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. Kitts.” While updating the nation Talibah Byron.” Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:5 EDITORIAL RSCNPF, NDF shoot, kill Vincent Sidewalks are Taylor, Sgt. Powell’s assailant

made for walking, By Loshaun Dixon back pack that contained other individuals may the fugitive, there were a mask, a pair of gloves, be charged for harbor- also those who were help- tie straps and a knife. ing Taylor “I know the ing him evade the Police.” roads for driving Vincent Taylor, a person members of the media of interest in the Aug. 18 “These are currently in can confirm that a Wanted Queeley continued, “The fatal shooting of 44-year- Police custody as we be- Poster was first issued for community he was found The vendors are being moved from the streets in Charlestown. Finally. old Sergeant Leon lieve that they are of some Vincent Taylor in January in is a close-knit, well- Dascent Powell, was shot evidential value to the of this year. It was shared populated community. This is not the first attempt. There have several previous removals, some by and killed on Aug. 31 dur- investigation. Also, the with every media house We know that there are former administrations, and some done by owners of roadside properties. ing a confrontation with premises we believe he in the Federation, as persons who would have the Royal St. Christopher had been occupying was well as overseas-based seen him and said noth- The truth is that it was becoming a nuisance. With increased vehicular traffic, and Nevis Police Force also searched and other media entities with ties ing, and that there are pedestrians were being forced into the street by these vendors, many of whom (RSCNPF) and the Nevis items of evidential value to St. Kitts and Nevis. It those who were harboring may be unlicensed to sell. Everything is being sold, from raw to cooked food Defence Force (NDF). were taken into custody was also shared with our him – feeding him, pro- to clothing to books, to textiles. from that scene as well.” neighbouring forces, and viding shelter, assisting Also on Aug. 31, it was also posted on the him with traveling, etc. It is not a good thing to be selling cooked food on heavily trafficked streets as (RSCNPF) confirmed “He then hailed the of- Police Facebook page. the food may have absorbed the fumes and dust coming from the street; and it Sgt. Powell’s firearm was ficers who had been- as “Allow me to remind certainly is not good to be offering food without proper hand-washing facility. the same one used by signed to the cases. “Our “We had warned, since everyone that harboring This is not to say that good food-handling techniques are not being followed, Taylor to shoot and injure Officers and technicians the initial Wanted Poster a fugitive is criminal of- rather that the ambience is not the best. a RSCNPF officer. It was have been exerting com- was issued in January, fence and we are look- also confirmed that it was mendable effort with the that Vincent Taylor was ing into who we can lay The Public Market is a good place to relocate sellers to; but the market itself the firearm used to shoot Vincent Taylor, allegedly shot and killed Sergeant Leon limited resources at their considered armed and such charges against in needs work. Are there sufficient electrical outlets, and in the right places? Are and kill Sergeant Leon Dascent Powell disposal given the recent dangerous. The Poster this matter. Helping him there sufficient hand-washing facilities? Are there sufficient toilets? Is the lone Powell. gun related incidents that was subsequently re- means that you were “marketkeeper” enough staff to elevate the cleanliness of the market? Where [Sergeant Powell] was course, caused our ef- they are currently dealing issued sometime later and willing to see another es- do the sellers of food for human consumption display their health certificates? At a Sept. 1 press brief- relieved of his firearm by forts to be intensified. We with.” again not too long ago. tablishment get robbed at Where is the trying-on room for those who sell clothing? In fact, where is the ing, Commissioner of his attackers at the time of began lobbying for more Initially, he was facing gunpoint or another indi- business licence and VAT certificate of these sellers to be displayed? Police, Ian M. Queeley, his death,” Commissioner public assistance and em- Queeley also noted public armed robbery charges. vidual hurt. Helping him disclosed that the weapon Queeley said. “As I speak ployed all the resources criticism levelled at the We have evidence that he and other criminals makes Fresh and cooked food should not be together. Nor should clothing and cooked was recovered at the to you, the ballistics work available to us. police relation to Friday’s was involved in the armed you a criminal as well. We food be in the same space. Maybe it is time for an upper floor, but one dedi- scene where a search op- carried out on the bullets incident. robbery of a supermarket should all be on duty!” cated to the selling of cooked food. Will BBQ’s be allowed? eration for Vincent Taylor and other shell casings “On Aug. 31, members in Sandy Point, as well He noted that there are a was carried out on Aug. found at the scenes have of that Special Joint Team “But it is important that as other armed robberies number of suspects who Some vendors may argue that they pay taxes just like the rest of us who choose 31. Taylor was wanted just been completed. The were in Sandy Point con- the public have confi- that have taken place in could be charged. “We not to sell. True, but they are enjoying greater usage out of the road than the by authorities for armed results indicate that it was ducting a search opera- dence and trust the Police Division “B.” have in our possession, rest of us. Sympathisers will also argue that these poor people are only trying robbery and, as a result his weapon that he was tion for the wanted man. to do its work. We know based on the investigation to make ends meet. True, again, but many of these vendors are full blown busi- of investigations, had be- relieved of that was used Acting on information, what information to share He acknowledged that some suspects of persons. nesses, enjoying low overheads; and thus attracting other vendors. The playing come the prime suspect to kill him.” the team cordoned off an and when to share it. It the public had played a We will be pursuing this field needs to be levelled. in the shooting death of area in Bouncing Hill, might be held back to critical role in finding to determine to what ex- Sergeant Powell. Commissioner which had several prem- prevent the investigation Taylor’s whereabouts but tent they were harboring At the same time, we encourage and celebrate entrepreneurship and initiative. Queeley describes the ises within the cordon and from being jeopardised, noted that some were also him, and if the evidence is But we also support the rule of law. And while we agree that street vending During the operation, series-of-events proceeded to search the to prevent our Officers assisting him. “I must there we certainly will be can be an attraction, in recent times it has become a danger to pedestrians in Taylor opened fire on the area. from being compromised also acknowledge the offering charges.” Charlestown. officers as they closed Commissioner Queeley or to even protect persons members of the public in on him and they re- at the press briefing -de Queeley noted that on the involved in the case – who have come forward Sgt Powell Investigation Sidewalks are made for walking and roads are made for driving. Likewise, turned fire. He was fatally scribed the events that led premises where he was whether they are a victim in an overwhelming way markets are made for selling. wounded and the weapon the killing of Taylor on located while the security or assisting with inves- to offer support and have Deputy Police was taken into police cus- Friday afternoon. forces were conducting tigations. Sometimes it carried out their civil du- Commissioner Hilroy tody. An officer was shot the operation. He said that is also necessary to dig a ties by assisting the Police Brandy, when asked and injured and is current- “You will recall, I indicat- while they searched the little deeper before releas- in this matter. We would about where the Taylor ly listed as in stable condi- ed that the fugitive wanted premises Taylor was spot- ing information, instead not have found him with- death leaves the investi- tion at the JNF Hospital. for an armed robbery in ted “and, without hesita- of doing so hastily. “We out your help. You have gation into the killing of Sandy Point in December tion, he opened fire on the are trained in investigative given the Police renewed Sgt Powell, seeing that The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source It has been confirmed 2017, Vincent Taylor, was officers.” procedures, have had the hope – hope that there are he was a prime suspect he St. Kitts Nevis that it was the firearm also a person of interest requisite tactical training still many who are on the indicated it will continue. POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive used to shoot and kill in the investigation. I also “They returned fire. and have trained Police side of law and order. Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. Sergeant Leon Powell. mentioned that a special One Officer was shot prosecutors, to mention a The investigators will Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 Fax: (869) 466-4995 Fax: (869) 469-5891 Commissioner Queeley team was put together to and injured. He is cur- few. There is more work “I must stress that mem- have to submit a file with Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] also announced that the locate him by the Royal rently warded at the JNF going on than meets the bers of the public need the findings and a coro- Forensic Department had St. Christopher and Nevis General Hospital in stable eye and we cannot show to decide what kind of ner’s inquest will be Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams performed a ballistics Police Force and the St. condition with a good all our cards, and so it is community you want to done. Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com analysis on the bullets Kitts and Nevis Defence prognosis. Vincent Taylor important for the public to live in. How much are from the firearm. The Force. was shot multiple times trust us and leave policing you willing to share your Queeley disclosed that Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- shells found at the scene about his body and died at to the Police.” communities with crimi- an individual had been dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- in Sandy Point and those He added that as the in- the scene.” nals? I say this because it arrested and charged erwise stated. Letter writers are required to sign their names and are asked from the Sergeant Powell vestigation unfolded and Charges on the Way? is important to note that for the shotgun that was to include a telephone number to allow verification. Views expressed in letters, commentaries or personal columns do not necessarily represent the incident. more information became The top cop disclosed that while there were those found on the morning of viewpoint of this newspaper. Limit submissions to 1000 words available, he became the at the time of his death, Commissioner coming to the assistance the incident. “It was reported that he prime suspect. “This, of Taylor was carrying a Queeley also noted that of the Police to help find Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:7 Taiwan looks at proposed Pinney’s Park, could supply funding By Monique Washington Colin Dore, who said that the NIA hopes to raise this money A delegation from the through the International Republic of China in Development Agency. Taiwan has been looking at the site for a national Ambassador for the park with a proposed site Republic of China in in Pinney’s Park. They Taiwan His Excellency could possibly fund the Tom Lee said his gov- project. ernment considers the proposed Pinney’s Park The team consisting of to be a very important architects, professors project. and other specialist ar- rived on Friday Aug. 31 “That’s why we sent a team,” Ambassador Lee In 2014, plans for a park explained. “They ar- were announced to the rived Friday and began general public. The ini- work immediately. They tial plans for the 14-acre have been to the site sev- plot included a pool, eral times, so I believe parking, a jogging path, they have something a coconut grove and a concrete to discuss.” pier. A project comple- tion time was given at the The Premier said end of 2016. That quick- the generosity of the ly fell through when the Republic of China then Deputy Premier (Taiwan) is an ongoing Hon Mark Brantley an- one and they are about to nounced that the fund- undertake the Pinney’s ing “disappeared,” but Park Project which is in truth the funds were important to Nevis. He never secured. explained the large par- cel of land at Pinney’s Brantley said weeks would be an ideal spot to prior during a press con- transform into a national ference his government park, “to have a place of “feels as if we have some leisure and comfort for good favorable winds our people, where our blowing now in rela- people can relax, maybe tions to that (the park).” do a little jogging, yoga, He noted there have exercise, whatever it been “fruitful meetings” may be.” with the International Development Agency “We were approached for Taiwan, who they are the Foreign Minister, inviting in participation who was quite with the Nevis Island pleased,” the Premier Administration (NIA) to said. “It is also impor- finalize the park. tant for us…that we created some symbol The 2018 NIA Budget of our long-lasting re- states that $1.6 million lationship and friend- has been allotted for the ship, that’s something park. The amount the we can agree upon, NIA hopes to receive as would be put there as a a grant. The Observer lasting memory of this contacted Permanent relationship.” Secretary of Finance Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:9 Free universal health coverage Culturama 44’s WetFete event this draft proposal nears completion season’s highest money-maker

Plans to introduce uni- Economics Unit at October, the commis- devastating financial By Monique Washington quarterfinals, semifi- $27,170, an increase of gate receipts next year,” versal health coverage the Centre for Health sion should be able to impact that treatment nals and finals) gained 151 percent compared he said, in St. Kitts and Nevis Economics, University undertake consultations for related conditions $31,648 at the gates. to last year’s $10,808; are drawing closer with of the West Indies throughout the country, caused by non-com- Culturama 44’s WetFete Culturama’s final show $32,000 was paid to Evelyn said they have the expected comple- (UWI) St. Augustine engaging every social municable diseases event was the highest amassed $24,030, com- participants. started early to prepare tion of a draft proposal Campus, Trinidad. partner including the (NCDs) such as cancer, money-making activity pared to $25,836 last for Culturama 45 with and the launch of pub- political parties in the hypertension, diabe- during Culturama 2018, year, a 7 percent de- The Talent Youth event registration for various lic consultations in Minister Hamilton said Federation of St. Kitts tes and other NCSs, pulling in 41 percent of crease. The total payout made $22,070, com- shows already open, October. commission members and Nevis so that what can have on personal the overall ticket sales to participants for that pared to $15,798 last while the Logo for have been working to we implement will be savings. for the entire Culturama show was $83, 250. year, an increase of 40 Culturama 45 will soon The proposed time- establish the appro- fully understood by the Festival. percent; $16, 0000 was be completed. line was outlined by priate protocols and general public and em- He added that through The Miss Culture event paid to participants. Minister of Health, mapping out the way braced by the general this programme gov- Culturama 44 was held amassed $22,180 com- “Our promotion must Honourable Eugene forward for the gov- public because of the ernment is living up July 27 to Aug. 7 with pared to last year’s The Junior Calypso leave no stone unturned Hamilton, at the Prime ernment to introduce consultation process to its responsibility to the theme ‘Fete. Food, $36,418, a decrease of Show paid out $16,000, to bring the crowds Minister’s monthly the initiative designed that will take place.” deploy the national re- Folklore, Culturama $14,238 or 39 percent. Road March received out for next year,” the press conference on to bring relief to fami- sources of the country 44.’ The payout to partici- $2,000, while Street minister said. “To bring Aug. 30. lies who struggle with If all goes as planned, to improve the lives pants in that show was Parade participants visitors to our shores healthcare costs. the minister said that of all citizens and Minister in Charge $33,000. received a combined and to bring nationals The report on the way the national health in- residents. of Culture Hon Eric Minister in Charge of Culture Hon Eric Evelyn $16,500. back to Nevis, I want forward to establishing “I am advised that by surance initiative could Evelyn revealed the Power and Groovy to have another home- free universal health October, early October launch in February “We believe that if preliminary statement ticket sales and at the amassed $85,650, com- Soca-related events Evelyn noted Premium coming event next year insurance coverage is … that they will be in 2019. we have ‘the world’s for the 44th staging gates; this compared pared to $43,879 last (semi-finals and fi- Platinum sponsors, for Culturama 45. being put together by a position to present goods’ we should en- Culturama Festival, to $210,079 collected year. nals) amassed $21,360. the Nevis Island the National Health to the government the Hamilton expressed sure that those who are 2018. During a Sept. 6 this year. Hon Evelyn The final show made Administration, spon- “We will have an Insurance Commission path to follow and then the desire and com- less fortunate, those press conference at the said the WetFete was The minister also not- $18,960 an increase sored $300,000, and early selection of launched in February. the Cabinet will make mitment of the govern- who are in need, benefit Cultural Village, the the largest contributor ed that $256,000 was from last year’s FLOW, sponsored the slogan winner,” The team has being Minister of Health, Honourable Eugene Hamilton de- a decision,” Hamilton ment to help its fellow from our stewardship,” minister said overall event, earnings 41 per- paid out to Culturama $12,667, or a 50 percent $80,000 in cash. Evelyn concluded. working with offi- scribes universal health coverage plans. said. “I am also advised man, particularly as it Minister Hamilton gate receipts for this cent of the gate receipts participants. increase; $57,250 was “Promotion must start cials from the Health that at that time, early relates to reducing the concluded. year’s festival events and ticket sales. The paid out to participants. “I am happy that we early and we must increased by 18 percent. WetFete also had an During his evaluation, would have generally have our slogan ear- increase, compared to Minister Evelyn said The Ms Culture had an increase in our ly. Registration