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March 20, 2020 Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 20th, 2020 NEWS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 20th, 2020 NEWS Grant fires back “My hands are clean.” By Loshaun Dixon Investment Programme. wanted. “It is a lot of He later filed a suitpolitics. on I have been Tourism Minister Dec 22, 2017 accus- very circumspect about Lindsay Grant has hit ing Grant and Powell of the matter. All I am tell- back against the naysay- breaching their fiduciary ing my constituents and ers spreading rumours duty and acted fraudu- the people of St. Kitts about him and his law lently in dealing with the and Nevis. I did not take partner Jonel Powell fol- purchase and sought a nobody’s money. I don’t lowing a recent judge- court order seeking the have anyone’s money.” ment that is forcing him return of the money after to appear before a legal he said the lawyers did Grant recalled that he tribunal, an action which not pay out the purchase was the only politician could ban him from price. in St. Kitts and Nevis to practicing law if found declare he and his fam- guilty of professional A fiery Grant in a gov- ily’s assets. “I am the misconduct. ernment townhall lashed only man in the history out against claims that of politics in this country “You have been hearing a lot on the radio and social media. I think politics is bigger than my personal matters. When people bang my name all over the place I have to come to the defense of my good name.” Grant and Powell have have been made over to put down my assets, been ordered to appear the airwaves regarding my wife’s assets and before a disciplinary tri- the matter. Some have my children’s assets for bunal of two judges to even called for Grant to everyone to scrutinize. resign as a minister of If they want me to do it determine if they should government over the in- again, I can do it because be struck off the court’s cident. “You have been my hands are clean!” roll of lawyers or be sus- hearing a lot on the radio pended from practice. and social media. I think Grant encouraged his politics is bigger than my constituents and the This stems from a case personal matters. When people of St. Kitts and involving Tanzanian people bang my name Nevis to judge him based Tobin Tanzie, their for- all over the place I have on his record of perfor- mer client in May 2013. to come to the defense of mance in government my good name.” as opposed to what has Tanzie had paid Grant been portrayed over so- and Powell US$ 460,000 Grant said they received cial media.“My only goal to purchase a condomini- the money from the cli- is to fight for the people um as part of the ent and his firm started of constituency four and to process his things to bring home this thing.” Citizenship by satisfy what the client NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 20th, 2020 Page:3 CORONA VIRUS: Steps to Prevent Illness There is currently no contains at least 60% al- when you are around 5 tablespoons (1/3rd effective against corona- COVID-19 based on data vaccine to prevent coro- cohol. Cover all surfaces other people (e.g., shar- cup) bleach per gallon of viruses when properly for harder to kill viruses. navirus disease 2019 of your hands and rub ing a room or vehicle) water diluted. Follow the manufac- (COVID-19). them together until they and before you enter a turer’s instructions for all feel dry. healthcare provider’s of- OR Alcohol solutions. cleaning and disinfection The best way to prevent fice. If you are not able to products (e.g., concentra- illness is to avoid being Avoid touching your wear a facemask (for ex- 4 teaspoons bleach per Ensure solution has at tion, application method exposed to this virus. eyes, nose, and mouth ample, because it causes quart of water least 70% alcohol. and contact time, etc.). with unwashed hands. trouble breathing), then The virus is thought you should do your best Follow manufacturer’s Other common EPA- Content source: National to spread mainly from Avoid close contact to cover your coughs and instructions for applica- registered household Center for Immunization person-to-person. sneezes, and people who tion and proper ventila- disinfectants. and Respiratory Diseases Avoid close contact with are caring for you should tion. Check to ensure the (NCIRD), Division of Between people who are people who are sick wear a facemask if they product is not past its ex- Products with EPA- Viral Diseases in close contact with one enter your room. Learn piration date. Never mix approved emerging viral another (within about 6 Put distance between what to do if you are sick. household bleach with pathogens pdf icon[7 https://www.cdc.gov/ feet). yourself and other people ammonia or any other pages]external icon if COVID-19 is spread- If you are NOT sick: cleanser. Unexpired claims are expected Through respiratory ing in your community. You do not need to wear household bleach will be to be effective against droplets produced when This is especially impor- a facemask unless you an infected person tant for people who are are caring for someone coughs or sneezes. at higher risk of getting who is sick (and they are very sick. not able to wear a face- These droplets can land mask). Facemasks may in the mouths or noses of Take steps to protect be in short supply and people who are nearby or others they should be saved for possibly be inhaled into caregivers. the lungs. Stay home if you’re sick Clean and disinfect Older adults and people Stay home if you are who have severe under- sick, except to get medi- Clean AND disinfect lying chronic medical cal care. Learn what to frequently touched sur- conditions like heart or do if you are sick. faces daily. This includes lung disease or diabe- tables, doorknobs, light tes seem to be at higher Cover coughs and switches, countertops, risk for developing more sneezes handles, desks, phones, serious complications keyboards, toilets, fau- from COVID-19 illness. Cover your mouth and cets, and sinks. Please consult with your nose with a tissue when health care provider you cough or sneeze or If surfaces are dirty, clean about additional steps use the inside of your them: Use detergent or you may be able to take elbow. soap and water prior to to protect yourself. disinfection. Throw used tissues in the Take steps to protect trash. To disinfect: yourself Immediately wash your Most common EPA- Clean your hands often hands with soap and wa- registered household dis- ter for at least 20 seconds. infectants will work. Use Wash your hands often If soap and water are not disinfectants appropriate with soap and water for readily available, clean for the surface. at least 20 seconds es- your hands with a hand pecially after you have sanitizer that contains at Options include: been in a public place, or least 60% alcohol. after blowing your nose, Diluting your household coughing, or sneezing. Wear a facemask if you bleach. are sick If soap and water are To make a bleach solu- not readily available, If you are sick: You tion, mix: use a hand sanitizer that should wear a facemask Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday March 20th, 2020 NEWS EDItORIAl Stay calm. Events Postponed Due We have already written about the corona virus, but like all other media out- to COVID-19 lets, we need to write again and make comparisons to previous epidemics. Corona is unlike HIV/AIDS which is an avoidable disease. You must engage in certain behaviour in order to become infected with AIDS – except when it is mother to child infection. Unlike this, and like SARS and the others, you don’t have to be doing anything unusual in order to get Covid 9. But, unlike SARS and the others, this virus seems to have a greater life span and the experts are still learning about it each day.. They advice that we socially dis- tant – defined as 3 feet away - from the next person.This is suggested in case the person next to you is infected,it can reduce the chances of you getting the virus . Because of the unusual length of time it appears to be able to remain alive ,which is much longer than other viruses, especially on hard surfaces that are most often found in buildings; surfaces like counter tops, we are encouraged to wash our hands with soap and water regularly and to wipe services with soap and water often. In other words, the Corona virus is like no other in recent history, and perhaps in all history, so much so that some persons describe it as one of the end-of- time plagues predicted in the Bible. In fact, the virus is so diabolical that it has changed the way we worship, have communion, use our hospitals, greet and care for loved ones. It has also changed our vocabulary to introduce terms like social distancing. Touching people now, deliberately or accidentally, may become a death sentence and a criminal act. There is also the economic impact which is still unfolding. But there is encouraging news. If established protocols are followed, we will be ok. So wash and or disinfect hands regularly.
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