Friday October 11th, 2019 The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source Issue #1302 Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News SKN women’s team march on in Olympic Qualifying

Sugar girlz buoyant after defeating Sugar Girlz run riot in Olympic Qualifying

By Loshaun Dixon to open the scoring sealed her hattrick with Championship. through Ellie Stokes six minutes left in the While the males have who finished brilliantly game with a cheeky Deborah Baclawski, been knocked out of after a long ball over the chip shot that beat the the St Kitts and Nevis Olympic contention, top passed the Trinidad onrushing goalkeeper coach, said she was female footballers from and Tobago goalkeeper. to seal a convincing win proud of her players. St. Kitts and Nevis have for St. Kitts and Nevis. advanced for the quali- The game then turned to fying stage for the 2020 Phoenitia Browne, who “We watched their first CONCACAF Women’s doubled the Sugar Girlz Olympic Championship lead in the 13th minute two games and we knew after winning their with a penalty follow- group played in Trinidad ing a hand-ball infringe- that they would bring and Tobago. ment in the penalty area by Trinidad and Tobago. everything to us. I’m The competition for St. Kitts and Nevis opened In the 23rd minute with a 0-0 draw with the Browne found the back proud of our team for Dominican Republic of the net again with her before they defeated strike poorly dealt with their organisation and Aruba 6-1 in their sec- by the goalkeeper of ond game. Trinidad and Tobago to perseverance.” give St. Kitts and Nevis The biggest moment a 3-0 half time lead. In the final game the “We knew Trinidad of the Sugar Girlz side St. Kitts and Nevis and Tobago would be came in the third game Trinidad and Tobago team secured top spot a tough opponent. We when they defeated the found hope in the in the group with a watched their first two home side and a football second half through 10-0 win over Antigua games and we knew house in the Caribbean Dennesia Prince whose and Barbuda and a that they would bring Trinidad and Tobago 18-yard strike deflected place in the 2020 everything to us. I’m 4-1. off the post and landed Concacaf Women proud of our team for over the goal line. Olympic Qualifying their organisation and It took St. Kitts and Nevis six minutes Browne, however, Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:3 Over and OUT:

Patriots Eliminated!

Patriots’ Sharmarh Brooks bowled by the Knightriders’ Patriots Fail to Advance in the eliminator.

By Loshaun Dixon pair leaving the Patriots failed to score. approach of only using periods and took ad- six-match losing run for struggling at 31-3 at the one spinner while they vantage of the minimal the Kinghtriders. They The season is over end of the power play. After getting off were in the field. opportunities. will now play Barbados for the St. Kitts and to a quick start the Tridents for a spot in the Nevis Patriots after However Knightriders were After losing the Simmons eventually final to face the Guyana they were defeated in and re- pegged back to 31 for quick , the held out for 51 trying to Amazon Warriors. the Caribbean Premier built the innings with a 3 by the Patriots almost Knightriders pair of score and his departure League (CPL) elimina- fifty run partnership but matching the Patriots and saw his team needing 48 Patriots Carlos tor by the defending both still found it dif- score at the end of the Dinesh Ramdin found from 27 balls. Ramdin Brathwaite said that he champions Trinbago ficult to regularly score power play after being it difficult to find - scor who was 16 from 31 side was timid at the Knightriders. runs. Evans eventually balls when Simmons start of the game. fought his way to 55 left then took 18 from Patriots asked to bat from 47 balls as he pro- “Unfortunately that was a over “We wanted to be con- first and showed that the vided the foundation for to haul the Knightriders servative and keep pitch would be a strug- the Patriots to post 125- one of our better bowl- back into contention. wickets in hand but I gle to bat on. 7 from their 20 overs think we went too much without hitting a six. ing performances but we Captain in the opposite direc- The opening pair of Evin who replaced Simmons tion. Sunil is a world- Lewis and Mohamed was the just didn’t have also smashed 26 from class player but I think Hafeez found it diffi- star bowler for the nine deliveries to end we showed him a little cult to rotate the strike Knightriders as his four enough runs to bowl at.” all of Patriot hopes end- bit too much respect. It and find boundaries and overs only went for 10 ing the game in the pen- was a lack of momen- both eventually perished and he collected two ultimate over with six tum. Unfortunately, that trying to move the score wickets. His 24 ball wickets in hand. was one of our better along. spell had 19 balls where 15-0 off two overs as ing options but fought performances followed the opening the Patriots batsmen Patriots took an unusual through the difficult The victory ends a but we just didn’t have Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News EDitorial Fare Share

or the fourth year in a row, the country will receive an economic stimu- lus in December. Employees of government, including para-statal Finstitutions, will receive an extra month’s salary, according to Prime Minister Harris.

That amounts to an injection of at least EC$25M into the economy for over 10,000 workers! That figure does not account for the extra payment to public pensioners, nor for those institutions which normally grant bonuses in December, so the figures will be much higher as normal monthly payroll for the Federation hovers around EC$80M. Truly glad tidings that will bring great joy to many.

Add that to the tax breaks usually given in December: VAT reduced days, exemption on food parcels and the like. Consider the jobs created by the team Unity government; include the developments in infrastructure (new piers, road works, revetment at Old Road Bay, hotels); superimpose the many social amelioration programmes that have been and are about to be introduced (National Health Insurance, enhanced Social Security Benefits, new minimum wages, removal of VAT on essential items) and you will better understand the drive and philosophy of the people-centered Team Unity Government.

Increasing transparency, respect for people’s rights (albeit some Court enforced),rule of law and law enforcement (gun control, reduced gun violence, people’s empowerment), housing programmes, attention to education and health care are some more of the hallmarks of the sitting government.

It is impossible to argue against how many accomplishments have been achieved in such a short time frame of four and a half years!

Even as we revel in the achievements, we must be mindful that God has blessed us and protected us from the ravages of natural disasters. We must also be mindful to save for a rainy day. Do not spend all at once and try not to spend frivolously. And even as we accept these blessings, let us give thanks to the Almighty. It is as much for the goodness of God and the pros- perity agenda of the government that we will be so blessed this Christmas!

Fair sharing of the fruits of our labour!

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anything I can do to help them I will. This is Senior females ready for my first pageant at 73. The night of the show I’m just going to go and do my best and the big stage expect the best” she said.