has Last year the event last year of 95 percent. Calypso- related ac- Swimwear and the gate receipts and we are opened. We mean busi- CFBC robotics team congratulated collected $178,014 in This year, the activity tivities (calypso tents, Mr. Kool Show made looking to even higher ness for Culturama 45.” for job well done SKN to participate in International A warm welcome to the strides it has made Government House was in representing the extended to the mem- country. bers of the Clarence Coastal Clean-up ‘Harnessing the Fitzroy Bryant College “We are always happy (CFBC) robotics team when young persons by Governor General, have an opportunity Power of People to Fight Ocean Trash’ His Excellency Sir to excel and to put St. Samuel Weymouth Kitts and Nevis on the Tapley Seaton, GCMG, map even further and By Monique Washington pounds of trash. St Kitts and Nevis “This effort will be done in consulta- Society, the Nevis Coastal Clean-up CVO, QC, JP, who said your efforts are very contributed 477 volunteers removed tion with stakeholders, but is intended is Nevis’ main contribution to the he was quite impressed commendable in that 3,620 pounds of trash from the coast- to ease the considerable environmen- International Coastal Clean-up each with the students who regard and so again On Sept. 15, St. Kitts and Nevis will line. Two-hundred-seventy-seven tal damage that plastic and Styrofoam year. have proven to be suc- congratulations,” he join almost 100 countries to pick up volunteers worked on Nevis cleaning causes to our island, particularly our cessful in the field of said. trash from the coastline for the annual 22 beaches, 12-miles of coastal area oceans.” “This event is the world’s largest one- robotics. International Coastal Clean-up. and removing 2745 pounds of trash. day volunteer effort, when volunteers Last year, the team tra- Amongst the top items collected were He explained that in addition to the are mobilized to clean up the beaches The governor general versed to Washington, This year will mark the International plastic bottles, caps, plastic bags and push in renewable energy, the CCM- and waterways .And on Sept. 15 vol- noted that he knew the DC for its first robot- Coastal Clean-up’s 33rd year. It is foam food containers. led NIA will ensure that planning unteers will clean debris from wide team would go far. ics competition and the the 26th year the Federation has par- laws and regulations are adhered to stretches of Nevis shorelines, borders world’s first Robotics ticipated in the event. The clean-up The Concerned Citizens Movement- and that buildings conform to r the and other popular areas in an effort to “I met some of the Olympics. The country will be held Saturday Sept. 15 from 7 led Nevis Island Administration an- island’s building code requirements. reduce significant debris from enter- team last year because Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College robotics team with Governor General, His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton placed 36 out of 163 a.m. to noon. This year, the theme for nounced plans to ban Styrofoam from ing the oceans,” the statements reads. I’ve been pleased with teams. St. Kitts and the coastal clean-up is, “Harnessing the island. “Where necessary, amendments to The Observer was informed that all your performance at efforts up to that time distinction and I cer- exercise in Mexico City in the OECS and third Nevis was the only the Power of People to Fight Ocean legislation will occur to ensure that interested volunteers can sign up at the the robotics exercise,” were excellent and there tainly want to encour- where they won six in the Caribbean. federal country to be Trash.” “This is a regional and global trend Nevis stays abreast of best planning Alexander Museum in Charlestown. the Governor General again continued. This age you.” matches out of eight. at that level. The island that is emerging and we have seen practices regionally and internation- Volunteers will receiver gloves, a clip said. “Even before it year again, I am happy Last year, the team won The Governor General competed against coun- Last year 789,138 persons around the similar approaches in nearby Antigua ally,” the Premier said. board, bags and a data sheet to record was completed I wrote to welcome you and see This year, the team four out of eight match- said that he was happy tries that had 10- to world participated, cleaning the coast- and Barbuda,” Premier Mark Brantley collected items. A picnic lunch will a note of congratula- that you are continuing represented St. Kitts es. They were also able to see the progress that 15-years of experience. al areas in their various territories said during the first sitting of the According to a statement from the be held for all volunteers at Oualie tions as I thought your to represent us with and Nevis in another to retain first position the team has made and and removed more than 20 million Nevis Island Assembly in January. Nevis Historic and Conservational beach after the clean-up. Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:11 Walters named Guests assured New DGG pledges St. Kitts Cable they will be treated to serve the people Comm. CEO with Four Seasons’ of the Federation Patricia Walters as- sumed the posi- service standard with pleasure tion of CEO of St. Kitts-Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. By Monique Washington during a brief but sig- and distinction nificant ceremony. Walters replaces Bill Guest planning to visit Ewing, who retired af- Nevis and stay at the By Monique Washington ter 35 years of service. Four Seasons Resort have been assured Attorney General they will always be Newly sworn in Deputy and Minister of treated with the Four Governor General Communications, Seasons’ service stan- (DGG), Her Honor Clement Obadiah Williams, 1948-2018 the Honourable dard to which they are Hyleta Liburd pledged Senator Vincent accustomed. to the people of St. Kitts Byron, during the and Nevis “to meet Sitting of Parliament The resort is undergo- your expectations and OBITUARY: on Thursday, said ing a multimillion dol- serve my people, the Ms. Walters has a lar room, restaurant, people of Nevis and St. wealth of experience. lobby and renovation Kitts with pleasure and of other which began distinction.” “Patricia Walters is a in April. The Four beach made “for a com- accustomed,” Nover Clement ‘Bouncin’ highly accomplished Seasons Resort Nevis ically lousy situation.” explained. “That said, Hon Liburd was sworn business transforma- recently encountered we are currently allow- in on Aug. 31 at the High tion leader with over harsh criticism follow- “Crews were noisily ing cancellations up to Court in Charlestown 25 years of internation- ing a guest’s complaint working on the beach two weeks prior to ar- by Resident High Court Williams, 1948-2018 al experience,” Sen. about his experience. (and the lobby) from rival without penalty.” Judge in St. Kitts Hon. Byron told Parliament Robert Dwyer, author 7am-7pm every day,” Justin Trevor Ward QC Clement David Obadiah directing and producing weighing 10 pounds on Thursday. “She is of www.Milenomics. he wrote. “While some On the upside, Dwyer who administered the New Deputy Governor General Her Honor Hyleta Liburd Williams, affectionately community theatre,” Dr. and 13 ounces at birth. a citizen of St. Kitts com, visited the resort areas are under heavy said the resort has some Oath of Allegiance and known as ‘Bouncin,’ Harris said. and Nevis, born and and highlighted his ex- renovation, others re- undeniably good things the Oath of Deputy General Hon Marjorie me.” Liburd noted that has died at the age of Bouncin grew up to educated in the United perience from arrival to main untouched and in going for it. He said the Governor General. Morton demitted office the development of a 70-years-old. “His big, effervescent graduate from the Kingdom with an hon- departure on his site “I a state of disrepair.” grounds are mature and Close family , friends at midnight of Aug. 31. country is fueled by its personality, sharp wit University of the ours Business degree.” think the Four Seasons havea tropical feel. and Ministers of people “where we are Prime Minister Dr. the and incisive socio-polit- West Indies and the Nevis should be closed The Observer con- Government were on Morton served as DGG and where we will go Honourable Timothy ical commentary leave University of Reading Ms. Walters moved to during these much tacted the Four Seasons “We thoroughly en- hand inside the Court after the retirement depends on our vision, Harris extended a lasting impact that with a Bachelor of London to study and Patricia Walters, CEO of St. Kitts-Nevis Cable Commu- needed renovations,” Resort - Nevis Director joyed walking the ad- House to witness the of the former Deputy initiative, passion, and his heartfelt condo- reminds us to laugh and Science and a Master of qualify as an associ- nications Ltd. Dwyer commented,. of Public Relations jacent golf course each second female Deputy Governor-General, involvement.” lences, and those of enjoy life more, while Science, respectively. ate and then Fellow “The property is owned and Communications morning and especially Governor General in 12 the Honorable Eustace the Government and inspiring us to be our of the Association of Ms. Walters is deeply by Bill Gates so you Mitchell Nover, who seeing monkeys.” he months being sworn in. John who later died “Many positive things people of St. Kitts and best authentic selves In 2006, he was Chartered Accountants committed to helping “We pay tribute to think he could take the said Four Seasons man- said. Many persons waited in July2017 at the age taking place in our is- Nevis, to his wife, Mrs. and the best guardians named to the Electoral (ACCA). others professionally