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CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:3 CARICOM launches ‘Caribbean Prime Minister moves’ to combat NCDs Harris calls for UN

Leaders within the for addressing the NCDs Minister of St. Vincent Caribbean Community problem. and Grenadines, Dr. ‘be more responsive (CARICOM) attend- the Honourable Ralph ing the 73rd Session The meeting, chaired Gonsalves, as well of the United Nations by Prime Minister of as ’ Prime to small states General Assembly in St. Kitts and Nevis, Minister, the Honourable New York met for close Dr. the Honourable Q.C. Also in to an hour on Sept. 27 at , saw attendance was Minister The Prime Minister of St. “There is need to move ur- and we urge a new and a breakfast m meeting participation from of State in the Ministry of Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the gently to reform the UN more inclusive, equitable to assess the progress CARICOM Secretary Health, the Honourable Honourable Timothy making it more responsive and sustainable develop- made in combating Non- General, Ambassador Wendy Phipps. Harris, agreed with the gen- to the needs and concerns ment paradigm.” communicable Diseases Irwin LaRocque; the eral consensus expressed of all and in particular (NCDs) in the region, and Prime Minister of The meeting also doubled during the General Debate Small Island Developing Dr. Harris further expressed to recommit their support , the Honourable as a celebratory event of the United Nations States (SIDS),” Dr. Harris that the UN, as a body, has for innovative approaches ; Prime to mark the 11th year General Assembly this said. become too preoccupied week, that urgent reform with summitry and less on of the body is needed if it Guided by the theme for delivery, while the coopera- is to meet the demands of this year’s debate, “Making tion deficit among member an evolving international the United Nations states stymies the forward community. Relevant to All People: march of humanity. Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris asks the UN Gen- eral Assembly to be more responsive Delegates attending the CARICOM breakfast Meeting on NCD (L-R) Assistant Sec- Global Leadership and retary General of CARICOM, Dr. Douglas Slater; Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy On Sept. 28, in a well-re- Shared Responsibilities “A reformed UN must be- Harris; Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt. Hon. , and Minister ceived presentation to the for Peaceful, Equitable come a body of greater the reordering of the inter- – particularly on Small of State in the Ministry of Health, the Honourable Wendy Phipps General Debate at the 73rd and Sustainable Societies,” action and fewer words,” national financial system.” Island Developing States, Session of the UN General Prime Minister Harris said, Prime Minister Harris add- the international financial anniversary of the signing regional leaders and of the burden and impact Assembly, Prime Minister “My delegation is of the ed. “We need urgent action Dr. the Honourable Timothy architecture, peace and of the 2007 Port of Spain other delegates of the of NCDs on our collec- Harris remarked that the view that this theme allows on climate change, Non Harris’ presentation to the safety, universal health care Declaration (POSD) significant gains made in tive development.” United Nations continues to us to address the unfairness Communicable Diseases United Nations also drew as well as global action on on Non-communicable addressing the threat of be critical to global peace, and inequity of the interna- (NCDs), global coopera- international attention to the environmental degrada- Diseases (NCDs) signed NCDs. At the end of the presen- progress and prosperity. tional development order tion, peace, prosperity and threats of climate change tion caused by Sargassum. by the Prime Ministers tations, the CARICOM of CARICOM countries, “We should be proud of leaders endorsed and which highlighted the our strides towards con- launched the Caribbean Top 10 No. 1 in the UK gravity of the regional trolling tobacco use,” Moves campaign, under 100% FLEXIBLE UK University for Value-added epidemic of these condi- Dr. Harris said. “As the tagline ‘Step it Up.’ 100% ONLINE (Graduate Employability) (The Guardian, 2017) tions on member states. well, the evolution of the 100% RELEVANT The declaration called for NGO Healthy Caribbean The Caribbean Moves Cordial meeting, (L-R): Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Mark Brant- a coordinated and strate- Coalition has proved a campaign is an initia- ley, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador Kenneth Merton. gic response by English- meaningful complement tive to raise awareness WE TAKE YOU THERE! speaking Caribbean to our general efforts to to Non-Communicable countries to control these control NDCs.” Diseases (NCDs) and diseases as well as the ways to combat the factors that put the popu- While acknowledging diseases. APPLY NOW FOR JANUARY 2019 INTAKE Brantley thanks lation at risk for NCDs, that some progress has namely, increased blood been made since the sign- Prime Minister Harris Free MSc HRM (SHRM Recognised) Apple iPad pressure, elevated blood ing of the declaration, the ended by issuing a call to Mini 4 MBA/MBM MSc Data Science glucose, elevated choles- St. Kitts and Nevis Prime action from all relevant Exceptional value — earn an (Conditions US for changing MSc Construction Project apply) terol and obesity. Minister admonished his parties, stating, “As we accredited UK MBA or MSc Management (RICS and ICE accredited) colleagues that signifi- move forward today, I Business Management (MBM) MSc Transport Planning and Engineering Addressing his regional cant challenges remain, urge my colleagues and for under US$10,000 • Can be MSc Health and Social Care visa waiver policy colleagues at the meeting, including the achieve- the entire world to re- completed in 18 months PG Cert. Learning and Teaching Prime Minister Harris ment of the true inter- commit to the reduction • Option to earn both an MBA and PG Cert. in Career Development expressed his apprecia- sectoral requirements for of the burden and impact MBM in 24 months Significant impacts off nationals of the reminded Ambassador tion to the efforts of his sound NCDs policy. of NCDs on our collec- BA Business Management (Top-up) have resulted in the Federation, who, tradi- Merton of the long predecessors who had the tive development.” Specialisations: Federation due to the tionally are required to umbilical cord con- foresight to take action “Additionally, we have Final Year Entry to holders of Associate Degree Connecting 16 Destinations Banking, Criminal Justice NEW, change in US visa in- spend thousands of dol- necting the two coun- against the challenges of struggled to find a mean- At the end of the presen- and/or Diploma St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Maarten, Book Your Entrepreneurship, Events, terview waiver policy, lars on travel, accom- tries stretching back NCDs through the sign- ingful consultative rela- tations, the CARICOM Specialisms: Finance, Hospitality, HRM and Antigua, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Finance, Health Management, , Guadeloupe, Haiti, according to Foreign modations and related over two centuries ing of the declaration, tionship when engaging leaders endorsed and Marketing Hospitality & Tourism, HRM, Saba, San Juan, St. Barth, Tortola, Minister Brantley, who costs to maintain their to Nevisian-born noting that their actions the private sector,” Dr. launched the Caribbean BA Business & Enterprise (Top-up) Info. Systems, Leadership & , St. Eustatius. recently thanked the US tourist visas. Alexander Hamilton, ultimately led to the first Harris added. Moves campaign, under BA Sales Management (Top-up) Flight Innovation, Logistics & Supply US Principal Deputy one of the US Founding UN High Level Meeting the tagline ‘Step it Up.’ BSc Nursing Studies (Top-up)* Chain Management, Marketing Assistant Secretary Throughout the ro- Fathers. Merton on NCDs in 2011. Prime Minister Harris *for Registered Nurses Now also easy online of State, Ambassador bust conversation, the pledged the continued ended by issuing a call to The Caribbean Moves & Sales, Project Management check in available! Kenneth Merton. delegations discussed commitment of St Kitts Prime Minister Harris, action from all relevant campaign is an initia- important matters of and Nevis to strength- who is lead Head for parties, stating, “As we tive to raise awareness VISIT YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL AGENT, Minister Brantley told mutual interest to the ening and deepening Health and Human move forward today, I to Non-Communicable www.seidegrees.com CALL OR GO ONLINE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING Ambassador Merton two countries. the long and cherished Development in the urge my colleagues and Diseases (NCDs) and Regional Office: 27499 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 223, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134, USA that the waiver will relationship between CARICOM Quasi the entire world to re- ways to combat the • Tel +1 239 444 4399 • Fax +1 239 444 4398 • [email protected] +1 721 545-4237 lift a heavy burden Minister Brantley the two countries. Cabinet, reminded the commit to the reduction diseases. FLY-WINAIR.SX Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:5 EDITORIAL St. James Primary School student From immigration named The Observer’s Junior Writer

By Monique Washington p.m. on Friday. Students can find the to trafficking selected topic in each The competition weekly edition of The What do Aruba, Curacao, Turks and Caicos, St Vincent & the Grenadines and the St James Primary pauses during school Observer and write Cooperative Republic of Guyana have in common? School sixth-grade breaks and on weeks on the topic. Stories student Alyssa Gajor when exams are be- should be between In recent times, these territories were involved in an international human traffick- has been named The ing administered. 250- 500 words long. ing ring along with several countries in South America, according to a recent me- Observer’s Junior Each week, a winner dia report. The report said that 350 persons were liberated. Some of it was sex Writer. is chosen, at the end This initiative’s goal trafficking, but some was labour exploitation – i.e. modern-day slavery. each month the win- is to encourage youth The Observer’s Junior ning school will be to read, write and Human trafficking is defined on-line as a process of enslaving people, coercing Writer Competition notified. The monthly learn to be creative them into a situation with no way out, and exploiting them. Immigrants are usually was launched in winner will receive a with words. at high risk for trafficking, and illegal ones more so. September 2017. The $100 cash prize. competition is open The competition en- We have been fortunate in St. Kitts and Nevis. We have immigrants, some of to public and pri- In June, Gajor wrote courages students to whom became illegal when they overstayed their visas, some of them when their vate primary schools on the story topic, have a better com- work permitsexpired or was revoked, and some of whom never had visas in the on Nevis to Grades “The perfect way to mand of the English first place. Almost all of such persons are working. Three to Six students. make a bed.” Her sto- language, both writ- Each week during the ry was chosen from 27 ten and spoken. The There is a practice in the Federation for employers to hold the passports of im- school term a topic for other entries. On Oct. Observer encourages migrant workers. When this happens, the workers become trapped. We have also a story is hidden in the 1 Gajor was present- students to have fun seen persons who are managed so that they have very little time for themselves, weekly edition of The ed with her winning while writing their while yet others whose wages are deliberately uninsured by employers who pay Observer. Students prize at the school. stories. no attention to the laws concerning minimum wages. When these employers are must place the edition Her mother was pres- caught, they simply repatriate these employees and bring in another set. It can and page number on ent during the brief In the near future, The become a vicious cycle. their story and submit ceremony. Observer plans to ex- it via email or hand- pand this competition How does something like this happen in idyllic places like those above? It begins deliver it to the office The rules of the com- to public and primary The Observer’s Junior Writer Alyssa Gajor with reporter Monique Washington. with uninformed and outdated policies. It continues when there is a shortage of each week before 4:30 petition are simple. schools in St Kitts. skilled labour. It also becomes easier when locals hesitate to accept work that is readily available, leading employers – especially those on tight deadlines – to import such labour. UK challenged While we are blessed with full employment in St. Kitts -Nevis, we must work to prevent a degeneration into a situation akin to human trafficking. For this to hap- pen, all our allied agencies must work more closely together. The Immigration ‘advocate for Department and National Security must do better screening, the Labour Department must become involved in job site inspection, especially where the home becomes the job site, Inland Revenue must become involved, and social security must play concessionary its part. Immigrant labour has to be better managed. But above all, our legisla- tion needs revamping to bring it in line with 21st century work realities. A more relevant definition of work is desperately needed. development financing For a people who have been born out of slavery, who have studied the history of slavery, and who are negotiating reparations for slavery, the report has cast a dark The United Kingdom was challenged highly indebted economies. shadow over us, and should never have happened. Former victims should never to advocate for concessionary devel- become victimizers themselves. opment financing by St. Kitts and Minister Brantley also inquired about Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs Brexit and the possible post-Brexit Hon. . trade implications.

