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Taxi Operator Receives Letter After Tourist Gets Punch

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Taxi Operator Receives Letter After Tourist Gets Punch

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 25th October 2019)-This media house has gathered that the male taxi operator who punched a male tourist after he was allegedly kicked has received a letter of suspension from the St.Kitts Tourism Authority.

It is said, however, that the taxi operator has ignored being notified regarding the situation.

“He was given a letter but he say he aint studying no letter; he still down there working every day. Now that he done get a letter and he continuing to work, what the Authority can do is to tell police to escort him off the premises and take him out of the vehicle,” told one individual.

Asked what is expected of these service providers (taxi operators) in an event that they are attacked by a tourist who is their customer, a source informed this media house that: “You could do something about it but within the best interest of the [tourism] product. It’s better that the matter be disposed of in a way that it won’t have negative effect; it’s better to deal with it in the spirit of wisdom to avoid any negative backlash.”

According to an individual who has weighed in on the topic with a different point of view: “The tourist was very wrong to kick him; nobody know how they would react if something like that happens to them because all of us is humans, and I hear is a kick to his butt at that.”

A 10-second video –captured via cellphone- showed the alleged reaction of the taxi operator to the cruise ship passenger during last week’s (Tuesday 15th October 2019) controversial incident at Port Zante within the vicinity of the taxi stand.

When contacted recently, an official from the St.Kitts Tourism Authority had informed that the incident is currently being investigated and so there is no comment to be given at this time.

Vacancy for Housing and Planning Officer

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Vacancy for Housing and Planning Officer

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Cooperatives and Environment is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill a vacancy for a Housing and Planning Officer.

The successful candidate will work with the technical arm of the Human Settlement Department to execute its mandate; liaise with relevant ministries to execute a modern-day housing plan; review and assess housing stock and their potential susceptibility, and set up experiments on farming or demonstration plots.

Applicants must possess a first degree in Architecture or related fields and have at least three years experience. Applications should be sent to the Human Resource Management Department, Government Headquarters, P.O. Box 186, Church Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts.

The application deadline is Friday, November 01, 2019.

Vacancy – Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

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Vacancy – Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

The Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is pleased to announce the vacancy of a Legal Adviser (Director) (D-2) in the Office of the Legal Adviser.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is Monday, November 18, 2019.

Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged. Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications for this vacancy online through the Organization’s website: www.opcw.org. No emailed applications will be accepted

For more information on this and other vacancies offered by OPCW, kindly visit www.opcw.org.

Independence Night of Dance

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Independence Night of Dance

The Independence Night of Dance Committee presents “Choreographer’s Choice” on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The event begins at 5pm.

The recital is part of the 36th Independence Anniversary celebrations and will showcase the Federation’s best in dance from top local companies. Yamuna Chan, a dance teacher from Taiwan ICDF, will make a special appearance.

For more information telephone 467-1387 or 763-9133.

Wanted Man Captured

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Wanted Man Captured

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Tuesday 22nd October 2019)- A source at the Police Public Relations Department has informed that 29-year-old Michael Davis is no longer a wanted man.

Reportedly, he was taken into police custody today.

Davis who also known as Mickey of Molineux/Newtown was being sought by police for a series of break-ins.

Police had previously asked him to present himself to the nearest police station in the wanted poster issued 11 days ago on Friday 11th October.

Criminal Investigation Department Building Relationships With communities and Schools in Basseterre

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Criminal Investigation Department Building Relationships With communities and Schools in Basseterre

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 22, 2019 (RSCNPF): The Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.) is fostering relationships with various schools and communities in the Basseterre area as part of the department’s mandate to increase its community engagement efforts.

Detectives from the C.I.D. have been frequently visiting Greenlands to get to know the persons who live in the area and to introduce themselves. The Officers also distribute crime tips and share information with residents on how to better secure their premises.

Members of the C.I.D. appeared on a recent “Policing With You” programme to inform the public about their efforts. The programme was hosted by the Head of the C.I.D., Inspector James Francis. He was joined by team members Sergeant Elvin Browne, Sergeant Valon Hodge and Corporal Andrea Battice.

“We have adopted Greenlands, but we have also branched out to other areas where we might be seeing an increase of break-ins and burglaries and, in doing so, we go out and we speak to the residents and we find out what are the problems they might be having…and we try and work with them and we do a lot of patrols in the area…” explained Corporal Battice.

As a result of the headway made in Greenlands, the team has included the Taylor’s Village and Bird Rock areas in their outreach plans for the final quarter of the year. The department is also including schools. Members of the department visited the Basseterre High School to speak with students about self-discipline earlier this month. According to Inspector Francis, the Basseterre High School was the first school to participate in this initiative, but the department has made arrangements with the Washington Archibald High School, the Advanced Vocational and Educational Center (AVEC) and several other primary schools in Basseterre.

