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NEMA Utilises Drones in Caribe Wave Exercise for the First Time

For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise.

Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke.
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ECCB PSA – Counterfeit EC Notes

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) hereby advises the public that it has retrieved counterfeit $100 Eastern Caribbean notes in St Kitts and Nevis bearing the serial number “WB365443”. The public is urged to be cognisant of counterfeit notes.

Two Arrested After Son of Former House Speaker Shot In Vehicle

Two persons have been taken into police custody in relation to a shooting incident that occurred earlier today in the St. Peter’s community involving the son of a formerSpeaker of the National Assembly.

Third Person In Police Custody Following Underage Teen, Adult Gun Shot Wounding

Police are reporting that a third suspect is in custody in connection with the recent drive-by shooting in St. Paul’s which left three young men including an underage boy and two adult males wounded to their legs.

Two In Police Custody After Officers Interrupt Drive-by Attackers

To date, two individuals have been taken into police custody after officers who were on patrol during Monday’s drive-by shooting in St. Paul’s stopped the further attack of two adult males and an underage teenage boy by armed gunmen.

Young Men Sustain Same Body Part Wounds In Drive-by Shooting

Following a drive-by shooting last night (Monday) in the St. Paul’s community, three young men were wounded about the same lower body area according to police.

J’ouvert Arrestees To Face Judge

Six individuals charged by police for the offence of wounding with intent following a number of incidents on J’ouvert (Wednesday 26th December), which led 64 individuals being arrested, are expected to have their bail hearing today (Friday 4th January).

Hotel, J’ouvert Arrests Compared

Members of the public are currently engaged in a widespread debate on the topic of how locals are allegedly handled by police compared to the recent arrest of a tourist couple at a local hotel in Frigate Bay on New Year’s Day (Tuesday 1st January).

POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING INCIDENT AT STONEY GROVE

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 02, 2019 (RSCNPF): Police are investigating a shooting incident at Stoney...

Sixty-four Taken Into Police Custody on December 26

Unfortunately, due to several incidents that occurred during J’ouvert, a decision was made in the interest of public safety to restrict the event to 10 a.m. The Police are aware that a number of the incidents were gang-related and the others were fights that occurred during the street jam.

TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER POLICE OFFICER SHOT, INJURED

A Police Officer is currently warded at the Alexandra Hospital in Nevis in a stable condition after he was shot and injured early Tuesday morning.

Suspect Held After Calypsonian Shot

Police are reporting that one person is in custody and another is being sought in relation to a recent shooting of local calypsonian Carlisle ‘King Binghi’ Pemberton who was attacked and robbed by gunmen while opening a gate at Montpelier home on the sister isle of Nevis last weekend.

Prisoner Runs Away, Returns To Police Under An Hour

Messages of warning were abuzz via social media, particularly WhatsApp, earlier this week after news broke that convicted murderer Romeo ‘Buncum’ Cannonier had escaped police custody while on a work assignment in the Lime Kiln community.

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NEMA Utilises Drones in Caribe Wave Exercise for the First Time

For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise.

Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke.

National Productivity Council Bill 2024, Successfully Passes Through Federal Parliament

The National Productivity Council Bill, 2024,  secured safe passage through the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the National Productivity Council and its related functions in St. Kitts and Nevis. 

Successfully Passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, to Set New Standards in Health and Industry in St. Kitts and Nevis

Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of Parliament, on March 26. This pivotal legislation aims to establish the Medical Laboratories Council and provide for the licensing, monitoring, and inspection of medical laboratory operations, amongst other related matters.