She said that prepara- tion has been tough and that while she has chaperoned beauty pageant contestants in the past she never per- sonally knew the emo- tional part of it.“I have been in public all my life but I have never been on stage. I love it and I am ready,” she said Maynard said that preparation has been coming along “alright”. “I love to do things. I love to have fun so I entered to have some Age and beauty as seniors take stage fun and we willsee whatever The four fabulous women competing in the Ms. Nevis Seniors pageant, L-R: Govanie Butler, Idella Wallace, Josephine Maynard and Janet Grey-Hull else follows,” she said Wallace said she has “We had a success- but one She said that the Month never been in a pag- By Monique Washington senior queen show. So ful show in 2017 and dropped out right be- of October is celebrat- now we are using eant but the stage is no A“fabulous” four sen- persons have been fore the photo shoot ed as the month of old- that as part of the stranger to her. ior females are ready clamouring for anoth- and they could not find er persons. equality process,” she for the big stage as they ershow,” she said.She a replacement. said. First plan to have noted that they are un- Moven said that for the “This year the theme is - “I was born on the fun and enjoy them- able to host the show pageant there will be ‘The Journey to Age time pageant contest- stage. I use to dance selves with hopes of every year for various ant Butler said she de- the limbo dance. I use winning the Ms. Sen- reasons. cided to enter the pag- to dance the fire iors crown. “We can’t do it annu- “This is my first eant after she “studied dance, I use to act,” she On Tuesday The Ob- ally because they need myself, and decided I said. server joined Janet a turnaround time and pageant at 73. The was going to enter to She noted that prepa- Grey we are dealingwith enjoy myself and to ration is goingsmooth- – older persons so they night of the show make ly and invites everyone Hull, Josephine May- need more time to pre- myself feel happy,” she to come on out. nard, Govanie Butler pare themselves,” said said. “You would see what and Idella Wallace, th Moven. I’m just going to go we have in store for e contestants for this “It is a challenge find- A former netball play- y ou .” year’s Ms Nevis Sen- ing participants be- and do my best.” er and travel agent for The pageant will be iors Queen Pageant for cause seemingly family 40 years, Grey-Hull held on October 26 at their photoshoot. members have said that whenshe was 5:30pm at the Cultural been telling their loved five segments, three of Equality’ and here we asked to participate in Complex. Social Division Deputy ones to not participate which will be judged. are in Nevis the pageant she yes, Tickets are on sale for Director Joyce Moven and some persons are Fanfare and an infor- having a pageant. Dur- “immediately.” $25. said this is the second saying they are stage mal discussion, which ing Culturama we have “Because it is a fun- time they are exploring fright,” Moven said. is not judged. Sports- the Talented teen, the draiser for the Social the pageant through She noted that this year wear, talent Culturama Services department the Seniors Citizens initially they had a full and evening wear Senior Pageant and and they do a lot of division at the Depart- slate of participants which will be judged. now we are having a work for the elderly, so ment of Social Services Page:6 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News St. Kitts and Nevis passport holds position

St. Kitts and Nevis top passport in OECS

By Kenichi Serino Association. St. Kitts migration programs Steffen. e “passport power” and Nevis’ passport have performed strong- of the St. Kitts and allows for visa-free ly. Moving up from “Often, there is Nevis has improved travel to 152 countries, the 16th-place posi- slightly to 24th place according to the index. tion it held last quarter, Henley Chairman Dr. in the world, mak- The next best perform- Cyprus, for instance, Christian Kaelin, who a strong ing it the top passport ing OECS state was now holds 14th place, created the passport in the Organisation Antigua and Barbuda with Cypriot citizens index, said that “pass- of Eastern Caribbean which sits at 28th place able to access 173 port power” research correlation States (OECS), ac- followed by St. Lucia destinations around has shown that it is cording to a recent and St. Vincent and the the world without a about more than just report by the Henley Grenadines at 31st. visa,” said Henley in its what destinations a between visa Passport Index. report. holder can access with- out acquiring a visa in advance. freedom and other In their report, Henley St. Kitts and Nevis was singled out for St. Kitts “Regarding the con- “Often, there is a strong ranked at 26th place in and Nevis for having nections between visa correlation between the previous Henley made the “strongest freedom and economic visa freedom and other benefits such as Passport Index. Its new gains” over the past freedom, countries with benefits such as busi- ranking ties it with the 10 years, climbing 14 investment migration ness and investment Bahamas and places places in the rankings programs are among freedom, independence business and it only two spots be- since 2009. the best examples. of the judiciary, fiscal hind Barbados, which Malta, for instance, health, and property at 22nd has the best has one of the stron- rights.” investment ranked passport in gest passports in the the entire Caribbean Henley said that coun- world and is perform- region. tries with “investment ing exceedingly well in freedom, migration programs”, terms of fiscal health. Caption: St. Kitts and such as Citizenship The statistics speak for Nevis has shown strong By Investment, have themselves, as does the progress in the Henley independence of Henley issues its rank- continued to show ongoing popularity of Passport Index and is ings every four months “strong progress” in the the investment migra- the top passport in the and measures a na- rankings. tion industry with both Organisation of Eastern the judiciary, tion’s “passport pow- wealthy clients and Caribbean States. er” based on the access sovereign states,” said each nation’s passport Henley CEO Dr. Juerg fiscal health, and affords its holder. The “As they have done index is based on data throughout the index’s from the International history, countries of- property rights.” Air Transport fering investment Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:7 St. Kitts and Nevis passport holds position Page:8 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News US Embassy to Conduct Consular Outreach for American Citizens

The United States Thursday, Oct. 17. to access the services or Embassy will conduct to cancel an appoint- a Consular Outreach The session in Nevis ment, individuals can of American Citizen will be held at the visit: https://evisaforms. Services for U.S. na- Alexander Hamilton state.gov/ tionals residing in St. Museum and is sched- Kitts and Nevis at the uled for Wednesday, St. Kitts Marriott Resort Oct. 16. on Monday, Oct. 14, Tuesday, Oct. 15 and To make an appointment Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:9 Youths Are future for St. Peter festival After looking for support, fes- tival moves forward

By Petra Mc Sheene support although, we successful.” have been asking for “I refuse to let their comments and negative H1: Youths Are future sponsors since start- The festival was of- fA Wet Fete, Calypso ing back up the festi- ficially opened on energy stop my plan for the community so I went Show and Queen pag- val. There have been October 5 with a Kid’s eant are some of the comments made from Fun Day. Other up- to request help from other businesses outside events still ahead for business owners about coming events for the the St. Peter’s Festival, just forgetting about festival include a Wet of the community and was successsful.” now underway for its the festival complete- Fete, Calypso Show, fourth anniversary. ly,” said president of Fry Eye Concert, the newly formed Jouvert Morning, This year’s theme is St. Peter’s Festival Double the Youths Are The Committee Travis Cricket, Tropical Future’. However, the Clarke Flava, Soca Pork & festival almost did not Beer Fest, Queen take place as it has “I refuse to let their Show and Parade Day. struggled to find local comments and nega- support, according to tive energy stop my The Calypso show one of the organisers. plan for the communi- will be held on Oct 12 ty so I went to request with Princess Chrissy, “There have been help from other busi- Sweet T, Princess many business owners nesses outside of the Dede, Princess Nia, in the community that community and was Power Piper, Wiseman still don’t show their and Simply Mighty all vying for the crown.