Lord Ahmad, Minister responsible The minister thanked the UK for Caribbean Affairs in the United Government for its continued in- The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source Kingdom’s Foreign Office was com- vestment in the human capital of the mended by the St. Kitts and Nevis Caribbean through its Chevening St. Kitts Nevis POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Scholarship Programme. , St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. Mark Brantley for the UK’s recent Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 relaxation of the criteria for granting Other ministers highlighted the im- Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 development assistance in the after- portance of issues relating to the Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] math of the 2017 hurricanes. Windrush phenomenon, climate change and the continued support of Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams During the Caribbean Community the UK government in disaster relief Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com (CARICOM) Foreign Ministers efforts in the region. Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- meetings Foreign Minister Brantley rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- explained to Lord Ahmad it would be Finally, CARICOM ministers re- dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- of great benefit to Caribbean nations quested the UK support technical erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked if the UK went beyond the limited cooperation, addressing the drug to include a telephone number to allow verification. Views expressed in letters, commentaries or personal columns do not necessarily represent the criteria for access to development problem, human trafficking and viewpoint of this newspaper. Limit submissions to 1000 words funds, particularly in the context harnessing the benefits of the blue of our economic vulnerability and economy. Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:7 Essence of Hope launches Breast Zahnela Claxton named new Cancer Awareness Month Principal Education Officer

By Loshaun Dixon of Hope announced easily prevent it.” By Monique Washington in that role,” Brantley have been retired and the annual Pink Walk said. The Premier also relaxing, we called on begins at 6:00 a.m. on He added the disease thanked out-going her and she came and Each year, October Oct. 27 at Caribbean threatens individuals, Zahnela Claxton has PEO, Wilkin for her gave of her service.” is Breast Cancer Cinemas with walkers families and even a been named the new 44 years of service in he said. Awareness month proceeding to Frigate small island state like Principal Education education. and the Essence of Bay. St. Kitts and Nevis Officer (PEO) most re- The Premier said Hope Breast Cancer with bankruptcy. cently, in the Education “We have to say thanks Wilkin should be an Foundation is an orga- “This year we have Department replac- to Mrs. Palsy Wilkin. example of “what pub- nization that celebrates chosen ‘Sock and Hamilton noted cancer ing Palsy Wilkin who As we know, Wilkin lic service should look October with multiple shades’ as our theme is commonly believed served in the position toiled in the vine- like and what we hope activities. and it has really ener- to be preventable and for five years. yard of education for at the end of our own gised a lot of people,” is attributed to life 44 years. Most of us careers. Others would One of the major activ- Dr. Natta explained. styles. Claxton held the post would, in some way, say about us that we ities is the Pink Walk “This year when you of Director of Youth be touched by Mrs. served long, we served to find a cure. sign up you get a “Studies have shown on Nevis. She holds Wilkin and the effort well and we contribut- T-shirt and shades. 95 percent of the can- a master’s degrees in that she would have ed to the development According to President The socks are sold cers are attributed to adult education from made,” he said. of our country.” of the Essence of Hope separately for $10, we lifestyle factors such Texas A&M and has Mary Armstrong the have different designs as smoking cigarettes, been involved in edu- Wilkin served her lat- Brantley thanked and organization was es- and they are going your diet, alcohol, cation in the United ter career, 12 years as congratulated Wilkin tablished in 2009 after President of the Essence of Hope Mary Armstrong fast.” environmental pollut- States. Claxton has an Education Officer and added, “There a friend was diagnosed ants, stress levels, and wide experience in Zahnela Claxton replaces Palsy Wilkin as Principal Education Officer. and five years as PEO. are no words that I with breast cancer and Nevis with financial focus was breast can- being diagnosed with He said last year more obesity… these con- early childhood to can say to express did not survive. assistance to men and cer but over the years cancer and we decided than 1,300 partici- tribute to cancer. adult education. excellent choice to fill skill-set, someone with elevation to this role Brantley noted that, af- and demonstrate the women who are diag- they have branched out if there was someone pants walked and that the post. the necessary training as Principal Education ter she retired, Wilkin depth of gratitude for “The organization is a nosed with breast can- from breast cancer to who showed up and figure could be - sur “Cancer prevention Hon and she is clearly pas- Officer. It is a difficult was called back into Wilkins contribution group of 14 members cer,” Armstrong said. other cancers. asked for help do we passed this year. calls for us to consume Mark Brantley lauded “I think she is an ex- sionate about educa- role, it is an important education. to education.” committed to help the say no? We are still a more locally-grown Claxton and said that cellent choice as some- tion. Congratulations role and we trust and people of St. Kitts and She stated their main “Many people are breast cancer founda- “We receive requests produce, grown on he thinks she is an one with the necessary to Ms. Claxton on her hope that she does well “Long after she should tion but we try and all-year-long, for just local farms, rather help everyone.” $50 for a package dur- than going to the su- ing a walk, you or a permarket and buying Armstrong highlight- relative might need food in tin surrounded ed some the founda- to reach out to us for by the preservatives,” tion’s activities over thousands of dollars. said Hamilton, who is the years. That $50 goes a long also the Minister of way, so I want to en- Agriculture.” “To date, we have courage people to sup- given $22,500 and port the walk.” The Insurance counting in finan- Company of the West cial assistance,” Dr. Natta announced Indies (ICWI) also Armstrong said. “I Love Pink Day” will supports the Essence “Right now we have be observed on Oct. of Hope. ICWI three persons wait- 26 to bring awareness launched its Road ing for assistance that to breast cancer and Angel initiative, a will be given shortly. the entire Federation policy that recognizes We are committed as is encouraged to wear females who drive an organization and pink on that day. safely. a foundation to help in whatever way we Health Minister According to Nordia can.” the Hon. Eugene Dobbs of ICWI, 5 Hamilton said too percent of all Road She said members of much focus is placed Angel policies will the public should be on treating cancer and be donated to the checked for cancer finding a cure, while Essence of Hope before it is too late. more focus should be Foundation. on preventing it. “This year we want “In this our 50th year, to plead, beg and in- “Too often precious we would like to re- form women and men lives are interrupted or launch this signature to get a checked-up if cut short by cancer,” product and offer a you are 40 and over. If the minister said. “It donation to the es- you going to be 40 the strikes people of all sence of Hope Breast first gift you should races, creeds, colour, Cancer Foundation give yourself is a rich or poor and as a of five percent of mammogram.” result of that we must all road angel poli- all raise awareness cies written between Dr. Marcus Natta about cancer’s symp- October 2018 and PRO for the Essence toms so we can more October 2019.” Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:9 NIA, BEAD contract ends Reduction on water bill to be looked at

