CMYK Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS Group seeks to lift stigma of Alzheimer’s.

A St. Kitts Alzheimer’s Association “Fun Morning” event for caregivers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s. No prevalence study for Alzheimer’s in SKN

By Kenichi Serino help manage the disease corner and leaving them of Alzheimer’s, stigma a heart attack or broken ing someone in their life but that there was a lack there,” said Rawlins. surrounds the disease leg you wouldn’t be suffering from Alzheim- Alzheimer’s disease, a of understanding. She with some people afraid to tell other people er’s can contact the brain disease that gener- said that was the reason Rawlins added that embarrassed by their and you would seek out association on alzskn@ ally affects the elderly, why she started the because of the symptoms elderly family members help.” gmail.com or Rawlins is still a widely misun- Alzheimer’s Association afflicted with it. directly at rawlinsjm@ derstood disease in the five years ago. “They can’t plan Seeking help is key. gmail.com. Federation, though the “There is a stigma, a Persons with Alzheim- situation is improving, Rawlins had arrived for the future feeling that if you tell er’s will eventually likely “The quality of life can said Dr. Joan Rawlins of on St. Kitts after retir- a person you have a require full-time care, in be improved when the Alzheimer’s Asso- ing from her position anymore. They may relative with demen- particular from family people do understand ciation of St. Kitts and as a senior lecturer at tia or Alzheimer’s members. The job can what the condition is Nevis. the Faculty of Medical fail to recognise they may not want be stressful but Rawlins about. It is a lot of hard Sciences at the Univer- to befriend you said her organisation has work for the caregiv- Earlier this month was sity of the West Indies in people or objects. anymore,” said Rawl- regular support meet- ers and the people who International Day of the Trinidad and noted there ins. ings for caregivers and want to support with care Older Person, Rawlins was no existing associa- It’s hard to take people who have family giving,” said Rawlins. said Alzheimer’s was tion. “I think they’re embar- members with Azheim- one of the most common care of people rassed because they er’s. Alzheimer’s is a disease forms of dementia, a “So I gathered up a group thought their rela- that is still not fully group of brain diseases of people who were because they may tives were pretending Rawlins said that there understood, said Rawl- that afflict the elderly. willing to help start the and were just diffi- are some therapies ins, and has no cure. association and so we have lost things” cult people. But if I which can help, includ- Some medication can Rawlins said dealing started,” said Rawlins. say your relative had ing reminiscence ther- treat the disease for a with a family member apy--talking about short period but the with Alzheimer’s was “I know people are happy things that happened in symptoms return in six challenging as the most about it because we got the past--and solid social months to a year. common warning sign a very positive response. interactions. was memory loss as well Awareness has been Rawlins said that the as personality and mood created because one of “All these things that prevalence rate of changes. awareness of the condi- don‘t cost any money Alzheimer’s shouldn’t tion so people can under- that would help the be higher than in other “They can’t plan for the stand the conditions of person with dementia places, but exact figures future anymore. They the disease,” said Rawl- when they already have are not known because may fail to recognise ins. it. They cost time but no study has yet been people or objects. It’s that is the thing that so done. hard to take care of “There are odd names many of us say we don’t people because they may they would give to have anymore,” said “The problem in the have lost things,” said people but they did not Rawlins. region is probably no Rawlins. really understand that different than what it it was a real disease of Persons seeking more is in most countries but Rawlins said that aware- the brain that required St. Kitts Alzheimer’s Associa- information about we don’t know for sure ness of the disease was management and not tion founder Dr. Joan Rawlins. Alzheimer’s or have because we haven’t done critical for families to putting people in a questions about help- a prevalence study.” NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:3 Chief gets military send-off

Defense Force soldiers carry Patrick Nathaniel Lewis’s casket as they left the Bethesda Flag removed from the coffin as it was lowered into the tomb.Patrick Nathaniel Lewis’s sister Verna Lewis receives the Cayon says farewell to veteran honorary flag from Defence Force head Anthony Comery on behalf of her mother

By Loshaun Dixon of 15. we got out of order.” her brother’s time at in 2016.” a joke to lighten any the Coast Guard lasted situation.” A retired police of- “His spare time was In 1985 Lewis was 12 years before be- Lewis was a very ficer and defence spent assisting daddy transferred to the Coast ing transferred to the friendly person and The funeral was attend- force soldier who had as he worked on vari- Guard--despite the fact Army. He was stationed made friends every- ed by Prime Minister Dr. given almost four de- ous types of vehicles that he could not swim. at Camps Springfield where he went. Lewis- Timothy Harris, Senator cades of service to the and journeying on the where he was respon- Bassue said her brother Eugene Hamilton and Federation was laid to weekends and during “I had often enquired sible for maintenance of also loved sport and had Senator Ian Liburd, who rest last week with full the summer to Buckleys how he would rescue the vehicles. a passion for cricket, was a close friend of the military honours and in Estate, where the work drowning people and he football and netball. late Lewis and gave an military uniform in his became the highlight of emotional tribute in hometown of Cayon. his life.” “He did not play any of song. “My brother you had your these sports but would Patrick Nathaniel After graduating high be often be seen in The funeral service at Lewis, 60, was paid his school in 1975, Lewis the park watching the the Bethesda Moravian final respects by family, attended the Technical challenges and lived a Cayon 4g Rockets and Church was followed friends and members of College--now the no CPL game would by a millitary parade the Cayon community Clarence Fitzroy Bryant go without him…he that had officers from who came out to salute College Technical and good life and a full life. It didn’t want to miss a the police, defense the retired law enforce- Vocational division- ball that was bowled in force and prison offi- ment officer, mechanic -where he would fur- a Patriots game,” said cers marching through and welder. ther his studies as a was God’s will that you Lewis-Bassue. Upper Cayon with mechanic. Lewis’ flag-draped cof- ‘Chief’ or ‘Washie’ as She said during the last fin being pulled at the he was known by many, Lewis-Bassue said leave us now so good bye five years, her brother back of a defence force was one of 10 children that in the early 1980s struggled with his health truck, even passing by of Vincent Richards and her brother joined the as he was diabetic and his childhood home. Inez Lewis and was re- Royal St. Christopher my brother I would surely hypertensive and was membered by his sister and Nevis Police often warded at the hos- Lewis was buried at the Jacqelin Lewis-Bassue Force, a job he loved pital. He also struggled parish cemetery and re- who delivered the eulo- because of his belief in miss you, Rest in peace.” with damaged kidneys ceived a 21 gun salute. gy at the funeral service. discipline. after an allergic reac- The flag that covered his tion to some medication coffin was folded and Lewis-Bassue said her “As a police officer and would often jokingly re- “He enjoyed this as it and had to seek dialysis handed over by the head brother had followed a big brother he felt he ply ‘that is why I am the allowed him to be sol- three times per week. of the Defense Force his father’s footsteps to had to keep us in order engineer only concerned dier and mechanic all at Anthony Comery to become a “master me- when mommy couldn’t in sailing the boat’,” once and he would work “With all that happen- his eldest sibling Verna chanic” at only the age and would often threat- said Lewis-Bassue. there until his retirement ing to him, he still had Lewis who accepted it en us with lashes when a good sense of humor on behalf of her mother. Lewis-Bassue said that and would often make Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS EDIToRIAl Augustine Merchant bids IICA goodbye Haiti

The capture of a group of Haitians in St Kitts highlights the situation of its nationals: they are Caribbean, but not quite. They are descendants of slaves and transplanted to the third world, but didn’t quite relinquish their African-ness. They are CARICOM associates, but not members. Haiti (and Cayenne) are the only territories in the region that speak French but are not French citizens. Haiti is the first country that achieved independence but is now the amongst the poorest in the world. Haiti is there, tantalizingly close, but not quite. It seems to be an experiment that went slightly wrong.

