Friday February 22nd, 2019 The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source Issue #1269

MARIJUANA COMMITTEE DOUGLAS SCORES SUGGESTIONS MAJOR VICTORY OK’D AS PASSPORT STORY ON PAGE 19... CASE DISMISSED

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STORY ON PAGE 9... JAPAN GIVES MILLIONS IN EQUIPMENT TO NIA

NO CURFEW FOR NOW

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CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:3 Nation-wide curfew Former Tourism From the Supervisor of Elections. Issue off the table for now Minister make No 84: Objections by the Numbers.

CWI Bid The objections have been of a vacant seat in Nevis 9 launched. some years ago.

By Loshaun Dixon he intends to reallocate a significantly under- Of the 45,515 names on We are aware that registrants sizeable portion of that achieved. By leading a the register that was pub- may have died and be cre- budget to grassroots harmonized effort of all lished on January 31st, just mated/interred overseas and Former Minister of cricket. stakeholders, we would about 3% (1,346) have been our Registrar may not have Tourism of St. Kitts be well on the pathway questioned; 728 as a result the information. Once again, and Nevis and for- “Refocusing attention to overdue success.” of deaths, 618 whose ad- we urge remaining loved mer West Indies Team on the basics of cricket, dresses is being challenged ones to share evidence with Manager Ricky Skerritt and helping more young They are also opposed as incorrect. If we exclude our offices to prevent imper- has thrown his hat into people to enjoy play- to recent moves by questions about deaths, then sonation or others attempting the ring to try and un- ing and learning from Cameron to create an the imputed error rate on the to vote in your loved ones’ seat Dave Cameron as the game, is what must ‘executive status’ for register stands at less than names. Some have already President of Cricket become our daily mis- the elected office of the 1.5%. The Offices, the- peo done so. Thanks. West Indies (CWI). sion at CWI. We must CWI President. A ple, the staff, the scrutineers also help as many of our and Registration Officers I want to remind the public Skerritt alongside talented youth as pos- According to Skerritt, have done a remarkable job. that apathy does not help. If President of the sible to proudly make President Dave Nevis 11 for a total of 199. for deaths have been left en- the competent authority in you are subpoenaed to ap- Attorney General Hon Vincent Byron St Vincent & The the transition to regional Cameron’s intention According to the infor- There were no objections in tirely to the Office. this matter; we will not be pear for a hearing, please Grenadines Cricket and international com- to implement sweep- mation received, wrong Nevis 10. depending on any agree- do so. These ordinary resi- Association Dr. Kishore petitiveness, at the high- ing changes to the addresses in St Kitts con- For deaths, decisions will ment between parties on this dency objections must now By Monique Washington forces to measure what they con- Shallow will contest the est levels. Every dollar democratic process of stituencies is as follows: 9 Objections due to deaths be evidence based: if the matter. all be scheduled for hearings sider to be sufficient to bring the election to be held next CWI spends in the future decision-making within persons in No 1, 112 per- were as follows: 101 in St data from Registrar of Births and determinations. situation under control to be able month and will hope to should relate in some West Indies Cricket is sons in No 2, 150 objections Kitts 1, 135 in St Kitts 2, 83 Deaths and Marriages con- We are ever mindful of the The possibility of placing St. Kitts to curtail, to monitor , to take in thwart a third term by way to the growth and troubling. “His desire in No 3, 90 objections in No deaths in St Kitts 3, 88 in St firms a registrant as being“dead” registrant of Bath All of this is part of the effort and Nevis nationals on a curfew af- for questioning anyone who they Dave Cameron. Their betterment of all those to lead CWI as a full- 4, none in No 5 and in No Kitts 4, 64 deaths in St Kitts deceased, then that name Village who turned up to at one person, one vote in ter the recent six gun-related homi- have an interest in,” said Byron. nominations were sup- involved in our beloved time executive, is not 6, 2 in No 7 and 56 in No 5, 66 in St Kitts 6, 41 in St will be removed from the give evidence in Court in the the right place and fairness cides in one week, is off the table for To be able to determine who ported by the Leeward game.” According to a reflective of the West 8. In Nevis 9 there were Kitts 7 and 150 in St Kitts register as the law allows. infamous election case that for all in this and upcoming now after the Federal government should be apprehended and who Islands Cricket Board statement by the group Indies cricket ethos. 164 objections and in 35 in 8. In Nevis, the removals We regard the Registrar as resulted in the declaration elections. was advised that it is not necessary. should be taken off the street.” and Trinidad & Tobago The 10-point ‘Cricket By advancing his plans Cricket Board. First’ plan presents for an autocratic leader- On Monday during a town hall Byron said “in our constitution strategies to simplify ship structure, which meeting in Nevis with members all of our citizens have certain Skerritt, 62, and but strengthen admin- marginalizes the role of the Team Unity Government, rights that are expressed in that Shallow, 35, have devel- istration, improve the of commercially re- Attorney General Hon Vincent Constitution. And those rights we oped a 10-point ‘Cricket regional franchise pro- cruited executives, the Byron in addressing a question, said deem to be very important. First’ plan that identifies gramme, and increase incumbent has placed that after the six murders, a number the strategies needed to support for younger his personal thinking of options were looked at, but for He noted that after the govern- regain global competi- cricketers through inter- diametrically opposed to now the idea of curfew is off of thement was advised they decided tiveness and dominance national exposure and a the values of West Indies table. not to implement a curfew. and focuses on the skill more decentralised High cricket.” and character develop- Performance System. From Feb. 8 to 14, six young men “We did not feel that we should ment of young players The plan promises a Skerritt and Shallow were gunned down in St. Kitts, re- go that way, said Byron. “We were with extensive use of realignment of team also wish to propose cording one of the bloodiest weeks advised that it was not necessary science, technology and selection criteria with a a six-year term limit in the Federation’s history. to go that route, but that there innovation. renewed focus on talent on the Presidency. Dr. would be significant increase in spotting and develop- Shallow has himself “We had a joint meeting with the the monitoring and work done by Skerritt has promised ment. It also calls for recently successfully police high command the other the security forces to bring this to immediately seek the a repair of internal and caused the enactment of arms of security forces, to be able under control.” reallocation of finances external stakeholder an unprecedented term to make an important and critical and resources to the relationships. limit amendment to the response to what was happening,” On Sunday a number of development of young constitution of his local said Byron. “Since I have been a Regional Security System cricketers, coaching Dr. Shallow said he was association. part of this government, we have (RSS) officers arrived development,on St and Kitts the convinced to join Skerritt tried our best to work very hard to to help fight crime.territorial RSS governing officers as a Vice President can- “I am convinced that a ensure that, not only the security arrived in the Federation last year bodies rather than non- didate because he holds Presidential term limit forces have the necessary resources but were recalled late last year. cricket activities. By my the simple view that will remove much of the required but to established the type estimation, too much ‘West Indies cricket is uncertainty and anxiety of framework and parameters. We “The gang violence that we have cost is being wasted on far better than our cur- caused by the cricket do not want to tolerate any form of with these young people,” Byron administrative and non- rent status suggests.’ politics and excesses criminal activity that would threat- said, “is something we will not cricket related activities that too often surround en the peace and stability of our tolerate. We want to put them on including the high price “Ricky and I share the the office of President,” country.” notice that the security forces will of running an elaborate philosophy that the said Dr. Shallow. do what they have to do with the office for the President,” actual cricket must be Byron noted that suspending civil support of the government behind said Skerritt. placed first, with - abso CWI elections, which liabilities by putting in place a them. We want all our citizens to lutely no compromise. are slated to take place curfew was an extreme position. understand that we will do what He added that the budget West Indies cricket re- in Jamaica on March 24, we have to do to protect them. To for the president’s office mains an extraordinary will see 12 votes up for “It is an extreme position and we ensure that we have peace and sta- has been growing alarm- global brand, which grabs from the six mem- would have relied on our security bility in the country.” ingly in recent years, and by all calculations has ber territories. Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:5 EDITORIAL St. Kitts, Nevis relationship Our at all-time history high February is black history month. As such, it is a month when we look at our heroes, our heroines, our champions and the contributions that they have made. The much improved needs of all the people of relationship that now the country and to pro- exists between the vide in a way that all the Team Unity town hall meeting in Nevis. Pictured (left to right): Deputy , Hon. Alexis Jeffers; Prime Thus, it was fitting that the sixteen persons, a mix of men and women Minister Dr. the Hon. ; Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley; Attorney General, Ho. Vincent Byron; were awarded and recognized by His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton for Federal Government people of the country can Senior Minister, Hon. ; Minister of Agriculture et al., Hon. Eugene Hamilton; and Minister of Tourism, their contributions to national development. We congratulate all of them and the Nevis Island benefit. I think that that, Hon. Lindsay Grant. – and those before them - on their service and on their achievement. Administration (NIA), as more than anything else, well as the benefits -de is to me of tremendous hurt the people of Nevis,” sentiments expressed Team Unity administra- International Airport; It is also fitting for us to do some introspection and ask about our national rived from such a relation- significance.” said Brantley. “I am very by Premier Brantley tion has provided budget- construction of a new heroes, and to make recommendations. Why is it that all of our National ship, was the focal point proud to say that through on the strong relation- ary support to the Nevis wing at the Alexandra Heroes have been male, politicians, mostly deceased (except for one). of remarks delivered by The Premier reminded this Team Unity arrange- ship between the two Island Administration Hospital; equipment for Why is it that, many of the Caribbean’s National Heroes are politicians? Premier the Honourable the country of the hard- ment that has not hap- governments. annually. In his 2019 the Long Point Port; a new Mark Brantley at ships and difficulties pened again. Budget Presentation, generator for the Nevis What should be the criterion for becoming a national hero? It must be a the “Community suffered by the people “Going way back since Prime Minister Harris Electricity Company contribution which has made a profound difference to the country and its Consultations” town hall of Nevis because of the “I am proud to go further 1980, you can’t contem- announced budgetary Limited, construction of inhabitants. If this is accepted, then contributions in the political arena meeting held at the St. poor relationship that and to say that we have plate a time in the politics support to the NIA for the new Treasury build- cannot be the only consideration. Any field of endeavour which makes Paul’s Anglican Church existed between the NIA ushered into being this of Nevis or in the politics $30 million. ing in Charlestown and a significant difference should be eligible; be it sports, or culture, or Hall in Nevis on Feb. 18. and the former Denzil new paradigm of gover- of St. Kitts when you the ongoing water proj- science. Douglas administration, nance which has ensured could have gone into the “Just today the Federal ect unfolding throughout “The relationship be- making specific mentionthat it will never happen election in Nevis high- Cabinet met in Nevis. Nevis. Should a National Hero be a national or a citizen? Is there a difference? tween St. Kitts and Nevis of the April 2014 situa- again,” he said. “I hold lighting what has been That may seem to some Some countries allow both. One of ours was not a national; but he un- has never been better,” tion where civil servants no water in my mouth done through the federal purely symbolic but it Brantley added that doubtedly made a sterling contribution. Some others have only come explained Brantley. “It on Nevis went unpaid. when I say the relation- entity,” said Dr. Harris. is important symbol- through the relationship into prominence due to the sacrifices made, often including insurrection is the best that it has ship is the best that it has “It took a change, a new ism…It was the Federal the people of Nevis have and incarceration. been in the history of this “That was not just a func- ever been in the history Team Unity administra- Cabinet’s choosing to also benefited like their country…and as some- tion of the NIA having of this country.” tion with a new philoso- meet on the island of counterparts in St. Kitts, A critical factor in any decision on who should be a national hero is one who has been in the financial difficulty; that phy, with a new vision Nevis and to have its de- from three successive a deep knowledge of the history of the country. We suggest that not middle of it, both from was a direct consequence Prime Minister Dr. the of empowerment across liberations here. double salary payments enough is known about our history, despite our 35 years of independence. the Nevis end as Premier of a bad relationship Honourable Timothy the divide to bring Nevis to public servants. Besides, such history must be re-written or re-told from a national/local and sitting in the Federal between St. Kitts and Harris, while deliver- into a genuine federal “It was an historic day perspective that captures the impact of acts of omission and or commis- Cabinet, I can tell you Nevis, of decisions being ing remarks at the town relationship.” because we met and The Premier also urged sion: – was the Buckleys event a riot or a revolution? It depends on your that there has been a made on Church Street hall meeting, agreed received a report from persons to take advantage perspective. genuine effort to meet the[Basseterre] calculated to wholeheartedly with the Since assuming office, thethe National Marijuana of opportunities which Commission…the fact continue to come about Until we come to terms with ourselves, our view of national champions that that happened is through the progress in may forever be restricted to politics and politicians rather than to the symbolic in my view of the Federation. broad swathe of national endeavor. the relationship that has been developed and is “I want our people to stop now on full display,” he seeing themselves purely said. as ‘I’m Nevisian and I’m Kittitian’,,” Brantley The Premier listed a said. “Our people need to number of areas to re- get to the point where we

