Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS Sugar Mas Prize Giving Ceremony Held at Railway Bar in Old Road

Winners Turn Up and Turn out Event

By Petra Mc Sheene been a member of parlia- of culture. He said the and they are in nego- three way partnership St. Maarten in April ment, he has never seen government will return tiations with French St. between some revel- where the Kore Band Winners, runners-up and any accounts in respect but in the event of him Maarten and that some lers, some clowns from and some of our soca ar- participants, were all for Carnival. “I can say being placed within a contracts have already St. Kitts, the Ministry tistes are scheduled to be celebrated at the Sugar to you that at this point different ministry, he been signed. of Culture as well as performing there on the Mas 48 Prize Giving we have in hand our enjoyed his tenure as they carnival committee Breakfast Fete.” Ceremony last Thursday financial accounts - in reMinister responsible for “We are scheduled to go there. We are also finaliz- at the Railway Bar in Old spect of Carnival for the carnival. He expressed down there as part of a ing another visit to Dutch Road. years 2015, 2016 and special thanks to Noah 2017. That for me is a Mills, whom he said has The event was hosted by major achievement. been doing an excel- Carnival Chairman Noah lent job as chairman of Mills with remarks given carnival. by Shawn Richards, Minister of Culture who Richards informed that Chairman Mills an- took time to congratulate when he became the nounced the carnival all winners and partici- minister responsible for committee is currently pants of various events carnival, there was only working on taking some during Sugar Mas 48. He a budget of $800,000, teams to various islands also expressed gratitude an amount very short of where carnivals are held to the different stake- what was needed to cov- and they are in nego- holders who played a er the expenses for car- tiations with French St. role in ensuring that nival. After two year, he Maarten and that some all the activities were was able to convince the contracts have already successful. Ministry of Finance to been signed. raise the budget amount Richards hailed the level to $1.2 million dollars. of peacefulness that high- “For Carnival 2020, I lighted the Carnival and am happy to say that the Mills also announced, expressed his pride in be- amount budgeted for although Sugar Mas 48 ing the minister respon- Carnival has now been only ended a few weeks sible for Carnival at this increased to $2.6 mil- ago, new troupes are time in the island’s his- lion dollars. It therefore already showing inter- tory. “For me, Carnival means that in terms of est in registering for the was just not successful being able to meet our upcoming carnival. He because of the fact that expenses at the end of went on to inform the we had wide participa- each carnival, we are in audience that carnival tion from a number of a much better position is not only queen shows different persons. It was to do so. That is a major and pageants but also peaceful and I think for achievement.” folklore and fetes. the first time in a number of years, we enjoyed that In conclusion of his re- Chairman Mills an- level of peacefulness at marks minister Richards nounced the carnival Carnival.” explained that this is an committee is currently election year and he was working on taking some He indicated that over uncertain if he would be teams to various islands the years since he has returned as the ministry where carnivals are held NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:3 SKNLP highlights plan to maintain peace

By Loshaun Dixon a better foundation than “We believe people noting that the initiative as there is money in the socio economic life to currently exists. “This is ought to be supported, has been very successful treasury it will be used to now find opportunities The St. Kitts and Nevis not about paying people assisted and setting for all. good use and to fulfil the for work. Where they are Labour Party (SKNLP) money it has to be more up themselves into critical,” he said. people from that group has indicated it will give fundamental than that. It business” Dr. Harris explained as who were not part of le- young men who are part is beyond them initiating long as the resources are gitimate living have via- of the government ‘peace peace. It is an indication Dr. Douglas said the available the govern- ble ideas, we said we will initiative’ a chance to set for us that the young men party’s plan would make ment will continue to He noted the individu- make an opportunity for up a small business in the have gotten tired of shed- a difference in the lives assist vulnerable groups. als on the programme you to get a loan, get in- Federation. “Some people are want- are paid for work done. volved in landscaping, to ing to get us put a price “Are we giving them set up a farm like those in Chairman of the SKNLP on peace and a price money? No, we are help- upper and lower Cayon and candidate for constit- “We will set them up to help on life and there is no ing people who are being so that you can earn your uency eight Dr. Terrence price to be put. So long ostracised and left out of keep,” Dr. Harris said. Drew said the party has them to set up small been working signifi- cantly hard with all citi- businesses have legitimate zens including the young people and the former programmes to gang members. “I have come to realize the pro- develop themselves. This gramme as structured re- ally has no future for the programme has no real young men.” foundation it is an election He said if the party should initiate pro- gimmick.” grammes that benefit all. “Not only now but in the future with respect to our small business initiative. ding each others blood of young people and the A lot of the young men and have decided to have lives of their families. have skills and want to a change in the quality of “We have spoken about form small businesses their lives and this I think the importance of a small and we should open up is commendable.” business ministry where those opportunities for they would not only be them. The question peo- He added there should be assisted in setting up ple are asking is when opportunities created for small businesses but will the money dries up what those vulnerable groups. be assisted in ensuring will happen to them. “What we need to do is that they are successful to emphasize that those businesses. There have to “For the first time in “We will set them up to who have been suc- be some form of ensur- help them to set up small cessful in pursuing their ing there is the enabling businesses have legiti- normal development as environment being cre- mate programmes to de- young people and have ated so that success can velop themselves. This been assisted by the gov- be made of whatever as- programme has no real ernment through specific sistance is given.” foundation it is an elec- programmes-- so we tion gimmick.” should ensure opportuni- The party has been a ties to create businesses critic of the peace initia- Party leader Dr. Denzil be provided to these tive something Prime Douglas says that the young people. Minister Dr. Timothy initiative ought to have Harris has slammed Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS EDiTORiaL Ritz Carlton still Only in St Christopher! coming to SKN In the famous words of the local calypso writer, a situation like this exist “only in St Christopher”. Within a short period, the people of Nevis, specifically of Nevis District 5 will be called upon to vote. Literally before the ink dries on their collective index finger, they will be called upon to vote again in a Federal election. The Nevis bye – election in District 5, is caused by the resignation of Mr. Joseph Parry from the Nevis Island Assembly. The Federal Election is constitutionally due we are told by August. The NIA bye-election is due within 90 days after the resignation takes effect, and the Federal Election is due 6 months after the first sitting of the current Parlia- ment. (Not by the anniversary date of the previous elections. In fact, such an- niversary dates are of very little importance in the scheme of things). The date of the Federal Election is to be signaled by the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis - and Nevis, while the NIA election is to be signaled by the Pre- mier of Nevis. We are being specific - the Premier is the Premier of Nevis and not St Kitts and Nevis, while the Prime Minister is the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, and of Nevis. The elections cannot be easily held at the same time as they are for two separate areas. Nevis District 5 is part of Federal Constituency 11 but Federal 11 also includes Nevis District 4. If the bye election was in District 3, Gingerland, it could more easily have been By Loshaun Dixon the next five years whenYet since the announce- we go into an election. ment there have been no synchronized as District 3 is the same as Constituency 10. But only if the candi- The Ritz Carlton will still signs of the project com- dates were the same. But one of the main political parties has decided it will not be constructed in St. Kitts “We have been working ing to fruition. field the same candidate for a local as well as a federal election; so that may have according to Minister of assiduously in the last affected synchronization. Tourism Lindsay Grant. five years and deliveredThe Ritz-Carlton resort, a tremendous amount when built, will have Such a situation must have been foreseen because when the people were asked Grant explained some- of good to the people of 125 suites and 25 vil- in 2006 about possibilities that are now coming to pass, they suggested – among times when there are other things - a synchronization of voting in the islands. They suggested keeping bigger projects there are the 5 districts and make them constituencies. They suggested an elimination of always challenges. “As it one of the elections of Nevis with local parliamentarians being automatically co- stands the Ritz Carlton is “We have been working as- opted into the Federal Assembly. Fourteen years later, it may be time to ask the still an entity that wishes question again and this time, act on it. to come to St. Kitts but siduously in the last five it is a work in progress,” Now the world will be watching as some of the Nevis electorate double dip while Grant said. all others single dip! years and delivered a tre- Only in St Christopher…..and Nevis! He said the government mendous amount of good to is in regular contact with the developers to ensure the people of St. Kitts and that the project is deliv- ered. “As it stands right now, we have been in Nevis and we want to con- contact with the inves- tors on a monthly basis tinue that good for the next The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source to ensure that the project still comes to St. Kitts five years.” Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams and Nevis and delivers a tremendous amount of jobs to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. We con- St. Kitts and Nevis and las and residences. 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Junior Minister of Health Hazel Brandy Williams showing support at the annual prostate screening