the work done by Mr. hit.” agement has taken mea- outside of the Court of 78. John served land came through in- Cynthia V. Williams; of our country’s cher- Reform Consultative by mentoring, training Ewing in St. Kitts and sures to prevent guest “Since the resort was so House to see the new as Deputy Governor fluences coupled with his son, Clement Jomo ished values,” the Prime Committee, which spent “She started her career and frequently speak- Nevis and we wish him “The room wasn’t ter- discomfort during the “meh” we were anxious DGG when she exited . General of Nevis since respectful interaction”. Williams; his daughter, Minister of St. Kitts and more than 10 weeks that in finance, initially in ing at international well,” Minister Byron rible on its face, but it resort’s enhancement to get out and explore, 1992 and retired May …. “God, our great cre- Jihan Adika Williams; Nevis added. year consulting with the retail and shipping empowerment forums said. “We want to wish was indeed surprisingly project, “which was and I’m glad we did,” Liburd served as 1, 2017. Morton served ator and designer, made and loved ones. citizens and residents of industries and then for young profes- Mr. Ewing well in his musty for a room with a specifically designed Dwyer said “We caught Principal of the from September 1 2017 a perfect blueprint of Williams is survived In his autobiography St. Kitts and Nevis, and moved to telecoms sionals and women retirement and to bid tile floor,” Dwyer said. to limit any impact on a taxi over to the nearby Charlestown infant - August 31 2018. each one of us so we by three sisters: Sheila titled My Early Life with nationals living joining Cable and in ICT conventions, him farewell, he and “One of the lamps in the guest experience Alexander Hamilton school and most recent- can make a positive dif- Richardson, Yvette on St. Kitts and Nevis, abroad. Their findings Wireless in the United as well as personally his family will con- the room was blinking with work being done birthplace museum. The ly Principal Education “It is with a sense of ference where we are. Williams and Aurelie Mr. Clement Bouncin and recommendations Kingdom,” the min- and by volunteering tinue to be welcomed like a neon sign outside in phases and multiple museum is a quick stop, Officer. In 2014, Liburd pride and humility that I Thompson. He was Williams lovingly de- were published in a re- ister said. “She held her time to non-char- here in St. Kitts and a cheap motel room. room types (includ- but we liked him, so we was named one of accept this esteem posi- He has given us one the cousin of Kenneth tailed the values and port dated January 2007. positions as financial itable organizations. Nevis and to live out The next day, we were ing all villas), dining spent the afternoon get- 17 persons awarded tion of Deputy Governor of the most beautiful Williams, publisher of lessons that were in- controller; director and the remaining years of moved to a smaller, options, pools and ac- ting a tour of the island. by the Nevis Island General for the island places on earth to live. the St. Kitts and Nevis stilled in him by his In 2015, Williams company secretary, Senator Byron used life in a good way. fresher room. But, I get tivities (including wa- Our stops at Hermitage, Administration (NIA), of Nevis,” Liburd said. Let us together, capital- Observer. Both of them mother, Miss Lucille, a was invested with the C&W Cayman Islands; the occasion to ex- the sense they pounded tersports) available Golden Rock, and for their contribution “I do so with a desire ize on this and do the were two brother’s food vendor whom he Companion Star of financial controller, press thanks and ap- “I wanted to once it with air freshener pri- throughout the resort. Montpelier Plantation to the development of and willingness to learn best we can. Let us seek children. described as an iconic Merit (CSM) for his C&W (St. Kitts-Nevis preciation on behalf again in this honour- or to our arrival because are all spots I’d love Nevis at the 31st Annual and grow while ac- His wisdom, guidance figure within the - com contributions to the ad- Ltd); and chief fi- of the Government able House pay trib- the familiar swampy “Any specific issues to visit in the future. Independence Day knowledging the foun- and help. We cannot be “Bouncin possessed munity of Newtown. vancement of science, nancial officer at the and people of St. ute to the work that odor eventually re- are handled on a case- Absolutely gorgeous.” Ceremonial Parade and dation that has been laid afraid to do and demand inventive and multifac- education and culture. Telecommunications Kitts and Nevis for has been done by Mr. vealed itself in the new by-case basis, however Awards Ceremony, in by my predecessors. I what is right. Let us join eted talent that made Bouncin Williams, who Services, Trinidad the work done by Mr. Ewing over the years room as well.” guests can be assured Nover said all guest the area of Education. am grateful and deeply hands and minds and him excel in a number resided at Bird Rock, It is one of the highest and Tobago, just Ewing, founder of in service to us here in that they will always rooms and suites are ex- touched by your com- be a caring people with of arenas, including act- was born in Newtown, civilian honours that the to name a few.” St. Kitts-Nevis Cable St. Kitts and Nevis,” Dwyer said the roar of be treated with the Four pected to be completed Liburd’s appointment mendations and the integrity, respect, love, ing, writing, teaching St. Kitts on August 13, Federation of St. Kitts Communications concluded the Minister heavy machinery mov- Seasons’ service stan- by November, in time comes after the Acting confidences and trust forgiveness and peace,” mathematics and natu- 1948. He was said to be and Nevis bestows on Minister Byron said Ltd-the Cable. of Communications. ing sand on the nearby dard to which they are for the ‘Festive’ season. Deputy Governor that you have placed in she said. ral sciences, as well as a “bouncing baby boy” its sons and daughters. Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:13 St.Kitts gets new High Court Judge

By Loshaun Dixon of professor of law, to & May, the most pres- become the youngest tigious law firm in person in the history London, England, for Eddy Ventose was as- of the University of the two years before join- signed as the second West Indies (UWI) to ing the UWI team as a judge in St. Kitts on be promoted to a per- law lecturer. the High Court on the sonal professorship. Eastern Caribbean Earlier this year, Justice Supreme Court this Justice Ventose was Ventose challenged week. The Oath of born in Martinique and electoral officials in Office and Oath of grew up in St Lucia. As Barbados who had re- Allegiance were ad- a 13-year-old he de- moved his name from ministered by H.E. Sir cided he wanted to be the list of voters. He S.W. Tapley Seaton, a lawyer. While in his was granted the right to Governor General of St. first-year reading for his vote Caribbean Court Kitts and Nevis. Justice law degree at the UWI of Justice (CCJ) in their Ventose was formerly Cave Hill Campus, he most recent election. Professor of Law at thought of teaching law Cave Hill Barbados. as a career. The court, in a Sunday- sitting, ordered that the Justice Ventose will be After graduating from St. Lucian national, one of two High Court Cave Hill in 1999 with who had been residing judges in St. Kitts. He first-class honours in in Barbados for more will work alongside the Bachelor of Laws than six years, be added Justice Trevor Warde degree, he proceeded to the register of voters QC. to the University of in Barbados. Cambridge, where he Ventose replaces Hon Eddy Ventose, left, signs paperwork with H.E. Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Governor earned the Master of The CCJ declared that Justice Pearletta Lanns, General of St. Kitts and Nevis, who administered the Oath of Office and Oath ofAlle - Laws degree in 2000. it was satisfied that the who as Acting High giance to sign him in as a High Court Judge on the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. legal and regulatory Court Judge, was as- Justice Ventose earned conditions for his reg- signed to St. Kitts and Services Commission duties as a High Court Nation News in 2012, at a PHD from Oxford. istration to have been Nevis in 2017. The announced Justice Judge on Sept. 1. 