The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source mind the people of Nevis grab opportunity wher- of how they have benefit- ever it arises in our coun- St. Kitts Nevis ed from the relationship try. When we sit down as POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive between the Nevis Island a Cabinet, we are looking Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. Administration and the at the country and saying Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 Federal Government in that opportunity must be Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 the past four years. provided for every per- Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] son and wherever they He pointed to the water are they must be willing taxi pier under construc- to seize the opportunity. Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams tion at Oualie; the ad- Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com vancements made in the “That is my simple mes- geothermal project; the sage to you that ultimate- Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- construction of the Nevis ly, if Unity is to fulfil its rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- Athletic Stadium at Low purpose, it must be that dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless -oth Ground; refurbishment our people start to see erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked of the runway, and the themselves as having the to include a telephone number to allow verification. Views expressed in installation of modern capacity and the ability to letters, commentaries or personal columns do not necessarily represent the equipment at the Air take advantage of every viewpoint of this newspaper. Limit submissions to 1000 words Traffic Control Towersingle opportunity,” he at the Vance W. Amory said. Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:7 Potential marijuana industry Mother-Daughter duo tops USAID faces difficulties OECS ‘Write to Read’ Competition

By Loshaun Dixon remain, despite a Currency Union growers difficulties others with the more will be the experience By Monique Washington Observer that she and avenues for student lag in legislation (ECCC) Monetary accessing banks. developed countries in most places.” her daughter worked to focus on writing due to international Council Prime things moving at a “assiduously as co- strategies, generating Difficulties sur- classification. Minister of Dr. Mitchell said quicker pace than the He recalled the local A mother-daughter authors of a 16-book their ideas, sharing and rounding the de- Dr. Keith Mitchell some countries in the Caribbean. National Marijuana team from Newcastle, series entitled “The critiquing and revis- velopment of the Chairman of the responded to ques- region are moving at commission engag- Nevis has been Peacock Series;” while ing and editing,” said marijuana Industry Eastern Caribbean tions about marijuana different pace than “In Canada for ex- ing the Banking declared the win- Joseph single-handed- Dore. ample and in several Association with that ners of the United ly authored three other states in the United being one of the con- States Agency books.” Flemming-Joseph States they are going cerns that they shared for International disclosed the rea- pretty fast in legal- Development During an award cer- son she entered the izing some level of “Legislation may (USAID) and the emony hosted by the competition. usage.” be moved but the Organisation of Ministry of Education practical dynamics Eastern Caribbean on Monday , Education “It was through a con- He noted that that it within countries are States (OECS) Early Officer Terez Dore versation with some will pose some com- constrained by inter- Learners “Write to noted that the USAID/ children when a ques- plications for the national forces. The Read” Competition OECS Early Learners tion was asked about Caribbean region. international major 2017 in the Adult Program ‘Write to some characters and I prohibition and chal- Fiction and Teacher Read,’ encourages was surprised by their “It was at the last lenge or at least one Fiction categories. writing short response fiction that they did meeting that we held of them is that at the non-fiction andnot knowpoetry these charac- in Trinidad at the spe- vantage point of the Dr. Sandra Flemming books that appeal to ters. At that age I knew cial meeting to dis- United Nations this and Pastor Tebron students from kinder- those characters. By cuss development in is still considered a Flemming-Joseph garten to grade three. their response I was the region as a whole dangerous drug and it won in their category motivated to write,” it was agreed that we prescribed.” amongst hundreds of “Individuals and she said. should meet and look other entries through- groups were provided at this issue jointly so Dr. Harris noted that out the OECS. Also with the opportunity Flemming-Joseph that we can’t take de- even in the USA where awarded alongside to submit their writing thanked the Early cisions at a regional there is movement in Kimoy Sweeney, as a single book for Learners program for Dr. Sandra Flemming and Pastor Tebron Flemming-Joseph won in their category. level instead of coun- legalizing the drug a teacher at the their particular grade, the opportunity. tries by themselves it is still a dangerous Charlestown Primary big books or for series, taking positions and and there are conse- school, who was all for use in the early Dr. Femming in ren- far back as I can re- continue to read and the OECS Education finding themselves inquences for moving awarded for her OECS grades. In addition dering brief remarks member. There were continue to write,” she Committee. The difficulties with thethrough states that book entry and first to generating, engag- pointed out her love for times in my life if I said. authors were pre- banking system and have not legalized. place in the Teacher ing culturally relevant reading and writing. did not have a book to sented plaques and other areas legally and fiction category. reading resources for read when I would feel In addition, present at certificates. Cash- priz otherwise.” “That challenge is young learners, Write “I love reading. I have something is missing. I the ceremony were vis- es will also be awarded there and will con- Dr. Flemming told the to Read provided been reading from as love reading and I will iting representatives of to the winners. He stated that they tinue to be there for a understand the sig- while so what we are nificance of this, buthaving it are changing was important to work patterns and views Port Zante together on the issues. but the legislative agenda internation- Prime Minister of St. ally with respect to improvements Kitts and Never Dr. the United Nations Timothy Harris chim- has not yet change ing on the issue noted in terms of a reclas- that there are about sification and until increase need for three countries in the that happens there CARICOM region will be a significant that have passed leg- challenge in the rapid islation in Jamaica, movement in the de- maritime pilots St. Vincent and the velopment of this as Grenadines and an industry.” The completion of the who asked “What are look into providing sup- Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant and that other coun- Dr. Harris explained second cruise pier at some of the opportuni- port for youths to train tries are at some point that an industry Port Zante on Sept. 23 ties given to young peo- in that area. Dr. William-Connor, programme, which has Senator Vincent Byron of contemplation. needs the support of will increase the need ple who are interested Tyrell Williams, Tucker been active for three Jr.; the Honourable a formal exchange -a for maritime pilots, in the tourism industry The government is also Clarke and Sandy years. Eugene Hamilton; “Of that the experi- banking system. Minister of Tourism to further their skills in investing in the youth of Point Primary Schools, the Honourable ence from Jamaica Lindsay Grant told par- terms of maritime trans- the Federation through the Basseterre High Other Cabinet members Mark Brantley; the that has been reported “Our banks are not ticipants in the National portation and to become the Tourism Education School (BHS) and the speaking at the event in- Honourable Senator is that it has been going to move in a Consultation on YOUth maritime pilots?” Programme. Six Advanced Vocational cluded, Prime Minister, Wendy Phipps; and challenging for grow- significant way un- Forum. schools are participating and Education Centre Dr. the Honourable Deputy Speaker of the ers if that products to less the international “I’m glad that he is in the program, four pri- (AVEC). Timothy Harris; Senior National Assembly, formally access the market place clears Grant was responding looking in that way,” mary schools, one sec- Minister Honourable Honourable Senator banking system and in this hurdle.” to a question posed by said Grant, adding that ondary and one tertiary. Approximately 300 stu- Vance Amory; Attorney Akilah Byron-Nisbett. large measure that too an enthusiastic youth the government can The schools include the dents are enrolled in the General Honourable Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:9 NIA receives multimillion- dollar donation from Japan

By Monique Washington said the donations arranged over a year ago by then Junior The Government Minister of Public and people of Japan, Works Hon Troy through its Grant for Liburd. The junior Economic and Social minister put together Development (GESD) an emergency equip- last week donated ment list of needed a fleet of vehicles, items and sent it to equipment and emer- the Japan’s GESD. gency medical aid Brantley noted the to the Nevis Island donation will help Administration’s Nevis prepare the island to Disaster Management combat any disaster. Department (NDMD). “We are making the On Wednesday at the island better equipped Disaster Management to deal with storms grounds, a short but and other disasters,” significant ceremony said Brantley. “We was held for the min- pray that they won’t isters to inspect the come, but it is impor- multimillion-dollar tant we are prepared donation. in the event they come and that is important.” NDMD Director, Brian Dyer, revealed In 2017, the Nevis the items provided by Disaster Management the grant, two front- This photo shows some of the vehicles and equipment donated by the Government and people of Japan, through its Department received end-loaders to use in Grant for Economic and Social Development (GESD) to the Nevis Island Administration’s Nevis Disaster Manage- $995,722 from Japan’s an emergency to clear ment Department. (Japan Press photo) Grant Assistance for roads. They will also Grassroots Human be used for beach nu- enough emergency Each warehouse will said a second con- include 24 fire suits; Security Projects, to triment to after erosion supplies to support have one rescue ve- signment is sched- one closed-circuit complete construction caused by severe wave volunteer activities for hicle with snorkel, one uled to arrive in April TV; 400 tarpaulins; and renovation work to action. two days will be built dump truck, one drone, with an emergency 30 VHF hand-held ra- improve the island’s in communities. In two SLR cameras, medical vehicle. The dios and accessories; disaster resilience. Various ministries will the aftermath of any rescue equipment and Ministry of Health and 10 VHF vehicle use four pick-up trucks emergency or crisis, a pallet of spare parts, will use this vehicle mobile base radios Brantley thanked to respond in emergen- these warehouses will along with genera- and accessories. the Government and cy response situations. provide emergency In addition to the tors for each com- the people of Japan Three small satellite supplies until profes- equipment and sup- munity emergency Premier of Nevis, for their continued warehouses containing sional help arrives. plies received, Dyer center. Other supplies Hon Mark Brantley generosity. Youth voice concern about LGBTQ Community