The group that arrived here will most likely be deported in accordance with our laws. But those who were deported from the Abaco in the Bahamas in the aftermath Hurricane Dorian on the grounds that they were living there illegally ‘We need Merchant’s raises our sympathy as well as that of the UN. Put into perspective: the Hai- tians who survived the destruction of Hurricane Dorian and were deemed to be expertise’: Minister illegal residents were forcibly evicted from the Bahamas. Presumably, those who died were listed as casualties. The plight of those who survived – nation- als, legal and illegal residents moved us into giving generously to the recovery Augustine Merchant bids good bye to IICA effort for everyone, not just Bahamians and legal residents.

To further compound matters, it is possible that some of the deportees may By Monique Washington “You, Mr. Merchant has minister of agriculture have been born in the Bahamas, but being born in the Bahamas does not guar- always been keen and Livingston Herbert said antee nationality, as the Bahamas does not confer birthright citizenship. In the After nineteen years of has shown a keen inter- that he and Merchant aftermath of Hurricane Irma, the BVI depopulated also, but the decision was serving as the coordina- est that the production have had a long-stand- based on the expatriates who were convicted of looting. In the Bahamas case, tor in St. Kitts & Nevis and the productivity on ing relationship. to the Inter American the island of Nevis. And no mention was made of criminal activity. Institute for Cooperation that is why I believe that “Merchant was a hard on Agriculture, you are an institution in worker and I believe he The Haitian experience raises questions for all of us that must be addressed. Is Augustine Merchant has your own right. You are was able to work hard hurricane relief just for nationals and legal residents of an affected country? said his final goodbyes Mr. Agriculture your- because of the support Is it a good protocol to deport persons in the immediate aftermath of a natural but the Nevis Island self,” Jeffers said. of his family and exten- and national disaster? Why does the world, in this 21st century, allow people Administration may of- sion by the support of to become stateless? And why does our system victimize persons twice – once fer him another job. Jeffers said that he would his staff,” Herbert said. ask the permanent sec- by the people who transport them knowing about the illegality, and the other in Merchant officially -re retary of agriculture to Herbert pointed out the being sent back to the life they are trying to escape. tired on September 30 set aside money to keep role Merchant played but he told the Observer Merchant working for in increasing relations David Rudder is right. We misunderstood Haiti. But we don’t seem that he will remain with the government. between Nevis and the to be sorry. the IICA as a consul- Taiwanese. tant until the end of “Merchant said that he December of this year. is sick of sailing across “We had to get a rep- the waters every morn- resentative of Taiwan Over the past eight ing, so we want to make in Nevis from that pro- years, Merchant was sure he stays here and gramme. And that was able to help secure over still impart some of the done. He worked tire- EC $1.1 million in grant knowledge that he still lessly for that and par- The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source funds for the Federation has in his cabinet at ticularly the farmers in of St. Kitts and Nevis. home,” Jeffers said. Cades Bay would have benefited tremendous- During a farewell lun- “So Mr. Merchant we ly,” he said. cheon held in honour are going to find some of Merchant, friends, way to utilise you.” During his farewell, St. Kitts Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Nevis Kenneth Williams colleagues, students, Merchant expounded on POB 657, Lower Market Street #1 Observer Plaza, Observer Drive IICA members, farmers “We will be seeing more his work in Nevis. He Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Charlestown, Nevis, W.I. and family spoke of the of Merchant, he is retir- urged civil servants to Tel.: (869) 466-4994 Tel.: (869) 469-5907 impact Merchant had to ing but he is not tired. work diligently and do them. I am sure he still have their jobs for the better- more in him to go. I ment of the island. believe the passion and Jeffers said that though the drive is still there “I really want to thank they are sad that and he will continue to everyone who made my Merchant has retired blaze the trail in agricul- journey a good journey. Website: newstkittsnevisobserver.com from IICA they also are ture here on Nevis,” said Let us all try our best to happy about the ser- Jeffers. ensure that Nevis im- Editorial Policy: The Observer reserves the right to edit, rewrite, summa- vice he has provided to proves,” he said. rise or reject any unsolicited material. We will assume that all letters ad- Nevis. Former junior dressed to The Observer or its staff are intended for publication unless oth- NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:5

Prison band gets fresh equipment

The RGI band performs at Her Majesty Prisons Eustace Warner handing over mics to Commissioner of Corrections Terrance James Eustace Warner Warner on the new drumset he donated Delivers on Instrument for Prison Band

By Loshaun Dixon Majesty’s Prison in giving them that society. second chance by giving The RGI Band (Prison “I was grateful for that them the skills and “Music is an interna- Band) were recently because rehabilitation Music is an international knowledge to prepare tional language and blessed with some new is high on my agenda them for when they are when you guys here instruments after local and through music the discharged from Her would have learned how businessman Eustace inmates here at Her language and when you guys Majesty’s Prison.” to play an instrument Warner gifted them Majesty’s Prison can you have a passport that some musical tools to be rehabilitated,” said Warner said that he had can take you anywhere in complete their ensemble. James. here would have learned how toured the prison and had the world. met some of the prison- The prison band, whose He highlighted the ers. “You can make a living, members are all inmates calypso by ‘Mighty to play an instrument you have a lot of friends and can of Her Majesty’s Prison, Jammers’, an inmate at “My visit to the music go to a lot of new places. has made some public the prison, who wrote a hall was impressive and Develop your skill while appearances and is a song entitled ‘badness in a passport that can take you struck a note with me you are here and when growing feature on many the music that went viral’ that made me realise that you leave it can be used free concerts where they when the prison had their there was musical talent for work or recreation,” have always been a fun day and had given here that has potential for said Warner. crowd favourite. the prison’s rehabilita- any where in the world development.” tion efforts new recog- “I present these instru- During the handover of nition. Warner said he was a ments to you today as instruments, the band lover of music and try encouragement for you performed for Warner “Through music the rehabilitation. public give inmates a to assist wherever he to develop your musi- and were all smartly inmates here at Her second chance. can. The donated items cal talent and skills. I attired in white tops and Majesty’s Prison can be “In the last two weeks were done after consul- say to you ‘use them, blue bottoms as they rehabilitated. Mr Warner, we embarked on a “They are human beings tations with the band take care of them prac- performed original and I want to thank you for general mechanic course and paid their debt to leader. Warner donated tice with them’ because mainstream music. coming on board and at the event centre. We society and I am asking a drum set, bass cabi- as we all know practice partnering with us in are trying to develop a for the business commu- nets, cordless mics and makes perfect.” The RGI Commissioner of contributing to our reha- skills programme here nity to reach out and give a recorder.``````` band leader Lamumba Corrections Terrance bilitation” at Her Majesty’s Prison the inmates a second Matthew thanked James said that when he so inmates can prepare chance when they would Warner encouraged the Warner for the donation took up his post he had James noted that music themselves for when have been discharged,” musicians to develop and promised that the a meeting with Warner is not the only method they are discharged into said James. their skills while they band members would put who asked how he can the prison is using for society.” were incarcerated so them to good use. be of assistance in help- “Through rehabilitation, they can be used when ing the inmates at Her He also asked that the we are moving forward the prisoners return to Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS

Netball Ballerama Competition opens

Ballerama Champions Cayon High

CHS Draws First Blood

By Loshaun Dixon

Cayon High School came out on top for the Netball Ballerama in the in the health of young girls in the Federation. one-day event that signalled the start of the Department of Sports High School Open and U-14 netball competition. “Netball is a remarkable sport that provides numerous benefits beyond the benefits of burning calories and body fat. Those benefits are subor- The competition was opened last Friday with an opening ceremony, dinated to the mental development.” march pass and the Ballerama and has been on-going all week. Along with the health benefits he also noted the friendships that are Eight teams are set to feature in the competition and seven featured in made on the court were another benefit. the march pass. Saddlers Secondary School, Charles E Mills Secondary, the Cayon High School, Verchild’s High School, the Washington “The friendships made on the court and the teamwork that will deter- Archibald High, Basseterre High and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant mine the outcomes of the game.” netball team were all present. The only absentee was the Gingerland Secondary school. Cayon High School in a statement congratulated the Netball team on winning the Ballerama title. Minister of Sports Shawn Richards and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Tom Buchanan did the inspection of the teams on parade and “We Are The St.Kitts Department of Sports 2019 Netball High School greeted the bright-eyed young netballers. Ballerama champions! Congratulations to the Cayon High School Falcon Netball Team who demonstrated that our school’s motto ‘Non Richards giving brief remarks and said that netball plays a critical role Multa Sed Multum’ must be exhibited in all that they do.” NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:7 Williams up for new Saunders Stars As Rain leeward Islands Frustrates St. Kitts Challenge

Williams charts new beginning for the leeward Islands File Photo of new Leeward Islands Head coach Stuart Willams

By Loshaun Dixon on last season.” but looking at this team Rain, Saunders dominate at and losing Alzari and New head coach of the Addressing the potential Hayden Walsh I think leeward Island competition Leeward Islands Hurri- make up of his team to the balance has shifted to canes Stuart Williams play the regional Super the batting with Powell, has said that he is up for 50 Williams said that the Devon Thomas, Monti- By Loshaun Dixon success removing the got to 20. the challenge of taking squad will hopefully be cin Hodge Jamar Hamil- St. Kitts openers that the franchise to another selected by the weekend. ton. There is where our The St. Kitts Cricket brought Saunders to the The St. Kitts team found level when he takes over strength would lie.” Team was left frustrated crease. it rough during the run in the Regional Super 50 “We have the Leeward by rain, but still recorded chase by the Antiguans in November. Islands competition Williams also identified a big win over tourna- Saunders early on took as Devon Thomas put the going on right now so success in this compe- ment favourites Anti- the attack to the Anti- St. Kitts bowlers to the Williams, who is from by Friday the selector tition as developing gua and Barbuda thanks guans, including smack- sword hitting the ball all Nevis, has played and will pick a team then players to play at the to heroics from Akeem ing West Indies fast around the ground but, coached the West Indies we will be having one international level. Saunders in the Leeward bowler Alzarri Joseph like Saunders, initially Senior team and said he week camp in St. Kitts to Islands Senior Men’s 50 for two sixes off consec- found it difficult to find was happy to take over fine-tune and get things “Ist all about develop- over Tournament played utive balls. a regular partner. the franchise to help sorted out. ment, the results will in Antigua. develop the players. Other Kittitian batsmen That was until Rakeem “Is it all about development, the The St. Kitts team got continued to struggle to Cornwall came to the “It is always an honour the tournament under- play the quality attack crease who matched to serve your local results will take care of itself. I way with a strong bowl- of the Antiguans, but Thomas shot for shot in territory and I cher- ing performance against Saunders held firm hold- a 60 run partnership to ish the opportunity to just want to see them develop. Montserrat, bowling ing the St. Kitts innings seemingly send them on impart whatever knowl- them out for 170 to set together as he passed 50 course to a comfortable edge I learned over the “We are going to be take care of itself. I up an easy run chase. and inched his way to victory needing 38 from years back to my home missing some players to just want to see them 100. 111 balls. ground.” the West Indies team but develop. Quite a few of The rains, however, are happy to have Keiran our players have been had the final say in that He found two late order A flurry of wickets Williams takes over the Powell back for stability recognised and it is the game as it came before partnerships with Jere- followed, losing Corn- reins from his former and experience.” most players we’ve had the St. Kitts side took the miah Louis and Damion wall for 34 and Thomas Leeward Islands and in the West Indian set up crease, ending the game Jacobs as they pushed for 84 and the remain- West Indies teammate Addressing how he since the 90’s,” he said. in a tie and having both their side to a competi- ing batsmen collapsing Winston Benjamin and views the group that the teams sharing the points. tive total. as the team lost 6 wick- says he wants to improve Leeward Islands will “We have some players ets for 23 runs and the to teams performances face in the Super 50, he of note that the selection On Sunday, the St. Kitts Saunders completed his St. Kitts team recording from last year. labelled it as “tough”. panel of CWI are look- side faced off with Anti- century almost at a run a come from behind 15 ing at. It is not defined gua and Barbuda in a per ball for the first of the run win. “We had an indifferent “We are looking forward by winning but is getting battle that some called Leeward islands tourna- season last year and we to getting out of the these guys developed a preview of a potential ment 2019. After scor- Their game on Tues- are here with another group and once we and taking their game to finals match-up with St. ing his century he then day versus Anguilla was year experience. We are reach the knockout stage another level.” Kitts being the defending changed gear to ensure rained out after 12 overs. looking to compete on anything can happen.’ champions and Antigua that his side got up to 240 At the time Anguillia home soil in the home Williams is a veteran of and Barbuda sporting for 9 from their 50 overs. was 28-2. leg. We are looking He also highlighted his 31 Test Matches and 57 four international crick- forward to playing some team’s strengths. ODIs for the West Indies eters. Saunders finished with St. Kitts’ final game was decent cricket this year and also served the 131 not out from 125 set to take place against and looking to improve “Over the years our regional side as interim Antigua and Barbuda balls in an inning where Nevis this week but was bowling has done well head coach and selector. asked the Kittitians to none of his teammates cancelled due to rain. bat first and found early Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 AdverTiSeMeNTNewS

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:9 CPS Students Elect New SCP

Students getting directions on the voting process

Dayquane Browne, the new SCP, Students cheering at the school. giving her speech Students taught through council elections