Meanwhile, the St. Peter’s Festival Queen Pageant is gearing up and getting prepared to give the audience a show to remember on November 1. The con- testants for this queen pageant are Tamia Martin, Jewvonna Morson, Tresjeur Dedier, and Leonna Brookes.

Clarke said surround- ing villages were welcome to celebrate the festival’s Jouvert which will feature mu- sic from the Kollision Band.

The St. Peter’s Festival is un- St. Peter’s Festival Queen Contestants: L-R Tresjeur Dedier, Leonna derway with a Calypso show Brookes, MTamia Martin, Jewvonna Morson to be held on Saturday night. Page:10 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:11

Prime Minister Harris Congratulates Sir Tapley for Earning Distinguished UWI Accolade

Prime Minister Dr. the is,” the prime minister at the UWI Cave Hill Fortress National Park Honourable Timothy said at his monthly Campus. In 1985, Sir Society and chairman Harris congratulated press conference Oct. Tapley was awarded of the UWI’s Territo- St. Kitts and Nevis’ 03. “He is a man who the rank of Command- rial Advisory Com- Governor-General, His has given incredible er of the Royal Victo- mittee. He was also a Excellency Sir S. W. service to this country rian Order by Queen member of the Tripar- Tapley Seaton, GCMG, through all areas… Elizabeth II during a tite Committee (Gov- CVO, QC, JP Thursday I want on behalf of royal visit to St. Kitts ernment/Chamber/ for earning a distin- the Cabinet to extend and Nevis. In 1988, he Trade Union), as well guished University of publicly our commen- was promoted to the as the Social Security the West Indies (UWI) dation to him and the rank of Silk (Queen’s Appeals Tribunal. accolade. choice by the Uni- Counsel), becoming versity of him as a fit the first graduate of the In Sept. 2015, Sir On Saturday, Oct. 12 and proper person to West Indian law school Tapley was appointed the UWI Open Cam- be awarded that high to achieve the honour. governor-general of pus will confer the de- honour.” St. Kitts and Nevis, a gree of Doctor of Laws After his tenure as at- position he still holds (LLD) on Sir Tapley In 1980, at the age torney general ended today. In Nov. 2015, for outstanding public of 29, Sir Tapley was in 1995, Sir Tapley he was conferred service to the Fed- appointed as attorney- spent 20 years in pri- the accolade, Knight eration of St. Kitts and general of St. Kitts and vate practice, where he Grand Cross of the Nevis at a service in Nevis, serving in that served in a number of Most Distinguished Antigua and Barbuda capacity for 15 years. capacities including di- Order of Saint Mi- at St John’s Pentecostal He was the youngest rector of the Chamber chael and Saint George Church. and longest-serving of Industry and Com- (G.C.M.G) by Her attorney-general in the merce; president of the Majesty Queen Eliza- “I would like on a note region. Previously, he St. Kitts and Nevis Bar beth II. of commendation to served as crown coun- Association; president commend His Excel- sel, acting registrar, of the Organisation lency our Governor- and magistrate. of Eastern Caribbean Cutline: Prime Minis- General, Sir Tapley States Bar Association, ter Dr. the Honourable Seaton, on his award of Sir Tapley was admit- and first president of Timothy Harris (left) honorary doctorate by ted to practice law in the St Christopher and His Excellency the the University of the 1975 from among the National Trust, as well Governor–General, Sir West Indies, and to say first group of graduates as vice-president of S. W. Tapley Seaton, how well-deserved he of the Faculty of Law the Brimstone Hill GCMG, CVO, QC, JP Page:12 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Advertisement St. Peter’s bringing back The Fackflip!

Morton stated to The By Petra Mc Sheene Observer. “My grandfather was a After being dormant part of the actors and for almost ten years, I started when I was a veteran actor and a five years old and have new manager, are in been doing it ever the process of recruit- since,” he said. ing new actors to be part of a revived St. Although both Mor- Peter’s Acrobats. ton and Hazel would St. Peter’s Actors Circa like to have the origi- “The Actors group 2009 perform a fork jump. nal actors back as part is a part of St. Peter’s of the group, many culture,” veteran actor feel they are too old to Jamal Morton told perform the stunts. The Observer. “Where Sandy Point has mock- St. Peter’s looking for new acrobats Still, Morton is hope- ojumbies, Mc Knight ful that a new genera- has masquerades and tion of actors can be Cayon and Mansion player Aiden Nurse. mer to crush a huge was one of the factors and other parts of St. found. Sugar Boyz need win as Belize comes calling has bull, St. Peter’s has rock on other actors’ that caused the St. Pe- Kitts as well. actors.” During Carnival sea- chests. ter’s Actors to become Interested persons son, onlookers enjoyed dormant, according to Morton and new who wants to be a part The tradition of acro- the performances of But the Acrobats Morton. Acrobats manager of the St. Peter’s Actors bats goes back to the many folklore troupes stopped performing in Kennedy Hazel made can contact Morton at 17th century when but one of the most But as Carnival season a recent visit to the 669-9201 or Hazel at French Governor highly anticipated “It takes draws near, Morton Dean Glasford Prima- 763-2712. Monsieur de Poincy folklore troupe to believes it is time to ry to gauge interest in settled in the par- be seen was always talent, bring them back to students to ask parents ish of St. Peter’s and the St. Peter’s Actors. showcase the talents to allow them to sign began calling upon Performers would be skills and of newly recruited ac- up for the actors. slaves to perform acro- seen performing jaw- tors as well as a way to According to both batic stunts including dropping stunts such one has safeguard the culture Morton and Hazel, the somersaulting over an as somersaulting over and to show onlookers visit to the school went upturned pitchfork to an upturned pitchfork to face that the actors are still very well and after see- entertain himself and with a height of six around. ing Morton perform his guests. After de or seven feet. Some the fear of a few somersaults, the Poincy’s passing, the onlookers would turn Morton said he would interest level of the tradition remained. their heads or close jumping like the St. Peter’s Ac- students was raised Over the years, all the their eyes because tors to be known for as they were eager to actors were originally they didn’t want to be over the more than just origi- learn and be a part of from the village of witness to an accident. nating from the parish the group. Stapleton in St. Peter’s. When not doing som- fork.” of St. Peter. He would Some of these actors ersaults, actors would like to see persons that For one to become an included persons such perform backflips and are interested in being actor, “it takes talent, St. Peter’s Acrobats as Morton, new man- cartwheel tricks as Carnival in 2009. Lack a part of the actors skills and one has to circa 1987 do a hand- ager Kennedy Hazel well as the exciting act of interest from some come from neighbour- face the fear of jump- stand in a pyramid and popular football of using a sledgeham- of the original actors ing villages of St. Peter ing over the fork.” Advertisement The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:13 SKN go head to head with Belize in Nations League