By Monique Washington prostate screening this Dr. Dwayne Thwaites event that is now in its checked regularly, so that and you often hear when past Saturday, a decrease was joined by Dr. Chris 14th year. The event was they can spot any abnor- things are free you take More than 600 men took of 50 from last year’s Gomez, Dr. Brian Cohen held at the Occasions malities before it gets to two . I would say to all advantage of the Ministry attendance. and Dr. Daniel Caruso for center, Pinney’s estate a point of no return. I am men, if it is free annu- of Health’s free annual the prostate screening, an Nevis. happy to see the number ally, take it . It is a small of men here. It seems like inconvenience but it can Men 40 and older and every year the numbers save your life.” others were invited to at- get more and more so, Junior Minister Health Hazel Brandy-Williams thanked Dr. Thwaites and his team for hosting what “ it is free. in other parts she called “The very im- portant screening annu- of the world it is very ally.” “It is our hope that more and more people will continue to come costly and you often and have their screening done. Why? We could hear when things are look at this activity as one of the sustainable devel- opment goals of having free you take two . i more and more persons reaching the 40th birth would say to all men, if mark so year after year and getting tested.” it is free annually, take

it . it is a small incon- Brandy-Williams urged men to not have the screening done just once, venience but it can save but to have it done an- nually. “I would like to your life continue to encourage our young men , once you get to the age of 40 you need to come in tend. Last year a total of I am very much encour- and check your prostate. 650 men, (645 Nevisians, aged by that.” There are people that 5 Kittitians)attended the check one year and they event. Minister Spencer do not check again. We Brand also attended the don’t not know what can event and Highlighted the Brand encourages all happen in the space of a importance.“I think that men , over the age of 40 year or two years, so it is it is very important for to have the exam done.“It very important to have our men in our commu- is free. In other parts of yourself checked.” nity to have their prostate the world it is very costly Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS Nia announces availability of UVi Scholarships 2020

NIA CHARLESTOWN University of the Virgin Islandsthe Nevis Sixth Form College Scholarships are only available Qualification Ministry of Human Resources NEVIS (January 22,Scholarships 2020) 2020. to apply for University of the to graduates who are interested (NIA) – The following is an an- Virgin Island scholarships. in undertaking studies at UVI - One (1) original and One nouncement from the Ministry The Government of St. Kitts for a maximum of (4) four (1) certified copy of University (869) 469 5521 Ext. 5163 of Human Resources in the and Nevis invites graduates Note that persons who may years. Acceptance Letter Nevis Island Administration of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant have graduated years ago are Ronice Williams (Ms) regarding the availability of College (CFBC) as well as welcome to apply. The following documents are Application Forms are attached required to be delivered to the or can be collected from the Human Resources Assistant

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites graduates of the Clar- ence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) as well as the Nevis Sixth Form Col- lege to apply for University of the Virgin island scholarships.

Ministry of Human Resources Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of Human Resources by Monday, March 30th, 2020: Nevis Island Administration, (NIA) located on the 2nd floor of - One (1) original and One the Social Security building at (869) 469 5521 Ext. 5164 (1) copy of your completed Penny’s Estate. Application Form Jamilla Adams (Mr) Should you have any other - One (1) original and concerns/ questions, do not Assistant Manager/ Training One (1) certified copy of Birth hesitate to contact the persons Officer Certificate listed below: Human Resources (St Kitts) - Originals and certi- Shanola Murrey-Gill (Mrs) fied copies of high school (869) 467 1323 and college Certificates of Training Officer NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:7 Changes expected relating to ballot counting

Hon. Vincent Byron Jr

By Loshaun Dixon and they involve such things as where the count Changes that will deliver should be done and The charges refer to misconduct relating to two a quicker election result where the count should by altering the way bal- be done,” Byron said. constituencies in terms of withholding their re- lots are counted will be applied for the next gen- eral elections constitu- sults: Saint Christopher #4 and Saint tionally due this year. He said the count and an- nouncement of election winners was a concern Christopher #8, which Lindsay Grant and during the last election Attorney General Vincent and was a recipe for un- Eugene Hamilton both won. Byron disclosed that the rest and confusion. “That electoral commission has had been a very important made some recommen- issue in the last election a prescription for unrest that we are hoping will and Nevis, who oversaw constituencies in terms of dations as to how they and if you recall it took and uncertainty. ” govern how we count the 2015 elections was withholding their results: would want to conduct us until the wee hours of ballots when it comes to arrested and charged in Saint Christopher #4 and the elections on election the following morning Byron continued, “They the election, so we can 2017 with two felony Saint Christopher #8, day. “These would be before anyone knew the are working on a num- have an early announce- counts of misconduct which Lindsay Grant and announced in Parliament result of the count. It was ber of recommendations ment on the day to reduce in public office. HeEugene was Hamilton both the uncertainty that subsequently granted won. was harbored over our bail for $50,000 set at country during the last $25,000 on each count election.” with two sureties. His bail conditions include the surrender of all travel documents. George is accused of Wingrove George, the halting the counts and former supervisor of The charges refer to mis- did not declare the results elections in St. Kitts conduct relating to two until two days later. The fiasco prompted swift rebuke from Caribbean heads of government, including then-Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad- Bissessar, Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerritt and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonzalves. Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 AdverTiSemeNTNewS AdverTiSemeNTAdverTiSemeNTNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:9

WE NOW DO PERSONaL CaLENDaRS! Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:11 CPL continues to spur the economy in SKN

More than US $22M economic impact recorded

By Loshaun Dixon pleased to drive major Similarly to St. Kitts economic activity in the and Nevis the CPL an- The economic impact by Federation. nounced that it created a the Caribbean Premier total economic impact of League (CPL) contin- “in addition to that economic im- “We have had a long and $30,347,003 in Trinidad ues to be significant for successful association and Tobago. “This rep- the Federation as record pact figure the Hero CPL employed with St Kitts and Nevis resents an increase of numbers have been an- and we are delighted that 18% on the 2018 figure, nounced and more than we once again delivered with the tournament stag- $22,000 earned during 244 staff in St Kitts & Nevis and a significant positive ing five group games, the 2019 tournament. economic impact in the the semi-final and final country. The five match- as well as two historic The CPL in a statement filled 5,964 hotel rooms during the es at Warner Park were a women’s matches in the announced the tourna- huge success and we are country. ” ment’s economic impact 2019 event, an increase of 17% on already looking forward for St Kitts & Nevis and to being back there for The five CPL games at disclosed that the 2019 last year.” the 2020 season,” Russell Warner Park drew thou- event that was hosted said. sands to the facility each between September 4 night for the five games. and October 12, created a total economic impact filled 5,964 hotel rooms that focused the eyes of organiser spend, visitor of US$22,397,411 in the during the 2019 event, an the world on St Kitts and spend, media value and country, an improvement increase of 17% on last Nevis. “The CPL worked was collated for the on 2018 results. year.” closely with the local tournament by world- tourism authority to en- renowned researchers, sure that the country was YouGov Sport. showcased around the The statement related,“In The statement indicated world.” Addressing the economic addition to that economic that in 2019 there were impacts on St. Kitts impact figure the Hero five matches played According at to the CPL the and Nevis CPL, Chief CPL employed 244 staff Warner Park between figure of US$22,397,411 Operating Officer Pete in St Kitts & Nevis and September 10 and 17 was calculated using Russell said they were Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS Rain, Pollard, Simmons star at Warner Park

By Loshaun Dixon Sheldon Cotrrell. four wickets for 10 runs rainfall all day the game experienced right-hander unbeaten 91 from 40 to limit the Irish to 147-9 went ahead in overcast belting half-dozen fours balls,smoking five fours Rain, Pollard, Simmons When Anthony Balbirnie from their 20 overs. and windy conditions. and a six in an entertain- and 10 sixes as he and star at Warner Park and Gareth Delaney ing knock. Evin Lewis put on 133 for the first wicket with By Loshaun Dixon Pollard again proved inci- Lewis adding 46 off 25 after the game Simmons sive with his slow medi- balls. Lendl Simmons and um, taking three for 17, as Keiron Pollard stood Ireland never recovered out at Warner Park this after racing to 50 without past weekend as they told reporters that he had loss off just 20 balls. The three-match Sandals played a shining but Resorts T20I Series fin- rain affected weekend Dwayne Bravo became ished 1-1 after Ireland of cricket between West been given the license to the West Indies high- won the opener in Indies and Ireland. est wicket-taker in T20 Grenada by four runs,the Internationals when he second match on Saturday Coming into the first express himself. “i have the snatched three for 19 to was rained off. game on Saturday the help thwart Ireland after a West Indies were trailing fast start. the Irish 1-0 in the series freedom in this team to go and needed to win both The irish eventually lost After the game Simmons games to win the first the last five wickets fortold reporters that he had T20 series of the Keiron out and express myself and 44 runs as they went on to been given the license to Pollard era. post 138-9 from their 20 express himself. “I have overs. the freedom in this team On Saturday Pollard won the license to go out there to go out and express the toss and elected to Chasing 139 for victory myself and the license to bowl with the threat of Lendl Simmons led the go out there and do what rain likely to affect the and do what i do best. way for the men in ma- I do best. Coming back outcome of the game. roon as he came close from Bangladesh I had The West Indies team was were seemingly taking In response west Indies The Irish batting first to his maiden Twenty20 some form. In this series able to knock off the Irish the game away from got to 16-1 when the game again got off to a flyer International century I didn’t get a score in the top order early on through the home side captain was abandoned by heavy with Kevin O’Brien’s as they recorded a nine first game or the second Romario Shepherd who Pollard delivered one of rainfall in Basseterre. 18-ball 36 fuelled that wicket victory. Simmons game but I got a score in was making his T20 in- the best spells of bowling opening partnership with this game and I’m happy ternational debut and at Warner Park collecting On Sunday despite heavy Paul Stirling (11), the Simmons smashed an with that.” NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:13 Caribbean countries take advantage of their waste to produce development opportunities