35-years-old, Ventose He worked as a trainee- met. Judicial and Legal Ventose began his According to Barbados earned the designation solicitor at Slaughter Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:15 LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday December 22, 2017 Page 23 Workshop helps CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS FORR ESALE:AL ESTATE REAVacancyL ESTAT E EMPLOYMVacancyENT EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 2006 International Truck R.S.J Enterprise Sales Representative Square Duty Free VACANCY Comforto Airco teachers create Condition:Cash Usedier NeedeBakerd P O Box Cook Needed looking for experience Accountant 638, Nevis Contact: Bunty 1869-763-9721 AColor:t T Whiteasty Jamaican At JamakiMuste's Rbee ablestu ator ant Store Manager 3 years in business plus software Seating : 2 speak fluent English please send email: Telephone# 660-6FOR19 6SALE Telepho&n eSpanish: 660 -Working9257 (Liquor Knowledge, manage inventory, sales, etc.) [email protected] a print-rich Dump: 20 yards Hours 9am - 5 pm Manual Transmission One Outboard Must be able to work Motor 40 Hp TChassiswo C Number:ashie r Needed Cleaneonr Weekends Wante whend AA Tech Services Yamaya Engine ship in port Apply: environment 1HTWYAHT86 Contact: 665-2395 One Office Worker PLACE HOLDER FOR YOUR EngineAt Number: Tedd ies Bar FuBigll T Salesime Stores, Fort J355849 Street, Basseterre Telephone: 668-4367 Telephone# 660-6Vacancy196 Tel: 869St.KittsEmail:-662-55 5big0- CLASSIFIED ADVERT for students Cylinder: 6 Hair + .Com African [email protected] Accepted bids start Fashion Designer Contact : 661-1797 Vida Liquor & Tobacco Arabic Restaurant located in at ECCa $175,000.00shier Needed 2 Chefs Contact: 469-2174 Contact: Prem:1869-760-5355 Buckleys looking for with Teachers from learning will result in a stimu- teachers were not fo- 469-5951At R / o469-1167yal P alms Waitress Needed experience in doing Meditaranean Some of the learning materials designed to engage students and make learning exciting. / 662-7003 Contact Store Manager and educational insti- lating and educational cused on equipping Contact Number: 1-869-662-5550 Food Please call:765-2946 tutions in Basseterre learning experience. students with the neces- Tbetweeneleph theon hourse# 660-6Wanted196 Vacancy (Liquor Knowledge, manage inventory, sales, etc.) . of 8 am – 4pm recently participated sary materials, manipu- these materials in our for improvement for to engage students and (Monday to Friday) Professional Dentist Is Spotless Car Wash LIQUOR LICENCES Vacancy at KALIMATA INC in a workshop to equip Ms. Ponde emphasized latives and information classrooms will help both teachers and stu- make learning excit- Looking For Babysitter/ Needs One Employee ORDINANCE, 1906 them with the necessary that the information that to create a print-rich our students to realize dents. 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Ms. Ponde told work- English as a Second together, we will be able Contact:Nevis To the Superintendent of Police. Please send your CV to R.S.J Enterprise Sale environment for their shop participants. “We Language (ESL) teacher to have better ideas. I Ms. Defreitas said Equestrian Centre Needed One Taylor I, Carmen Griffrin -Carey Now re- [email protected] students. “As educators, we are are all busy making dif- at Washington Archibald believe different ideas the workshop was Clerk, Cashier, Baker siding in Brazier’s Estate Street in 662-8118Mechanic Wantate Manufacturers-d & Technician P O JtheOH townNN orY CVillageON SofT HamiltonRUCT I doO N ALEX BARBER SHOP tasked with the job ferent charts, manipula- High School, Basseterre from everyone today very informative and Needed Machine Operator hereby give you notice General Two years Box 638, Nevis One Experienced Carpenter One Experienced Cashier Creating a print-rich en- of ensuring that the tives and graphs we are High School and Beach are good ideas and are interactive. Vacancy That it is my intention to apply on Looking For A Driver With-Valid vironment was the main Federation’s students going to need in our Allen Primary School, definitely going to serve Must have : ExperienceTelephone: 869-469-8026 28th Day of September next to the District MagistrateCall: 76 3At-7 6Charlestown82 Cpr To RunC aAndll: 7 6Manage5-709 2A Tour focus of the workshop, have the necessary classrooms. They will explained why the ex- the students positively.” “Each shared the com- 5 yFreshear Princes exp Lookingerienc e,Contact with :764-0006 Vacancy for a Liquor Licence in respect of my Company Must Be Avaialble On said Tamara Ponde, a knowledge, skills and help our students realize ercise was important mon goal of imparting For Bender Specialize Contact: 765-7092 Premises in Government Rd Street in All Cruise Ship Days. Salary To Be teacher in the Basseterre the attitudes they need it is not only books and for both teachers and The teachers were able to his or her ideas and sinm Re-all Barme Bendingdium engines F&B Associates Charlestown with knowledge Discussed In Person. Must Submitt High School Learning to become effective pens that are needed in students. design learning materi- designing at least one (both gasoline & dieVacancysel) Using your phone while Resume To [email protected]. Support and Social members of society,” the classroom. It is also als, such as charts about item,” she concluded. Contact : 6649317 of International Dated this 21st day of August . Cuisine Sous Chef 2 Storeroom Attendants needed at Sciences Department. Ms. Ponde explains. necessary to provide an “The sky is the limit.” Language, Science and Application shouldH b &e H Farmd Saleriv ing is dangerous... Signed: CGriffrin She pointed out this environment that is con- Ms. Defreitas explained. Mathematics. They mVacancyade to Carib ScooClerkts & &EvisceratorDon’ t taContactke a :c 763-0090hance Best Buy Supermarket type of environment She said in the past, ducive to learning. All “There is always room also designed games Water Sports Operator Contact: 669-2696 Must Have Ten LIQUOR LICENCES Smart Electronics Vacancy Bike Rental Years Experience ORDINANCE,Applican 1906ts can fill out forms at the Branch Tel: 765-3600 on someone else’s Manager/Sales Associates SCHEDULE A Tel: 662-8047 Vacancy life, DrivVacancye with some Office located Minimumin Cha 10rl eyearssto Expeiriencewn Vacancy 10 years in Managing and sales Dennis Knight receives ‘Instrument of coR.S.Jnce Enterprisern. JobsiteO Supervisorualie B each Elroy’s Maintenance To the MagistrateDriv Districter’s L‘’C’’icense wPleaseou lCalld b 466e a4271n asset Must have Five Maintenance Worker Sale Clerk, Cashier To the Superintendent of Police. Contact: 667-3725 & Technician I, Bhumika P. Roa Now residing in Years Experience In Round Hill, up Rumor’s Road Street Appointment’ to Integrity Commission Carpentry & Masonary P O Box 638, Nevis in the town or Telephone: 763-5547 Village of New Castle do hereby give Dennis Knight received him all the very best.” and Nevis. “I just want you notice That it is my intention to Looking For Qualified Person Trained his ‘Instrument of to thank you for another Vacancy Land Close To Koi apply on 30th August In Sugar Hair Removal. Must Have 3 Appointment’ and was in- Governor-General, His opportunity to serve the Vacancy Resort And Residences Day of August, 2018 next to the To 5 Years Experienceand Be Willing troduced as a member of Excellency Sir S.W. country and commit my Caribbean Pool 1 Warehouse super- District Magistrate At Charlestown To Work Part Time Hours Preferably visor and 1 Store Along Koi Resort for a Liquor Licence in respect of 1 To 8 Pm. Must Be Certified In This the Integrity Committee Tapley Seaton, echoed services to the fullest,” Services Eighteen Main Road my Premises in New Castle Street in during a brief but mean- similar sentiments and Knight said. “I wish to to Forty Five Years supervisor Please Mount Nevis Hotel Technique And Please Include A ingful ceremony at congratulated Knight on ensure you I will do my Old - Pool Technician call me at 765 2262 One Quarter Acre Dated this 24th day of August, 2018. Resume To [email protected]. Government House. his appointment. very best at all times. 469-9420 / 660-7879 869-664-2868 Signed: BPRao Thank you very much.” Prime Minister, Dr. the “I take this opportu- Honourable Timothy nity to wish you well in Prime Minister Harris Harris, said Knight’s terms of your undertak- used the occasion to years of professional ex- ing,” Sir Tapley said. “I congratulate the other perience make him an have known you over a members of the Integrity excellent nominee. number of years; I know Commission, Chairman you are an eminently re- Damian Kelsick and “Knight comes eminently sponsible professional member, Carol Boddie. qualified to perform, his and that you will dis- reputation as a great citi- charge your duties with The Integrity in zen of St. Kitts and Nevis distinction.” Public Life (IPL) Act precedes him,” Prime came into force in the Minister Harris said. “I do Knight thanked Prime Federation of St. Kitts not need to commend his Minister Harris and Sir and Nevis on July 11, virtue, it is safe to say we Tapley, and noted that 2018, after which the are honoured that he ac- ‘Instrument of Appointment’ presentation, (left to right) Governor-General, His Excel- he will continue to work Integrity Commission cepted this offer to serve lency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton; Douglas Knight and Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable assiduously to serve the was established. the country and we wish Timothy Harris. Federation of St. Kitts

C M Y K Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:17 Republic of China (Taiwan) donates Minister Liburd, “I have $105,700 for 250 police duty belts never owned a gun”