The protections under equal rights under the responsibility for Gender Nevis, the Honourable the Constitution of St. law,” explained Attorney Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, deemed Kitts and Nevis extend General Byron. “No one Wendy Phipps, speak- the question as impor- to all citizens irrespec- should be able to assault ing from her point of tant and thanked the stu- tive of their religion, any other individual re- view said: “last time I dent for raising it. ethnicity, gender, sexual gardless of their gender, checked… persons who orientation and social choice or whatsoever were lesbian, gay, trans- Premier Brantley noted status. it is. The rule of law in gender or bisexual were that in his view, “the gov- our country dictates that first and foremost - peo ernment has no business This point was stressed each one of us has a right ple. Your orientation of a in people’s bedrooms. by the Attorney General, to live the life that we sexual nature as far as I Everybody is equal un- the Honourable Vincent (CFBC) at the 2019 and Questioning choose once you don’t am concerned is a matter der the Constitution, but Byron Jr., in relation to Youth Forum on Feb. 14 (LGBTQ) Community. interfere with other peo- of personal choice.” as you rightly pointed a question asked by a about the rights of per- ple’s rights.” out there are still laws on student of the Clarence sons of the Lesbian, Gay, “The Constitution gives Minister of Foreign the books which crimi- Fitzroy Bryant College Bisexual, Transgender each and every one Minister of State with Affairs and Premiernalize certain of behavior.” CMYK CMYK Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:11 Twenty-four Island Constables deployed to tourism areas

Twenty-four new Island Constables. “…We are Constables were sworn hoping that you really in on Feb. 18, took the do an excellent job, for Administration of Oath if you were not to pro- and received their in- duce excellently from struments of appoint- the start then this in- ment during a ceremony vestment would not be at Government House. worth it for the country,” said Dr. Harris. “I want The group made history very early to encourage by becoming the first you to do well. Try to go Island Constables to be over in your mind all the appointed specifically training that was given to tourism prescribed to you… and see how areas. well you could imple- ment the instruction and The Administration advice.” of Oaths to the Island Constables is in accor- The Island Constables dance with the Island’s will be deployed to in- Constables Act of the crease available man- Laws of St. Kitts and power to assist visitors Nevis Cap. 19.21. and locals alike in the constable’s future. them well in their future discharge your duties in Harris, shared simi- popular tourist places Governor General, His undertakings,” said Sir the correct way.” lar sentiments, noting such as Port Zante, Excellency S. W. Tapley “I certainly wish to ex- Tapley. “It is a very seri- that their successful Independence Square, Seaton, administered tend my personal con- ous responsibility and I Prime Minister and completion of the train- the Anglican Church the oaths and extended gratulations to every am certain that all of the Minister of National ing programme will Ground, Black Rocks, sincerest congratula- single one of the Island training that you have Security, Dr. the equip them to serve as and Nevis. tions and best wishes for Constables and to wish had will prepare you to Honourable Timothy the new batch of Island Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:13 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS Statement by the Federal Cabinet of DelightfulREAL Two ESTATE REALVacancy ESTATE EMPLOYMENTHURRICAN EMPLOYMENT SEASON REALFor Sale ESTATE REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT Bedroom Apartment APPROACHING !! 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Feb. 14 told high-level and measures to protect of security personnel “Our beloved Federation shall apply concerted Email: [email protected] representatives of key public safety and bring in various communi- Vacancy Vacancy agencies responsible for those responsible for ties, enhanced stop and LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES national security and criminal activities to jus- searches, targeted raids, Prem Sukh Tailoring Handyman need. border safety. tice. If there was ever a cordon and search oper- ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 Needs One Tailor Building maintenance time for a new approach ations, and deployment SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A The Cabinet directive to policing and securing of technological assets, Contact: 665-9708 3 Kings Services went to the Royal St. our communities, it is in order to curtail gang To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District contact 665-1926 Christopher and Nevis now. As a result, nothing activity.” To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. Police Force; the St. is off the table. I, Patrick Browne Now residing in I, Ingrid Phillip Now residing in Kitts-Nevis Defence The Federal Cabinet St Paul Street in the town or village ...... Street in the town or MONTESSORI ACADEMY Force and Coast Guard; “The Federal Cabinet will soon convene meet- of Bath do hereby give you notice Village of Molineaux do the St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to adding ings and consultations That it is my intention to apply hereby give you notice We are seeking a trained teacher Customs & Excise more teeth to the current with a wide representa- on 30th Day of November 2017 That it is my intention to ap- next to the District Magistrate At ply on ...... Day of Department; and the di- anti-gang legislation in tion of stakeholders in Charlestown for a Retail Liquor April 2019 next to the District Hardworking and enthusiastic. rectorate of the Ministry quick time, with the aim both St. Kitts and Nevis. Licence in respect of my Magistrate At Basseterre for a Premises in Chapel Street Liquor Licence in respect of my of National Security. of effectively discourag- It will keep them and Please submit your resume and cover letter by email: ing gang membership the public fully abreast in St Charlestown Premises in Bay Road Street in Dated this 30th day of Basseterre Ferry Terminal It was agreed that the and deterring and pun- of developments. November 2017. Dated this 22nd day of January 2019 . [email protected] unprecedented spate of ishing crime,” said the Signed: Patrick Browne Signed: IPhillip violent crime, which prime minister. “The se- The Cabinet applauded has left six people dead curity forces have been the Ministry of National since Friday, Feb. 8, mandated to apply maxi- Security, which has LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES LIQUOR LICENCES demands an unprec- mum pressure on known moved quickly to re- ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 ORDINANCE, 1906 edented response. Prime criminal elements. It is spond to this threat to SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A Minister and Minister of anticipated that doing so peace and security. National Security, Dr. might cause some incon- To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ To the Magistrate District ‘’C’’ the Honourable Timothy venience to the general “Our people want To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. To the Superintendent of Police. Harris, who presided public, the overwhelm- and deserve results, over the meeting, called ing majority of who are and your Team Unity I, Elenor SmithNow residing in I, Hiren P Fatnani (Aladdins) I, Cassigne SmithenNow residing in I, Curlette Claxton Now residing in Craddock Road Street in the town or Now residing in Nelson Spring, Cades Nevis- Charlestown Street in the town Cherry Garden Street in the town or for the participation law-abiding citizens. Government is com- orVillage of Brown Hill Village do and support of the gen- The Cabinet deeply re- mitted to working with Village of Craddock Road, Bay Street in the town or Village of hereby give you notice Village of Cherry Garden do hereby Charlestown Nevis do St.Thomas Parish Nevis do hereby give you notice That it is my intention eral public and the entire grets any such inconve- law enforcement, par- hereby give you notice give you notice That it is my inten- That it is my intention to apply on to apply on 16th tion to apply on Today, 5th Day of Tuesday 8TH Day of January, 2019 body politic. nience to law-abiding ents, teachers, church That it is my intention to apply on , February, 2019 next to the District next to the District Magistrate At Day of January, 2019 next to the citizens and seeks the and civic leaders, the 4th Day of May 2017 next to the Magistrate Charlestown for a Liquor Licence in District Magistrate At Charlestown District Magistrate At Charlestown respect of my Premises in Charlestown for a Retail Beer Licence in respect of “The Federal Cabinet support of the various Opposition and with for a Liquor Licence in respect of my At Charlestown for a Liquor Licence my Premises in Cherry Garden Street in respect of my Premises in Rams Street in Government Road in ...... conveys its sincere con- communities to rid them each and every one of Premises in Craddock Road Street in Stoney Grove, Nevis dolences to all families of all criminal elements. you to control this situ- Street in Charlestown, Nevis Dated this 5th day of February, 2019. Dated 8th day of January, 2019 who have lost loved ones ation,” said Dr. Harris. Dated this 4th day of January, 2017. Dated 16th day of January, 2019 Signed: HFatnani Signed: CSmithen as a result of violence,” “The Security Forces “We cannot respond Signed: ESmith Signed: Curlette Claxton said Dr. Harris. “The have proposed and will with business as usual. Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:15 Prince of Wales, Road rehabilitation Duchess of Cornwall projects on Nevis to visit Federation recommence