San José, January 21 two-day workshop on and industry, etc. of technicians and pro- Preventing waste and transform waste into new of 2019 (IICA) - The composting during ducers in the Caribbean making better use of business models, which Inter-American Institute January and February Throughout this project, in order to promote the waste as a resource will in turn has the potential for Cooperation on eventually bring signifi- to contribute to the im- Agriculture (IICA) has cant economic as well provement of soil qual- begun the implementa- Preventing waste and making as health and environ- ity, produce clean energy, tion of a project to create mental benefits for increasethe income and pro- economic opportunities Caribbean. duction and support the through the adoption of better use of waste as a resource accomplishment of the bioeconomic models This project, presented national and international in the Belize, Jamaica, will eventually bring significant and approved at the 81st regulations. Saint Lucia, Trinidad meeting of the Council and Tobago, Guyana and for Trade and Economic About IICA Bahamas. economic as well as health and Development (COTED) on October 2019, will IICA is the specialized The purpose of this proj- environmental benefits for the also create new jobs and agency for agriculture in ect is to strengthen the re- chain interlinks with the Inter-American sys- silience of the economies other industries can be tem, with a mission to through the adoption of Caribbean. generated. encourage, promote and innovative technologies support its 34 Member and sustainable organic as part of the capacity IICA is seeking for the proper use of organic The environmental States in their efforts waste management sys- building component of engagement of private waste based on a bio- problems caused by to achieve agricultural tems in the Caribbean the project, involving and public sectors to de- economy model as well solid waste management development and rural region. stakeholders from the velop partnerships that as to enhance the sustain- also provide a space for well-being through inter- public and private sec- will support the strength- ability of the project. creating opportunities national technical coop- IICA is delivering a tors, academia, research ening of the capacities with technologies that eration of excellence. Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS NDMD receives final consignment of multi-million dollar gift from Japan

NDMD receives final “We will try our best in of equipment and quite =The gift which comes developing countries, by and Mr. Brian Dyer, consignment of multi- Nevis to ensure that we expensive, I’m told, top- from Japan’s Grant utilising disaster reduc- Director of the Nevis million dollar gift from too are ready in the event of-the-line equipment. Aid “Economic and tion related products of Disaster Management Japan any disaster comes, and Social Development Japanese enterprises. Unit along with officers I believe that this equip- “So as premier of Nevis Programme” (Provision of the Nevis Fire and NIA CHARLESTOWN ment here will be pressed and of course in other of Japanese Disaster =Also present were Rescue Services, Nevis NEVIS (January 21,to good use… capacities - Minister of Reduction Equipment), Mr. Garfield Hodge,Department look on 2020) -- The Nevis Foreign Affairs, I would was delivered in two tiers. Officer in Charge of the Island Administration “So thank you very much like to extend my very St. Kitts and Nevis Fire (NIA) through the Nevis members of the fire ser- warm gratitude to the The first consignment and Rescue Services, Disaster Management vices. Thank you for com- government and people which was delivered in Nevis Department, =Photo caption: A Department (NDMD) re- ing to be here with us, and of Japan,” he said. February 2019, included Mr. Wakely Daniel, number of protective cently received the final we pledge our continued two front-end loaders, Permanent Secretary in fire suits at the Nevis consignment of a multi- support and whatever we Mr. Brantley who is also three disaster manage- the Premier’s Ministry Disaster Management million dollar gift pack- can do to make your job the Minister of Foreign ment mini storage units, and Mr. Brian Dyer, Department’s warehouse age from the government easier as well, “he said. Affairs noted that the rescue equipment, one Director of the Nevis at Long Point on January and people of Japan, to gift is a demonstration of drone, two SLR cameras, Disaster Management 16, 2020, from a donation assist with disaster pre- =Mr. Brantley used the one instance in which the one dump truck and a pal- Department. made by the government paredness and response opportunity to thank the physical efforts of diplo- let of spare parts, one res- and people of Japan, to capacity on the island of Government and People macy is seen. cue vehicle with snorkel, Photo caption: (Extreme enhance disaster pre- Nevis. of Japan for their sig- three pick-up trucks and a left) Mr. Garfield Hodge,paredness and response nificant investment in“What we try to do is that medical vehicle. Officer in Charge of capacity the on Nevis Premier of Nevis Hon. the people of Nevis and when we go out into the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire Mark Brantley, while the wider Federation world and we engage in The second and final tier and Rescue Services, handing over a number to assist with disaster diplomatic efforts, it is includes: fire suits, 1 set Nevis Department; and of protective fire suitspreparedness. really to ensure that our Close Circuit Tv, genera- Hon Mark Brantley, =Photo caption: One of and equipment to the people get the benefitstor sets, tarpaulins, VHF Premier of Nevis (ex- the generator sets do- St. Kitts and Nevis Fire “We pray and we con- and rewards, and why it hand-held radios and treme right) inspecting nated by the government and Rescue Services, tinue to urge our people is important to have it on accessories and VHF- a venumber of protective and people of Japan to Nevis Department, at the to pray so that we have no camera? They say seeing hicle mobile base radios fire suits at the enhance Nevis disaster pre- NDMD’s warehouse at disasters but in the event is believing. So you can and accessories. Disaster Management paredness and response Long Point on January that we do, we thank the see for yourselves what Department’s warehouse capacity on Nevis, sit- 16, 2020, told the group Japanese people for their those efforts have yielded =The Japanese pro- at Long Point on January ing at the Nevis Disaster of officers present that thevaluable investment in the in terms of making us gramme is designed to 16, 2020, while (middle Management Department gift would enhance their people of Nevis and the more ready and better support the promotion l-r) Mr. Wakely Daniel, at Long Point on January capabilities. wider Federation, in pro- prepared for any disaster of the economic and Permanent Secretary in 16, 2020 viding this large quantity that might come,” he said. social development of the Premier’s Ministry; NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:15 STaPLETON POLiCE SENiOR SERViCE LaUNCHED

Basseterre, St. Kitts, She explained that dur- Improving our Services” doing and if [they need] Mary Caines who checking in on her daily January 20, 2020 ing their final planning– I was like, you know, anything else, probably works at the station vis- and the Officers for offer- (RSCNPF): Officersmeeting last year, the staff that is going to be my firstthey might need to go to ited 85-year-old Cachita ing the service to her. at the Stapleton Police began to brainstorm the Station launched the types of initiatives that “Thank you all and God Stapleton Police Senior could be implemented “One of our daily duties is to Bless You,” said Ms. Service on January 16, in the upcoming year Jeffers whom the Officers 2020 as part of their out- and how they wanted to took to the Health Centre reach initiatives for 2020. Police the community. engage the community and that morning. Sergeant with responsi- “One of the initiatives The women were left in bility for the Stapleton was getting involved with in doing engagement in the good spirits after the visits Police Station, Charmaine the elderlies. During that as they always look for- Audain, said that the idea [meeting], we started to ward to the Officers from was born out of observa- say we were going to do a community” the station checking in tions by Police Officers food hamper. Everybody with them. during patrols that some [would] bring something elderly persons in the area out [of] their cupboards. community project for the health centre in the Powell, 76-year-old Sergeant Audain said that lived alone. We started to engage our station and we started community or to the doc- Vivian Saunders, the97-year- staff and resources that willingly. We got collaborating and brain- tor, and we will also assist old Mary Jeffers and at the Stapleton Police “One of our daily duties is our packages together, storming and we decided in doing that.” 84-year-old Viola Caines.Station were limited and to engage the community however, I was still a to do a Stapleton Police Sergeant Audain also not- while they were starting and in doing engagement bit like I needed to do Senior Service...,” she To mark the start of the ed that they will be work- with four food hampers, in the community we more. And while on the said. Service, Officers from the ing with SKELEC and the hope was to include would meet up on elderly 9th at the New Year’s Stapleton Police Station other government depart- others in the future. persons, so now we are Celebration Services “While we’re out on pa- handed over food ham- ments to ensure the areas Notwithstanding the ham- actually committing to for the Police Force, I trol we’re going to moni- pers to four elderly per- are safe and have proper pers, the Officers will en - the elderlies by giving watched at the theme tor their homes, make sons in the community. lighting. deavour to visit all elderly back to them [and] serv- that the Commissioner sure that their homes are Sergeant Audain, along persons in the community ing them…,” Sergeant had – “Engaging secure, at least once a with Constable Wicliffe Ms. Saunders who lives they serve. Audain said. and Reassuring the week visit them, talk with Morris, Constable Anita just up the street from the Communities by them, see how they are Norford and Civilian station thanked Caines for Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS Zonal Championships Revamped in St. Kitts