St. Kitts and Nevis in action during their last game against French Guiana Sugar Boyz need win as Belize comes calling

By Loshaun Dixon Warner Park is on and Nevis team is in which makes us third “Going to League A competitive football. Sunday and will be Belize.” and we want to move gives us the opportu- When club football held after the teams up the table so we can nity to qualify for the takes a break you look Kitts and Nevis will first meet in Belize on Huie also highlighted have a chance to make Gold Cup which is the forward for the inter- be back in action this Thursday Night. the importance of it to League A of the next big thing outside national break because Sunday at Warner winning the next two Nations League.” of the World Cup. We the games that are Park when the Nations Communications of- fixtures. have never been to the going to be played are League rolls back into ficer for the St. Kitts He also highlighted Gold Cup and would not just friendlies. You town for the second Nevis Football As- “It is a very crucial the benefits of mov- be a great opportu- are playing against month running with sociation Andre Huie game because we only ing into League A nity,” said Huie. teams you won’t the Sugar Boyz facing is calling on football have one point in the for football into the always get to play Belize twice this week fans to get ready to Nations League so far Federation. “Once you get into the against so it is a really and Warner Park host- cheer the Sugar Boyz Gold Cup anything is good opportunity for ing two neutral games. at Warner Park. “Once you get into the possible. The players us to make our mark.” will get opportuni- After a loss and draw “We are encouraging Gold Cup anything is ties to get signed and In addition to the in their last time out in fans to get ready and maybe even scholar- Sugar Boyz, the British the Nations League to wear your national possible. The players ships so the opportu- Virgin Islands will be Grenada and French colours and come out nities are endless.” playing their home Guiana, respectively, because we want to will get opportunities to games in St. Kitts this attention for St. Kitts make home turf feel get signed and maybe Huie also sang praises international with BVI and Nevis now turns like home. They are for the Nation League playing the Bahamas to Belize who they are going over to Belize, even scholarships, so for reviving interna- and Bonnaire on playing in back to back and I can assure you tional football. Thursday and Sunday. matches, one away and that Belize is going to the opportunities are one at home. make sure that they “It also gives an op- know that St. Kitts endless.” portunity to play more The home game at Page:14 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Advertisement Advertisement The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:15 “There are people not built for basketball, there are people who don’t have the endurance for football.” Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports Tom Buchanan Ministry of Sports targeting sports diversification. More sports to be added to national spotlight

By Loshaun Dixon interest for netball or cricket or the usual “In the spirit of sports “I also had a meeting The ministry of sports sports we play in St. diversification we have with the president of in St. Kitts and Nevis Kitts and Nevis so also ventured into ar- the handball associa- are looking to diversify we have to give those eas such as dominoes tion and we are look- the sports available to people options.” and we are now look- ing to assist the devel- the public as they look ing to make dominoes opment of handball as to develop new offer- He noted that growing a major sport here in well in different areas.” ings to the Federation. up he had very little St. Kitts and Nevis,” options for sports as said Buchanan. He also announced Permanent Secretary he did not have the that plans are ahead to in the Ministry of physical attributes for “Not everyone wants conduct baseball clin- Sports Tom Buchanan some. to play a contact sport ics in the Federation in an interview said or sports where you later this month that his ministry has “When I was in my have to run and jump been looking at sports prime I did not have or something of that “We are also looking diversification within these options. I could n atu re .” to bringing baseball the Federation. not play basketball to St. Kitts and Nevis for sure and I couldn’t Buchanan also noted and to make it a major “When you speak play football either. that pool and handball sport as well. We will about diversification Now the younger are other sports they be partnering with the you are speaking about people will be given have been looking to Major League Baseball people who want to options they can turn put under the national Alumni Association to play and watch.There t o.” spotlight. bring baseball clinics are people not built to the Federation.” for basketball, there One of those new “We have been part- are people who don’t sports is dominoes, nering with the in- The first baseball clin- have the endurance for which the ministry is terim pool association ics will be in St. Kitts football,” said Bu- seeking advice on de- to develop pool as well on October 27 and the chanan. veloping from the St. and they have already same day in Nevis. “There are people Kitts and Nevis Olym- had some competi- who may not have the pic Committee. tions,” he said. Page:16 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:17 Page:18 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 REGIONAL NEWS Thousands receive medical treatment from U.S. Navy ship

“I think its exceeded expectations, I think when the numbers come out you’re going to see a higher percentage of the population than any other stop.”