By Monique Washington solution, similar to offering to help them in I was going to do and “The candidates are posters, some had fly- those of Nevis Island some subjects. how I was going to do chosen by their fellow ers, some had little trin- m come true for grade Administration and it,” said Clarke. peers in grade six. The kets with their symbols six student Dayquane federal elections. At “Being Student Council campaign began three on it,” he said. Browne of the the closing of the polls, president, it feels very “During the campaign, weeks [ago]. The cam- Charlestown Primary Browne received the awesome,” she said there were more boys paign trail started out a Rivers pointed out the when last Friday she was most votes with Clarke but all of them dropped bit slow but after a few role of SCP is to have a elected the new Student receiving the second days it picked up mo- voice for all the students Council president. most votes and being mentum. Especially in of the school. named vice-president. “ I wanted the last few days,” he On October 18, stu- said. “In addition to that, they dents from grade one Browne noted that the would be helping with to six cast their votes campaign trail was hard He noted that the elec- activities to coordinate for student council and she was frightened this tions are held on an them and working along presidential candidates in the beginning . annual basis and can with teachers. Some of Kenya Virgo, Jewel be compared to a real her campaign goals will Perkins, Tejanah David, “Just thinking about if election. be implemented because Dayquane Browne and people will vote for me All My life” the student council nor- Jaiden Clarke. The or if they were going to “This can be com- mally put on fundrais- Observer was on hand vote for somebody else. The Observer also spoke out so it feels good to pared to a real election ers,’ said Rivers. to witness the poll- I wanted this all my life with Clarke who said be the only boy and to because we teach the ing stations. Students from kindergarten to he was happy he did so make it that far.” electoral process to the “Like Fridays, they were given their ballot grade six,” she said well in the elections. children in the curricu- would do dress up day, papers along with the Deputy Principal of lum. So they see a good ice cream day, movies rules for casting their Brown said she encour- “I had hype up sessions CPS Adonis Rivers example of it being day and other activities. votes. The ballots were aged voters to support to encourage people explained how the stu- displayed. Each student So these help to bring in dropped into a ballot her by telling them about to vote for me. I went dents ran for student had their own symbols. some funds for them to box and their fingers the things she was going around to the different council. They depicted it in vari- get their promise done,” were dipped into a red to do for the school and classes and said what ous forms. Some had he said. CMYK Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:11 Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS

By Kenichi Serino manager.

French opportunities for A new programme “The idea is also to funded by the French create gateways with Ministry of Europe and the French-speaking is- English-speaking artists Foreign Affairs is offer- lands of the area,” said ing to help artists from Dyemma. the English-speaking Caribbean--including The project will in- St. Kitts--connect with clude French language French-speaking islands lessons and also has a and France itself. mentorship component as well as helping to Project looks The IFLE project is stage exhibitions for the seeking applicants artists work. for the programme by October 31. It aims to “We hope that bringing for artists to promote cultural ex- everyone together, not change and help artists only will they collabo- export their talents and rate with francophone bridge crafts in the franco- artists, but create this phone world. regional network where artists will be able to language “We are looking for speak to each other,” semi-professional art- said Dyemma. ists, emerging talents. divide People who would real- “There are many ben- ly benefit from the sup- efits so why not capital- port. Linguistic support, ise on that? We believe so people would be able that by bringing the to go to the countries region together closer and speak about their in this field that’s also A new programme, the IFLE project, is looking for St. Kitts and Nevis artists who art and do exchanges a way for the Caribbean want training to help them connect their talents with the French-speaking world. with other people in to shine abroad.” their field,’ said Wendy Dyemma, IFLE project Continued on next page NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:13

Dyemma aid age is not To apply, artists should a criterion, the pro- share their demos or World Food Day recognised gramme is accepting portfolios with IFLE applicants from 15-60, staff via email at ifle- and was accepting art- [email protected]. ists from all mediums Dyemma said they hope including visual arts, to get to know the ap- drama and music. In ad- plicants through their dition to St. Kitts and work. “ We are looking for semi-professional artists, emerging tal- ents. People who would really benefit from the support. linguistic Ministry of Agriculture support, so people would be able to go hosts agri-chef demo to the countries and Participants of the Agri-Chef demo in Nevis get ready to cook

speak about their art By Monique Washington and white bean with The Observer spoke achieve the United brown rice and soy gin- with Henville who was Nations Sustainable The Ministry of ger chicken breast sau- pleased with the day’s Development Goal #2, and do exchanges with Agriculture hosted a téed with peppers and event. He noted that Zero World Hunger by very successful, sold out onions. a number of persons 2030. The Agri-chef other people in their Agri-Chef demo in rec- turned out and he is demo fitted in quite well ognition of World Food This Observer reporter looking forward to be- with this year’s theme Day 2019. for World field,’ said Wendy Food Day,” World Food he said. Dyemma, IFlE project Day is cel- “We want to educate ebrated every Sargeant year around said that manager. the world on the people about healthy eating. a demo of October 16 the agri- in honour of chef was the date of the The right amounts to eat. The right held earlier Nevis, applicants can “The idea is to have founding of in the year be nationals of Antigua a feel of who they are the Food and ahead of the & Barbuda, Barbados, and to see the quality of Agriculture amount of starch, the right amount Department Dominica, Grenada, their talents, the quality Organization o f Guyana, Jamaica, St of their crafts. The pro- of the United Agriculture Lucia, St Vincent & the gramme is not a contest, Nations in of protein and the right amount of Open Day. Grenadines, Suriname, so we give a chance to 1945. or Trinidad & Tobago. everybody,” she said. “We want to The Ministry vegetable and also eating local” educate the The programme begins “Really and truly it of Agriculture’s people about in February or March would be a very di- event was the health eat- of 2020 and continues verse group in the end. first of its kind and was also participated in the ing a part of the event ing. The right amounts through the year. The type of visual and held on Friday at the wa- event. A colorful selec- when it comes up again. to eat. The right amount performing arts is very ter front in Charlestown. tion of local produce of starch, the right broad. We are looking Over ten ‘chefs for the was used in the dish Permanent Secretary amount of protein and for people who would day’ participated. These which included, red, in the Ministry of the right amount of veg- “Eventually, at the be want to professionals chefs, under the guid- green, yellow and or- Agriculture Huey etable and also eating end of 2020, we will in their field and export ance of Chef Michael ange peppers, onions, Sargeant said World local’ he said. also have these artists their talents.” Henville, had to prepare cilantro. The protein Food Day was part of tour the Caribbean and a local pork burger with used was chicken breast. the United Nations de- Sargeant said that he overseas with a festi- local maringa bread or The dish was very easy velopmental goals. was very happy with val, export their craft sweet potatoes from the to cook and took a to- the turnout and the food and perform,” said agro processors, a pan- tal of 15 minutes to be “We here at the were excellent. Dyemma. seared snapper with red completed. Ministry is trying to Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS World Food Day Prize Giving Ceremony

SPACS farmer showcasing sorrel, just in time for Christmas

Some of the products sold Miss Francella Stephens receiving an award our Actions Are our Future