investment in the peace and safety of the country. The Opposition St. Kitts for the Sitting of the Liburd said. weeks, members of and Nevis Labour Party National Assembly, the Opposition have “At this particular moment in time, the peace and has been slammed by Minister Liburd rose Labelling the allega- been calling for joint security of the country is secure and we need to Hon Ian Patches Liburd to his feet to profusely tions as a “blatant discussions with the have urgent improvements in the results on the ru- for what he calls “ its deny such allegations lie,” the Member for Government to ad- bric of public safety and security,” Prime Minister attempt at character which suggested that Constituency One add- dress the crime situa- Harris said. “By providing additional support to assassination by ped- his gun was found at ed, “But what else can tion in the country. But our law enforcement officers, and our police men dling an article on its the crime scene. The we expect from a party with this latest action, and women in particular, you have helped us to put official Facebook page minister then blasted that is led by a stranger Minister Liburd is them in a better stead to deliver on the reasonable seeking to link the the Opposition for its to the truth for nigh 30 questioning the genu- expectations of the country for an improvement in minister to a heinous malicious and shame- years.” ineness and sincerity their delivery and in their outcomes.” crime that ultimately ful attempt to defame of those calls. resulted in the death and sully his character. The grieving father The cheque handing over ceremony was also attend- of his 32-year-old son stated for the records “How can we, Mr. ed by Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Josephine Huggins Mikhail Liburd. “It is sad, very sad Mr. of the Honourable Speaker, in good con- and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Speaker that the po- House that he has nev- science, how can we sit National Security, Osmond Petty. On Sept. 1, the litical party of those on er owned a firearm and with the Opposition? Opposition posted the Opposition bench- concluded that “the ac- How can we? How on its Facebook page es has used the unfor- tions of those opposite can we come together a link to a supposed tunate and tragic loss are abominable, wick- to fight the scourge news article with the of my son Mikhail [or] ed [and] detestable,” of crime in this coun- headline, “MINISTER Mitch as his friends but noted that it comes try Mr. Speaker when His Excellency Tom Lee hands over cheque to Prime Minister Harris. Pictured (L-R): Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Jose- phine Huggins; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Osmond Petty; Prime Minister Dr. the LIBURD’S GUN called him—they have as no surprise “because the St. Kitts-Nevis Honourable Ian Patches Liburd, Parliamentary Repre- Hon. Timothy Harris; Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency FOUND AT CRIME used this unfortunate the Member opposite Labour Party and its sentative for St. Christopher 1 says claims are irrespon- Tom Lee; Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ian Queeley SCENE OF HIS SON, and tragic loss of my from St. Christopher 6 leadership perpetually sible, he never owned a gun MIKHAIL.” son to propagate false- has claimed for a long promote this political A US $105,700 cheque to pay for 250 duty belts handcuff and case, OC [oleoresin capsicum] spray hood Mr. Speaker by time that he was bad tribalism?” the minis- Mikhail “Mitch” of Aug. 27. Police in- for Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and case, and our communications device fits into Under the section maliciously spreading since he born.” ter asked. Liburd was shot and vestigations into the (RSCNPF) officers has been presented to Prime it.” Personal Explanation an untrue statement on killed in Pine Gardens, incident are ongoing. Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. on the Order Paper social media,” Minister Over the past several Thirty-two year old Shadwell, on the night the Honourable Timothy Harris, by Resident In making his presentation to the prime minis- Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to ter, Ambassador Lee quoted the old proverb, ‘a St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Tom Lee. friend in need is a friend indeed,’ to emphasize the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) During the ceremony, Commissioner of Police, Ian stands ready to assist the Federation of St. Kitts and Queeley, noted that the duty belt is a standard kit in Nevis where necessary. every modern police force that offers greater safety and protection for on duty officers. “As a very good friend of St. Kitts and Nevis, we are very pleased to respond to your needs and to- According to Commissioner Queeley, the first set day, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of duty belts being secured through financing from of China (Taiwan),” Ambassador Lee said. “I am the Government of Taiwan will first be outfitted to very pleased to present a cheque in the amount of the junior ranks within the police force. US$105,700 to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.” “The duty belts come equipped with level 3 hol- sters, designed to protect the officers from losing Prime Minister Harris, on behalf of the their firearms in the event of any encounter—it is Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, RACNPF Constable Nicholas displays a new duty belt a safety mechanism that is built in,” Queeley ex- expressed profound gratitude to Ambassador Lee with holster; baton; handcuff and case; OC [oleoresin plained. “It comes equipped with the holster, baton, and the Government of Taiwan for this significant capsicum] spray and case; and a communications device Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:19 Ministers Amory, Liburd nominated to National dialogue on crime? Constituency Boundary Commission Prime Minister isn’t convinced

Senior Minister and Prime Minister Harris Member for Nevis said. of Opposition’s sincerity 10, the Honourable Vance Amory, and the The prime minister Prime Minister Dr. the members who sought to disrespectful of the gath- enforcement infrastruc- Honourable Ian Patches further noted that the Honourable Timothy use the National Crime ering that the members ture around the country to Liburd, Member for “Commission is made up Harris stated clearly on Reduction Symposium, of the opposition Labour reach a state of disrepair, Constituency 1, were of five members, two of Aug, 30 that he is open held in February of 2017, party could not rise be- including the St. Paul’s both nominated by whom are members ap- to having productive as a platform to promote yond tribal politics. We Police Station that is now Prime Minister Dr. the pointed by the Governor dialogue with members their political agenda. must be able to expect closed. Honourable Timothy General, acting in ac- of the Opposition on more from a serious Harris to serve as mem- cordance with the ad- the issue of addressing “We, for the first time or- Opposition, particularly “He allowed the police bers on the Constituency vice of the Honourable crime and violence in the ganized a national forum one that had been in gov- station to go to the dogs. Boundaries Commission. Prime Minister; two country, as long as those at the Marriott…at which ernment for 20 consecu- The situation got so bad members appointed by calls for discussions are all stakeholder groups tive years, and had they that the Commissioner of Prime Minister Dr. the Governor General genuine. were invited; everyone managed the resources of Police, like those before Harris made the an- in accordance with the who had said anything the country well, had they him, wrote to the ministry nouncement today dur- advice of the Leader of “We would really want about crime at any period attended faithfully to law and said this police station ing his press conference the Opposition; and a him [Dr. Denzil Douglas], in time was invited to be enforcement in the coun- has to be closed because it at the Parliamentary Chairman is appointed by as we would want all enti- a part, so the Opposition try we would not have has become a health haz- Lounge, Government the Governor General in ties, every individual to Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris of course being a legiti- been where we are now.” ard for our officers there. Headquarters. his own deliberate judg- be committed honestly mate entity in the country We went there and saw The Hon. Vance Amory and the Hon. Ian Patches Liburd nominated to the Constituency Boundary Commission. ment after necessary to help get the country Opposition leave the events which the country was invited. What did Prime Minister Harris, for ourselves the mess The Constituency consultations.” on track on the matter of prime minister to believe is well aware of, and in the the Opposition use that who is the Minister in which the St. Paul’s Boundaries Commission law and order,” Prime that the Leader of the end what matters more is national forum to do, to of National Security, Police Station was in— is a constitutional body provides at section 50 and boundaries of the to section 50(2) of the “The last report was Prime Minister Harris Minister Harris said, Opposition is not sincere if the people of St. Kitts engage in petty politics,” is also bewildered by just a stone throw away appointed in accordance for the review of con- constituencies into which Constitution, reports are submitted on January said it is his hope while addressing a ques- in his calls to work with and Nevis trust Dr. Denzil Dr. Harris recalled. the Opposition’s new from the residence of the with the Constitution of stituency boundaries. St. Christopher and Nevis to be submitted by the 16, 2015, by the then that the Constituency tion posed at his press the Government to help Douglas,” Dr. Harris said. cause for concern with Leader of the Opposition, St. Kitts and Nevis. Section 50 (1) gives the is divided and submit its Commission at intervals outgoing regime. We are Boundaries conference. tackle the country’s crime The prime minister con- crime, pointing out that and he did nothing,” Commission the author- reports to the Governor- of not less than two, nor therefore well within the Commission will soon situation. “My doubts Prime Minister Harris tinued, “It was really it is the Opposition, dur- Prime Minister Harris The Constitution ity to review the number General. According more than five years. two to five year interval,” commence its work. However, recent actions with respect to his sincer- spoke of the reprehensi- insulting to the intelli- ing its time in office, concluded. by the members of the ity stem from a number of ble actions by Opposition gence of the people and who allowed the law Defence Force confident they can successfully use police powers