Dr. William Connor Primary School Wins Basseterre Zone Championships

By Petra Mc Sheene He went on to declare the Primary School came meet officially reopened out on top with a win of Dr. William Connor and expressed gratitude to 18 gold medals, followed Primary School won the the principals of the four by Tucker Clarke Primary first reinstated primary participating schools for with 13 and Beach Allen school zonal track and allowing their athletes to Primary with 7. Although field championships lasttake part in such an event. Irish Town Primary School was unable to cap- ture any gold medals, the athletes worked hard and He went on to declare the meet was awarded with 2 silver medals and 3 bronze. officially reopened and ex-

pressed gratitude to the prin- The Zonal Championships continued on Jan 24 cipals of the four participating with East Zone 1 Championships to be held schools at the St. Mary’s Park. Participating schools for this event were the Cayon Friday at the Kim Collins The participating schools Primary School, Deane Athletic Stadium. for the Basseterre zone Glasford Primary School, were Tucker Clarke Joshua Obadia Williams Director of Sports Primary School, Beach Primary School, Violet Anthony Wiltshire in- Allen Primary School, Petty Primary School and formed the audience that Irish Town Primary Estridge Primary School. the zonal meets had been School and Dr. William discontinued because Connor Primary School. The Zonal Meet of the start of the Rams The event started off the Championships first- be Track & Field Meet U11 60M Hurdles with gan in 1987 and continued which included all pri- Dr. William Connor to 2007 when the Rams mary schools. He further drawing first blood. TrackSome & Field Primary said that the zonal meets other events included 150 School Championships were an opportunity for M dash, 400 M and the were introduced. The athletes to take part in highly anticipated relay Rams Primary Meet is not only their individual races. also slated for later in the school meet and the Rams calendar Track & Field meet. At the end of the event, Dr. William Connor NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:17 OaS SECRETaRY-GENERaL CaNDiDaTE, MaRia FERNaNDa ESPiNOSa, PaYS COURTESY CaLL ON PRiME MiNiSTER HaRRiS

Photo (L-R): Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Josephine Huggins; Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris; Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa, candidate for OAS Secretary-General; Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, will compete with the also used the occasion to January 20, 2020 (Press incumbent Luis Almagro outline several challenges Unit in the Office of forthe the position of OAS to development faced by Prime Minister) - Former Secretary-General. small island developing chancellor of Ecuador and states, like St. Kitts and former president of the The Ecuadorian diplomat Nevis. U.N. General Assembly, used the meeting with Ms. María Fernanda Prime Minister Harris to Also in attendance Espinosa, today, Monday, formally present her vi- at Monday’s meet- January 20, paid a courte- sion for the 35-member ing was the Minister of sy call on Prime Minister organization, particu- Foreign Affairs, Premier of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. larly as they relate to the the Honourable Mark the Honourable Timothy strengthening of the four Brantley, and Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Josephine Huggins.

The Ecuadorian diplomat used Ms. Espinosa served in Ecuador as Minister of the meeting with Prime Minister Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defense, and Minister Harris to formally present her of Heritage. She also served as President for the vision for the 35-member 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, be- organization, coming the fourth woman in history and the first from Latin America to preside over this body. Harris, to further advance main pillars of the OAS, her candidacy for the namely: democracy, hu- She will also come up post of Secretary-General man rights, security and against Mr. Hugo de of the Organization of development. Zela, Ambassador of Peru American States (OAS). to the United States of The honourable prime America. Ms. Espinosa, former minister outlined his chancellor of Ecuador and Government’s perspec- The election for the post former president of the tive on the four pillars of Secretary-General will U.N. General Assembly, of the organization, and be held in March 2020. Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS

Women encouraged to take advantage of free PaP drive

Ermine Jeffers, coordinator of the Community Health Nursing Services in the Ministry of Health

By Monique Washington of women however, the virus survives for years, All women are encour- “According to the Mayo contributing to the pro- aged to take advantage of Clinic, “cervical cancer cess that causes some the Ministry of Health’s occurs in the cells of cells on the surface of the PAP smear Drive this the cervix — the lower cervix to become cancer Saturday as early detec- part of the uterus that cells.” tion of cervical cancer connects to the vagina can save lives accord- .Various strains of theSpeaking with ing to an official at human the papilloma virus the Observer Ermine Jeffers, coordi- nator of the Community Health Nursing Services in the Ministry of Health “ Early detection saves lives” noted that there has been an increase in participa- Speaking with the Observer tion over the years. Ermine Jeffers, coordi- nator of the Community In 2017 she said 112 women took advantage Health Nursing Services in while in 2018 they wel- comed 130 participants the Ministry of Health noted and 136 in 2019. “It in- creased each year. We that there has been an in- are hoping that for 2020 we will see a further in- crease in participation over crease.When you have a pap smear and there are cancer cells they can be the years. detected early. Once the pap smear is done and abnormal cells are de- tected , it can be treated Ministry. (HPV), a sexually trans- mitted infection, play a role in causing most cer- vical cancer. When questioned as to The initiative which be- who should have a pap gan in 2017 will have smear Jeffers said all all the health centers on females who are sexu- the island open Saturday When exposed to HPV, ally active. She pointed from 8:00 am to 11:00 a woman’s immune sys- out that females under 18 am offering free PAP tem typically prevents years of age must be ac- smear screening. the virus from doing companied by a parent. harm. In small groups NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:19 Strong US Economy Spurs Caribbean Tourism

New data from cent and the Bahamas up 30 per cent, from situation is currently not which have very limited new direct flights were ForwardKeys has re- with seven per cent. France were up 21 per where one would want it direct connectivity. established, many more vealed tourism to the cent and from Spain were to be, there are plenty of visitors would come. Caribbean grew by 4.4 A series of deaths, which up 9.5 per cent. opportunities for the des- “For example, large per cent in 2019, in step were initially feared tination to grow. numbers of people look “Given how wonderful with worldwide growth. to be suspicious, of The devastation wreaked for flights to Nassau the Caribbean is as a des- American tourists in the on the Bahamas by hur- “Most significantly, an from (in order of interest) tination and how much Analysis of the most im- Dominican Republic led ricane Dorian also dam- analysis of flight searches Paris, Milan, Warsaw, tourism is valued here, I portant origin markets to a temporary setback in aged its tourism industry, shows that there is strong Rome and Zurich. am crossing my fingers shows that the increase bookings from the USA; as bookings from four interest in the Caribbean that this will happen.” in visitors was driven however, as Americans of its top seven markets from source markets “This suggests that if by North America, with were unwilling to give fell significantly during travel from the USA up their holiday in para- August and continued to (which accounts for 53 dise, other destinations, be down in October and per cent of visitors) up such as Jamaica and the November. 6.5 per cent, and travel Bahamas benefited. from Canada up 12 per However, December saw cent. Puerto Rico saw strong a substantial recovery. growth, up 26.4 per cent, The top Caribbean destination by far is the Dominican Republic, with a 29 per cent share of visitors, followed by Jamaica, with 12 per cent, Cuba with 11 per cent and the Bahamas with seven per cent.

The information was re- but this is better seen as a Looking ahead to the vealed at the Caribbean recovery after hurricane first quarter of 2020, the Hotel & Tourism Maria devastated the des- outlook is challenging, as Association’s Caribbean tination in 2017. bookings for the period Pulse session, held at are currently 3.6 per cent the Baha Mar in Nassau While travel to the behind where they were Bahamas. Dominican Republic at the equivalent moment from the USA fell by 21 last year. The top Caribbean des- per cent, visitor numbers tination by far is the from Europe, and else- Olivier Ponti, vice Dominican Republic, where, swelled to take president, insights, with a 29 per cent share up some of the vacant ForwardKeys, struck a of visitors, followed by accommodation. note of optimism, and Jamaica, with 12 per said: “While the cur- cent, Cuba with 11 per Visitors from Italy were rent forward booking Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:21 Treasury Building to open on Thursday

By Monique Washington Payment Department the building was award- Treasury. ed to LEFCO Equipment he long- awaited Rental & Construction $8.5million Sugar Special features of the Co. Ltd. Other sub-con- Industry Diversificationnew building are secu- tracts were awarded for Fund (SIDF) Nevis rity cameras all round, air conditioning, plumb- Treasury building in cameras on the outside ing and electrical. Charlestown will offi- and the the inside, access cially open its doors for control to the building The multicolored build- ing is adorned with stone work on the outside, The new 20,000 square wooden cladding on the outer portion of the foot space will house the building. The top floor will be used for the IT information department while the outside balcony will be used for mini cocktail technology Department. gatherings. the first January 30- ac and provisions for the For the past weeks, sev- cording to Permanent disabled. eral pieces of furniture Secretary in Finance and plants have been Collin Dore. For the past five yearsinstalled at the structure. the Nevis Island The multi-million dollar Administration has been Dore previously said building was constructed paying upwards $20,000 that the treasury build- after a fire ripped through per month or a quarter ing is on budget though the former structure million per year for four they initially scheduled burning it to the ground different locations to for completion before in January of 2014. The house the operations of the end of 2019. The fire was ruled an arson the treasury. Two sets treasury is one of three but no one has ever been in the Solomon Arcade, major buildings that the charged. Value Mart complex , NIA began in 2017 and and and IT department are awaiting to open. The new 20,000 square on Craddock Road The other two are the foot space will house diagnostic wing at the the Information technol- The multi-million-dollar Alexandra Hospital and ogy Department, Inland project began in October the New Castle Police Revenue and the Due 2017. Construction of station. Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 AdverTiSemeNTSNewS House Allocation Ceremony Held 19 New Home Owners Named