By Monique Washington gallons of water per day. had agreement to buy this in the cost of water to con- In April, the Nevis Water The cost of supplying water from BEAD over all sumers, Brantley noted Departmentannounced a water was an estimated these years and the process that it has not been looked 30 percent increase in wa- A contract between the US $50,000 per month or has to come to an end.” at yet. ter consumption. Nevis Island Administration EC$16,000,000 for the last (NIA) and the Bedrock 10 years. Brantley noted that that “Will there be a cost sav- Brantley said that return- Exploration and BEAD owned the wells, ing to us? We still have a ing water to Nevisians is Development Technologies On Tuesday, the Premier of sold water to the NIA cost to produce the wa- of greater significant than (BEAD) ends today after a Nevis Hon Mark Brantley through the Nevis Water ter,” Brantley said. cost savings. 10-year contract to supply announced during his Department and the Water Nevisians with water. monthly press confer- Department then sold the “The wells will now be “Saving costs was second- encethat “we are handing water to consumers. under our control, our ary,” Brantley explained. BEAD was contracted by over the BEAD water management.We will have “We will look at that but the Nevis Reformation wells back to the people of “We will no longer have to deal with the wells;and the highlight was that as Party led-NIA in 2007 to Nevis.” anarrangement where we we will have to deal with of Fridayonce again we develop one million gal- have to buy water from all the cost. have control of the water lons of ground water daily “You would have recog- BEAD,” Brantley said. resources on the island.” to complement the water nized that that govern- “I am not sure,we will supply that was available ment some many years “We will in fact have our have a significant cost- “Friday will be a historic on the island. New wells ago entered into an ar- own water restored to us- savings but that is a ma- day for the people of were found at Maddens rangement with BEAD in because at the end of the ter I will discuss with the Nevis and the sustainabil- and Fothergills. Later, the which they dug the wells day, it was always our wa- minister and his team for ity and the independence initial contract between that supply most of the terbut we had a contract us to properlydetermine of the island as we seek BEAD and the NIA was water that we consume with them because they what it means in terms of to do more together and in amended to extend the on the island of Nevis,” were the ones who dug the savings to us as a govern- a positive way forward,” drilling operations to pro- Brantley said. “BEAD dug wells.”When asked by The ment and any potential Brantley concluded. vide an added 500,000 these wells and we have Observer about a reduction savings to the consumer.” Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:11 SKN fiscally strong as debt levels reach acceptable standards

By Loshaun Dixon the debt levels to in- ternationally accept- able bench marks. We Prime Minister of St. achieved this milestone Kitts and Nevis the in spite of our compre- Hon. Dr. Timothy hensive response in the Harris boasted yester- aftermath of two cat- day of reducing the egory five hurricanes debt to GDP ratio of St. that necessitated un- Kitts and Nevis and de- budgeted expenditures scribed the Federation particularly by the as the fiscally strongest Ministry of National Caribbean nation. Security, Human Settlement, Education Dr. Harris said dur- and the Public Sector ing his press confer- Ministries.” ence that the Financial Secretary has reported He continued, “We that debt ratio, which supported in cash stood at 78 percent at the relief effort of the end of December other countries…our 2014, is now in keep- schools, such as the ing with the interna- Washington Archibald tional benchmark of 60 High School and other percent debt to GDP had to be put back fit ratio. for purpose. All those things happen and to- “We have achieved day we are standing this important mile- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris as the fiscally stron- stone 12 years ahead gest in the OECS and of the OECS target payment of $36.2 mil- I am certain within the of 2030. We are, I am lion on the Land for Caribbean.” advised, the very first Debt Swap arrange- independent state in ment with the National Dr. Harris noted the the Eastern Caribbean Bank. We achieved this National Debt was Currency Union milestone by paying near $2 billion when (ECCU) to achieve this down a total of $25.1 they took office. superlative milestone.” million on the amount owed to the people He also announced He then highlighted and the and that at the end of July how they were able to clearing other substan- 2018 the fiscal op- attain the achievement. tial debts of the former erations of the Central regime.” Government resulted “We have done this in surpluses far in ex- with God’s grace, but He said he is focussed cess of 2018 budget. we have done this with on taking care of cur- the prudent manage- rent obligations and the “The fiscal health of ment of the affairs of record of indebtedness the federal govern- the state. We got there left behind by our pre- ment is far better in because we were com- decessors. “The arrears 2018 than it was in mitted form the begin- that was accumulated 2017. The fiscal posi- ning to excel where with the Government tion speaks eloquently our predecessors had of Venezuela was over to the management of failed.” $150 million. The gov- our fiscal affairs by the ernment of the day was Ministry of Finance Dr. Harris said they taking the peoples en- in particular and the accomplished the debt ergy product and was broader cabinet and pay down by reducing stubbornly refusing to government.” some of the debt that pay.” had been owed. He also noted that with Dr. Harris boasted of the surpluses that the “We paid off the inher- the milestone, remind- government would ited outstanding debt ing that a response want to attain the pri- to the IMF of $117 was necessary to two orities are outlined in million and today we category five hur- the budget which was are still in surplus,” Dr. ricanes that ravaged to enhance social safe- Harris explained. “In the Federation and the ty net and ensure none practical terms we got Caribbean in 2017. of vulnerable people to this milestone by are suffering too much making a substantial “We have brought longer. Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:13 Premier to his Kittitians boast of Police respond to ‘inaccurate’ opponent ‘Let government-assisted roof Opposition claims