By Petra Mc Sheene ceremony was held to lobster fishery, Michael Other people and organ- won dedication and focus to how we con- show appreciation to Samuel for ocean pelag- isations awarded includ- commitment to com- sume that food so we In commemoration farmers and fisherfolk ic fishery and Francella ed Blyden Brudy who munity award, St. eradicate hunger,” said of World Food Day, for all their hard work Stephens for both coast- won 2019 crop farmer Kitts Agro Processors Hamilton. the Department of and dedication to the Co-operative Society Agriculture celebrated industry. who won diversifi- Remarks were given with a week of ac- cation innovator of by Ministry of Health tivities that included Iston Williams won first the year and Gideon nutritionist Chere Ann aerobics sessions at place in best-managed “We’re living in a world Force Agricultural Co- Weaver said better was Independence Square, pig farm, Alvin Vasquez operative Society who important to fighting a church service at the won first place in best where won both entrepreneur- diseases. Roman Catholic Church managed small poultry ial award and good and a food fair and farm, James ‘Bunny’ business acumen award. “We’re living in a world health clinic. Pemberton won first non-communicable where non-communica- place for best-managed Speaking at the event, ble diseases are becom- The Department of rabbit farm, and Errol diseases are becoming Minister Eugene ing like a second-hand Agriculture served Williams won first place Hamilton spoke about nature. It’s common but meals at the St. for best managed large the objective of World it should not be,” said Christopher Outreach ruminant farm and was like a second-hand Food Day: Weaver. Centre and on Oct 17, also awarded livestock there was the Agro Strip farmer of the year for nature.” “We at the Department She encouraged the au- at the lawn at Newtown 2019. of Agriculture take time dience to ‘eat from the where vendors from dif- to prepare and get en- rainbow’ saying that dif- ferent parts of the island Fisherfolk awards in- gaged in a full week of ferently coloured foods came to showcase their cluded Ray Liddie activities bringing focus and different health produce and sell to cus- who won an award for al pelagics fishery and of the year, Sandy to the importance of benefits and could fight tomers. Later that after- reef fishery in Sandy fisher of the year award Point Agricultural Co- food production, pres- diseases. noon, a prize-giving Point, Patrick Nisbet for for 2019. operative Society who ervation and bringing CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:15 NRP Rejects Hanley

‘Bjorn is not a representative for NRP’: Daly

Members of the NRP executive: l-r Patrice Nisbett, Sharon Hobson, Robelto Hector, Chanelle Pinney Myers, Tammie Farrel and Bjorn Hanley.

By Monique Washington I have never seen this happen to any He further stated that his candidacy Hector previously told the Observer candidate before, it is not right.” was approved since last year and rati- that while candidates for Nevis 9 and The elected second Vice President of fied by both the outgoing executive Nevis 11 have been selected, no can- the Nevis Reformation Party and pro- Hanley said that his candidacy was and again by the new executive of didate for Nevis 10 was selected. posed candidate for Nevis 10, Bjorn approved last year by the Gingerland Gingerland NRP constituency group. Hanley was hit with a blow from constituency group. Hanley said that to date the leader of his own party this week after it an- the party has not communicated with nounced that he would not represent him about not representing the party them in the next federal election “I never resigned, “I don’t know what’s happening. I On Tuesday, candidate for NRP Nevis don’t know if the leader is going to 9 Kelvin Daly announced through a make a statement,” he said. radio station that ‘Mr. Hanley is not a representative of the NRP” and the Hanley told the Observer that he party will field a new candidate whose that is a rumour. “feels” like an independent candidate “name will be announced shortly”. because he has been campaigning He did not give further information. I don’t know who is with his party’s support. The Observer contacted Hanley on “I am not even going on radio,” he Wednesday, who said he felt that said. “based on their actions” members of the NRP never took him seriously as spreading it but I definitely Hanley was scheduled to have a town a representative of the party and as a hall meeting on Wednesday evening candidate for Nevis 10. Hanley de- but cancelled it. He said that follow- nied allegations that he resigned from didn’t resign from the NRP,” ing Daly’s comments on radio, “I the party. didn’t think it was wise to go and do an NRP meeting after that.” “I never resigned, that is a rumour. I said Hanley. don’t know who is spreading it but When questioned about officially I definitely didn’t resign from the “My candidacy never got a chance to The Observer attempted to contact running as an independent for the up- NRP,” said Hanley. be officially announced by the NRP NRP leader Robelto Hector about coming election Hanley said that “I because of the confusion in the par- Hanley’s disqualification but have will have to think about it and give it “Where is the letter of my resigna- ty so they were waiting until things not yet received a response as of press some time”. tion? There is none because that settle down to announce candidates.” time. never happened. Now we have this. CMYK Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS Haitians discovered in St. Kitts still in custody

Police investigating potential human smuggling

Immigration Department head Merclyn Hughes says the arrival of 15 Haitians to St. Kitts is still being investigated with the persons being held in police stations throughout the Federation.

By Kenichi Serino illegal entry to the documents held by the out whether they had the Haitians believed who look distressed” Federation. She said Haitians, their last port clearance. they were being taken to the Immigration Fifteen Haitians found authorities in St. Kitts of entry was Dominica. to St. Martin. Department 465-8470, in Bird Rock on and Nevis are in com- She said police have She said police are also their nearest Police Sunday after allegedly munication with the “It seems as though Station or the crime entering the Federation government of Haiti they were destined hotline at 707. illegally are still in about the matter. for St. Martin, they custody while the au- “Unscrupulous actually paid to go St. In another incident in- thorities investigate the Martin,” said Hughes. volving unplanned ar- circumstances of their However, it is possible rivals, on Wednesday arrival to St. Kitts and Hugest said none of the captains or the captain of the ship night a ship of about Nevis. Haitians have so far re- that dropped them off 35 persons, 34 from quested asylum. The in St. Kitts misled them Haiti and one from The fifteen, 13 men police are still trying about their destination. Dominica, were found and two women, are to discern whether the companies take in distress by the being housed in dif- ship that brought them French Coast Guard. ferent police stations to St. Kitts had clear- in the Federation, ance to do so. advantage of “Unscrupulous cap- Immigration tains or companies take Department head “The information we advantage of desperate Hughes said the 35 Merclyn Hughes told got was they were put desperate people people and just put were rescued and the Observer. off on St. Kitts and them off anywhere.” brought to St. Kitts as they were left,” said it was the closest port Hughes. and just put them and were received by the Federation’s “They’re in safekeep- “We don’t [know] if Hughes said it is Coast Guard. Six were ing. We have them in they had clearance off anywhere.” possible that more women and 29 were different police sta- from the last port.” Haitians were let off men. Four were taken tions,” said Hughes. in St. Kitts and are not to hospital as they ap- not yet been able to investigating whether yet in custody. She has peared to be dehydrat- Hughes said police get in touch with rel- this was a case of hu- asked that the public ed. Others have been were investigating the Hughes said that ac- evant authorities in man smuggling, as be vigilant and report taken to the defence matter as a potential cording to the travel that country to find there is indication that “any sighting of people forces for safekeeping.

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:17 Jail time, not death, for liddle and Wells, says religious

Leanna Napolean was leader found dead in 2017

Brandon Wells, Pastor Ericson Cumberbatch of the Leanna’s brother was St. Kitts Evangelical Association convicted of her murder Pastor opposes death sentence for leanna’s killers