PM Harris at House Allocation Ceremony

New Home owner Shakila Govia

By Petra Mc Sheene Tabernacle, the devel- opment of the postal of- Residents of fice, the modern sports Constituency Seven “Laying Roots in a Community Knowing facility in Tabernacle, were given the keys housing programmes to their new homes as in Mansion as well as the National Housing the new pavilion there, Corporation held its This is Where My Future Now Lies.” the renovations of the House Allocation Mary Charles Hospital Ceremony last Friday in in Molineaux and the Phillips Village. to NHC by the Social time. A home is lay- are developing their af- modern community cen- Security Fund to assist ing roots in a commu- fection, their connection tre being constructed in with the provision of nity knowing that this He further said that the with law enforcement Lodge Project. homes. is where my future now government is about officers so that we could A total of 19 new homes lies. This is where I will improving the lives of say goodbye to the cul- were allocated in Phillips branch out and make my people whom they were ture in our communities Village, Lodge Village, own mark.” elected to serve. Harris and in St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Harris Belle Vue and Christ “A home is an impor- spoke of some of the in particular.” said it’s not just about Church. tant investment,” Prime improvements that the the number of homes be- Minister Timothy Harris Team Unity Government ing made available, it’s Minister of Human said, who represents the During his remarks, has made within his also about the quality. Settlement Eugene constituency. “You have Prime Minister Harris constituency. “The head- PM Harris spoke about The new home owners Hamilton congratulated to treat it with care and said that a moment such quarters for the Phillips the improvements be- will join the long list of the new home owners consideration. It is a ma- as giving homes to people Youth group will not ing done at Black Rocks persons who have been and encouraged them jor moment in your life, in need brings joy, pride only be such for the home to accommodate brand presented with houses to spend wisely and put knowing that you will and happiness to him not group but the main head- new shops so small under the Team Unity God at the centre of their have your own home, just as prime minister quarters for the National business owners will be Government in various homes. According to from the moment that but particularly as parlia- Youth Explorers Group. able to sell their craft, communities such as Hamilton, $50 million you hold those keys in mentary representative A home for young peo- the construction of a Cayon, Taylor’s Village dollars was allocated your hands for the firstfor constituency 7. ple; a home where we new health centre in and Pine Gardens. AdverTiSemeNTSNewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:23 Joseph Bergan Talks about Life Before and after a Near Fatal injury

Determined, he went back to the band leaders for assistance and launched a one dollar campaign which was very successful.

By Petra Mc Sheene the past. over forever? would like to try it and Sandy Pointer that he Market Place in Sandy see what works so at took it upon himself to Point. Entertainment Joseph Bergan, also But, while making a After he returned home time went on he began begin raising funds for will be provided by Real known by his calypso stop in Lodge Village, anin March the following researching on how he Bergan’s return trip and Right Entertainment and stage name De Awesome attempt was made to rob year, he accepted the would raise funds to get was able to raise US$10 DJ Sicka and some per- Navigator, is on the way the truck at which time situation that he was in there. thousand dollars. formers include local ar- back from a life threaten- Bergan was shot in his and learned to cope with tistes such as Kash Man, ing gunshot wound that neck by armed assailants. it, although there were He approached band Bergan has also re- Mic Stokes, Mr. Hype, changed his future, yet many trials and tribula- leaders Wingrove Hicks ceived some dona- Jeezy Sparta and Dejour. has shown what a person Bergan states that he tions. With positive peo- and Socrates for help tions from Honourable can do when determined lost consciousness and ple around him and some and a successful calypso Shawn Richards, Bergan is scheduled to to succeed and survive. awoke later in the ambu- self-motivation, Bergan show was held with Craig Mc Dowell also leave for Cuba on Jan. lance by the sound of the began therapy at the JNF some funds earned to known as King Craig, 31 and will return in It was mark of his courage siren. He was transferred Hospital. assist with his medical Troy Mills, Director of May. Anyone who is in- and determination to per- to the Joseph N France travels. Bergan says he Culture, Oswald Martin, terested in making dona- form earlier this month Hospital where he was in In 2012, he was in- also received donations Manager of Dumos, tions to this cause can go at the National Extempo and out of consciousness formed that the physio- from Social Services and Ross University, Social to Dupont’s Jewellery in Calyso Competition held and he was oblivious to therapy department can Social Security. Services, Gender Affairs, the Pelican Mall or call at Vibes Beach Bar dur- the fact that he had been no longer do anything to Social Security and Joseph Bergan directly at ing Sugar Mas 48 where flown to Trinidad. administer therapy to the He left for Cuba with his many other citizens of 1-869-664-3429. he placed 1st runner up. severity of his condition. friend and stayed for ap- St. Kitts and Nevis. “After becoming fully It was then he became proximately 10 weeks. Bergan is currently the Yet, he hadn’t ever conscious a couple of troubled and started do- Bergan says that when Determined, he went President of the St. Kitts- dreamt of the nightmare weeks later, I found that ing some research of his he returned home, he back to the band lead- Nevis Association of about to become his real- I had extensive injury to own. felt significant resultsers for assistance and Persons with Disabilities ity 15-years-ago. There my neck and throat and I towards his condition launched a one dollar and spends most of his was nothing out of the was just there motionless He had discussions with because he wasn’t doing campaign which was days at the Mc Knight ordinary about Dec. 2, in bed, couldn’t do any- a close friend with whom any therapy between the very successful. Community Centre 2005 when army re- thing for myself, couldn’t he shared what he was period of 2012 and 2016. where past president servist Corporal Bergan speak, walk about or do going through and what To further assist in fun- Anthony Mills teaches performed escort duties anything the average he wanted to achieve. Carlton Dupont of draising for medical Graphic Designs to him with CEMACO delivery person could do,” he told His friend told him about Dupont’s Jewellery travels, Bergan will be and other persons with truck, a task that he had the Observer. Were his a facility in Cuba and was so impressed with hosting a BBQ & Fish Disabilities. performed many times in festival performing days Bergan decided that he the results of his fellow Fry on Jan. 26 at the Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS

Minister Hamilton: Government Continues to Provide Opportunities to ‘Climb to the Top’

Back Row — Minister Hamilton (Left) and Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris (3rd right) along with NHC officials and new homeowners. SKNIS Photo.

The government continues to ensure the people of bring hope and opportunities. That’s why we talk the house that is being handed over to you to use St. Kitts and Nevis have the opportunity to benefit about climbing, working, investing in the youth, it in your future for any kind of investment. You from and build on opportunities, the Honourable let them start building. That’s what we are doing.” could borrow against it, borrow even to send your Eugene Hamilton, Minister with responsibility child university when the time comes,” he said. for Human Settlement, said during the Jan. 17 The minister emphasized the goal is more than house distribution ceremony at Phillips’ Village. “…So, I am saying to you that we are doing this, “We encourage people to climb up. bringing service, because we believe that the peo- ple deserve the best from their leaders. We want everybody to climb to the top. That is what we aim to do,” Minister Hamilton said at the ceremo- When we give you a house today, ny, where nineteen houses were presented to resi- dents from the communities of Phillips’ Village, Lodge, Christ Church, Belle Vue and Tabernacle. we are putting you on one of the “We encourage people to climb up. When we give you a house today, we are putting you on one rungs of the ladder to climb up.” of the rungs of the ladder to climb up. That’s what we are asking you to do,” he added. “When you housing, but the development of everyone in St. The eighteen new homeowners received their climb up, you value what you own better because Kitts and Nevis. homes under the umbrella of the National you climbed the ladder. That’s what we want peo- Housing Corporation’s (NHC) Unity Housing ple in this country to do,” said the minister. “We “So, we say today, you have an opportunity with Solutions Programme. AdverTiSemeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:25 Department of agriculture Receives Financing for Pest and Monkey Control

The Department of Agriculture has “I am happy that we now have a signifi- received funding to aid in its pest cant sum of money having approached control measures and addressing the government and requested help with ongoing monkey problem, Director dealing with these pestiferous crea- of Agriculture, Melvin James, said in tures,” Director James said. “I reported an interview with St. Kitts and Nevis earlier that in 2018, in particular, we had Information Service (SKNIS) on Jan. collected some data and the losses that 16. we sustained were equivalent to more or less like one month’s supply of market- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis able produce.” is continuing its fight against inva- sive species such as the Green Vervet Mr. James added “there is a study be- Monkey under a project spearheaded by ing done jointly by the Departments of the Department of Agriculture called the Environment, Agriculture and other en- Pest Control Initiative, which received tities looking at the behaviour of mon- seven hundred thousand dollars, allo- keys, their preferences, their population, cated under the Ministry of Agriculture and so we have that data that could feed 2020 budget. into our programme.” Page:26 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS

World Bank approves US$20 million for Grenada to Reduce Disaster Risks and Build Resilience