them come By Loshaun Dixon Parade. Force has learned of repairs while Nevisians several inaccurate “He was also told ba- statements made dur- The Royal St. sically and that was ing a recent press if they want Christopher and the main thing, that conference related to wait for their fair share Nevis Police Force he should not have a matter in which an (RSCNPF) has la- parked Dr. Douglas’ Officer was arrested to come’ belled the St. Kitts and vehicle in the area and charged for the Nevis Labour Party’s where he parked it and offences of Driving statements surround- should not have gone Without a Valid and By Monique Washington been replaced by Bjorn ing the incident that down to the grounds Unexpired Driver’s Hanley; and St .James led to the arrest and to collect Dr. Douglas. Licence and Driving candidate Virgil Browne charging of Constable Fortunately, Konris Without Insurance. With the Nevis indicted to The Observer Lennox Hodge as Maynard and I were Reformation Party’s he is not certain at this ‘inaccurate.’ in the vehicle at the They said however, (NRP) convention only point if he will be chal- same time, so that was it has created oppor- weeks away and lacking lenging the next NIA Hodge, who re- really the real prob- tunity to educate the any official announce- elections. It is still un- ceived $10,000 bail, lem. The real problem public about the law ment of their candidates, certain what stance was charged with was Timothy Harris and certain procedures leader or St. John’s rep- candidate for St. Paul’s Driving without a having been told that relevant to the matter. resentative, Hon Mark Robelto Hector will take Valid and Unexpired Dr. Douglas’ vehicle Brantley has made a in the party. Driver’s License and was in the convoy for The Police explained clarion call to whoever for Driving without Independence it irked that Driving Without his opponent might be The Observer contacted Insurance on Sept. 20. him to the bone.” a Valid and Unexpired “let them come if they Hull for an interview last Driver’s Licence is an want to come.” week, but he declined. Last week, Deputy She also questioned offence that attracts a “You (the Observer) Leader of the Labour how they were able to ticket, but given the The Premier said that have indicated the vet- Party the Hon. ascertain his license gravity of the offence to date he has not seen eran candidates have Marcella Liburd had expired if he was of Driving Without any official statement left the arena,” Brantley slammed the police not pulled over or Insurance, the laws from the NRP naming said “and you should ask force for the arrest cit- checking the Inland of the land allow for any new candidates. yourself why they left the ing it as an act of “po- Revenue records. persons to be arrested Brantley noted he has arena. They have left the litical victimization.” and charged for that heard speculation about arena for a purpose. So By Monique Washington Brantley said. “I think Timothy Harris for 1,114 reported cases “What is more ques- offence. Left Marcella Liburd and Officer Hodge who the candidates as the old Calypsonian the NIA has done the his comments on of homeowners with The arrest of tionable is that Hodge might be but nothing has says, ‘let them come if best that it couldin the Wednesday. He said damaged roofs to vary- Constable Lennox was not stopped “In the report of ar- a term not exceed- nothing new.” that they, in fact, are been confirmed. they want to come’…. More than 400 homes, circumstances with “there is no discrimi- ing degrees through- Hodge on a warrant while he was driv- rests, convictions and ing three months or the holder of a valid Hopefully they (retired with others scheduled the limited resources nation in the program. out St. Kitts. The without bail in his ing. Hodge works in other activities pub- to both such fine and Addressing concerns and unexpired driver’s On Aug. 14, Sazam Hull, NRP Politian’s) have in St. Kitts had their that are available to us. The program in in- official 2018 Atlantic uniform, for allegedly Nevis. He was off on lished weekly by the imprisonment and a that information at the licence.” a Brown Hill (St. John’s) better luck in their next roofs repaired after That program, as far as tended to meet per- Hurricane Season be- driving with an ex- Independence Day Royal St. Christopher person convicted of Inland Revenue had resident, announced he endeavor than they had post-category five hur- I am aware, was not a sons needs who had gan on June 1. pired driver’s license [Sept. 19]. He was off and Nevis Police an offence under this been accessed to bring They noted that there is will be contending for in the political arena.” ricanes Maria and Irma federal program, it was suffered.” is one of the most duty when back at his Force, persons have section shall (unless the charges on Hodge an information-sharing the NRP leadership. last year and Nevisians rolled out in St .Kitts The Observer con- outrageous, probably job on the next day. been listed, time and the Court for special the Police said they are arrangement between Brantley said when are asking “where is and the good people of He pointed out that a firmed with the Nevis the biggest travesty He was called to St. again, for having been reasons thinks fit to the custodians of the the Inland Revenue “If I put my name up the time comes he will our fair share?” St Kitts benefited from number of residents Disaster Management and act of victimisa- Kitts in his uniform to arrested and charged order otherwise and Vehicle Registration Department (IRD) and for leader, that means deal with “politics” but it.” of the north side of St. Department that there tion and divisiveness be arrested for driv- for the offence. This is without prejudice to System (VRS) in the Police. the people amongst the at this time,” we are in During the Premier Kitts received damag- were an estimated 137 that ever took place ing with an expired nothing new. As a mat- the power of the Court which the register of party or around the party governance mode now. Hon Mark Brantley’s The Unity govern- es during the passage homes that reportedly in the independence. license the day before. ter of fact, while the to order a longer peri- licensed motor ve- “The IRD collects the said this is the most suit- When the time for press conference in ment rolled out its roof of the hurricanes. received damages to I am not aware that penalty for the offence od of disqualification) hicles and trailers, as data on vehicles and able person,” Hull said politics comes I think Nevis on Tuesday, one repair project post- their roof during the this is an ‘arrestable’ “How did they know of Driving Without a be disqualified from well as, licensed motor drivers on behalf of the “I am not aware that we will deal with who media house asked 2017 Hurricane Irma He noted that the hurricanes. offence. I thought that his license was ex- Valid and Unexpired holding or obtaining a drivers and conductors Licensing Authority. Sazam is a candidate for so ever will come. I why roofs were being and Hurricane Maria. government’s first it was just a ‘ticket- pired? They were de- Driver’s Licence car- driver’s licence under are kept. Additionally, staff at anyone, I have not seen will wait for a formal repaired in St Kitts and According to a release response in assisting As part of the roof- able’ offence, because termined that Hodge ries a small fine, the the Vehicles and Road the IRD has been ap- any announcement from statement and know not in Nevis. Premier from the St. Kitts and person’s damages by ing project, the gov- I know many persons should be punished for offence of Driving Traffic Act, Cap. 15.06 “This system is ac- pointed as Licensing the NRP,” Brantley said. who the opponents will Hon Mark Brantley Nevis Information both hurricanes was ernment is providing who were stopped driving Dr. Douglas.” Without Insurance has for a period of 12 cessed only by the Officers by the be.” noted that no repairs Services, “the govern- to provide duty-free roofing materials and whose driver’s license stiffer penalties.” months from the date Police. It is used by Licensing Authority. This year the leader of on roofs, as far as he ment proposed that concessions on roof- financing labor costs was expired and they RSCNPF responds of the conviction.” Officers during pa- Notwithstanding this, the NRP and lone mem- “As leader of the CCM was aware were done it is “necessary that ing materials and other to homeowners with got a ticket, but Hodge They noted the Motor trols and vehicle check the VRS is sepa- ber of the Nevis Island we will be judged on in Nevis, which sug- citizens and residents items. He noted a num- damage who apply was arrested and not Responding to her Vehicles Insurance The Police further ex- points and it allows rate and apart from Assembly Hon. Joseph our performance and gests that the roof have a sturdy roof ber of persons applied to the Office of the just arrested, arrested claims, the RSCNPF (Third-Party Risk) plained that warrants Officers to check the the Inland Revenue Parry, made known his our record and that is repair project might that will mitigate the for the duty-free con- Prime