By Loshaun Dixon successfully carry out the powers of went to the Cabinet and asked...so we civil powers for a period not exceeding arrest, Comrie said they had the power can spread the resources in those areas six months, with their arms and am- before. affected by crime.” munition, where it is deemed that the After being given police powers last resources of the civil powers need to be week by the Government of St. Kitts “The Defence Force has always had He also noted that they do not augmented.” and Nevis Head of the St. Kitts and powers of arrest, and the Coast Guard know when those powers would be Nevis Defence Force Lieutenant has always had powers of arrest. This suspended. According to a government release, the Colonel Anthony Comrie is confident instance is not the first time the Defence recommendation to the Cabinet was his organization can carry out their new Force had been offered that power.” “We don’t have a deadline for it, and made following a lengthy meeting be- tasks. hope it can be here for the rest of our tween Prime Minister and Minister of He noted some training has already careers,” he said. National Security, Dr the Honourable Comrie said he and the Defence Force taken place. Timothy Harris; Cabinet Secretary, are available to help the Royal St. Last week, SKNDF officers were -em Mrs. Josephine Huggins; Permanent Christopher and Nevis Police Force “Under my guidance, I have sought powered with policing powers effec- Secretaries Osmond Petty and Andrew (RSCNPF) in their crime-fighting assistance from the Commissioner of tive Aug. 24 after Governor General, Skerritt and the High Command efforts. Police, who readily adhered to my re- His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, of the Royal St. Christopher and quest for assistance,” Lt. Col Comrie acting on the advice of the Cabinet ex- Nevis Police Force and Defence Force. “The SKNDF stands ready to assist the said. “Up to 95 percent of our soldiers tended Police Powers to the Defence civil power in its mandate to make sure have been trained in powers of ar- Force for six months. “During that meet- the country is free from criminals and rest and it is ongoing.” ing Police Commissioner, Ian Queeley criminal activity,” Lt. Col. Comrie said. The Proclamation by the Governor and Defence Force Commander, Lt. Deputy Commissioner of Police Hilroy General to grant enhanced powers to Col. Comrie proposed that the gov- “You will definitely see more soldiers in Brandy said the Defence Force was the Defence Force is in accordance ernment consider the initiative. The areas identified as hot spots and around called upon because of the shortage in with Section 7 of the Saint Christopher High Command of the law enforce- the community on a whole. That is the the RSCNPF. and Nevis Defence Force Act. Section ment agencies also included Deputy commitment we have mandate to the 7(1) of the Act states: “The Governor- Commissioner Hilroy Brandy, country.” “For us to combat crime and criminal General may, acting in accordance Assistant Commissioner of Police, activity we need a presence on the with the advice of Cabinet, call out the Mr. Andre Mitchell and Captain Bass Answering if the SKNDF can street,” Brady said. “That is why we Defence Force for service in aid of the of the Defence Force.” Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:21 Jadyn Donovan, moving up as an All- Capital projects progressing, on- Star basketball player at age 12 going improvements planned

By Dave Kaiser game. She is now in teammates and become the girls’ basketball cir- Tremendous progress her second season with better men and women. cuit by her competitors to roll out and complete the Lady Crusaders because she has develop capital projects over the Twelve-year-old Jadyn Volleyball program and This past summer Jadyn a reputation as a two- past three years was ac- T. Donovan, grand- has been invited to join was recognized as the way player. She plays complished by Minister daughter of St. Kitts the High School Team. “Queen” of the Summer extremely well on both of Public Infrastructure, and Nevis national, (MVP) for the Premier sides of the basketball Honourable Ian Patches Sylvester M. James, is Academic record Youth Basketball League, court. Liburd. burning up the basket- important this is a Middle School ball courts on the US Basketball League for Jadyn has been singled- While updating the na- Atlantic seaboard and Basketball camps are the top players in the out by many of the lead- tion on matters of na- becoming an up-and- taking more notice of States of Maryland, ing national High School tional interest, Prime coming player to watch. applicant’s academic Virginia and the District and Collegiate talent Minister of St. Kitts accomplishments. of Columbia. She led the evaluators as an up- and Nevis, Dr. the Jadyn, the daughter of Proposition 48 requires league in points scored, and-coming player and Honourable Timothy Beverly James-Donovan college freshmen to meet field goal percentage, someone to watch. She is Harris lauded his ad- and Thomas Donovan, minimum academic stan- field goals made,- re recognized as one of the ministration and Liburd lives in Upper Marlboro, dards or they will not bounds, block shots and top middle school bas- for the progress over Hon Ian Patches Liburd, Minister of Public Infrastructure Port pier under construction is progressing. Maryland, She has be able to participate in was third in steals. ketball players in the US. the past three years one sister, 10-year-old their chosen college sport and made clear there is Cameron, and a brother, for one year. Therefore, Top Middle School From her accomplish- much more on stream to undertaken at the RL Dr. Harris said, “an ad- 4-year-old James. camps emphasize up- player ments, it is hard to real- come. Bradshaw International ditional US $7.3 million and-coming youth who ize Jadyn isn’t a high Airport with some has been set aside for When Jadyn was six- hope to obtain a col- While becoming a key school senior. She has Prime Minister Harris EC$21.5 million being resurfacing the Bravo years-old she developed lege scholarship need player with the Lady already received Letters said that he is pleased spent on the Alpha taxi- and Charlie taxiways, an interest for the game. to have high scores on Cruisaders, Jadyn be- of Interest from several by the number of capital way and apron. which will commence During school recess key tests, the American came recognized as one Division 1 basketball projects that are cur- upon completion of the when the other girls College Test (ACT) and of the top Middle School programs, including the rently in progress such “Some of this work is Alpha taxiway. would play on the swings Scholastic Aptitude Test Basketball players in the University of Maryland, as the significant capi- being done by a local and slide, Jadyn made Jadyn in a Premier Youth Basketball League game with (SAT). country. This past April, Virginia Tech University tal expenditure being contractor CONTEC,” He congratulated her way to the basketball the Lady Washington Bulldogs she was selected to play in and North Carolina A&T Liburd, for the progress court. Jadyn is a solid A student the Elite Girls Basketball University. on the island main road teach athletes from and encouraging. with a 4.10 GPA on a 4.0 All American Middle resurfacing project thus Jadyn began playing in newcomers to var- GPA scale. She is in the School games held each It will be interesting far and announced an Maryland at her local sity- level players. They Coach Morton saw a eight-grade accelerated- year during the wom- to see what the future additional EC $14 mil- church, the DuPont Park are designed to help promising basketball academic program where en’s NCAA Basketball brings for Jadyn—if it lion will be spent to Seventh Day Adventist young basketball play- future for Jadyn and rec- she averages an A in each Championship. in any way resembles pave community roads. Church, which partici- ers develop their skills. ommended she sign up of her subjects. the past, it should be Road Resurfacing work being done near Ross University. pates in a Metropolitan Participants train with to play at the Riverdale Jadyn is well-known on bright! “Separate and apart League organized by the top-level instructors, in- Baptist School in Upper Joins AAU basketball from the EC $69 mil- Federation of Adventist cluding NCAA coaches, Marlboro, Maryland. At travel team lion island main road Harris said. effort to have local con- project,” Liburd said. Churches in the Allegany current and former pro- that school, The Lady resurfacing project, as tractors be a major part “The island main road East Conference. Jadyn’s fessional players and Cruisaders basketball Jadyn was also invited to a further effort to -cre The Honourable Ian of the road resurfacing project is progressing as first coach Diallo Watts, highly recognized local team is well-known, with join Lady Prime, an AAU ate more beautiful and Patches Liburd added project. schedule and it is antici- peaked her interest in coaches. a nationally- ranked bas- basketball travel team. better communities my that all of the projects pated to be completed basketball, teaching her ketball program. “Team Prime/Marissa government has mobi- are being done on “It is important to note by June or July of next the basics of the game What 11-year-old, who is Coleman” is a youth lized EC$14 million to schedule and the pro- that we have deliber- year.” while Jadyn was in the an avid basketball player, On the first day of camp, basketball Organization begin paving of com- gress and roll them out ately insisted that local fourth- through sixth- turns down an offer to Coach Morton told (started by former Stadium improvements have been completed. munity roads…” Dr. can be clearly seen. He contractors be hired on grades at the DuPont go to a Nike Basketball Jadyn’s parents that she Georgetown University said it is a deliberate the island main road Park Adventist School. camp, and especially one could go as far