By Monique Washington should be punished, persons would have re- Course of Justice for the as to how a teen could Last month, a third they should not receive acted, it was not malice 21-year-old Wells. simply vanish without a person, Ivan Phillip of Jail time, not death, the death penalty. or forethought, then I trace. LaGuerite, involved should be the punish- could understand that. The jury also returned in Naploean’s death ment for the two men “I don’t think they But when a person a unanimous guilty Her body was found was convicted and sen- convicted of killing should be penalised to more than one month tenced. LaGuerite had 17-year-old Leanna the extent of the death later buried in a shallow been initially charged Napolean, Pastor penalty. I believe they grave in a mountainous with murder but plead- Ericson Cumberbatch of should serve some “I don’t think they area at Buckley’s. It was ed guilty to the offence the St. Kitts Evangelical time for their actions,” said to be covered in a of being an Accessory Association told the Cumberbatch said. white sheet and still in a After the Fact to Observer. should be penal- Basseterre High School Murder. On September Citing the young ages uniform with plastic 24, he was sentenced Napoleon’s brother of the men convicted of bags around the face. to five years and nine Brandon Lee Wells the killing, he said they ised to the extent of months in prison. along with Travien should be examined Last month, a third Liddie were convicted and, if they ask for for- person, Ivan Phillip of ++ earlier this month for giveness, should receive the death penalty. I LaGuerite, involved the 2017 murder which it. in Naploean’s death shocked the Federation. was convicted and sen- According to a police “I believe that they believe they should tenced. LaGuerite had statement, Director of should be seriously been initially charged The Observer had been Public Prosecutions examined and if they with murder but plead- informed that it took the Valston Graham indi- are truly repentant then serve some time for ed guilty to the offence police hours to reach cated to the court that they should be given of being an Accessory the location of the body, he intends to make an some sort of reprieve After the Fact to which was buried in the application for the death with some stern warn- their actions” Murder. On September hills. penalty for both con- ing,” said Cumberbatch. 24, he was sentenced victed persons. plans a murder and goes verdict for 20-year-old to five years and nine The police had to un- “At that age, we may and executes a murder Liddie for the offence months in prison. dergo a near four-hour If the DPP is successful say they are not fully in whatever the penalty of Attempting to Pervert trek into the hills and in persuading the court control of their capacity, is, it should be given,” the Natural Course of Other persons have been would have never been to deliver the death pen- even though they would Cumberbatch said. Justice and an 11-1 sentenced to death since able to discover the alty sentence, and it is have planned this thing guilty verdict for the of- then Laplace, however, body in that large of an held up in appeal and and worked it out. I In the court proceeding, fence of Murder. these sentences were all area without a tip from at the Privy Council, it don’t think they are ma- Liddie and Wells were changed to a life sen- someone with knowl- would be the first time ture enough to know all said to have murdered The disappearance of tence upon appeal. edge of the situation. since December 2008 the ramifications.” the Basseterre High Napoleon was highly that someone was suc- School student by hit- publicised at the time. The Observer tried to An autopsy on the body cessfully sentenced to However, Cumberbatch ting her in the head with She was last seen on reach out to the lawyer discovered the teen died the death penalty in St. said that persons who a hammer five times. May 8, 2017 with her for pair for comment from blunt force trauma Kitts and Nevis. commit serious crimes brother in the Buckley’s but he was not on island. to the head. without reason should The jury returned area following exams We also tried contacting Wells was 19 and Liddle receive the full penalty unanimous guilty ver- earlier that day. the DPP for comment Days after the body was 18 at the time of the under the law. dicts for the offences of but have not been suc- found her brother was murder. Cumberbatch Murder and Attempting Her disappearance cessful as of press time. taken into custody and said that while the two “There are cases when to Pervert the Natural sparked national outrage charged with murder.

CMYK Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:19 Ade’s Place receives monetary donation from St. Kitts Co-operative Credit Union

Ms. Shalloyda Hewlett (right) of the St. Kitts Co-operative Credit Union presents the cheque to Ade’s Place Director Ms LaToya Merchant who was accompanied by two resident trainees.

, St. Kitts, October 21, supposed to give back Limited on Wellington International Credit Ade’s Place Director, back to the community 2019 (S.T.E.P.) – to the community that Road in Basseterre to Union Day is celebrated Ms. LaToya Merchant, and to persons who are we serve,” said Ms Julie the Director of Ade’s worldwide on the third thanked the manage- differently abled. We re- Charles, Marketing Place, Ms. LaToya Thursday in October, ment and staff of the ally appreciate the gift.” and Member Services Merchant, by a repre- and this year was cel- St. Kitts Co-operative Ade’s Place, the Manager of the St. Kitts sentative of the St. Kitts ebrated under the theme Credit Union Limited Greenlands-based in- Co-operative Credit Co-operative Credit ‘Local Service, Global for the timely donation, stitution whose mission Union Limited. “We Union Limited, Ms. Reach.’. Ms Charles and more so their sup- Ade’s Place is man- statement is ‘to provide figured that this -dona Shalloyda Hewlett. Ms. noted: port of persons who are aged by a Volunteer a safe and secure place tion will go a very long Merchant was accom- special and differently Board, and the Ministry for young persons who way in assisting persons panied by two trainees “This is a day that is cel- abled. of Education provides are “differently abled” who are beautifully and from Ade’s Place. ebrated all around the a meal for the train- where they can develop spiritually gifted.” world with all the credit “We have always co- ees during the day. to their fullest poten- “Today we decided to unions — a billion-plus operated with the Credit In 2017, the Skills tial,’ received a mone- Ade’s Place was es- give a donation to Ade’s of us who are credit Union,” noted Ms. Training Empowerment tary donation Thursday tablished in 2005 to fill Place, and we are grate- unions members both in Merchant. “Ade’s Place Programme (STEP) from the St. Kitts a void, and to provide ful we can do that, and St. Kitts and Nevis, the has opened a savings took on board train- Co-operative Credit a safe haven for adults we hope to hear won- wider Caribbean, and account with them for ees at Ade’s Place in Union Limited as part with disabilities. derful things from Ade’s throughout the world, our trainees because we the national training of International Credit Place,” observed Ms. and so I think this is a want to encourage them programme. Currently Union Day activities. The cheque was Charles. “We will con- fitting token to the com- to be financially healthy. Ade’s Place has 20 presented at the of- tinue to support them in munity that we serve,” It is a good thing when trainees under STEP. “As part of our operat- fices of the St. Kitts Co- which way we can.” Ms. Charles said. corporate citizens like ing principles, we are operative Credit Union the credit union give Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS

Kenny ‘Eazi’ Warner to take world stage Eazi to represent Federation at arts world championships

By Monique Washington actors and models from to participate, it makes When questioned as around the world. him feel patriotic. to what we can expect Kenny “Eazi” Warner, from the competition, former lead vocals of “This one-and-only, “Being that I am the Warner noted that he the Odisi Band out of Olympic-style interna- first person to go in for might not do an original Nevis, will be the first tional meet for aspiring this competition from St track as the competition person to ever repre- performers and enter- Kitts and Nevis, I also does not require him to, sent the Twin Island tainers is held annually feel like a lot is on my but he might do a reg- Federation next year in the “Hollywood” shoulders. Because a lot gae version of a song. at the Annual World area, entertainment cap- of people might want Championships of ital of the world,” ac- to see me win a goal Warner noted that he Performing Arts. cording to the WCOPA medal. It’s an elated was able to secure website. feeling, anxious, don’t sponsorship from the Over 60 countries across know what to expect Department of Culture, the Caribbean, Asia, Thousands of dollars but I am just opened to Fitzroy Warner, Apex Africa, the Americas are up for grabs in the everything about the Heavy Equipment, and and Europe will be par- various categories for competition,” he said. SKB Printing. However, ticipating in the event. the winners as well additional sponsorship as record contracts, Warner noted that some- is still needed as the This year the compe- acting contracts and one introduced him to venture is an expensive tition will be held in scholarships. the competition. He one Anaheim, California then registered online from July 24 - August Speaking with the and submitted a video. “I would encourage per- Singer Kenny Eazi Warner will represent 2. According to the Observer, Warner said sons if they can contact WCOPA website, the this competition is new “I did that then a few me if they want to be a the Federation at the Annual World competition is opened for the islands and being weeks later they made sponsor,” he said. Championships of Performing Arts to singers, musicians, that he is the first person contact and told me that dancers, variety artists, selected from the island I was selected,” he said.