Minister with on warrant, Liburd said Liburd’s com- Act, Section 3(2) are used for arrests in status of a driver at Database. This system plan to step down as ultimately what we have been an initiative chances of damage. cessions but never took support and guidance commented. ments were regrettable states, “If a person minor offence cases. any time. It is also has been in place for leader of the party. St. will bring we have rolled out in St. Kitts. The government’s roof advantage of them. from the Ministries of and contained several acts in contravention used when drivers are several years now and Johns candidate Hensley campaigned quite suc- repair project is doing Social Development She claimed Hodge inaccurate statements. of this section, he or “The Police have the suspected of not hav- is also nothing new.” Daniel confirmed to cessfully in the last “In Nevis we tried to just that.” According to fig- and Sustainable was targeted because she shall be liable, on power of arrest in mat- ing the appropriate li- The Observer last week election and we hope respond as best as we ures released by the Development. The he volunteered to assist “It is with deep re- summary conviction, ters that are considered cences and documents. Hodge who is current- that he will no longer be to campaign on our re- could as the Nevis The Observer con- National Emergency project, which started and drive Dr. Douglas gret that the High to a fine not exceed- a felony. Where mis- As such, a driver does ly out on bail is set to running for elections. cord against whoever Island Administration tacted the St. Kitts and Management Agency in April, has repaired and other members of Command of the ing one thousand five demeanour matters are not have to present a make an appearance Former candidate for St. may come,” Brantley (NIA) to the demands Nevis Prime Minister, (NEMA), due to tropi- an average of 40 roofs the Opposition during Royal St. Christopher hundred dollars or concerned, warrants licence for the Police in Court on Oct. 11. George, Kory Tyson has concluded. and needs here,” Dr. the Honourable cal cyclones there were each week. the Independence Day and Nevis Police to imprisonment for are used. 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C M Y K Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:17 Brandy takes over as temporary Sanitation worker Two MUA students Commissioner of Police identified as latest seriously injured

Hilroy Brandy, Deputy Oct. 1 in the absence very substantial,” said the government and the Commissioner of the of Commissioner of Dr. Harris, who is also country,” Prime Minister homicide victim during explosion Royal St. Christopher Police, Ian Queeley, the minister responsible Harris said. and Nevis Police who is currently for National Security. Force (RSCNPF) has on vacation. Prime “... others of the High A clear message was been vested with the Minister Harris said Command from time also sent by the minister at student full powers of the that the absence of the to time have and will of national security to Commissioner of Police Commissioner is part continue to proceed [on criminal elements that on a temporary basis to of a broader programme leave] in an orderly fash- seek to disturb social ensure that public safety that is being imple- ion to draw down on ex- peace and stability. residence operations can continue mented across the police tensive and accumulated seamlessly, according force. leave.” “The criminals, wher- By Monique Washington lifted to the US. to Prime Minister of St. ever they are, wher- Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the “We have put basically Other members of the ever they are from, must During the sitting of the Nevis Honourable Timothy the High Command rank and file with accu- never doubt our resolve Two Medical University of the Island Assembly, on Thursday Harris. and the force really, on mulated vacation days to find them and to bring Americas students are currently Premier Mark Brantley an- a programme of draw- will be included in the them to justice. I call on receiving medical care one in nounced that sometime after 2 Brandy’s appointment ing down on accumu- programme as it extends all of us to comply with Nevis, while the other has been a.m. one of the injured students became effective on lated leaves which is over the coming weeks the laws of the land,” Dr. airlifted to a hospital in the United was airlifted to the United States Harris stated. “Those Crime scene on Branch Street in Newtown where the body of John Gumbs was found States, following an explosion at for additional care. “The other who commit criminal in a roadside drain. their residence at Potworks on student is still with us here and offenses must never be Wednesday evening. receiving care at our hospital un- sheltered in our homes, The lifeless body of a in which Gumbs was social media with some til that student too can be mede- in our schools, in our sanitation officer was fatally stabbed. of his internal organs Sometime after 8:30 p.m. on vacked to the United States.” Hilroy Brandy, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force churches, nor by politi- pulled from a drain exposed. Wednesday (Oct. 3) a loud ex- cal parties. There must on Branch Street in The Police received plosion was heard as far as New “We are uncertain at this stage be no resting place for Newtown on Monday a report of a body be- The Police are appeal- Castle about two miles away as to the cause of the explosion and months ahead. much of the details are these criminals.” near his home. ing found lying in a ing to anyone with in- from the actual incident. The but I believe that the relevant au- withheld for security drain at about 6:25 formation in relation to Observer arrived on the scene thorities have the situation well As law enforcement reasons, the public can Deputy Commissioner The deceased, John a.m. on Sept. 1. “The this incident to call the sometime after 9 p.m. and not- in hand, and are undertaking the continues to carry out expect to see increased Brandy is leading the Gumbs of Pond Road, Police responded, and Violent Crimes Unit at ed several students outside the necessary investigation. I wanted the work of protecting members of the secu- police force while a street cleaner who upon arrival, found 467-1887, 467-1888, housing complex. The fire truck, just to say that briefly, to assuage and serving the public, rity forces on patrol Commissioner Queeley worked in that area, the motionless body or 662-3468 or their ambulance, police and the Nevis any concerns that the public may Brandy will oversee the and executing Vehicle is on vacation. was found lying in of Gumbs with what nearest Police Station. Electricity Department were all have because I gather there would ongoing execution of Checkpoints (VCPs). the drain in blood- appeared to be mul- Investigations into the on site. have been a lot of chatter as one a re-strategized opera- Police operations will be drenched clothing. tiple stab wounds to the matter are ongoing. would expect but in the circum- tional plan that was an- “Mr. Brandy will have intensified to enhance abdomen. The Observer questioned stu- stances, we do not know much nounced mid-September the fullest support of citizen security. According to the Gumbs’ death is the dents living in the complex, who more than what I’m indicating,” by the police. While the rest of the police, Police, they are inves- Graphic photos of 23rd homicide in the claimed that two students were he said. tigating the incident Gumbs’ appeared on Federation for 2018. in a back apartment, one was cooking and the other studying He concluded by assuring the when the stove blew up. The public that they will continue to Observer also understands that work closely with the authorities both students were in their fifth and with the Medical University Norford died of semester. They were rushed to of the Americas, to ensure that the the Alexander Hospital by a fel- safety and security of their stu- single bullet low student and one was later air dents continues to be preserved.