A U.S. Navy medical official consults with a family while treat- U.S. Navy personnel process patients who have been ing their daughter at the Antioch Baptist Church. treated at the Antioch Baptish Church while a Ministry of Health official looks one. By Kenichi Serino when the numbers tients as those mis- the U.S. Navy had set get treatment and were medical treatment. come out you’re go- sions had operated at up a site in St. Paul’s. happy with their visit. Monserrate said this After a slow start early ing to see a higher full capacity sooner. was not unusual. in the week, the num- percentage of the “We didn’t know it was “It’s good because a lot ber of patients visiting population than any Monserrate said that done here. Most peo- of people did get in,” “We’ve had rumours medical sites hosted other stop,” said U.S. they were surprised ple went to Basseterre. she said. everywhere we’ve by the U.S.S Comfort Embassy in Barbados by the rise in turn- If we had know it was been. Rumours are par increased to almost a Deputy Chief of Mis- out toward the end here we would have Simms said she also for the course in this thousand a day with sion Joaquin Monser- of the visit and said come a long time ago,” knew of people who day and age, it’s in- some being turned rate. he wished that more said Archibald. were initially reluctant evitable,” he said. “We away on the last day people had visited to visit the locations had our public affairs on Thursday. “About seven to eight earlier so that more One person who vis- but later changed their team to set the record The U.S.S. Comfort, percent of the popula- could have received ited the St. Paul’s site minds. straight, and even a U.S. Navy ship that tion, which is incred- treatment. said she had thought before we arrived the has been on a medical i b l e .” the visit was going to “A lot of people said people of St. Kitts and mission throughout “We have been sur- take place over the they weren’t com- Nevis knew what kind the Caribbean, visited Monserrate added prised that the de- course of two weeks. ing because of vari- of visit it is to be.” the Federation from that about 60 peo- mand has risen so ous things but a lot St. Kitts from Oct 5 ple received surger- much up to the last Janice, who did not of people are coming The U.S.S. Comfort is to Oct 10. It provided ies aboard the U.S.S. day. It makes me wish want to publish her because they heard operated by the U.S. health care at two lo- Comfort, which was that we could have last name, said that this service was good,” Navy and is staffed cations on the island, below the capacity of had the same rate of she believed that some she said. by over 1,200 peo- at Antioch Baptist the ship’s four surgi- participation from the persons had been sus- ple including almost Church in Lime Kiln cal bays which can very first day,” said picious of the visit but Simms added that she a thousand Naval and the St. Paul’s treat between 12 to 20 Monserrate. changed their minds believed that some medical staff offering Community Centre. patients a day. when they word of people had been surgical care, optom- During a media tour Standing outside of mouth from their reluctant to come etry, paediatrics and of the sites on Mon- Monserrate said they the St. Paul’s location, neighbours. earlier due to “political general care. The ship day, Antioch church expect over 3,000 pa- Claudia Archibald had things”. will visit 12 countries, was busy while the tients to have received visited the site with “People were seeing Colombia, Costa Rica, St. Paul’s location care during the U.S.S. two friends and were people and hearing the “Political things get Dominican Republic, only had a handful of Comfort’s visit to St. debating whether to feedback and hearing their mind and now Ecuador, Grenada, patients. Kitts and Nevis, with go back to get an eye that really it’s good.” they’re rushing.” Haiti, , Pana- But by Thursday, the both sites working at exam. ma, Peru, St. Lucia and scene had switched ‘full capacity’, almost Norma Simms had The U.S.S. Comfort’s Trinidad and Tobaga with both locations 1,000 patients a day, “It was okay,” she told been waiting at the visit had been preced- in addition to St. Kitts packed with visiting for the previous two the Observer. She said Antioch location but ed by rumours spread and Nevis. patients. days. He said that in they had waited until was turned away. via social media about “I think its exceeded larger countries they the last day because However, she knew the intentions of the expectations, I think had seen more pa- they had not known many people who did United States offering REGIONAL News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:19 SKN Taiwan celebrates National Day and Corporation

“St. Kitts and Nevis remains the most reliable ally in the Caribbean region to the Republic of China”

By Loshaun Dixon National Day. help each other when like St. Vincent and sary we reflect on our thought that hav- needed. You can rest the Grenadines, are differences and our ing freed themselves It was a night of He said that this year assured we will con- among the countries similarities.” of a colonial power, celebration as the has seen a record tinue to work hard that remain faithful.” gone through their Federation of St. Kitts number of overseas through corporation,” He also hailed Taiwan displacement at the and Nevis and the em- visits exchanged by said Lee. He also hailed the first as one of the best- United Nation, that a bassy of the Republic leaders of both coun- Prime Minister of St. managed states in the country faces with the of China (Taiwan) tries Harris said that Kitts and Nevis, Dr. world. most powerful adver- celebrated that coun- Taiwan was the first Kennedy Simmonds, sary could today be tries 108th national “This year has been a country that estab- for initiating the rela- “Here is a country recognised within the day and 36 years of very fruitful one,” said lished diplomatic tionship with Taiwan relatively small in the 20 economic players cooperation between Lee. relations with a newly the Federation is now context of a nation in the world?” both countries. independent St. Kitts enjoying. gone through a period He highlighted the and Nevis in 1983. of colonialism...suf- Harris and Lee were The event took place visit of President Tsai “St. Kitts and Nevis fered from oppression then joined on stage at the St. Kitts Mar- Ing-and the foreign “St. Kitts and Nevis way back then took having to free itself by Governor General riott Resort as high minister of taiwan to remains the most reli- the bold step to asso- from the yolk of op- Tapley Seaton QC and ranking government the Federation this able ally in the Carib- ciate itself as a dip- pression and today members of the Fed- officials, dignitaries year and the visits to bean region to the lomatic ally with the it shines of the best eral Cabinet to a toast and members of the Taiwan of Prime Min- Republic of China,” Republic of China. I managed of the Asian to Taiwan diplomatic core came ister Timothy Harris said Harris. want to salute ambas- states.” out for the celebra- and ministers Eugene sador Terrance Byron Governor General and tion. Hamilton and Ian Harris recalled many who was the first the Federal Cabinet Liburd. other Caribbean na- ambassador to the Harris also described in a toast to celebrate Resident Taiwanese tions that had diplo- Republic of China,” Taiwan as a good 108th National Day of Ambassador Tom Lee “The embassy was matic ties with Taiwan said Harris. example of what a de- Taiwan. said they were very very busy this year. who have since ended termined people can pleased in having Both St. Kitts and that relationship. “As we congratulate achieve. everyone join them Nevis and Taiwan the Republic of China in celebrating their are always ready to “St. Kitts and Nevis, on its 10th anniver- “Who would have Page:20 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Advertisement

Government Ensures that the Differently-Abled Can Lead Productive Lives The Government of The prime minister the vicinity of the Department at the capacity,” which is the opening of the St. Kitts and Nevis pointed to several pro- popular Strip,” Dr. John Gumbs Build- defined as the capabil- 10th Regional As- continues to take jects undertaken by Harris said. ing on the Bay Road,” ity of performing tasks sembly of Disabled concrete steps to the government that the prime minister and activities that peo- People’s International ensure that mem- have features built in Prime Minister Harris added. “We will soon ple find necessary or North America and bers of the differently to accommodate the also referenced two of be operating a lift right desirable in their lives, the Caribbean held in abled community can differently-abled. the newest transpor- here at Government has been embraced August at the St. Kitts lead productive and tation stations in St. Headquarters. This by the Cabinet, with Marriott Resort. enjoyable lives in the “You see this reflected Kitts and noted that has been done in an Deputy Prime Min- twin-island federation, in the upgrade and the differently-abled attempt to make doing ister the Honourable Additional develop- Prime Minister Dr. the rehabilitation of the can be comfortable business in Govern- Shawn Richards telling ments will be rolled Honourable Timothy island main road in St. while waiting in tran- ment Headquarters delegates that “im- out over time as Harris highlighting Kitts. Wheelchair-ac- sit. much easier for the proving the functional changes are made at hos Monthly Press cessible sidewalks have disabled and elderly capacity of persons to reflect provisions Conference on Thurs- been incorporated “Our East Line Bus people. Our new with disabilities here outlined in the Con- day, Oct. 3, 2019 that in the road upgrade Terminal, and the Government Printery in St. Kitts and Nevis vention on the Rights “my government has plan. Sidewalks with refurbished Basseterre will also be wheelchair has been central to the of Persons with Dis- been mainstreaming wheelchair access have Ferry Terminal, which accessible when com- Team Unity admin- abilities signed by the care and consideration also been included in opened last year, pleted and it too will istration’s interaction prime minister Friday, of the differently-abled the plan to enhance both have wheelchair have an elevator.” and engagements with Sept. 27 in New York in our society.” the South Frigate Bay ramps – and so does this very important at the United Nations Area, specifically in our Inland Revenue The term “functional constituency.” during General Assembly. Advertisement The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:21