The Public Works March 21 Department and the Nevis Water Department Work has recommenced work Their Royal Highnesses on Nevis on road reha- The Prince of Wales bilitation projects, which The main bridge at Brown Hill and The Duchess of began in 2018, following Cornwall, are scheduled their Christmas vacation. to pay a Royal Visit to St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Spencer Brand, on March 21. The trip Minister of Public Works, comes as part of Their and Water in the Nevis Royal Highnesses’ visit Island Administration to six countries and (NIA) said the ongoing one Overseas Territory, road rehabilitation proj- undertaking over 50 ects are being worked engagements across on in Brown Hill, Bath 10 islands, including a Village and Craddock visit to Cuba. It will be Road. the first official visit by a member of the Royal “We are continuing on Family to Cuba. the Brown Hill Road Hon. Spencer Brand, Minister of Public Works in the Rehabilitation Project,” Nevis Island Administration. While in St. Kitts and said Brand. “We have Nevis, The Prince and the main bridge to do have some realignment the realignment, and that The Duchess will under- next to the Seventh Day to do. Now the surveyor too is going to be ongo- Dust at Craddock Road due to ongoing works in the road rehabilitation project take a programme that Adventist Church. We is giving the points for ing very soon. “In the will demonstrate the Country’s commitment to heritage restoration, the environment and lo- cal culture. The Prince of Wales will also have the chance to return The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, are to the Brimstone Hill scheduled to pay a Royal Visit to St. Kitts and Nevis Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that Islands on March 27. St. Kitts and Nevis he last visited in 1973. and Grenada will cel- The Prince will learn In November 2018, ebrate the Monarchy’s more about the history Their Royal Highnesses relationship with of the Fortress, the res- visited Ghana, The these Commonwealth toration work that has Gambia and Nigeria. Realms. Furthermore, been undertaken there, The Prince of Wales at the request of the and attend a showcase has visited 45 out of 53 British Government, of local culture, dance Commonwealth nations. Their Royal Highnesses and music. The Duchess has visited will also visit Cuba to A section of Phase 1 in the Bath Village Road Rehabilitation Project completed on 21 Commonwealth na- highlight the growing Feb. 12 Their Royal Highnesses tions with the Prince bilateral relationship will also attend of Wales. This will with the UK and dis- Craddock Road area, we the Bath Village Road understanding during Receptions on both be the Duchess of play some of the cul- continue with our wa- Rehabilitation Project, the disruption. Islands for members of Cornwall’s first visittural links between the ter enhancement part of and on Feb. 13, the first the community, which to St. Vincent and the two countries. Their the rehabilitation of the section of Phase 1 of the “In Bath Village, there will feature local music Grenadines, St. Kitts Royal Highnesses will Craddock Road. Now, project was completed. was some disruption for and culture. and Nevis, Grenada and also visit the British the Water Department is Work on the second sec- some time,” said Brand. The Cayman Islands. Territory of the Cayman installing a 4-inch PVC tion is slated for com- “I want to thank the res- The Royal Tour be- It will be the Prince of Islands to celebrate its main. We would have pletion in six weeks. idents and the motorists gins March 17 in Saint Wales and the Duchess place within the British already made the connec- for being patient with Lucia, then moves on of Cornwall’s first visit family. tion from the by-pass road Meantime, Brand us, and in Craddock to Barbados March 19, to Cuba. unto Craddock Road. thanked those who are Road as well, I want followed by St. Vincent His Royal Highness That was done a week or adversely affected by to thank them thus far. and the Grenadines on According to the The Prince of Wales, two ago, and we are con- the ongoing road works. I know it’s a bit dusty, March 20, Grenada communique from is the heir apparent tinuing along Craddock and I hope that when on the March 23, on Clarence House “Their to the British throne Road until we get to the “I want to use this op- all is said and done that March 24 Their Royal Royal Highnesses’ as the eldest child of area of Big Rock, that part portunity to thank all they would be the ulti- Highnesses will visit visit to Saint Lucia, Her Majesty Queen is ongoing.” of the residents and mate beneficiaries of all Cuba and the tour cul- Barbados, St. Vincent Elizabeth II. all the motorists for that we are seeking to minates in the Cayman and The Grenadines, Work also resumed on their patience and their do.” Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:17 Cause of death still Gender undetermined following Equality bloody domestic incident stressed

By Loshaun Dixon during

The domestic dispute International that left a man dead and his wife nurs- ing serious injuries at the JNF Hospital has Women’s Day raised questions over the man’s cause of death. By Monique Washington (Non- traditional Occupation Woman pro- At about 1:30 a.m. gram) seminar. on Monday morning, Think Equal. Build March 22- Nevis a Basseterre Police Smart. Innovate for Women Empowerment Station officer- re Change; Empowering Fair exhibition. sponded to a domestic Women. Stimulate March 27- second an- violence report at up- Change” has been nual forum on sustain- per Malone Ave. the theme chosen for able development goals International Women’s for women and girls to When officers arrived, Day 2019, which will be held at Four Season’s. at the scene they wit- be celebrated on March “Some of the activi- nessed husband Leroy 8 and the Department ties like the women’s Henry stabbing his of Gender Affairs hasdefense class has al- wife Unella Henry and planned a month of ready started but will be ordered him to stop. activities. launched on March 7,” said Archibald. “Quite According to infor- This year’s theme will a number “of women mation reaching The focus on innovative are attending the seces- Observer, Leroy pro- ways women can ad- sions. Women interested ceeded to slit Unella’s vance gender equality in the classes can call the throat, before trying and the empowerment Gender Affairs Office to take his own life. of women, particularly and register. Archibald An officer, however, in the areas of social noted that the award discharged his firearm protection systems, ac- ceremony will honor 14 during the alterca- cess to public services women in the Nevisian tion. Leroy died on the and sustainable infra- community with 12 en- scene, while Unella structure. On Thursday trepreneurs and two fe- was taken to the hos- the Observer spoke with males in non-traditional pital, where she is the Gender Affairs Units jobs receiving awards. currently receiving coordinator, Lorraine treatment. Archibald, who high- “On March 22, lighted activities for the the Women’s Questions still remain, month. Empowerment Fair and however, in the public Exhibition will be held space about if Leroy March 7- Llaunch of in Charlestown,” said was killed by a re- women’s free self de- Archibald. “Women sponding officer or mourning.by helping to control it but “We speak out only fense classes. who make crafts and suicide. A post mortem when it happens we when incidents like March 8- Address similar items can have on his body is expected “The dreadful stab- become more divided this occur and then by Junior Minister of their items on display to determine the cause bing of Unella Henry rather than come to- there is silence. Social Services Hon and if they wish can sell of death. of Malone Avenue, gether as one to fix it.” Hazel Brandy-Williams them. It’s up to them. McKnight, by her hus- We must speak up and marking International There is no charge for The Observer under- band reminds us that Liburd said she is giv- speak out against do- Women’s Day. this event.” stands the couple was gender-based and do- ing full support to all mestic violence in all March 8- Wear Purple still married, but sepa- mestic violence is still members of society its forms, not just to- Day (persons are encour- The United Nations rated at the time of the a major challenge for who can help come day, but continuously. aged to wear purple). began celebrating incident and have one us,” said Liburd. “It up with new initia- We all must support March 8- Award International Women’s child together. was unfortunate see- tives and strategies to the victims of domes- Ceremony and Cocktail Day in the International ing “some nasty com- combat the societal tic abuse. It is Unella at Government House at Women’s Year, 1975. In Constituency repre- ments” that are being flaw that is domestictoday. Tomorrow it can Bath Plains. 1977, the United Nations sentative for the area propagated around the violence. be anyone of us. March 10- Church ser- General Assembly in- Marcella Liburd, in incident. vice at the Shiloh Baptist vited member states to a statement reacting “The incidents of do- “I pray for Unella’s Church in Ramsbury. proclaim March 8 as to the incident, said “Stop it! We are a na- mestic violence are far speedy recovery and March 13- Decorate the UN Day for wom- the community fami- tion of people who more prevalent than condemn domestic vi- your Workplace day. en’s rights and world lies and friends are in speak about crime and we think,” said Liburd. olence in all its forms.” March 20- NOW peace. Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:19 Twenty-Fifth Agriculture Open Day in Marijuana Commission report paves new location; more booths, vendors way for eased marijuana laws in SKN