Twenty three-year-old Shakeem the body of Norford on Sept. 29 and Norford of Shadwell, who was concluded Norford died as a result of gunned down on Sept. 25, died of a a single gunshot wound to the head. single bullet wound to the head. Norford was originally from Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Valery Newtown and recently moved to Alexandrov, performed an autopsy on Shadwell. Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:19 CSS wins Inter- Seniors march celebrates High Independence International Day of Older Persons By Monique Washington observer elders in the debating Federation. Seniors on Nevis In addressing the will march today observance of championship on the streets of International Day of Charlestownto observe Older PersonsHon. the International Day Eric Evelyn, Minister of Older Persons with with responsibility for the theme ‘Celebrating Seniors on Nevis said Older Human Rights the dayis dedicated to Champions’ in honour, respect and line with the guid- care for the world’s el- ing principle of the derly andalso seeks to United Nation’s (UN) raise awareness of the Secretary General, impact of an ageing “Leaving No One population and to en- Behind.” sure that while grow- ing old the dignity and The annual interna- the right to participate tional event is held in society remains. every year on the Oct. 1. The day is set aside He noted thataccord- by the UN to recog- ing to statistics, more nize the contributions than20 percent of the of older persons to world’s population the development of will be over 60 years society. by the year 2050. Ricardo Rodriguez and Lauren Lawrence receive winner’s trophy from Hon Eric Evelyn. “International Day of “With this projec- Older Persons is dedi- tion, attention must Seniors marching last year through Charlestown By Monique Washington was represented by Development Goals cated to honour, re- be given to the needs Briandra Liburd and and the 35th celebra- spect and care for the and challenges of old- Flamboyant Nursing Mikkel Maloney, tion of the Federation’s world’s elderly,” said er persons,” Evelyn Home will celebrate The Charlestown while the Gingerland Independence. Both the secretary general. said. “Efforts should a week of activities. Secondary School Secondary School was debate topics deal with This day also seeks to be made to ensure (Nevis) has won part two and represented by Ajuma the development tra- raise awareness of the that they continue to has been named the Liburd and Najade jectory of St Kitts and impact of an ageing function in society. Tuesday, Oct. 23, overall winners of the Liburd. Briandra was Nevis. population and to en- This is an inherent Inter-generational Independence Inter- awarded best speaker sure that while grow- part of human rights. exchange at the high school Debating for the debate. The Sustainable ing old the dignity and This year, as the Charlestown Primary Competition, a col- Development Goals the right to participate Universal Declaration School. (Nevis) laborative venture be- On Sept. 29, the CSS are a collection of in society remain.” of Human Rights tween the Social went up against the 17 global goals turns 70, the theme Thurssday, Oct. Policy and Sustainable Nevis Sixth Form set by the United Coordinator selected for celebrat- 25,Movie night. (St. Development Unit College and debated Nations Development of the Seniors’ ing this International Kitts) and the Department on the topic “The sus- Programme. The for- DivisionTrudy Day of Older Persons of Youth, both under tainable economic mal name for the SDGs Prenticetold The reaffirms the commit- Saturday,Oct. 27, the Ministry of Social growth of Nevis will is: “Transforming Observer on ment to promote the Family Trivia, slated at Development. be best attained via its our World: the 2030 Wednesday,the march full and equal enjoy- the Nevis Performing Federal union with St Agenda for Sustainable will begin today ment of human rights Arts Centre (NEPAC) The first debate was Kitts than a separate Development.” at 9:00 a.m. at the and freedoms of older commencing at 5 held on Sept. 22 at path to Independence. Long Stone Wall in persons.” p.m.(Nevis) the Nevis Performing Anselm Caines, Charlestown and end Arts Centre, (NEPAC). At the end of the eve- Senior Policy Officer at Elquemedo Willet Other actives slated Sunday, Oct. 28, Charlestown ning CSS which was at the Sustainable Park. for the month in both Dinner at the Royal St. Secondary and represented by Ricardo Development Unit, St. Kitts and Nevis Kitts Hotel in Frigate Gingerland Secondary Rodriguez and Lauren previously spoke to “We will have about are: Bay (St. Kitts) debated the topic “The Lawrence opposed The Observer and 80 seniors from Nevis over-reliance of fos- the topic and won. noted that both topics marching along with a Friday, Oct. 12, the Every Thursday, sil fuels represents Junior Minister of chosen for the debate contingent of about 70 Seniors Division will Elderly Spa Days ev- the greatest threat to Education Troy Liburd deal with the devel- seniors from St. Kitts,” collaborate with the ery Thursday through the sustainable de- presented the partici- opment trajectory of Prentice said. “There Mental Health and the month at the AVEC velopment of the pating plaques to all St Kitts and Nevis. It will also be school Health Promotion Career Institute. (St. Caribbean.” the students. Minister gives a great opportu- children marching Units, in the hosting Kitts) of Youth, Hon Eric nity to engage young because we are trying of a health fair from CSS won the debate Evelyn presented the people in debate and to bridge the genera- 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Wednesday, Oct. amassing 584 points, winners’ trophies. discussion and to artic- tional gap.” She noted (Nevis) 31, the month will while the Gingerland ulate ideas to address that that the month of climax with the an- Secondary School Debate topics focus these critical issues October has been set Sunday, Oct. 14 to nual Seniors Gala at amassed 541. CSS on the Sustainable and move forward. aside to celebrate and Saturday Oct. 20, The Occasions.(Nevis) Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:21 NIA plans to ban Styrofoam needs Cricket Federal governments’ help Assoc. focus