as she and NBA player, Lonnie coached by Lawrence wanted to in basketball. Harrell). The team’s goal That same year, Jadyn Morton, a well-known He was the first, but is to help young men became more interested professional basketball would not be the only and women live out their in basketball. Her mother star. coach who would tell her dreams of developing and father enrolled her that. into collegiate student in a two-week Nike All- Jadyn was motivated and athletes. American Basketball Coach Morton taught At Coach Morton’s rec- Camp in Bowie, her a lot. His goals are ommendation, in the LPMC gives student Maryland. The Camp to help players develop seventh-grade, Jadyn athletes a chance to play was hosted my Sonia athletically, refine their joined the Riverdale national basketball while Chase a former WNBA fundamental basketball Baptist School Lady supporting community player and facilitated by skills and enhance their Cruisaders. Initially she organizations by volun- Lawrence Morton a for- skill set at the post, wing played on the school’s teering their services. mer Syracuse Basketball or guard position. volleyball team while They support causes, star and NBA player. she waited for the bas- fund-raisers and at the Attends Nike Basketball Jadyn learned signature ketball season to begin. same time help team Camp drills, basketball skills, Jadyn was named “Most members improve their techniques and tips. She Outstanding Player,” in basketball skills, social- Jadyn receives her Premier Youth Basketball League Nike Basketball Camps said the camp was fun the team’s championship ize with their coaches and Most Valuable Player Trophy Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 Page:23 ‘Fab’ Display ends Patriot St. Thomas Fest begins Sunday with home stand on a high food, music and ‘Cool Vibes’

By Loshaun Dixon boundary in his impres- to the coach who gave step up.” He also lauded By Monique Washington 2007. At the time it took place be- Church Fashion show, 8p.m., St. Thomas sive bowling effort of me the opportunity to the support they received tween Dec. 20 to 23. The first pa- 2-16 from his four overs. execute the plan. I al- from the Warner Park tron of the event was Hon Joseph Gospel Concert at 5:30 p.m., St Sept. 19 - Fun Day – 10 a.m. to 6 A clinical half century ways had these innings faithful. Good food and music are guaran- Parry, a St. Thomas resident. The Thomas Primary School p.m., Pinney’s Park from Fabian Allen en- The victory in their final in me so it is good to teed this Sunday as the St. Thomas festival’s objective is to provide sured the St. Kitts and home game followed go out there and try and “The patriots crowd do community hosts its annual festi- opportunities that enhance com- Sept. 15-Barnes Ghaut Day Farell provided additional details Nevis Patriots end their a victory against the execute.” turn up and support us val Sunday with the theme “Music munity spirit. The festival had Celebration (Simeon Daniel Day), about some events: Barns Ghaut home stand and regu- Jamaica Tallawahs on I know some has been Food Fun and Cool Vibes STT Fest been on a hiatus, but through the 3 to 6 p.m. Barns Ghaut Day (Simeon Daniel Day ) is an lar season on the 2018 Sunday evening in a rain He added the victory will harsh on us but I still Come Alive.” efforts Community Development annual event held in Barns Ghaut Hero Caribbean Premier affected game and a loss help the team morale want to give them cred- Department, was successfully re- 8 p.m. Calypso Show and Mr. every year; it celebrates the life League (CPL) on a high to the Trinbago Knight heading into the playoffs. it…they actually stood St. Thomas’s Festival, STT Fest vived in 2016.. Physique, St Thomas’ School and times of the late Hon Simeon note against the Barbados Riders on Saturday. “This is a boost going behind us and cheered us is one of three community festi- Daniel, first Premier of Nevis, who Tridents. Their game against the forward we are going to on right to the end.” vals held on Nevis. The St. James The Observer spoke with the festi- Sept. 17- J’ouvert, 6:00 a.m., with was from that village. She said this St. Lucia Stars was aban- Guyana next and we look Festival, ‘WinFest,’ held in May, val chair Tamara Farrell on Sept. Culturama Road march champions year the Calypso Show will have Allen smashed an un- doned without a ball forward to that game.” Gayle then heaped praise and the Gingerland Festival, 6. She said the festival begins Kore Band beginning at Cotton approximately 10 Calypsoians that beaten 64 off 34 and being bowled and they on Allen. “What magnifi- ‘Gingerama,’ held in December, Sunday. She highlighted its events. Ground to the cool down, Pinney’s will compete for crowns. Last year, carried the team to what lost a close encounter Captain Chris Gayle cent innings he played. are the other two community Park Daddy Nature was crowned king. seem like an unlikely to the Guyana Amazon also hailed the victory He is a youngster being festivals. Sept. 9, Church Service at 10 a.m., Everyone is encouraged to support victory when he arrived Warriors. as a boost for the team’s around quite a while now Cotton Ground, Wesleyan Holiness Sept. 18- Teen Queen Show/ the community festival. to the crease. He joined mind-set. “It can do a lot and he is just showing the The STT Fest was first held in the party with the Patriots The Patriots qualified for us if we actually lost hands on determination at 92-6 and needing 77 for the CPL playoffs for the game it would be a out there in the middle from less than nine overs. making 17 runs off the needing some late hit- the second straight year. different scenario a -dif and it good to have final over to seal an epic ting from their captain Speaking after his match ferent mind-set,” he said. someone like that on the Patriots Jeremiah Louis Allen however turned the victory. Jason Holder. Leading winning efforts, Allen “We have not played team.” Patriots fans despair at the bowling charge for told the media he always our best cricket as yet Warner Park into hope, Earlier in the game the the Patriots was Tabraiz knew he could win the we are still struggling The team will next then jubilation, with in- Patriots restricted the Shamsi playing in his game. in all aspects. We have leave for Guyana for the appreciates for home support nings that featured six Tridents to 168 from their first game of the CPL and to look into ourselves as playoff rounds. 4s and four 6s including 20 overs with the visitors did not concede single “I have to say thanks individuals and actually By Loshaun Dixon Pink Patriots are now a came here and were staple at the Caribbean the only girls cheering Premier League with along.” She explained We do not often we see their stand-out cloth- the purpose of the one of our very own ing and loud cheers at group. playing cricket at the ground. Warner Park at a high “We are very modest level. However, that Natalia gave some women, we are not changed Tuesday eve- background into the dancers, we are nice. ning when Jeremiah group. enthusiastic women Louis suited up for that come out to show the St. Kitts and “We are a group of support to all cricket Nevis Patriots against women always follow- here in St. Kitts.” Barbados and was ing the guys playing well-received by the cricket,” she said. “We The mother who also home audience. are trying to make a has two younger sons symbol for ourselves who seem destined to Louis, who took the by representing wom- follow in Jeremiah’s new ball, finished with en. We use a strong footsteps, was asked bowling figures of pink to show the what her son thinks two-over for 12 runs strength of women.” of her fan group. “He and received boister- loves it, he is happy to ous cheers for every Natalia said a lot of know that his mom is delivery he bowled. people look forward to out there cheering for seeing them every year him and supporting He also played a role atmosphere in the the team winning that my name, that gives because they want to him no matter what, in a close finish, as middle. game. me an extra boost and see what “we clothes my other children also Fabian Allen guided makes me want to do we are wearing.” love it. the team to a win in a “Coming in, when you “It is the energy that we well. If I don’t do well, close game. need 17 runs in the last have. We are the same all I know is I did my “We have been doing She commented on the over it will always be type of batsmen, but best and they accept this since before the Patriot’s performance. Louis received loud rough. When you are seeing he was already that.” time of the St. Kitts and applause as he made with a set batsman like on the go, my job was Nevis Patriots, since “Overall I think we his way to the crease Fabian I knew we were to give him the strike.” His mother Natalia the West Indies were could have done much with fans buzzing that going to win.” Louis heads a fan coming to the Park my better, it is what it is at he could play a role in Addressing the sup- group who make their children were young- times. Tonight we kept what was looking like He also recalled a simi- port he received from presence felt at all sters. We were always our heads together, we a historic victory. lar inning between him the fans, he said, Patriots home games, patriotic, following St. are thankful for Fabian and Allen earlier this as-well-as other crick- Kitts cricket, and when Allen, who mashed it Following the game year for the Windes “It is a great feeling et games in St. Kitts. other regional and up and spice it up and he described the B in Canada that saw when everyone calls Her group dubbed the international cricket made our night.” Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday September 7th, 2018 ADVERTISEMENTLOCAL NEWS

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