World Bank Approves including through the formalizing coordination US$20 million for innovative Cat DDO protocols for declaration Grenada to Reduce financing mechanismof disasters, and including Disaster Risks and Build that can be immediately climate resilience criteria Resilience drawn down to meet criti- in public investments. cal financing needs after a WASHINGTON, disaster.” January 21, 2020—The World Bank Board of The Cat DDO funds may Executive Directors be drawn in the case of an approved today a US$20 million Disaster Risk Management Development Policy “Catastrophic events Credit for Grenada with a Deferred Drawdown Option for Catastrophe pose a significant finan- Risks (Cat DDO). The Cat DDO provides Grenada cial shock to a small with contingent financ- ing in case of natural disasters while support- island country,” said ing the country’s reform program to build multi- Tahseen Sayed, World sectoral resilience to di- saster and climate risks. It is the first Cat DDOBank Director for the approved for the Latin America and Caribbean Caribbean. Region financed by the International Development Association (IDA), the concessional Due to Grenada’s physi- official declaration of an financing arm of cal the and financial -vul emergency, which could World Bank. nerability to disasters, be related to a natural building climate resil- disaster or a health out- “Catastrophic events ience is at the center of its break. The line of credit pose a significant- policy agenda finan and priori- will be available to be cial shock to a small ties. In 2017, Grenada also drawn down at any time island country,” said established a Ministry of within the next three years Tahseen Sayed, World Climate Resilience, the and can be renewed for an Bank Director for the Environment, Forestry, additional three years. Caribbean. “The average Fisheries, Disaster estimated cost of damage Risk Management and The operation comple- from a disaster as a ratio Information. The Cat ments the Grenada to gross domestic prod- DDO supports the coun- Second Fiscal Resilience uct is six times higher try’s efforts for devel- and Blue Growth for small states in the oping a comprehensive Development Policy Caribbean than for larger disaster risk financingCredit approved in countries worldwide. The strategy and reforms December, as both aim World Bank is providing aimed at increasing to enhance fiscal and- cli comprehensive support to overall resilience, such mate resilience. Grenada’s efforts for bet- as strengthening disas- ter disaster preparedness, ter resilience in schools, NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:27 Social Security Board Continues to Play Vital Role in Housing Programme

The investment by the Fund. The most re- Chairman Lindsay said new homes. Nevis Social Security such, it will continue to St. Christopher and cent investment came that the excellent record Fund as of Dec. 31, seek new investments to Nevis Social Security The Report of the 12th 2017, notes that the Fund diversify its portfolio. Board into the Unity Actuarial Review of is currently “in a strong Housing Solutions the St. Christopher and financial position” and as Programme continues to pay off, Chairman of Chairman Lindsay said the Board of Directors for the National Housing that the excellent re- Corporation (NHC), Valentine Lindsay, said Jan. 17 during a ceremo- cord of payment to the ny to disburse 19 homes in five villages, namely Social Security Board Phillips’ Village, Christ Church, Belle Vue, Lodge, and Tabernacle. was due in large part “The Social Security to the commitment of Board over the years has been assisting the National Housing homeowners to pay Corporation in building homes and creating com- their mortgage in full munities where families can grow and flourish. For this we are grateful,” and on time. Mr. Lindsay stated. “To date, we are indebted to the Social Security Board in Feb. 2017 when the of payment to the Social of a sum of over $100 Board entered into a Security Board was due million with monthly loan agreement with in large part to the com- payments of over the National Housing mitment of homeowners $260,000. I must say, Corporation (NHC) to to pay their mortgage in however, that as … the supply funding of $50 full and on time. Chairman of the National million to support the Housing Corporation, Federal Government’s we have never missed a programme to provide payment.” affordable houses to “I, therefore, implore qualifying recipients. you, honour your month- The Board has been a The negotiated terms ly obligation so that the key investor in housing called for the loan to be smiles on your face to- programmes as part of repaid over 25 years at day can be transferred to its strategy to diversify an interest rate of three other deserving citizens the portfolio and grow (3) percent per annum. later,” he told families the Social Security taking possession of their Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS

SKN Foreign affairs Minister Brantley partici- pates in round table discussion in Jamaica with US Secretary of State, other Caribbean officials NIA CHARLESTOWN United States based banks is demonstrative of the the current sterile mecha- way, and by continuing our people. NEVIS (January 22, are withdrawing from the commitment to that re- nism that is employed for this sterile measure GDP 2020) -- The following region, seeing the region lationship, and we re- assessing our status as per capita, it ignores the So this for us is a very is the full text of com- as high risk and as a con- ally would like to see middle income or high reality that we are in, an important issue. It is one ments made by Hon. sequence, leading to a a greater interest of the income countries as the extremely vulnerable po- that I would urge your Mark Brantley, Minister phenomenon of de-risk- Unites States to this par- case may be. sition where our gains can government to take a of Foreign Affairs in ing as we are calling it. ticular problem that we be wiped out sometimes look at. It is something St. Kitts and Nevis, at are experiencing. We take Bahamas for in the space of hours in I think that would be a round table discus- We think that this is a example, which has long wind and rain. beneficial to us in- help sion with United States grave and present danger We think that this black- enjoyed a tradition of ing us to build our own Secretary of State Mr. to our economies, that listing phenomenon being one of the higher Haiti, my colleagues are resilience and our own Mike Pompeo and other for example the cruise which then leads to this income countries of the here. They’ve had earth- capacity to respond, and Caribbean officials, at industry which is largely reputational damage region, and therefore in- quakes, they’ve had other certainly we feel that this The Jamaica Pegasus dominated by US players which in turn leads to the eligible for overseas de- catastrophes that have set would augur well if we Hotel in New Kingston is at risk if the Caribbean threat of de-risking, runs velopmental assistance. them back considerably, can address those issues on January 22, 2020. region is not able to do the real risk for us of and I think this is an area and to do so collectively. banking. derailing any economic One storm, Dorian, swept we would really like to Good morning everyone, gains that we would have through the Bahamas see some intervention at I end Mr. Secretary, by The difficulties of coursemade. and what was perhaps the highest levels. thanking you person- Thank you very much would mean that with a high income area in ally for the invitation, my sister Camille for this this continued phenom- I think when our econo- the Bahamas, Abaco We have advocated for a by thanking the United invitation. I feel like I enon if it is not arrested, mies are derailed and the and those islands were vulnerability index to be States for its friendship am home and Secretary that our people and our consequences are what decimated. part of that analysis, so over the years, by saying Pompeo as an honorary region would be cut off my brother from Belize that the Caribbean region that because of Hamilton Jamaican, welcome to from the international have described, we see We have seen what is not locked out of devel- and our contribution Jamaica. Welcome to the banking sector which re- mass migration because Hurricanes Maria and opmental assistance and we expect a kinder Caribbean. We are abso- ally would result in our there is less and less rea- Irma have done in international aid. gentle relationship with lutely delighted to have inability to trade, in our son for people to stay at Dominica, in Antigua and the United States of you and thank you very inability to pay for goods home. There is no oppor- the rest of the region as That is an important America. much for the invitation.. and services. tunity for them to make it well. I say that to say that point Mr. Secretary be- and to survive at home, in our region we are just cause it leads to what I You aught never to for- I, as you know I’m the One of the difficulties and so we would want to one storm, one catastro- have called a debt trap get your roots which are Foreign Minister of St. we’ve had is of course, draw this to your attention phe away from disaster for many of us because clearly firmly embedded Kitts and Nevis. I re- that a lot of these matters and to invite certainly, in most cases. We do not as we seek to rebuild af- in my island of Nevis, mind my colleagues all such as de-risking, its at- the State Department to have the landmass where ter disasters. Often times and as a consequence, we the time that we are the tendant consequences, engage with us in a more we can say that we are we are forced to go to think that there is much smallest nation in the blacklisting are largely active way, and perhaps moving to a safe zone. the market to borrow of- scope for us to work to- hemisphere, and I sup- handled through the speak to Hamilton’s suc- ten times at commercial gether and to corporate. pose it’s the power of Treasury and we recog- cessors at Treasury to try For many of us when a rates which pancakes on The United States, de- multilateralism that I’m nise that we are obvi- and assist in that regard. storm comes it decimates to our debt, leading then spite what I’ve heard of allowed the opportunity ously in the presence of one country, maybe two to an over burden of debt the hills and valleys, the to sit at the same table as the Secretary of State. I would also want, since countries maybe some- which in turn, results ups and downs remains some of the larger col- I’m there, to talk about times a whole swath of in us using most of our our best friend, and we leagues and certainly the That has been a concern the issue of graduation. our region, and so we budgets to service debt must continue I think to great United States. in terms of – Hamilton All of us around this feel that the international instead of providing the burnish that relationship. had the other gift. I wish table with the exception community has not re- essential services such as Thank you again for that I do however, have he was around today I of very few are now be- sponded in a positive education, health etc. to opportunity. one point that I believe think he would be very ing told by international distinguishes me and helpful - but one of agencies that we have my country and that is the concerns of course graduated. Many of us your founding father Excellency, is the ability feel that we aught still Alexander Hamilton to influence what clearly to be in primary school was born in Nevis. I like is a private sector initia- but we’ve been told no to remind them that we tive and we think that we’ve graduated, and contributed significantly largely comes from the the difficulty that that to the founding of the sense, that the Caribbean poses Mr.. Secretary, is great United States. is a high risk area for that we are therefore cut business. off from accessing cer- Mr. Secretary, I believe tain concessional lend- that we are naturally in a We are as in what has ing, certain loans and difficult period in our re- been said, the third financial instruments gion, and one of the con- boarder to the United that we need for our cerns certainly that we States. We think that we development. have had in our region is are definitely within the this ongoing issue of de- zone of the Americas One of the issues that risking and that is a phe- that is clearly relevant we in the region have nomenon where many of and critical. The fact advocated quite strong- our correspondent bank- that we are here today ly on, is that there be ing relationships, mostly having this conversation some amelioration of NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:29 Risk of Novel Coronavirus in the Caribbean “Low” says CaRPHa, but Preparation Needed