By Monique Washington Permanent Secretary could obtain booths un- ornamental flowers; By Loshaun Dixon strict legislated regime upgraded and increase of Agriculture will be til March 8, the last day and allied agencies of hemp and hemp the number of person- The twenty-fifth this year’s patron. to register. that display and make products. nel trained in treatment staging of the Nevis their products avail- St. Kitts and Nevis is 6. The penalty for pos- and counseling of young Department of Elliott told the According to Elliott, able to the public. set to follow three other session of less than persons and other vul- Agriculture Open Day Observer, the change there will be some Food vendors will sell Caribbean territories in 15 grams of cannabis nerable groups. will be not only an of venue to the activities leading up hot meals. the easing of laws sur- should be reduced to a 10. A massive public event, but also an ex- Elquemedo Willet Park to Open Day. They rounding marijuana ticketable offence with- messaging programme perience, according to was to give vendors include a Treasure “The Agriculture Open following the accep- out a criminal record. should be created prior Director of Agriculture more space to display Hint, and Master cook- Day is the second big- tance of a number of 7. The penalty for the to any changes in the law Randy Elliott. their goods for the sig- ing classes with two gest event in Nevis recommendations from growth of less than fiveand continuing thereaf- nificant anniversary. of Nevis’ top chefs, next to Culturama,” the National Marijuana plants per household ter informing the public The twenty-fifth stag- He noted the change is Michael Henville and explained Elliott. “It Commission. should be reduced to a of the benefits and risks ing of the agricul- only for this year. Next Llewellyn Clarke. The can’t happen unless ticketable office without and the potential harm to tural event will be year, the event will re- date for the Treasure people come. For the Although the recom- a criminal record. young persons regarding March 28 and 29 at turn to the Village. Hunt has not been twenty-fifth anniver- mendations will see 8. The current regime the use of cannabis. the Elquemedo Willet finalized, while sary,the there will be a a relaxing in the laws for the rehabilitation 11. The programme Park in Charlestown “We realized we had a Master cooking class new venue, with many that govern marijuana of offenders shouldshould be adapted for use beginning at 9 a.m. to space issue with some will be held on March more giveaways, en- and some some funda- be amended to permit in the school curriculum. 11 p.m. each day. The of the farmers saying 15. tertainment and food mental changes to the the Court to expunge 12. The smoking and event’s theme will they would like to in- demos. When some- existing laws in St. Kitts the criminal records of use of cannabis in pub- be, ‘Think Climate crease their booths this Booth vendors include one pays to enter, they and Nevis, it will not be Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris persons convicted in lic places should re- Smart, Food and year,” said Elliot. “Last crop and vegetable are automatically en- legalized for religious or the past of possession main a criminal offence Nutrition Security year, there were about farmers; veterinary tered into a raffle. The recreational purposes. of cannabis in quanti- and attract substantial and Sustainability 70 booths, so far this services; fisheriesAgriculture Open Day currently in prison on the Drugs Act has been allowed only under ad- ties below the amounts penalties. for our twenty-fifth year we have 90 booths and agro processing; is a package. When Prime Minister Dr. convictions for these overtaken by passage of vice from experts in the specified above. 13. Offences and -penal Anniversary.’ Brown registered.” farmers; artisans and you attend you will be Timothy Harris small amounts should time, regional and inter- industry. 9. Current healthcare ties of driving under the Hill resident Elmore culinary artists; hor- getting an experience.” made a presenta- have their sentences national developments 5. Production and trade services for the treat- influence of cannabis Liburd, the first local Elliot said exhibitors ticulturists; banks; tion in Parliament on reviewed and anyone and should be amended. should be permitted ment of substance abuse should be introduced. Wednesday said that fol- convicted for such 2. The definitions in under licence and a should be substantially lowing the work of the small amounts should the Drugs Act relating Marijuana Commission have their convictions to cannabis should be he Cabinet will consider expunged.” amended, having regard and consult further on to scientific develop- creating the framework He noted that marijuana ments since the Act was for the use of cannabis will be prohibited to be passed in 1986. for medicinal purposes used by individuals un- 3. The use of cannabis and for the development der the age of 18 and if and its derivatives for of the medical cannabis used in public places. medicinal and scientific industry in St. Kitts and purposes should be per- Nevis. “The use of cannabis in mitted under licence and public places will con- a strict legislated regime. “A phased approach tinue to be a serious of- 4. The regime for the is advisable taking fence and we will seek use of cannabis for me- the unanimous rec- also to prohibit the sale dicinal purposes should ommendations of the or use of cannabis by include the following: Commission,” said Dr. persons under the age of a. The establishment of Harris. “As our first steps18 years old. Of course, a medicinal licensing and thereafter we will the Hon. Attorney authority to regulate im- consider other areas on General will bring the portation, local cultiva- which unanimity could necessary Bill or Bills tion and production. not be achieved and that to Parliament to give b. A requirement that would be the prudent ap- effect to the new policytwo tiers of practitio- proach to take.” frame.” ners must complete a requisite amount of Dr. Harris announced He said the widespread Continuous Medical some significant chang- consultation used to dis- Education (CME) hours es that would require cuss this controversial on cannabis (i) medical changes in the laws of issue will become the practitioners for pre- St. Kitts and Nevis as it model for addressing scribable marijuana relates to the possession such issues in a modern products; and (ii) herbal- of the drug. democratic society such ists for non- prescribable as St. Kitts and Nevis.” marijuana products. The prime minister said c. A requirement that individuals found with The unanimous recom- prescribable marijuana less than 15 grams of mendations proposed by products must meet cannabis or growing less the commission are: international labeling than five plants would standards. be subject to ticketable The blanket criminaliza- d. The inclusion of other offences only. “Thosetion of cannabis as per components should be Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:21 Dr. Douglas victorious, High Court STEP launches community enhancement dismisses passport case and beatification competition