Thousands turn out for Children’s Home

Walkers celebrate with a selfie after finishing the St. Kitts Run and Family Walk on Saturday

About 1300 people participated in this year’s St. Kitts Run and Family Walk on Saturday to benefit the St. Christopher Children’s Home. Run, walk and raise: $180k for Children’s Home

$180,000 was raised for the run and walk, place for the men was drenched with sweat Cadogan added that By Kenichi Serino for the Children’s paying $50 for a t-shirt Johan Burke at 18:35 and out of breath, but he also liked that the Home. and a meal voucher. minutes, followed was recognized as the event would help the Over 1,300 people Some people got by Leron Pouteen in fastest child runner. children of the Chil- turned out last week- “What a fantastic turn health check-ups from second at 18:55 min- dren’s Home. end wearing bright out on such a beautiful the Windsor Univer- utes and in third place Coming in at a much pink and light gray day!” said Children’s sity of Medicine who was Rahsean Douglas more leisurely pace Helping the children to participate in the Home Chairperson had sent up a tent for at 19:52. Topping out were the walkers. After was also a big reason 10th Annual St. Kitts Kym Taylor. runners and walkers. the women runners finishing their runs for friends Ianthe Run and Family walk was Keneah Rom- and walks, participants Clumney and Miranda in support of the St. “All in all we loved the People milled about ney at 25:41 minutes, headed out to a white Freeman to participate Christopher Children’s bright pink show of and greeted each other followed by Abigail tent for a BBQ lunch, in the event. before slowly mak- O’Flaherty in second music, raffles and the “To help the children, ing their way to the with a time of 25:48 awarding of trophies. any one of us could be Johan Burke finishes his run in first place with a time of 18:35 minutes. starting line at the in that same situation,” urging of organisers, Clumney said. She and then it was time for Zenroy Hector, age 10, finishes his 5km run. Hector Freeman added that the warm-up to start, a was among the fastest child runners on the course. they also enjoyed the high-energy work out community and seeing led by fitness coach old friends. Mr. X. “You get to see some Then it was time to people you haven’t line up and start the seen in a while,” race with adult run- Clumney said. ners taking off first fol- lowed by child runners Most of the event’s who were tackling a fund-raising, about 5km course. Following $170,000, came from behind were the walk- the generosity of Home. attendees on the green ers who were taking a and in third place was sponsors, according of the golf course.” 2km route. De’ Cheynelle at 26:09. “It was nothing but to Taylor. The rest was The event is the pri- challenging this year,” from the registration mary source of funds The event began Less than 20 minutes Coming in after the said runner Andre Ca- fees as well as a suc- for the entire year for slowly before 3pm later, the first runners men but just before dogan. “Nothing bet- cessful raffle. the institution. Thanks as people began to started to arrive at the the women runners ter to do on a weekend to the runners, walkers arrive at the Marriott finish line of the com- was Zenroy Hec- but get some exercise.” and sponsors, just over golf course to register petitive race. In first tor, age 10, who was Page:22 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 REGIONAL NEWS REGIONAL News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:23

Spencer Brand, Minister of Physi- cal Planning in NTA expects increase in the Nevis Island Administration, at a sitting of the Ne- passengers to Charlestown vis Island Assem- bly Chambers at Hamilton House Port for 2019-20 on October 8 cruise season NIA amends Nevis planning and development legislation A bill to outline the Even though the De- “There were some function of the De- velopment Advisory questions as to how velopment Advisory Committee was cre- matters were referred Committee was passed ated there was some to Cabinet and the at a sitting of the Nevis shortfall as to the response from Cabi- Island Assembly on exact role and func- net, and so we sought Tuesday. tion and the powers it this morning to try The Nevis Physical had. So we were able and streamline that Planning and De- to insert a Section 6 process and outline velopment Control (a) this morning to try how that process will (Amendment) (No. 2) and outline the actual work,” he said. Bill, 2019 was tabled function as a commit- by Hon. Spencer tee. Section (b) sought The bill was one of two Brand, Minister of to outline the powers which were intro- Chrystal Serenity, one of the Physical Planning in of the Development duced and passed at two cruise ships schedule the Nevis Island Ad- Advisory Commit- the assembly’s sitting. to make an inaugural call ministration (NIA). tee so those were the The other was the Ne- to Nevis during the 2019/2020 two sections which we vis Taxi and Tour Bus cruise season (photo provided) “Today we sought amended as it regards (Amendment) Bill, to amend Section 6 to Section 6 of the 2019 which was tabled and Section 28 of the Nevis Physical Plan- by Hon. Mark Brant- Hon. Mark Brantley, Mr. Devon Liburd, with 781 passenger Nevis Physical Plan- ning and Development ley, in his capacity as Premier of Nevis and Director of Sales and capacity, and also ning Development Ordinance,” he said. the Minister of Tour- Minister of Tourism Marketing at the NTA inaugural calls from Control Ordinance. ism in the Nevis Island in the Nevis Island in his cruise season Chrystal Serenity with The intent in Section Brand said that Sec- Administration. Administration (NIA) update told Mr. Brant- 1,254 passenger capac- 6 as amended, was tion 28 of the legisla- welcomed news from ley that the statistics ity and Ritz Carlton to try and codify the tion was repealed and Two other bills which a tourism official at for this year’s season with 298 passenger functions and powers replaced. were also introduced the Nevis Tourism shows that there will capacity.” of the Development but only received their Authority (NTA) of be more passengers In November 2017, Advisory Committee, “With regards to Sec- first reading were the an increase in the than last year. Mr. Liburd told the by inserting two new tion 28, we repealed Integrity in Public number of cruise pas- “Nevis expects over a Department of Infor- sections – Section 6 that entire section Life (Amendment) sengers expected to 100 percent increase mation that the cruise (a) and Section 6 (b) and we redrafted that Bill, 2019 tabled by visit the island during in cruise passengers passenger capacity for and also to bring some section. The aim was Hon. Mark Brantley, a briefing on the status for this cruise season, the 2016/2017 season clarity to the function to try and make the in his capacity as the of the upcoming 2019- with 64 calls sched- was about 9,386, and as to how things inter- relationship between Minister of Finance; 20 cruise season com- uled from much larger for the 2017/2018 sea- relate with the Cabinet the Development and the Nevis Animals mencing in November. ships than last season. son there was a capac- and the committee,” Advisory Commit- (Trespass and Pound) The Tourism Minister The total passenger ity of 20,575 passen- Brand said after the tee a more seamless (Amendment) Bill, thanked stakehold- arrivals last season was gers, a sharp increase bill passed. manner as it relates to 2019 tabled by Hon. ers for their contin- 6,782 and that is set to due to adverse weather “Section 6 (a) sought how things are related Alexis Jeffers, Minister ued assistance in the increase to 14,485 for conditions which had to outline the function to Cabinet and how of Agriculture. development of Nevis’ this season,” he said. affected sea ports in of the Development Cabinet relates to the fledgling cruise indus- “The island expects the region in 2017. Advisory Commit- Advisory Committee. try. the return of Azamara tee and its actual role. Page:24 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News