“CaRPHa is aware that this is an early stage of the outbreak and is awaiting clarity on the characterisation of the behaviour of the virus

Port of Spain, Trinidad advice and support to the previously identified in to Caribbean travelers travel in and out of the As with any other novel and Tobago, January 23, preparedness activities humans. in the affected area in Wuhan City has been and imported disease, 2020: As at 9th January of Caribbean Member China. restricted by Chinese 2019-nCoV is causing 2020, the World Health States.” According to WHO, officials in an effortheightened to concern in Organization (WHO) re- there have been more “CARPHA is aware that curtail further spread of the Region. CARPHA ported that a 2019 novel than 300 cases report- this is an early stage of the the disease. Currently, is committed to support- Coronavirus (2019- ed globally, as at 21st outbreak and is awaiting there are no restrictions ing its Member States nCoV) was identified Coronaviruses are January. However, late clarity on the characteri- on international travel in refining existing- in by Chinese authorities. a large family of vi- on 22nd January, the sation of the behaviour and no special precau- fluenza preparedness The virus was first -idenruses that cause ill- Chinese National Health of the virus, including tions travellers need to plans, refreshing train- tified in Wuhan, Hubeiness ranging from the Committee reported severity of the infection, take when travelling to ing of health care works Province, China. common cold to more more than 571 andconfirmed the level of trans- the Caribbean since there in universal precautions severe diseases such as cases of patients with missibility. Therefore, have been no reported and the use of neces- Executive Director of Middle East Respiratory pneumonia, and 17 fatal- out of an abundance cases of 2019-nCoV insary personal protective CARPHA, Dr. Joy St. Syndrome (MERS- ities caused by the 2019- of caution, CARPHA the Caribbean. Travellers equipment (PPE) , and John said “Presently, CoV) and SeverenCoV. Acute Imported cases is recommending that are thus advised to: implementing measures there have been no con- Respiratory Syndrome have been reported by Member States be proac- to protect the most vul- firmed cases or reports (SARS-CoV). Commonother countries includ- tive and vigilant. They · Stay informed about nerable in our popula- of the 2019-nCoV in the signs of infection include ing Thailand, Republic must reinforce surveil- the 2019-nCoV situation tions from developing Caribbean region and respiratory symptoms, of Korea and the United lance measures at points in any countries to which the disease. In the event based on current infor- fever, cough, shortness States of America (USA). of entry, communication they are travelling. that there is a suspected mation, the immediate of breath and breath- Following this and in strategies which empha- imported case of 2019- health risk from this vi- ing difficulties. In lightmore of the recently con- size good hand hygiene, nCoV in the Region, rus to the general public severe cases, infection firmed case of the virus and measures targeted CARPHA has already remains low. CARPHA can cause pneumonia, in the USA, CARPHA at reducing the importa- · Practice general made arrangements with is monitoring devel- severe acute respira- has issued advice to tion of this new virus to infection control mea- partner public health opments and working tory syndrome, kidney Health Authorities on our shores,” stated Dr. St sures, such as frequent agencies for testing with- closely with its interna- failure and even death. measures to reduce the John. hand washing with soap in the next three weeks, tional health partners to This 2019-nCoV virus risk of importation of the and water or an alcohol- while we await delivery respond to this health is a new strain of coro- disease to the Caribbean On 23 January, news out based hand sanitizer. of necessary supplies. threat and provide timely navirus that has not been region, as well as advice of China indicates that Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 NewS

Steps to Christ Chapter 8—Growing Up Into Christ Ellen G. White Writings

The change of heart bids us “consider the nor be fruitless. You will Author, but the Finisher consecrate yourself by which we become lilies how they grow.” be like a tree planted by of our faith. It is Christ to God for that day. children of God is in Luke 12:27. The plants Jesus teaches the same the rivers of water. first and last and always.Surrender all your plans the Bible spoken of as and flowers grow not bything when He says, He is to be with us, not to Him, to be carried out birth. Again, it is com- their own care or anxiety “Abide in Me, and I in only at the beginning and or given up as His provi- pared to the germination or effort, but by receiv- you. As the branch can- the end of our course, but dence shall indicate. of the good seed sown ing that which God has not bear fruit of itself, ex- Many have an idea that at every step of the way. Thus day by day you by the husbandman. In furnished to minister to cept it abide in the vine; they must do some part David says, “I have set may be giving your life like manner those who their life. The child can- no more can ye, except ye of the work alone. They the Lord always before into the hands of God, are just converted to not, by any anxiety or abide in Me.... Without have trusted in Christ for me: because He is at my and thus your life will be Christ are, “as new-born power of its own, add to right hand, I shall not be molded more and more babes,” to “grow up” to its stature. No more can moved.” Psalm 16:8. after the life of Christ. the stature of men and you, by anxiety or ef- women in Christ Jesus. fort of yourself, secure 1 Peter 2:2; Ephesians spiritual growth. The 4:15. Or like the good plant, the child, grows Do you ask, “How am A life in Christ is a life of seed sown in the field,by receiving from its all that Christ was to I to abide in Christ?” restfulness. There may they are to grow up and surroundings that which In the same way as you be no ecstasy of feeling, bring forth fruit. Isaiah ministers to its life—air, received Him at first. but there should be an says that they shall “be sunshine, and food. What the disciples, He de- “As ye have therefore abiding, peaceful trust. called trees of righteous- these gifts of nature are received Christ Jesus Your hope is not in your- ness, the planting of the to animal and plant, such the Lord, so walk ye in self; it is in Christ. Your Lord, that He might be is Christ to those who sires to be to His chil- Him.” “The just shall weakness is united to His glorified.” Isaiah 61:3. trust in Him. He is their live by faith.” Colossians strength, your ignorance So from natural life, il- “everlasting light,” “a dren today; for in that 2:6; Hebrews 10:38. to His wisdom, your lustrations are drawn, sun and shield.” Isaiah You gave yourself to frailty to His enduring to help us better to un- 60:19; Psalm 84:11. He God, to be His wholly, might. So you are not to derstand the mysterious shall be as “the dew unto last prayer, with the to serve and obey Him, look to yourself, not to truths of spiritual life. Israel.” “He shall come and you took Christ as let the mind dwell upon down like rain upon the your Saviour. You could self, but look to Christ. mown grass.” Hosea little band of disciples not yourself atone for Let the mind dwell upon 14:5; Psalm 72:6. He your sins or change His love, upon the beau- Not all the wisdom and is the living water, “the gathered about Him, your heart; but havingty, the perfection, of His skill of man can pro- Bread of God ... which given yourself to God, character. Christ in His duce life in the small- cometh down from heav- you believe that He for self-denial, Christ in His est object in nature. It en, and giveth life unto He said, “Neither pray i Christ’s sake did all this humiliation, Christ in is only through the life the world.” John 6:33. for you. By faith you His purity and holiness, which God Himself has for these alone, but for became Christ’s, and by Christ in His matchless imparted, that either faith you are to grow up love—this is the subject plant or animal can live. in Him—by giving and for the soul’s contempla- So it is only through In the matchless gift of them also which shall taking. You are to give tion. It is by loving Him, the life from God that His Son, God has en- all,—your heart, your copying Him, depending spiritual life is begot- circled the whole world will, your service,—give wholly upon Him, that ten in the hearts of men. with an atmosphere of believe on Me through yourself to Him to obey you are to be transformed Unless a man is “born grace as real as the air all His requirements; into His likeness. from above,” he cannot which circulates around their word.” John 17:20. and you must take all,— become a partaker of the the globe. All who Christ, the fullness of all life which Christ came to choose to breathe this blessing, to abide in your give. John 3:3, margin. life-giving atmosphere heart, to be your strength, Jesus says, “Abide in will live and grow up to your righteousness, your Me.” These words con- the stature of men and everlasting helper,—to vey the idea of rest, sta- women in Christ Jesus. give you power to obey. bility, confidence. Again As with life, so it is with Me ye can do nothing.” the forgiveness of sin, He invites, “Come unto growth. It is God who John 15:4, 5. You are but now they seek by Me, ... and I will give you brings the bud to bloom just as dependent upon their own efforts to live rest.” Matthew 11:28. and the flower to fruit. It As the flower turns to the Christ, in order to live a aright. But every such ef- Consecrate yourself to The words of the psalm- is by His power that the sun, that the bright beams holy life, as is the branch fort must fail. Jesus says, God in the morning;ist express the same seed develops, “first the may aid in perfecting its upon the parent stock for “Without Me ye can do make this your very firstthought: “Rest in the blade, then the ear, after beauty and symmetry, growth and fruitfulness. nothing.” Our growth in work. Let your prayer Lord, and wait patiently that the full corn in the so should we turn to the Apart from Him you grace, our joy, our useful- be, “Take me, O Lord, for Him.” And Isaiah ear.” Mark 4:28. And Sun of Righteousness, have no life. You have no ness,—all depend upon as wholly Thine. I lay all gives the assurance, “In the prophet Hosea says that heaven’s light may power to resist tempta- our union with Christ. It my plans at Thy feet. Use quietness and in con- of Israel, that “he shall shine upon us, that our tion or to grow in grace is by communion with me today in Thy service. fidence shall be your grow as the lily.” “They character may be devel- and holiness. Abiding in Him, daily, hourly,— Abide with me, and let strength.” Psalm 37:7; shall revive as the corn, oped into the likeness of Him, you may flourish. by abiding in Him,— all my work be wrought Isaiah 30:15. This rest and grow as the vine.” Christ. Drawing your life from that we are to grow in in Thee.” This is a daily is not found in inactiv- Hosea 14:5, 7. And Jesus Him, you will not wither grace. He is not only the matter. Each morning ity; for in the Saviour’s NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:31