By Loshaun Dixon On Feb. 13, a Community be a winner and I guess Ministry of Tourism Enhancement and everybody will try to and the Ministry of Beautification ensure that they win. Agriculture to seek Former Prime Minister Competition was support and guide- of St. Kitts and Nevis launched at Stone “The community en- lines,” noted Mr and Leader of the Fort Estate Yard, next hancement and beau- DeSuza. “On behalf Opposition Dr. Denzil to Bloody River by tification competitionof STEP manage- Douglas has been the Skills Training will be held among the ment I want to thank cleared by the High Empowerment different communities,” them very much for Court after Justice Programme (STEP). explained DeSuza. the support that they Trevor Ward, QC, The event is part of “They will include have provided to the dismissed the case to activities on the cal- Stone Fort, Sandy Point, STEP office in relation have him disqualified endar of events mark- Cayon, Lodge, Conaree, to this enhancement from Parliament over ing STEP’s second Molineux, and Saddlers. and beautification his possession of a anniversary. The Challengers competition.” Dominican Diplomatic STEP Community Passport. According to Permanent Enhancement Group The ceremony was Secretary in the Office of is the one working on attended by STEP The Attorney General the Prime Minister with the Stone Fort site, Director, Wendell of St. Kitts and Nevis responsibility for the where colours of the Wattley; STEP Field the Hon Vincent STEP, Osbert DeSuza, National Flag have been Coordinator William Byron was asking the the week of activities used to decorate the Phillip; Supervisor of High Court to declare is being observed under surroundings. the STEP Challengers that Dr. Douglas va- the theme ‘Showcasing Community Osbert DeSuza delivers remarks during the opening of the STEP Community En- cated his seat in the skills, Empowering DeSuza said other ob- Enhancement Group hancement and Beautification Competition was launched at Stone Fort Estate Yard. At National Assembly people for life.’ jectives of the competi- Ms. Jewel Pelle; and the opening (left to right) are Emile Greene, William Phillip, Wendell Wattley and Ms. by holding and using tion are: Steering Committee Jewel Pelle a Commonwealth of DeSuza said the compe- Chairman, Emile Diplomatic tition’s goal is to show- to enhance and beau- Greene. Passport. case the skills of people tify the environment at working on STEP com- or near sites of national The project at Stone Section 28 (1) of munity enhancement significance; Fort was a perfect ex- the Constitution of a non-citizen does not be able to appeal and decide.“We knew all She said the proceed- passport does not call groups. ample, displaying the St. Christopher and place the holder under to be able to address along that this was not ings were a waste of into question my loy- to promote a sustain- landscaping skills of the Nevis and Section Six an acknowledgement this matter.” about law, this was re- taxpayer’s money. alty or allegiance to “As we move around the able approach to the STEP’s community en- (6) of the National of allegiance or obedi- ally about politics,” my beloved country island we realise that the community enhance- hancement groups, ac- Assemblies Act, both ence or adherence to Byron said they be- said Anthony. “This “Imagine they brought and the people whom STEP has many people ment programme of cording to Greene who provide that “a person me Commonwealth of lieved that the inter- was a blatant attempt not just one case I represent. engaged in commu- the country; and is also STEP Quality shall not be qualified Dominica within the pretation of the Joyce to unseat Dr. Douglas against him in this nity enhancement,” said Assurance Coordinator/ to be elected or ap- meaning of section case was fundamental from his seat without passport matter, they Dr. Douglas noted, DeSuza. “We thought to increase public Consultant. pointed as a member 28(1)(a) as this is not for their case. regard that people vot- brought two cases in “This has always been when we were planning awareness of the role [of Parliament] if he an act that manifests ed for him. They lost the same matter and paramount when tak- the week of activities and impact of the com- “I believe in the next is by virtue of his the conscious exercise “That Mr. Joyce, be- and lost badly.” they lost both,” said ing decisions that that it will be advisable munity enhancement few weeks and months own act under any ac- of the Defendant’s ing a foreigner had Liburd. “That tells would allow me to to showcase the skills of teams that are involved as the beautification -fe knowledgement of al- will, acknowledging obtained and used a He added that Dr. you how disastrous it best execute my du- these individuals. in the STEP to provide ver spreads around St. legiance, obedience or the obligation of - fidelBritish passport and Douglas’ constitu- was. It is a waste of ties in my capacity as a safe and uplifting en- Kitts, then more and adherence to a foreign ity and obedience to had shown an alle- tional rights to privacy taxpayer’s money in leader of her Majesty’s “I want to appeal to vironment to support more persons will see power or state.” the Commonwealth of giance to that country. were violated and he their attempt to vic- Loyal Opposition and them to take what we are the tourism industry. the training that these Dominica.” Justice Ward has held will file for damages. timise Dr. Douglas as four-term former doing here this morning persons have been ex- In a one-hour judge- that there was a dis- and try to bring him Prime Minister of St. very seriously. It is a “We have interacted posed to,” concluded Team supervisor, Ms Jewel Pelle, (right) with STEP workers who are part of the Chal- ment decision, Justice Justice Ward dismissed tinction by the fact that Dr. Douglas, who was down.” Kitts and Nevis. competition - there will extensively with the Greene. lengers Community Enhancement Group, at the beautification site. Ward said, “I find fur- the claim. Mr. Joyce had lived overseas at the time ther, and it has been there for 24 years and of the judgement, was Dr. Douglas said in a “I have always main- not been contradicted, Reacting to the claim, as a resident would represented in court by statement, “the vic- tained that the fail- that the Defendant ob- Attorney General then be obtained in party colleagues and tory was not just a ure of the Harris tained the Diplomatic Vincent Byron said, that.” Deputy Leader of the victory for him but for Administration to Passport solely as a “Justice Ward dis- St. Kitts-Nevis Labour the entire Federation. grant me the courte- gesture of political and agreed with their origi- Byron noted that they Party (SKNLP) sies befitting my rank professional courtesy nating motion and in would see what their Marcella Liburd, who “Because of the far- and role has been extended to him in his his opinion he felt that counsel would advise said the party leader reaching implica- purely an act of po- capacity as a former Dr. Douglas had not and what the court of had been vindicated by tions that this case litical harassment in Prime Minister and violated section 28 of appeal would say on the judgement. has for democracy pursuit of Dr. Timothy current Leader of the the Constitution. that matter. and good governance Harris’ personal ven- opposition. “This government for in our Federation of detta,” said the state- “We would respect Sylvester Anthony four years have spent St. Kitts and Nevis,” ment. “This case was “Accordingly, I hold the judgement of his counsel for Dr. all of their time try- said the statement. intended as a distrac- that under Dominican Lordship. We would Douglas reminded ing to bring down Dr. “His Lordship, in his tion and as a scurrilous law the voluntary act of disagree on it and we that they had promised Douglas, including to- ruling has acknowl- attempt to malign and acquiring and using a would seek the advice the victory but had to day in the Parliament,” edged that the hold- injure my good char- diplomatic passport by of counsel who would wait for the judge to commented Liburd. ing of a diplomatic acter and reputation.” Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:23 Explorer’s VOJN host first ever chant competition Group initiative important in fight against crime Security Advisor, Major Stewart Saunders; International Social Skills Consultant and Crime Reduction Specialist, Dr. Neals Chitan; and parents and faculty of the Violet Petty Primary School. Medical Practitioner Violet Petty Primary and resident of the School. The event was Community Youth which is part of the its people ages 5-19 years. of us today not to lose Lodge Community, held under the auspices Clubs] is absolutely im- broader crime preven- these children. Let’s Dr. Vance Gilbert, has of Prime Minister and portant, because what tion strategy geared Dr. Gilbert stressed take them all the way hailed the Ministry of Minister of National we put into these chil- towards strengthening the importance of because when we lose National Security’s Security, Dr. the dren is absolutely what character and promot- maintaining pro- them we can’t get them Explorers Community Honourable Timothy we will get out,” said ing positive behaviour grammes such as the back.” Youth Clubs initiative Harris. Dr. Gilbert. in young people. Explorers Community as an important step Youth Clubs, noting, In attendance were in tackling crime and “If you want to create an The Lodge Explorers It joins the Cayon, “Sometimes we start Deputy Speaker of the violence. environment or if you Community Youth Mol-Phil (Molineux programmes and we National Assembly, want to create a society Club is the sixth such and Phillip’s Village), catch the children when Senator Akilah Byron- Dr. Gilbert delivered that is going to be pro- group formed under the Shadwell, St. Paul’s and they are young but by Nisbett; Permanent Three teams standing behind MCs Woodis and Jarwa. the featured remarks at ductive, that is going to Ministry of National St. Peter’s Explorers the time they are 15 or Secretary in the Ministry the launch of the Lodge be crime free then this Security’s social inter- Clubs that positively en- 16 we lose them. And so of National Security, Explorers Club at the investment [Explorers vention programme, gage hundreds of young I want to challenge all Osmond Petty; National By Monique Washington typically short, quick a dance and gave hu- year we would make it added that some mem- community.” and very much to the morous chants. But at big. So we decided to bers of the community point. It can be accom- the end of the event invite local artists, most came out to support the The event was marked The Violet O’Jeffers panied by music. It can Gold House amassed of which we wanted to event but she is look- with performances by Nicholls Primary be used as fast encour- the winners. come from St. James ing forward for more Myda, Eazi and Jarwa School made history agement to urge on area. We got quite a bit support. of Odisi and Kenroy by hosting the first everteammates to victory The Observer spoke of support from the lo- Warner. The event was Chant Competition at or as a way to heckle with teacher Tamara cal artists.” “We had the support MC’ed By Marvin the school on Tuesday, opponents. Duporte who noted that of the community. “Woodis” Lewis and which Gold House for this year’s competi- Duporte noted that there Community support is Jarwa. won. Three teams took part tion they wanted it to be were a “little bit of hic- growing. We hope that in the competition, “big.” “We had our first cups” that they will try in the near future we The VOJN annual The Chanting Gold House, Green official chant-off today. to fix next year to make will see more paren- sports meet will be held Competition was House and Blue House. We did it the first time it even bigger and bet- tal support inside the today at the VOJN play- the last event for the Each team had seven two years ago and last ter. Duporte pointed school. Even persons field beginning at 1 p.m. schools Heats, leading minutes to perform year we decided to do it out that the points ac- who are not a part of to their annual sports their chant, which they for points during sports cumulated from the the school maybe, you “Here at VOJN we meet, which is be- practiced for weeks on heats,” said Duporte. Chant Competition will don’t have a child here try to start our events ing held today Friday a stage. Each house go towards the Heats but you would come on time,” concluded (March 22). Chants are had their mascot, did “We decided that this Championship. She out and support our Duporte. Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:25