First-Time Home Ownership Registers Increase Over Past Four Years

Home ownership lev- and all materials ernment knows how via the waiver of duty- els in St. Kitts and Ne- necessary for the important housing is free, we make home vis have significantly construction of their to our people and we ownership easier.” increased over the past home,” Prime Min- are committed to sup- four years, especially ister Harris said. “In porting them. We de- The prime minister for first-time home 2014, 114 applications termined that this was and minister of fi- owners, according to were approved. Since an important part of nance encouraged comments by Prime 2015, 525 applications the empowerment of saving as a crucial Minister, Dr. the have been approved our people,” the prime component of ensur- Honourable Timothy on building materials minister added. “And ing home ownership. Harris at his monthly totaling $147 million. while the government press conference on We are encouraging through the National “In the meantime, we Thursday. home ownership. We Housing Corporation encourage all who are making a start, but (NHC) and through are desirous of home “Under the First- we know that we still other agencies has ownership to begin to Time Home Mortgage have to do a lot more been targeting those save. It is important, Programme, persons to ensure that all of at the lower level, it is a lifetime invest- who are building their our people who want a other persons deserve ment and it is the most first home are afforded house can get one. opportunities too and significant investment duty free concessions by giving them the you will make,” he by the Government “The Team Unity Gov- substantial discount said. Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:25

Prime Minister Dr. the the Explorers Club is Honourable Timo- drawn from the police thy Harris spent the and is part of the most part of his day community support,” on Wednesday visit- the prime minister ing various establish- said. “We want young ments and residences people to develop an throughout Constitu- interest in policing ency Seven, which and law enforcement he represents in the so later we don’t have National Assembly. to go to Grenada or St. Construction work taking place on Explorers Youth Clubs base. Vincent or any other As the Parliamentary country for that mat- Representative for ter [for police recruits] Constituency Seven because we have a for over 25 years, steady flow of young Dr. Harris regularly people interested in engages with his con- keeping their country stituents to determine safe.” their needs and fol- lows up to ensure that The construction of they are met. Wednes- the $2.4 million dollar day’s tour was another facility is being carried example of his efforts out by a local build- and desire to remain ing company, M & D connected to the peo- Construction Services, ple whom he serves. based in Phillip’s Vil- lage. Dr. Harris visited the homes of several “I’m happy for the residents whom he opportunity that it has had assisted in achiev- provided and this is ing improved living also for this contrac- conditions. The Prime tor the largest single Minister also inter- project that he has acted with community undertaken, so if he enhancement workers delivers on time and in attached to the Skills budget this would be Training Empower- the strongest testimo- ment Programme nial to his capacity,” (STEP) and visited Dr. Harris said. the construction site for the new home Prime Minister Harris base of the Explorers regularly hosts events Youth Clubs located at that gives his constitu- Mol-Phil Extension in ents opportunities to Phillip’s Village. interact directly with their elected repre- “What we are attempt- sentative, including his ing to do through the constituency walk- Explorers is to find throughs, one-on-one organized activities for consultations, monthly young people to come health walks and pub- together, to learn to lic meetings. live together, to make friends and also at the - same time to develop a positive attitude to law and order in the coun- try. The leadership for Page:26 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News USNS Comfort Deployment Sign of Improved Bilateral Relations with US

The visit of the float- Honourable Timothy Senators the Honour- Photo: Members of the Team Unity administration, led by Prime ing medical treatment Harris shared similar able Wendy Phipps Minister Harris, pictured with U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the facility, US Naval Ship sentiments, noting and the Honour- Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean Comfort to St. Kitts the presence of offi- able Vincent Byron. States, Her Excellency Linda S. Taglialatela and officers of the US and Nevis reaffirms cials from the highest Deputy Speaker of the Navy ship Comfort. the strength of the offices in St. Kitts and National Assembly, the bilateral relations that Nevis’ Government at Honourable Akilah now exists between Saturday’s ceremony Byron-Nisbett was the governments of was indicative of the also present. the United States of high regards in which America and the twin the Team Unity ad- St. Kitts and Nevis is island Federation, ac- ministration views its one of the Caribbean cording to the United relationship with the territories where the States Ambassador to U.S. ship is being deployed Barbados, the Eastern to provide medical as- Caribbean, and the “St. Kitts and Nevis sistance, offering land- Organization of East- has never taken the re- based medical ser- ern Caribbean States, lationship between the vices and ship-based Her Excellency Linda United States of Amer- surgical services. The S. Taglialatela. ica and the Federation land-based medical for granted, and since services involve the “We are grateful for our coming to office provision of healthcare St. Kitts and Nevis’ we have strengthened at the Antioch Baptist leadership in the re- the bilateral coop- Church Grounds lo- gion and for its pro- eration, so we are at a cated at Lime Kiln and found commitment to very good place now at the St. Paul’s Com- our shared values of and we want to main- munity Centre. democracy, protection tain that,” of human rights and These medical ser- respect of rule of law,” In attendance at vices are available to Ambassador Tagli- Saturday’s ceremony persons in St. Kitts alatela said Saturday were His Excellency and Nevis between the during a ceremony the Governor General, hours of 9 a.m. and 3 to officially welcome Sir S.W. Tapley Sea- p.m. daily. The Com- the floating medical ton, Cabinet ministers fort departs the Fed- hospital to St. Kitts including the Honour- eration on Thursday. and Nevis. able Mark Brantley, the Honourable Ian -30- Prime Minister Dr. the Patches Liburd and Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:27

We will Justice miss your Lorraine Williams presence, we will says goodbye miss youR to Nevis guidance” Justice Williams saying thanks at her ceremony on Thursday

