International ceremony to show ap- Men’s Day. “The objec- “To be self-conscious preciation and gratitude tives of International one has to love oneself to men in the community Men’s Day are -to andpro one has to be honest who are doing work in mote gender equality. aboutTo who one truly is. different areas such as highlight the contribution Being accountable means music, agriculture, com- of men and boys to the acknowledging our faults munity activism and society, improve gender and weaknesses and this religion. relations, raise aware- is extremely difficult in ness of issues that men a culture like ours where Some of the awardees face, highlight social is- weakness and manhood for this year included sues that affect males and are not used in the same Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 22nd, 2019 NEWS EDITORIAL 16 Days of Activism: Lawyers & Governance Love Echoes Loud A few years ago, a lawyer in St Kitts was debarred, and another ab- Department of Gender Affairs sconded to somewhere overseas. In more recent times, two of them were arrested for inability to account for funds and one of them served celebrates with activities jail time. Then there was the lawyer who held public office and who, when he was let go by the employer refused to go, claiming that his ap- pointment was for life. Add to that the reaction of another lawyer to the application of fee standards by the Attorney General. He demonstrated with placards in-front of government headquarters. We know, too, that very often, cases are drawn out when an overly leni- ent Court grants recess after recess because lawyers claim that they are not ready to proceed. Sometimes this appears to be a ploy to interfere with witness memory. We have also heard of the huge sums charged and levied against the state for both plaintiff and defendant in defence of democracy during our election court cases. The conduct of lawyers entered center court again at a recent town hall meeting, when a member of the audience raised the concern of lawyers Department of Gender Affairs Staff: L-R: Celia Christopher, Shinnel accepting payment for services, but not performing said service and not Charles, Sharon Warner, Dion Brown refunding the monies collected, and generally delaying or subverting justice. He raised the issue hoping for government to intervene. By Petra Mc Sheene public is asked to wearguests on the radio show To his credit, Prime Minister Harris has described this conduct as an is- Human Right’s T-shirts Working For You on ZIZ sue of governance, and stated that it ought to be addressed as such. We Each year the sixteen on that day. Television. During this days between November agree. show, Christopher will 25 and December 10 is Some of the other ac- do an introduction of recognised worldwide as tivities for the 16 Days ofthe 16 Days Campaign It isn’t that we are arguing against the role of lawyers, nor against them the 16 Days of Activism. Activism include a state- and give more detailed being handsomely rewarded. But it is difficult to comprehend why there And each year, the ment by Minister Wendy information on the other is so much variation in price for the provision of the same service. It is Department of Gender Phipps on November upcoming activities. also difficult to understand why they would accept cases that have little Affairs hosts a variety 25, which is also recog- chance of success, just to make money. of activities to celebrate. nized as International November 29 is the day This year is no different Day for the Elimination when the youths will At the best of times, lawyers are 50% right. When they ignore good as the 16 days is packed of Violence against take to the streets for governance rules, they become 100% wrong. That is the time when with activities based on sanctions ought to be applied. raising awareness on do- May it please all of us! mestic violence, violence against men, women and children and human love Echoes loud’ rights. which is meant to The universal theme for this year’s campaign The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source is Orange the World: raise awareness Generation Equality Stands Against Rape. But the Federation’s Gender about gender-based Affairs Department in collaboration with some violence. Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams community groups de- cided to create a local St. Kitts Nevis theme, ‘Love Echoes Loud’ which is meant Women. This statement a Youth March start- POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. to raise awareness about will be aired live on ZIZ ing from the tamarind Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 gender-based violence.

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