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By Loshaun Dixon successful in fighting it is an indigenous bank Republic of Rwanda against foreign banks or national bank, they that operate in the face the same standards Governor of the region. from the Caribbean At the St. Kitts and people across the Karitanyi and the Eastern Caribbean Financial Action Task and Nevis High African continent. Government of the Central Bank (ECCB) Antoine explained that Force (CFATF), the Commission in London, High Commissioner Republic of Rwanda Timothy Antoine indigenous banks are Global Forum and High Commissioner, Isaac took the opportu- on having been se- is calling for indig- subject to the same the Organisation His Excellency Dr. nity to reiterate Foreign lected to host the Next enous banks in the standards as interna- for Economic Co- Kevin M. Isaac and Minister Brantley’s Commonwealth Heads Eastern Caribbean to tional banks. “There is operation and Her Excellency Ms. desire to deepen rela- of Government Meeting unite if they are to be one standard, whether Development, Yamina Karitanyi, High tions within the African (CHOGM) in that coun- Commissioner of the Community, bilaterally try’s capital city, Kigali Republic of Rwanda, and through the African in 2020. signed a joint communi- Union. He thanked que establishing diplo- High Commissioner Karitanyi praised the matic relations between Karitanyi for her gov- establishment of dip- the two nations. ernment’s leadership lomatic relations and in the African Union thanked Dr. Isaac for The joint communiqué and its friendship and always being a friend formalises diplomatic partnership within the to Rwanda and for his relations between the Commonwealth. wisdom and guidance two countries to marks at the Commonwealth. High Commissioner, His Excellency Dr. Kevin M. Isaac and Her Excellency Ms. another highpoint in the St. Kitts and Nevis She committed to work Yamina Karitanyi, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda, signed a joint com- Government’s efforts and Rwanda are seated toward enriching the munique establishing diplomatic relations between the two nations. to progress its com- together in interna- bilateral relationship in mitment to develop- tional organisations London and beyond. Nevis later this year as of the Caribbean. signed a reciprocal visa ing mutually beneficialand have a history of the Republic of Rwanda exemption agreement partnerships and expand working together. Dr Karitanyi accepted an seeks to build stronger The Federation of St. last year. diplomatic engagement Isaac congratulated invitation from Dr. Isaac linkages and partner- Kitts and Nevis and the with the Governments High Commissioner to visit St. Kitts and ship with the countries Republic of Rwanda

Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy Antoine, is calling for indigenous banks in the Eastern Caribbean to unite. (OECD).” in one country,” said the banks may still Antoine. “In terms of compete in certain ar- Antoine said that it profitability, we cannot eas, “It would mutu- is significant insightreplicate of an inter- ally benefit them all because it means the national bank because if they could compete indigenous banks have they have the econo- with the international to bear the same cost mies of scale.” banks. of compliance as the international banks, To mitigate for that “What you want to which operate in the disadvantage, Antoine compete on are your same space and are is imploring the in- services and cus- better equipped to deal digenous banks in the tomers,” explained with those challenges. Eastern Caribbean Antoine. “When it Currency Union comes to risk and com- “That is where a dis- (ECCU) to amalgam- pliance [they are] the advantage comes for ate and share some ser- same standard so the indigenous banks,” ex- vices that could help best bet is to lower the plained Antoine. “An maximise profitability. cost and get the best international bank can standard and value for spread the cost across “[This requires] a money.” multiple branches in building up of muscle. multiple countries We are encouraging Antoine noted that through shared servic- our indigenous banks last year the ECCB es arrangements. to come together to published, through the deal with risk and Monetary Council, a “All the services pro- compliance,” said consultative paper on vided by an indigenous Antoine. “We looked consolidation of the bank are normally at the numbers. They indigenous banks that covered alone by said would do far better could help replicate the banks.” as it would lower the profitability of interna- cost and raise profit- tional banks and com- “In all our indigenous ability were they to do pete in the same space banks, all of that is it as a shared service.” as those organizations. housed in one bank Antoine said although Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday February 22nd, 2019 Page:31

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