By Monique Washington and will return to her Ladyship. 2015 and was sworn in Joseph-Rowe said that expressed “sincere homeland of St. Lucia Several members by Deputy Governor when Justice Williams gratitude” to all whom Justice Her Ladyship to continue to serve of the bar and close General Eustace John. was appointed resident she has worked with. Lorriane Williams there. friends attended the According to several judge in Nevis, her la- She pointed out that resident High Court On Thursday a Special ceremony. lawyers, one of Wil- dyship made sure her her medical condition Judge said farewell to Sitting was held at the Williams was appoint- liams’ most memo- presence was felt in has been has been very the judicial system in Theodore L Hobson ed as the new Resident rable cases was when so many ways and not hard on her. Nevis on Thursday QC Court in Charles- High Court Judge she awarded a couple just on the bench but “Thanks for support after almost five years town in honour of Her for Nevis on January EC$500,000 in dam- on the administration during the past year ages after their private of the court generally. when I went to “hell sex video was released “Justice Williams is and back”. I am now to the public by police. a judge that always stronger by the grace Director of Public remained true to her- of God. I can walk Prosecution Valston self. Her Ladyship has again,” she said. Graham said that he always been outspo- “During my tenure was once told by the ken, hold strongly to here, I was able to late Justice Redhead her beliefs, passionate improve myself and that Nevis is one of in what she believes in became more enthu- the hardest islands on and what she stands siastic…I may have which to be a judge. for and does not weave seemed harsh at times “He said, “In the on her convictions,” but my intentions were smallest of these com- she said. for the sole betterment munities they require Joseph-Rowe noted of this court,” said a judge that who has that it was because of Wiliams. a certain amount of the Williams’ efforts “The journey has sensibility, they need that the High Court been challenging and to understand, manage received much-needed rewarding but I have and deliver fairness”… renovations. been reward by the Justice Williams has “When her Ladyship love and affection done that,” Graham left the jurisdiction shown by all of you.” said. on medical leave we Acting resident Judge “We will miss your prayed for her speedy in Nevis Justice Ermin presence, we will miss recovery and waited. Moise will replace you guidance. But we Now that circum- Williams on the are quite satisfied that stance require perma- bench. having delivered in the nent changes we are manner that you have grateful to her Lady- you will do the same ship and the court for in St. Lucia,” he said. the opportunity to bid President of the St. her farewell.” Kitts and Nevis Bar At the special session, Association Dahila a teary-eyed Williams Page:28 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:29 Page:30 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News

The Government of children” at his monthly announced. St. Kitts and Nevis is press conference on increasing support for Thursday, Oct. 3. Webmd.com defines -au children who have been tism as “a complex neu- diagnosed with autism To this end, the prime robehavioural condition spectrum disorder, with minister noted that he was that includes impairments Prime Minister Dr. the advised by the Ministers in social interaction and Honourable Timothy of Education and Health developmental language Harris announcing that that a redesigned facil- and communication skills “families with children ity will be dedicated to combined with rigid, suffering from autism can meet the needs of autistic repetitive behaviours. expect to see, in the next children. A spacious facil- Because of the range of fiscal year, major changes ity located at Fortlands symptoms, this condition in the State-funded sup- will accommodate them is now called autism spec- port mechanisms for in the 2020 fiscal year trum disorder (ASD).” education, training and Prime Minister Harris treatment of these special Local News The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Page:31

Pastor Phillip Webbe of Cayon Church of God of Prophecy After The Storm: “I’m hoping The Bahamas Relief Concert that the peo- ple of St. Kitts will take this Petra Mc Sheene tistes that will be per- monetary donations, dependence Square. forming at the concert barrels of food items event serious- Two church leaders will be well known or used clothing but ly and come “We are asking all in St. Kitts and Nevis local performers. there is still a long way much was collected. ministers and leaders are teaming up this to go before Bahamas out to show who have the best in- weekend to put on a The performers in- is back to how it was “We will be having a their support, terest of the nation at concert to aid efforts clude Bond of Love, before tragedy struck. meeting on Friday to heart to join in prayer to bring relief to the Ministering One (M1), clarify how the per- for God has for the nation.” people of the Baha- Minister Tega Joy Webbe noted that both centage of monies will blessed us so mas. Ojighoro, Zion Mora- he and Joseph came be donated to different Webbe noted that vian Church, Samuel together and will put organisations in the we may bless there is a group of On Sunday, Octo- on the sax and the An- on the event without Bahamas.” someone seven ministers that ber 13, at the Zion tioch Baptist Church any sponsors and the he refers to as Pastors Moravian Church, Worship Team. artiste will perform for When asked if there else.” United in Prayer that Pastors Phillip Webbe free in the effort. can only be mon- meets the first and the and Reverend Joseph On September 1, etary donations at the the fact, for many last Tuesday of every Hilton will be host- 2019, Hurricane Do- “We don’t have any concert, Webbe that years hurricanes have month for prayer for ing a Bahamas Relief rian struck the Abaco sponsors, everyone they are not yet in a been diverted away the nation to be proac- Gospel Concert in an islands as a category came on board for position to collect any from the island. tive rather than reac- effort to raise funds for 5 storm then hit the free. Pastor Hilton Jo- goods at the moment. tive. the Bahamas that have Grand Bahama a day seph who is the super- “I’m hoping that the been devastated by later where it stalled intendent of the Zion “We are not really people of St. Kitts will “On October 1st we hurricanes Dorian in for 24 hours. Thou- Moravian Church and ready as yet to collect take this event seri- met to have we call a September. sands of dollars’ worth myself got together clothes and shoes be- ously and come out to drive-through prayer. of property were and orchestrated this cause, in order to send show their support, for Seven pastors would “The concert is free of destroyed, livestock event for the help of those items, we would God has blessed us so meet at the Zion charge,” Pastor Webbe were killed and most our brothers and sis- need to have ties with we may bless someone Moravian Church and told The Observer devastatingly over 400 ters in Bahamas.” a boat, which we don’t else. So this concert we would all get into adding, “There is no persons were reported have at the moment. will bring us together one vehicle and drive fee for entrance as not missing and there Webbe noted that So right now we are to support this worthy to strategic places in to put a limit on per- was an estimated 60 the funds raised will just dealing with the c au s e .” Basseterre such as Port sons. Give how much reported deaths. be counted by per- financial aspect as it Zante, Government you can afford, there sons from five differ- will be easier to trans- He also announced, Headquarters, Social will be an opportu- Many surrounding ent congregations of fer to the Bahamas.” that on the last Tues- Security and the Air- nity to give towards an islands have done their churches and the end day of this month port and pray for the event of this nature.” part in sending assis- of the concert and Webbe said that St. (Oct. 29), the Pastors nation.” tance to the people of a figure will be an- Kitts and Nevis is a United in Prayer will Webbe said the ar- Bahamas whether it be nounced as to how blessed place due to be meeting at the In- Page:32 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday October 11th, 2019 Local News