“In spite of our work load, we have made the sacrifice to actually incorporate community policing in our extensive schedule… It is a lot of work but, however, we incorporate it because we see the importance of incorporating that aspect of policing in the Federation, because it really helps us to actually curb crime,” Sergeant Hodge stated.

Sergeant Browne also added that, “gone are the days when the public would only see the police when something happens…we have decided that we should do away with that type of policing and engage the public and be a friend to the public.  I believe in that way we will be getting more cooperation and assistance from the public.”

Rolling out the initiative was not always easy, however. Corporal Battice explained that one of the main challenges was getting through to the some residents who were hesitant to speak with the Police.

“I could recall when I started in Greenlands, [the] first time, I had some cold shoulders, persons weren’t willing to speak to the police, but because we make it an every week thing…I think that they are coming around, they see that we are serious,” said Corporal Battice. “When we come around, embrace us. We only have good intentions.”

The C.I.D. is responsible for investigating all robberies, home invasions, larcenies, fraud and other felonies. It is just one of the departments in the Force that have been executing community policing activities as part of the 2019 Policing Plan.

‘Our Boat Capsized’- Claim Non-Nationals Found In Bird Rock

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‘Our Boat Capsized’- Claim Non-Nationals Found In Bird Rock

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Monday 21st October 2019)- Police are reporting that a group of non-nationals found in the Bird Rock area yesterday (Sunday) are claiming that the boat they were travelling on overturned.

According to the Public Relations Department, police responded to a report sometime after 6 p.m. that a group of persons had been found in the Bird Rock area claiming that their boat had capsized.

It is said that as a result, fifteen (15) nationals of Haiti – thirteen (13) men and two (2) women – were taken into custody, and that police handed the persons and their documents over to the Immigration Department today (Monday).

Reportedly, Head of the Immigration Department, Meclyn Hughes, has disclosed that each individual would receive a medical checkup.

She also stated that while her Department was taking the lead in investigating this matter, they would also be working along closely with The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts-Nevis Coast Guard.

Persons with information regarding this matter are asked to call the Immigration Department 465-8470, their nearest Police Station or the crime hotline at 707.

Non-Nationals found in Bird Rock Taken into Police Custody

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Non-Nationals found in Bird Rock Taken into Police Custody

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Monday 21st October 2019)- Police have informed that currently, fifteen (15) nationals of Haiti are in custody. 

Reportedly, they were taken into custody  yesterday (Sunday) sometime after 6 p.m. from the Bird Rock area.

This media house understands that the Haitians were found on  boat close to a port entry area. Investigations are ongoing.

The Police Public Relations Department has disclose that more information will be shared as it becomes available.

Occupational Safety and Health

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Occupational Safety and Health

Workers (People), personal protective equipment is often uncomfortable and ineffective. However, engineering controls offer workers the best protection. Hear this as well: the clothing which varies in complexity (something complicated) from a simple pair of gloves to whole bodysuit is usually manufactured to British or American standards institution recommendations.

However, this in itself can present problems in that such clothing is not individually tailored but made to fit the average worker (typical or normal amount or quality). What fits one worker will almost certainly not fit another.

For instance, a respirator that fits a six (6) feet two hundred (200) pound worker will hardly fit a colleague of five (5) feet and 100 pounds with much smaller features. Almost all protective clothing is designed tested and manufactured in Europe and North America and suit Caucasian features- not Caribbean features.

Hello! Special problems also arise in the use of respirators by workers with beards or side whiskers. Look at your male colleagues and note how many are clean shaven and how many beards or moustache.

Mark you: It is very difficult to get an effective seal against the face with whiskers in the way.

Just in the same way as the water can seep in using a face mask in snorkeling, airborne hazards can enter the respirator and be inhaled. Therefore, I am advising that all protective clothing must be checked against leaks or else its function is purely cosmetic (done or used in order to improve appearance).

*Note Well* Not all forms of protection involve clothing. For example, barrier cream can be used on the hands and arms but are of debatable value in preventing the hazards from actually reaching the skin.

Until next week by God’s grace. Thanking you.

‘Missing’ Video Footage Allegedly Leads To Tourist Vs Taxi Operator Controversy

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‘Missing’ Video Footage Allegedly Leads To Tourist Vs Taxi Operator Controversy

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Friday 18th October 2019)– Information reaching this media house indicates that a 10- second cellphone recorded video of an altercation between a cruise male tourist and male taxi operator is not what it all appears to be as the moments leading up to the controversial incident has not been captured.

According to a credible source, the taxi operator was acting in self-defense mode after he was allegedly kicked by the tourist-said to be a cruise ship passenger.

As gathered, the incident took place on Tuesday this week (15th October) at Port Zante within the vicinity of the taxi stand.

The video which has been widely circulated via social media continues to be debated by members of the public.

When contacted, an official from the St.Kitts Tourism Authority informed that the incident is currently being investigated and so there is no comment to be given at this time.

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