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Friday September 7th, 2018 The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source Issue #1245 NEW ST. KITTS CABLE STORY ON PAGE 10... COMM. CEO SGT. POWELL’S STORY ON PAGE 5... ASSAILANT KILLED LIBURD, ‘‘I HAVE NEVER OWNED A GUN” ST.KITTS GETS NEW STORY ON PAGE 13... HIGH COURT JUDGE STORY ON PAGE 17... CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:3 High School Students receive Warren CFBC hospitality students 2,033 former C. Tyson Scholarships will play major role SKN sugar workers secure By Loshaun Dixon we took that and devel- oped this programme in tourism sector’s in his honour.” Menon Eight students who explained the scholar- $13.7 million recently started high ship offers financial -as future success school received schol- sistance for students in arships from the TDC their high school years, in government Group of companies aswell-as other forms of under the Warren C. assistance. Tyson Scholarship Programme. “The challenges today benefits are different to the chal- TDC Human Resource lenges that I faced and Officer Gloria Esdaille my colleagues faced Robinson told students so it’s a difficult jour- that TDC will back ney that you are going them for the next seven to have to traverse,” years. Menon said. “We have you for seven “It’s not just about critical and perhaps the school though, it’s most important devel- about work, setting self- opmental years of your discipline, allowing you life, and guess what, we to have skillsets that are get to know you person- transferable, so you are ally so go the distance,” marketable to the work- Ms. Robinson said. the opportunity TDC is of high school and the expectation to complete have been blessed with place in the future,” Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant tells new and returning CFBC students after they complete their presenting to them. two years of CFBC,” the full period of this a unique opportunity Menon said. “We ex- studies they will be on the path to a great future in the tourism sector. Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris She encouraged students Robinson explained. programme for which to be molded, shaped pect you to come in and to take full advantage of “You have five-years “Do not fall short of the TDC has committed to and prepared for the work with us on your “Upon completion of important decision to sector year-over-year.” service industry.” you.” world ahead,” Robinson vacation, learn about your studies here, you further your studies, Two-thousand-thirty- on matters of national in- explained. our different depart- will play a major role pursue your passion Clarke receives Highly competitive three former sugar work- terest at his press confer- She also challenged ments, learn about the in the future success of and enter this founda- internship sector Grant said it is ers have received due ence on Aug. 30, Prime parents not to allow “Take the instructions business that we’re in the tourism industry, tional stage of your ca- imperative that students payments for an accu- Minister Harris revealed students to pass up the you receive seriously and see if any peak your boost the Federation’s reer goal. The minister con- use their youthfulness mulated total of $13.7 that “The Sugar Workers opportunity. and maximize your po- interest.” economy and become gratulated CFBC to set them apart in the million, according to Restoration Programme tential to reach for your outstanding citizens,” “Collectively, everyone hospitality student, highly competitive and Prime Minister Dr. the reported that as of Aug. “Parents, don’t let them dreams. There have Menon added that hun- Minister of Tourism, must do their part to en- Wycliffe Clarke, the people-oriented sector. Honourable Timothy 20, 2,033 persons have quit the programme been some students who dreds of students have the Honourable Lindsay sure the sector thrives,” recipient of the Range Harris. The prime minis- received due payments because you think they unfortunately made benefitted from the Grant told new and the minister explained. Development/Six “As you embark on this ter said his Team Unity- for an accumulated total could be working else- some poor choices and initiative costing more returning students “It is important that the Senses Internship 2018 very important journey, led administration feels of $13.7 million.” where and earning more did not complete the than $60 million. during an orientation tourism industry con- Programme. As part of to be certified in food a sense of elation that to help you,” Robinson programme. I hasten to at Clarence Fitzroy tinues to deliver tangi- the programme, he will preparation, mixol- it has been able to help This is a stark comparison said. “Believe you me; say, do not be like them. “It’s a huge investment Bryant College (CFBC) ble benefits and revenue go on a six-month rota- ogy, housekeeping, and more than two thou- to the 968 former sugar I know what I’m talk- Remember this is a for us, but we believe a Hospitality Division. streams and even grater tion in the Seychelles. your specialization, I sand former St. Kitts workers who benefited ing about. A full educa- partnership for success, very, very worthwhile dividends for genera- implore you to use the Sugar Manufacturing under the previous ad- tion through the WCT so protect your relation- investment in all of The Minister of tions to come. “This shows the op- boundless energy of Corporation (SSMC) ministration, following Scholarship Programme ship with us by taking you,” Menon said. “At Tourism emphasized portunities that this in- youth and enthusiasm workers secure benefits the closure of the sugar will position them to responsibility for your present 47 students are the tourism sector is “Indeed this is a thriv- dustry brings to all of to sharpen your natural denied to them under the industry. earn much more than performance. Return in the programme with the major driver of ing dynamic, vibrant, us,” Grant said. “The talents and master the former Denzil Douglas minimum wage. It will the highest grades in all eight graduating this economic growth and fascinating and rapidly partnership between professional and so- government. Furthermore, Prime save you from paying subject areas displaying year.” social development. He evolving sector that re- the CFBC, Range cial skills necessary to Minister Harris reported for evening classes be- exemplary behaviour in added that CFBC stu- quires a workforce that Development and the consistently deliver ex- When the sugar industry presently there are about cause they choose to and out of school and of The 2018 awardees dents will play an inte- is committed, qualified Six Senses Resorts, cellence in the tourism closed in July 2005, the 110 applications that are leave the scholarship. course while you’re at are Andrenique Parris, gral role in helping the and knowledgeable which is slated to begin and hospitality sector,” then-government prom- outstanding “either on Go the distance with the TDC.” Basseterre High School; industry further deliver about our brand and operations in St. Kitts the minister concluded. ised $44 million in sever- account of corrections to programme.” Adia Hodge, Cayon measurable benefits to about our identity. It is this year, speaks vol- ance payments, but only documents to be com- TDC Director Nicolas High School; Denroy citizens and the econo- a natural fit for people umes about the glorious “I am confident that $28 million was paid. pleted by lawyers, or pa- She reminded the stu- Menon highlighted Williams, Charles my at large. who are passionate, possibilities for profes- within the next two ternity challenges filed in dents they are fortunate the work of Warren C. E. Mills Secondary; engaging and ready sional development years of your academic In March 2015, the St. the court, or the absence to get this assistance Tyson, the first chair- Dennidra Evelyn, “I’m always very heart- to go the extra mile to that awaits you in the career, you are up to the Kitts and Nevis gov- of proper documentation. that will prepare them man of TDC who the Saddler Secondary ened to see our young ensure excellence at tourism industry. task of intense prepara- ernment received a With respect to Court- for adulthood. scholarships are named School; Cardeen men and women posi- every level of guest tion, after which you $16-million grant from related matters, there are after. Caines, Verchilds High tioning themselves to interface and interac- With this commitment will be fully-equipped the Bolivarian Republic about 105 cases left to be “Recognise as you are School; Makalia Tucker contribute to building a tion. In short, we want and the right attitude, to deliver unique, of Venezuela, under the determined. The princi- surrounded by fam- “I never got to meet and Tyzjaun Wade, vibrant, sustainable and people like you among you too can make your memorable, stimulat- PetroCaribe Agreement, pal lawyers are Deniece ily friends and students him, but I was told Charlestown Secondary competitive tourism in- the growing thousands enrollment in this pro- ing experiences that to pay the former sugar Alleyne, Agatha James who are the runners- he had a passion for School; and Yudell dustry,” Grant said. “I who are employed and gramme translate into a will have all our guests workers. Andries, Leon Charles, up for this prestigious education, training and Wisdom, Gingerland heartily commend you who are operating their rewarding and exciting following their hearts Victor Hamilton, and scholarship that you developing people so Secondary School. for making this very own businesses in the life-long career in the to St.