BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 06, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Senator and Co-Chair of the Task Force on Citizen Security, called for national unity in the fight against crime during her remarks at the official launch of the National Consultations and 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre earlier today, . – LOCAL NEWS – This initiative, led by the Government of St.
Kitts and Nevis, aims to bring the nation together to address the root causes of crime and violence through a whole-of-society approach. Senator Phillip acknowledged the presence of key stakeholders and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing crime and violence with a renewed focus and determination.
She also highlighted the importance of shifting societal attitudes to combat crime and violence effectively. She emphasised the need for citizens to reject not only overt acts of violence but also the normalised forms of violence that occur within homes, communities, and workplaces.
The 90-day campaign will include national consultations in both St. Kitts and Nevis, designed to foster dialogue, promote peaceful conflict resolution, and engage stakeholders from various sectors. Senator Phillip invited community-based partners to organise activities that encourage love, care, and unity, underscoring the importance of grassroots involvement in addressing violence.
The honourable senator emphasised that the consultations will provide a platform for stakeholders to share data and feedback, which will be used to develop a national action plan with sustainable solutions to combat crime and violence. The launch event featured presentations from professionals and experts who provided insights into the public health approach to violence, as
well as data specific to St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Jeanita Richardson, a public year’s contestants for this year’s 53rd Sugar Mas (National Carnival) festivities. The much-anticipated unveiling of the 2024 contestants is set to take place on Tuesday 17th September 2024, at 10:00 AM.
The live event is expected to be broadcast via social media platforms, including the SKN Carnival Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as ZIZ Radio. A promotional video-appearing on the official Facebook Page of the St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival on Wednesday 11th Septemberfeaturing the reigning National Carnival Queen, Desnarine Hanley, has been making
health expert from Windsor University School of Medicine, presented on the concept of violence as a public health issue. Dr. Randy Sierprasad from USAID shared findings from a recent study on criminal dynamics in the Federation, and Senator Peter Bunting, former Minister of National Security in Jamaica, shared lessons learned from Jamaica’s experience with gang – LOCAL NEWS – 7 waves across social media.
The 43-second clip, which has already gotten significant attention, shows Queen Desnarine writing on a piece of paper as if symbolically writing the names of the contestants, placing it in an envelope, and sealing it with an ink stamp. The dramatic imagery is accompanied by a voiceover stating, “Tothe daughters of this great land, by the grace of the crown, you have been chosen.  The video ends with Queen Desnarine locking eyes with the camera, symbolically passing the torch to the next set of contestants who will compete for the prestigious title.
The announcement of the event, scheduled for the third week of September, has sparked excitement throughout the nation, as locals eagerly await to see who will vie for the crown in this year’s competition. This year’s unveiling comes more than 10 weeks ahead of the traditional general show time period in December.
The National Carnival Queen Pageant, a central feature of the Sugar Mas festivities, traditionally features six contestants competing in segments like Onstage Interview, Ambassadorial Wear and Talent. Front Page Image: The reigning National Carnival Queen, Desnarine Hanley locks eyes with the camera while handing over the symbolic unveiling envelope in a promotional video (Screenshot: Facebook/ St.
Kitts & Nevis National Carnival) violence. Senator Phillip encouraged attendees to participate actively in the national consultations and contribute to creating a safer future for all citizens. Following her remarks, Prime Minister Drew officially launched the 90-day campaign, setting the stage for nationwide engagement in the fight against crime and violence.