CMYK NewS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 Page:21 Smart meters interfering with airwaves: amateur radio society

Amateur radio operators say that Skelec smart meters are causing interferance on some of their radio bands and that the NTRC has issued them with a “cease and desist”.

By Kenichi Serino Liburd. discuss the problem before the complaint was made to the NTRC in an “amicable fashion”, said Liburd. Skelec’s smart meters are interfering with High “The NTRC has nothing else to say publicly on this However, some members did not believe the prob- Frequency (HF) radio bands, against the laws in the matter at this time.” lem was being solved quickly enough and so a com- Federation governing the airwaves, the St. Kitts- plaint was made to the NTRC. Nevis-Anguilla Amateur Radio society said. Skelec spokesperson Gawain Fraites also declined to comment on the Radio Society’s complaint or a Liburd said that while they believed Skelec was the SKNA Amateur Radio Society President Selwyn cease and desist letter but confirmed the smart -me cause of the interferance, they did not name them in Libud said they had made a complaint to the National ters were still in operation. their complaint to the NTRC. Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) about the interference, which had found Liburd said amateur radio users, who are also called Ham radio is primarily a hobby for its enthusiasts, that the smart meters were causing interference and ham radio operators, had been complaining about who use radio to speak to one another-- including earlier this month had issued Skelec with a cease interference on the HF band since before February long distances around the world. Ham radio is also and desist letter. when he became the society’s president. considered to be part of assistance to the Federation in times of emergencies. If more common commu- “NTRC did an investigation and found they [the “Shortly after I became president, I wrote to NTRC nications such as phones or the internet were to go smart meters] were a problem and said they gave [saying] we had this problem and it needed to be down, the government would rely on ham radio op- them [Skelec] time to come up with a solution,” fixed. Because according to our laws there shoulderators to communicate with other governments and said Liburd. “Then sent them a letter telling them to be no interference on our bands,” said Liburd. international bodies. The HF bands, which Skelec’s cease and desist.” smart meters are allegedly interfering with, in par- “Every time you are sititng in your house and you’re ticular are used to communicate over long distances. NTRC director Ewin Williams declined to comment trying to transmit on whatever meter you would get on the Radio Society’s complaint. a humming type noise. We could not transmit prop- Liburd said he hopes that Skelec will correct the erly on any of those bands.” problem with the radio bands he said are caused by “I think you should go with what they [the Radio smart meters. Society] say. I’m very careful not to make any public Skelec’s smart meters allow the power utility to col- comment on this matter. I won’t submit the NTRC lect information on electricity use without sending “I hope they do adhere to what NTRC is telling on any public interview on this subject matter,” said out workers to read the meters. them and our members can get alleviation on their HF radio bands.” The radio society and Skelec had initially met to CMYK Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 AdverTiSeMeNTSNewS