By Monique Washington the ban on Styrofoam hoteliers as agroup to and that has not as yet indicate they want to- on creating happened. They have voluntarily phase out The Nevis Island not declared that,” single-use plastic and Administration’s Brantley said. Styrofoam in their res- international (NIA’s) commitment taurants and hotels. to ban Styrofoam and Brantley pointed out certain plastic items why it is important for “Since they are the may not be possible both islandsto issue a largest single users of champions without the Federal ban. these environmental- government signing ly-challenging prod- on. “It matters because, uctsit is a very good By Loshaun Dixon Championships, if we were to issue a start,” he said. the St. Kitts Cricket During the Throne ban in Nevis, we can- Association is now Speech, the Premier not stop people from “At this point, the NIA After winning focused on developing of Nevis, Hon Mark going to St Kitts and has not proposed leg- three consecutive and preparing play- Brantley said that as bring them over on the islation or proposed a Leeward Islands ers for international part of this overall boat. We have con- ban as yet because we thrust,“my govern- cerns. If we declare need our colleagues cricket. our players,” Phillip five coaches in Steve ment intends over the will be done in consul- admitted that their or any of those islands a ban on Nevis and in St Kitts to also be explained. “Not Liburd, Shane Jeffers, course of this term to tation with stakehold- commitment to ban where the central gov- there is not a ban in on board,” Brantley Someone from St. only from a physical Percy Daniel, Keith ban the importation ers, but is intended to these products has to ernment is the only St. Kitts then there is concluded.“We ex- Kitts is yet to represent standpoint, but also Arthurton and Keith and use of plastics and ease the considerable be looked at again. government making a very easy way to get pect that will happen the West Indies team at from a psychologi- Esdaille. They are Styrofoam. This is a environmental dam- decisions for the entire around the Nevis ban and the entire country international level al- cal standpoint. We are working on a pro- regional and global age that plastic and “We looked at it and country, the NIA can- and that is our con- will move forward. though many felt that introducing new and gramme with our elite trend that is emerg- Styrofoam causes to had to retreat because not make a decision cern,” he said. We made a commit- should not be the case. key players into our players and have them ing and we have seen our island, particularly clearly we would have for St Kitts. So the ment we intent to training sports psy- focused on their skills, similar approaches in our oceans.” to have the entire coun- Federal government Brantley saidthe gov- keep, we are just a The last 18 months chology and physical where they can get to a nearby Antigua and try on board. Unlike will also need to be ernmenthasto discuss little late in imple- have given many trainer; we are also point where they can go Barbuda. This effort On Tuesday, Brantley or Dominica on board in relation to with restaurateurs and menting it.” Kittitians hope with trying to provide new into the various com- the performances of facilities in terms of munities and develop Jeremiah Louis, who gym facilities so that the players within that was selected to the we can enhance the frame work.” West Indies A and B performance.” teams, as well as Shino He added they hoped Berridge, who in Phillip said they have the approach would September represented been working with lead to the elite players the B side. players who have the taking what they have potential to play at the learned into their com- Others who provide international level for munities and impart- potential to represent some time, but it has ing them upon other the senior regional side taken some time to cricketers. were Mikyle Louis, identifying where the the younger brother weaknesses were. “We stared at the head of Jeremiah, who at the National team had a stint with the “We have developed level, get those per- West Indies U19 side; teams that are now win- sons excited get them Akeem Saunders, who ning, but the next step is trained and their skills showed promise last to get to Leewards and will filter down to other year at first-class level; West Indies Cricket. players in the commu- and Terrance Warde, It all boils down to nities,” Morton said. who proved to be one helping them mentally “We felt that was the of the top all-rounders with the talent they right approach because in the Caribbean. have for cricket and we want to first imme- we are working on that diately leave an impact However, according programme.” on the public. to the president of the St. Kitts Cricket Vice President of Following their success Association Dennis the St. Kitts Cricket at the Leeward Island Phillip they are mov- Association Charles Championships, four ing forward with plans Morton said there are players from the suc- to prepare these play- already on-going pro- cessful St. Kitts team ers for the highest level grammes to assist the were selected for the of the sport. elite cricketers. Leeward Islands to par- ticipate in this month’s “The St. Kitts Cricket “Currently, we also West Indies One Day Association is about have programmes that Competition. The four to embark on a pro- are ongoing where are Warde, Louis, gramme to assist in the we have developed a Berridge and Saunders further development of coaching panel with Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 Page:23 Virgil Hodge TCU Hall of Famer

By Loshaun Dixon described as “the most with a communications amazing school and degree was one of the track team.” best feelings in my life.” St Kitts and Nevis’ track and field Star Hodge also spoke of her “I am grateful and hum- Virgil Hodge has been relationship with TCU bled to accept this hon- honoured by Texas Track Coach Darryl our as the first female Christian University Anderson, who joined in my country to be (TCU) after she was the same year she inducted in the Hall of inducted to the schools started. Fame,” she continued. Letterman’s Hall of Fame Class of 2018 last “This man made such Hodge holds six All- Thursday night. an impact on the track American honours, team and my life,” she a TCU women’s re- Hodge, who spoke at explained. “Up to this cord and first or -sec the ceremony, while day, after 15 years or so, ond place in the TCU waving a St. Kitts and I still call him my men- Record Book for the Nevis flag, said she was tor and sometimes my outdoor 200m, 4x100m, grateful to be alive and dad.” 4x200m, and the in- to receive such an hon- door 600m. She also our in person. Addressing her achieve- won multiple Mountain ments, Hodge praised West Conference She recounted when she Anderson and the entire championships. received the opportuni- school. ty to go off to the United The Observer’s Junior Writer Alyssa Gajor with reporter Monique Washington. She represented St. States to attend high “These achievements Kitts-Nevis during mul- school and to run, “I felt daughter, she attended success,” Hodge ex- universities wanted me are commendable and tiple Pan Am Games, it was a reality coming the Washington Irving plained. “I was not only to join their programme, I could not have done IAAF World Indoors, through for my track ca- High School in New winning local meets, but because I was the it without him and the CAC Games, IAAF reer,” Hodge said. York, where she ex- but state meets as well. best, I chose TCU.” support of my team- World Championships celled at Track and In my senior year I won mates and wonderful and the Olympics where Despite her nervous Field. the 60 metres over-the- Hodge joined TCU in staff we had at TCU at she carried the flag for mother, who was world famous Allisson January, 2004 and be- the time,” Hodge said. the Federation. worried about her “My journey there bred Felix and thousands of came part of what she “Graduating in 2008 Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 05th, 2018 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS

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