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Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.
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ILLEGAL FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS SEIZED BY POLICE

To date, twelve (12) illegal firearms have been taken into Police custody.

Prime Minister Dr. Drew Personally Thanks the Men and Women of the Police Force for Maintaining Law and Order in the Country

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – In his first meeting with the rank...

$35,000 Reward Being Offered for Information Regarding Fire at Primary School

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is offering a reward in the sum of EC$35,000 for information that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the fire at the Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School.

Parents, Students Attend Meeting Following “Serious Threats” At Local High School

A statement from the police issued on Thursday 11th November 2021 spoke about a meeting held with parents and students concerning an incident at the Charlestown Secondary School said not to have involved any firearms thus correcting rumours and unofficial media reports which claimed otherwise.

Prisoner Runs Away For More than 24 Hours Before Returning

A 50-year-old escapee inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) was recently on the run for over 24 hours hours before he eventually turned himself back into police custody.

Police: Man Wanted For “Serious Crime”

Members of the public have been criticizing why the police have not stated exactly what the offense is while those who claim to be in the know have indicated what category of crime the individual is accused of.

Three Young People Die Hours Apart Following Incidents

Three young people have lost their lives hours apart following two separate incidents in St.Kitts-Nevis, and their deaths are being investigated by police.

Well-Known Public Figure Gets Jail Time For Indecent Assault Almost Two Years Later

Stanley Knight, 57, an immediate past Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Culture has been charged with the offence of Indecent Assault, weeks shy of the two-year time period when the incident took place.

Young Man Shot Dead While Walking In Home Community

A young man was recently shot dead while walking about his home community of Newtown in the company of another individual.

Juvenile Gets Questioned In Deadly Headshot Shooting

Police say a juvenile is in custody assisting with the investigation into an incident in which 34-year-old Kishaun Ritchen of Newtown was fatally shot. 

Arrested Video Blogger Says Evidence Video Is Missing

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 8th October 2021)–Romnage ‘Shaq’ Benjamin of Shadwell, a well-known social media video blogger who is former police officer, has publicly reported that his live recorded Facebook video about an incident involving him, which is before the court, has “mysteriously disappeared.”

Police Investigating Homicide

A source at the police public relations department confirmed shortly after 8PM on Thursday 22nd September 2021 that a homicide took place in the Newtown community.

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Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.

Innovative Farming Practices to Take Centre Stage at the 29th Annual Agriculture Open Day as the Ministry Advances Sustainable Agriculture

This year’s Agriculture Open Day, traditionally a showcase for farmers, fishers, and agro-processors to display their goods, will feature a new addition from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources. The event will introduce innovative practices to the farming and fishing communities, aligning with the ministry's commitment to sustainable agriculture.

St. Kitts Agriculture Open Day to Include Veterinary Services for the First Time Ever

For the first time in its history, the 29th Edition of the Agriculture Open Day in St. Kitts slated for Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Royal Basseterre Valley National Park, will include veterinary (VET) services, introducing a new dimension to the event focusing on animal welfare and public health.