Steps to Christ Chapter 1—God’s Love for Man Ellen G. White Writings

Nature and revelation alike children happy. SC 10.1 answered, “Have I been so His eyes. While He ever bore the propitiation because might reflect the love of God testify of God’s love. Our long time with you, and yet Himself with divine dignity, He loves us. Christ was the and share the joy of holiness. Father in heaven is the The word of God reveals His hast thou not known Me, He bowed with the tenderest medium through which He SC 14.3 source of life, of wisdom, character. He Himself has Philip? He that hath seen regard to every member of could pour out His infinite and of joy. Look at the won- declared His infinite love andMe hath seen the Father; and the family of God. In all men love upon a fallen world. The price paid for our re- derful and beautiful things pity. When Moses prayed, how sayest thou then, Show He saw fallen souls whom it “God was in Christ, reconcil- demption, the infinite sacri- of nature. Think of their “Show me Thy glory,” the us the Father?” John 14:8, 9. was His mission to save. SC ing the world unto Himself.” fice of our heavenly Father in marvelous adaptation to the Lord answered, “I will make SC 11.1 12.1 2 Corinthians 5:19. God suf- giving His Son to die for us, needs and happiness, not all My goodness pass before fered with His Son. In the should give us exalted con- only of man, but of all living thee.” Exodus 33:18, 19. In describing His earthly Such is the character of agony of Gethsemane, the ceptions of what we may be- creatures. The sunshine and This is His glory. The Lord mission, Jesus said, The Christ as revealed in His death of Calvary, the heart of come through Christ. As the the rain, that gladden and re- passed before Moses, and Lord “hath anointed Me life. This is the character of Infinite Love paid the price inspired apostle John beheld fresh the earth, the hills and proclaimed, “The Lord, The to preach the gospel to the God. It is from the Father’s of our redemption. SC 13.2 the height, the depth, the seas and plains, all speak to Lord God, merciful and gra- poor; He hath sent Me to heal heart that the streams of di- breadth of the Father’s love us of the Creator’s love. It is cious, long-suffering, and the brokenhearted, to preach vine compassion, manifest Jesus said, “Therefore doth toward the perishing race, he God who supplies the daily abundant in goodness and deliverance to the captives, in Christ, flow out toMy Fatherthe love Me, because was filled with adoration and needs of all His creatures. truth, keeping mercy for and recovering of sight to children of men. Jesus, the I lay down My life, that I reverence; and, failing to find In the beautiful words of the thousands, forgiving iniquity the blind, to set at liberty tender, pitying Saviour, was might take it again.” John suitable language in which psalmist— SC 9.1 and transgression and sin.” them that are bruised.” Luke God “manifest in the flesh.” 10:17. That is, “My Father to express the greatness and Exodus 34:6, 7. He is “slow 4:18. This was His work. 1 Timothy 3:16. SC 12.2 has so loved you that He tenderness of this love, he “The eyes of all wait upon to anger, and of great kind- He went about doing good even loves Me more for giv- called upon the world to be- Thee; And Thou givest ness,” “because He delight- and healing all that were It was to redeem us that ing My life to redeem you. hold it. “Behold, what man- them their meat in due sea- eth in mercy.” Jonah 4:2; oppressed by Satan. There Jesus lived and suffered and In becoming your Substitute ner of love the Father hath son. Thou openest Thine Micah 7:18. SC 10.2 were whole villages where died. He became “a Man of and Surety, by surrendering bestowed upon us, that we hand, And satisfiest the de- there was not a moan of Sorrows,” that we might be My life, by taking your li- should be called the sons of sire of every living thing.” God has bound our hearts sickness in any house, for made partakers of everlast- abilities, your transgressions, God.” 1 John 3:1. What a Psalm 145:15, 16. SC 9.2 to Him by unnumbered to- He had passed through them ing joy. God permitted His I am endeared to My Father; value this places upon man! kens in heaven and in earth. and healed all their sick. beloved Son, full of grace for by My sacrifice, God can Through transgression the God made man perfectly Through the things of nature, His work gave evidence of and truth, to come from be just, and yet the Justifier sons of man become subjects holy and happy; and the and the deepest and tenderest His divine anointing. Love, a world of indescribable of him who believeth in of Satan. Through faith in the fair earth, as it came from earthly ties that human hearts mercy, and compassion were glory, to a world marred and Jesus.” SC 14.1 atoning sacrifice of Christ the the Creator’s hand, bore no can know, He has sought to revealed in every act of His blighted with sin, darkened sons of Adam may become blight of decay or shadow of reveal Himself to us. Yet life; His heart went out in with the shadow of death None but the Son of God the sons of God. By assum- the curse. It is transgression these but imperfectly rep- tender sympathy to the chil- and the curse. He permitted could accomplish our re- ing human nature, Christ el- of God’s law—the law of resent His love. Though all dren of men. He took man’s Him to leave the bosom of demption; for only He who evates humanity. Fallen men love—that has brought woe these evidences have been nature, that He might reach His love, the adoration of was in the bosom of the are placed where, through and death. Yet even amid the given, the enemy of good man’s wants. The poorest the angels, to suffer shame, Father could declare Him. connection with Christ, they suffering that results from blinded the minds of men, and humblest were not afraid insult, humiliation, hatred, Only He who knew the may indeed become worthy sin, God’s love is revealed. so that they looked upon to approach Him. Even little and death. “The chastise- height and depth of the love of the name “sons of God.” It is written that God cursed God with fear; they thought children were attracted to ment of our peace was upon of God could make it mani- SC 15.1 the ground for man’s sake. of Him as severe and un- Him. They loved to climb Him; and with His stripes fest. Nothing less than the Genesis 3:17. The thorn and forgiving. Satan led men to upon His knees and gaze into we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5. infinite sacrifice madeSuch by love is without a paral- the thistle—the difficulties conceive of God as a being the pensive face, benignant Behold Him in the wilder- Christ in behalf of fallen man lel. Children of the heavenly and trials that make his life whose chief attribute is stern with love. SC 11.2 ness, in Gethsemane, upon could express the Father’s King! Precious promise! one of toil and care—were justice,—one who is a severe the cross! The spotless Son love to lost humanity. SC Theme for the most profound appointed for his good as a judge, a harsh, exacting cred- Jesus did not suppress one of God took upon Himself 14.2 meditation! The matchless part of the training needful in itor. He pictured the Creator word of truth, but He ut- the burden of sin. He who love of God for a world God’s plan for his uplifting as a being who is watching tered it always in love. He had been one with God, felt “God so loved the world, that did not love Him! The from the ruin and degrada- with jealous eye to discern exercised the greatest tact in His soul the awful separa- that He gave His only-begot- thought has a subduing pow- tion that sin has wrought. the errors and mistakes of and thoughtful, kind atten- tion that sin makes between ten Son.” He gave Him not er upon the soul and brings The world, though fallen, is men, that He may visit judg- tion in His relationships with God and man. This wrung only to live among men, to the mind into captivity to the not all sorrow and misery. In ments upon them. It was to the people. He was never from His lips the anguished bear their sins, and die their will of God. The more we nature itself are messages of remove this dark shadow, by rude, never needlessly spoke cry, “My God, My God, why sacrifice. He gave Him to study the divine character hope and comfort. There are revealing to the world the in- a severe word, never gave hast Thou forsaken Me?” the fallen race. Christ was to in the light of the cross, the flowers upon the thistles, and finite love of God, that Jesus needless pain to a sensitive Matthew 27:46. It was the identify Himself with the in- more we see mercy, tender- the thorns are covered with came to live among men. SC soul. He did not censure hu- burden of sin, the sense of terests and needs of human- ness, and forgiveness blend- roses. SC 9.3 10.3 man weakness. He spoke the its terrible enormity, of its ity. He who was one with ed with equity and justice, truth, but always in love. He separation of the soul from God has linked Himself with and the more clearly we dis- “God is love” is written upon The Son of God came from denounced hypocrisy, unbe- God—it was this that broke the children of men by ties cern innumerable evidences every opening bud, upon ev- heaven to make manifest the lief, and iniquity; but tears the heart of the Son of God. that are never to be broken. of a love that is infinite and ery spire of springing grass. Father. “No man hath seen were in His voice as He ut- SC 13.1 Jesus is “not ashamed to call a tender pity surpassing a The lovely birds making the God at any time; the only tered His scathing rebukes. them brethren” (Hebrews mother’s yearning sympathy air vocal with their happy begotten Son, which is in the He wept over Jerusalem, the But this great sacrifice was 2:11); He is our Sacrifice,for her wayward child. SC songs, the delicately tinted bosom of the Father, He hath city He loved, which refused not made in order to create in our Advocate, our Brother, 15.2 flowers in their perfectiondeclared Him.” John 1:18. to receive Him, the way, the the Father’s heart a love for bearing our human form perfuming the air, the lofty “Neither knoweth any man truth, and the life. They had man, not to make Him will- before the Father’s throne, trees of the forest with their the Father, save the Son, and rejected Him, the Saviour, ing to save. No, no! “God so and through eternal ages rich foliage of living green— he to whomsoever the Son but He regarded them with loved the world, that He gave one with the race He has all testify to the tender, fa- will reveal Him.” Matthew pitying tenderness. His life His only-begotten Son.” redeemed—the Son of man. therly care of our God and 11:27. When one of the was one of self-denial and John 3:16. The Father loves And all this that man might Copyright © 2019 by Ellen G. to His desire to make His disciples made the request, thoughtful care for others. us, not because of the great be uplifted from the ruin and White. All Rights Reserved. “Show us the Father,” Jesus Every soul was precious in propitiation, but He provided degradation of sin that he

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CMYK Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 NewS Page:25 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 25th, 2019 AdverTiSeMeNTNewS Washington Archibald High School Celebrates 20 Years Students parade through streets

WAHS Students during march WAHS Track & Field Team WAHS Cheerleaders

By Petra Mc Sheene Tomorrow. to help the academic mission of the “One thing that we are proud of is school. The school currently has 800 the attitude of ensuring that our chil- Students and faculty of the JoAnn Sargeant has been a teacher students and 107 teaching and auxil- dren recognise that they have to give Washington Archibald High School at the Washington Archibald High iary staff. back to the community and so we are hosted a Thanksgiving Service at the School for 19 years and the principal proud of all the accomplishments of St. George’s Anglican Church last for the last three years. In an inter- She went on to mention the accom- helping children helping homes,” Friday followed by a massive march view with the Observer she said the plishments and achievements the said Sargeant. through the streets of Basseterre celebrations began in September of school has received over the years. in celebration of the school’s 20th this year and culminated in the events “Over the years we have had many She added that the best thing about anniversary. of Friday. accomplishments including academic the school is the Wildcat spirit. accomplishments, top CSEC students On September 6 1999, the Basseterre “We wanted to do it properly so when in the country, students shining and “Once we have that spirit that God Junior High School was officially our children came in, we wanted to blossoming in debating competitions, lays within us, we can conquer any- renamed and opened its doors as the make sure that they would be a part of talent and pageantry has always been thing. We are the Wildcats and that is Washington Archibald High School, it and their input was added. We made something that we shine in,” said what we are most proud of and if we named after Mr. George Washington sure that we listened to them and see Sargeant who also noted the school can indoctrinate anyone in the whole Archibald; educator and political how the Thanksgiving Service could was currently the under 14 and 16 nation, it will be the Washie Wildcat commentator. The school was rein- be done properly,” said Sargeant football champions. way of doing things with class and vented in many ways and featured a excellence.” new uniform, a new school song, a Sargeant said the celebrations would Sargeant explained that one thing that new school crest and a new school not be limited to the anniversary but the school is proud of is the attitude motto: Excelling Today for a Brighter would be marked all year long so as of children giving back.

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