invitation the promise that can never be broken the majesty and meek- As they met together after do nothing of Himself;” Love to Jesus will be of rest is united with the by any power save the ness, that he beheld in the the ascension they were “the Father that dwell- manifested in a desire to call to labor: “Take My choice of man himself. daily life of the Son of eager to present their eth in Me, He doeth the work as He worked for yoke upon you: ... and ye Satan will constantly God, filled his soul withrequests to the Father works.” John 5:19; 14:10. the blessing and uplift- shall find rest.” Matthew present allurements admiration and love. in the name of Jesus. In Then if Christ is dwell- ing of humanity. It will 11:29. The heart that rests to induce us to break Day by day his heart was solemn awe they bowed ing in our hearts, He will lead to love, tenderness, most fully upon Christ this tie—to choose to drawn out toward Christ, in prayer, repeating the work in us “both to will and sympathy toward will be most earnest and separate ourselves from until he lost sight of self assurance, “Whatsoever and to do of His good all the creatures of our active in labor for Him. Christ. Here is where we in love for his Master. ye shall ask the Father in pleasure.” Philippians heavenly Father’s care. need to watch, to strive, His resentful, ambitious My name, He will give 2:13. We shall work as to pray, that nothing temper was yielded to it you. Hitherto have ye He worked; w may entice us to choose the molding power of asked nothing in My When the mind dwells another master; for we Christ. The regenerating name: ask, and ye shall The Saviour’s life on upon self, it is turned are always free to do influence of the Holy receive, that your joy earth was not a life of away from Christ, the this. But let us keep our Spirit renewed his heart. may be full.” John 16:23, God is the source of life ease and devotion to source of strength and eyes fixed upon Christ, The power of the love of 24. They extended the and light and joy to the Himself, but He toiled life. Hence it is Satan’s and He will preserve us. Christ wrought a trans- hand of faith higher and universe. Like rays of with persistent, earnest, constant effort to keep the Looking unto Jesus, we formation of character. higher with the mighty light from the sun, like untiring effort for the attention diverted from are safe. Nothing can This is the sure result of argument, “It is Christ the streams of water salvation of lost man- the Saviour and thus pre- pluck us out of His hand. union with Jesus. When that died, yea rather, that bursting from a living kind. From the manger vent the union and com- In constantly beholding Christ abides in the heart, is risen again, who is even spring, blessings flowto Calvary He followed munion of the soul with Him, we “are changed the whole nature is trans- at the right hand of God, out from Him to all His the path of self-denial Christ. The pleasures of into the same image from formed. Christ’s Spirit, who also maketh inter- creatures. And wher- and sought not to be the world, life’s cares glory to glory, even as by His love, softens the cession for us.” Romans ever the life of God is released from arduous and perplexities and sor- the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 heart, subdues the soul, 8:34. And Pentecost in the hearts of men, it tasks, painful travels rows, the faults of others, Corinthians 3:18. and raises the thoughts brought them the pres- will flow out to others in and exhausting care and or your own faults and and desires toward God ence of the Comforter, love and blessing. labor. He said, “The Son imperfections—to any or and heaven. of whom Christ had said, of man came not to be all of these he will seek to He “shall be in you.” ministered unto, but to divert the mind. Do not It was thus that the early And He had further said, minister, and to give His be misled by his devices. disciples gained their “It is expedient for you Our Saviour’s joy was life a ransom for many.” Many who are really likeness to the dear When Christ ascended to that I go away: for if I go in the uplifting and re- Matthew 20:28. This conscientious, and who Saviour. When those dis- heaven, the sense of His not away, the Comforter demption of fallen men. was the one great object desire to live for God, he ciples heard the words of presence was still with will not come unto you; For this He counted of His life. Everything too often leads to dwell Jesus, they felt their need His followers. It was a but if I depart, I will send not His life dear unto else was secondary and upon their own faults and of Him. They sought, personal presence, full of Him unto you.” John Himself, but endured subservient. It was His weaknesses, and thus by they found, they fol- love and light. Jesus, the 14:17; 16:7. Henceforththe cross, despising the meat and drink to do the separating them from lowed Him. They were Saviour, who had walked through the Spirit, Christ shame. So angels are will of God and to finish Christ he hopes to gain with Him in the house, and talked and prayed was to abide continually ever engaged in work- His work. Self and self- the victory. We should at the table, in the closet, with them, who had spo- in the hearts of His chil- ing for the happiness interest had no part in not make self the cen- in the field. They were ken hope and comfort to dren. Their union with of others. This is their His labor. ter and indulge anxiety with Him as pupils with their hearts, had, while Him was closer than joy. That which self- and fear as to whether a teacher, daily receiving the message of peace was when He was person- ish hearts would regard we shall be saved. All from His lips lessons of still upon His lips, been ally with them. The light, as humiliating service, this turns the soul away holy truth. They looked taken up from them into and love, and power of ministering to those So those who are the from the Source of our to Him, as servants to heaven, and the tones the indwelling Christ who are wretched and partakers of the grace strength. Commit the their master, to learn their of His voice had come shone out through them, in every way inferior of Christ will be ready keeping of your soul to duty. Those disciples back to them, as the so that men, beholding, in character and rank, to make any sacrifice, God, and trust in Him. were men “subject to cloud of angels received “marveled; and they is the work of sinless that others for whom Talk and think of Jesus. like passions as we are.” Him—“Lo, I am with took knowledge of them, angels. The spirit of He died may share the Let self be lost in Him. James 5:17. They had you alway, even unto that they had been with Christ’s self-sacrificingheavenly gift. They will Put away all doubt; dis- the same battle with sin the end of the world.” Jesus.” Acts 4:13. love is the spirit that do all they can to make miss your fears. Say with to fight. They needed theMatthew 28:20. He had pervades heaven and is the world better for their the apostle Paul, “I live; same grace, in order to ascended to heaven in the the very essence of its stay in it. This spirit is yet not I, but Christ liveth live a holy life. form of humanity. They bliss. This is the spirit the sure outgrowth of a in me: and the life which knew that He was before All that Christ was to the that Christ’s followers soul truly converted. No I now live in the flesh the throne of God, their disciples, He desires to will possess, the work sooner does one come to I live by the faith of the Friend and Saviour still; be to His children today;that they will do. Christ than there is born Son of God, who loved Even John, the beloved that His sympathies were for in that last prayer, in his heart a desire to me, and gave Himself disciple, the one who unchanged; that He was with the little band of make known to others for me.” Galatians 2:20. most fully reflected stillthe identified with -suf disciples gathered about what a precious friend Rest in God. He is able to likeness of the Saviour, fering humanity. He was Him, He said, “Neither When the love of Christ he has found in Jesus; keep that which you have did not naturally pos- presenting before God pray I for these alone, but is enshrined in the heart, the saving and sanctify- committed to Him. If you sess that loveliness of the merits of His own for them also which shall like sweet fragrance it ing truth cannot be shut will leave yourself in His character. He was not precious blood, showing believe on Me through cannot be hidden. Its up in his heart. If we are hands, He will bring you only self-assertive and His wounded hands and their word.” John 17:20. holy influence will clothed be with the righ- off more than conqueror ambitious for honor, but feet, in remembrance felt by all with whom teousness of Christ and through Him that has impetuous, and resentful of the price He had we come in contact. The are filled with the joy of loved you. under injuries. But as the paid for His redeemed. spirit of Christ in the His indwelling Spirit, character of the Divine They knew that He had Jesus prayed for us, and heart is like a spring in we shall not be able to One was manifested to ascended to heaven to He asked that we might the desert, flowing to hold our peace. him, he saw his own -defiprepare places for them, be one with Him, even as refresh all and making When Christ took hu- ciency and was humbled and that He would come He is one with the Father. those who are ready to man nature upon Him, by the knowledge. The again and take them to What a union is this! perish, eager to drink of Copyright © 2019 by Ellen G. He bound humanity to strength and patience, the Himself. The Saviour has said of the water of life. IfWhite. we All have Rights tastedReserved. and Himself by a tie of love power and tenderness, Himself, “The Son can seen that the Lord is AdverTiSemeNT The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 24th, 2020 Page:32