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Identical Twin Fatally Stabbed In Presence Of Relatives

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Identical Twin Fatally Stabbed In Presence Of Relatives

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 5th July 2019) –Information reaching this media house indicates that the incident involving the New Town man who was fatally stabbed at his home by a relative was witnessed by other family members.

It is further understood, that he was killed on the eve of his 59th birthday and that he was an identical twin.

Dead is Devis Manners who is a well-known handyman community figure in Basseterre, along with his twin brother; both of whom are known by their surname ‘Manners’.

Since this deadly incident, members of the public have been making the distinctions between the two brothers regarding which one was killed.

On Tuesday 2nd July, police received a report of a wounding at approximately 8:00 PM at the Manners family home.

Officers responded and found Manners lying motionless in his home with multiply stab wounds about his body. 

The District Medical Examiner was summoned to the scene and pronounced him dead. Personnel from the Forensic Unit processed the scene and took items of evidential value into custody.

According to a police source, Manners was “fatally stabbed by a family member at his home during an altercation.”

This media house understands that at least two other family members were present during the deadly attack and that the attacker fled the scene after the incident. It is alleged that the attacker is a male cousin who had returned to the Federation of St.Kitts and Nevis after being overseas for some time.

Police say one person is in custody assisting with the investigation into the incident.

Manners’ death is 13th recorded homicide in St.Kitts-Nevis for the year.

Association Of Retired Police, Fire Services Officers Aim To Help Further

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Association Of Retired Police, Fire Services Officers Aim To Help Further

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 5th July 2019) – Members of the newly-launched Police and Fire Retire Association of St.Kitts and Nevis are willing to lend their knowledge and expertise to assist the respective organisations they once serve for the overall betterment of the St.Kitts-Nevis despite no longer being on active duty as retirees.

Speaking at the launch ceremony held on at the Red Cross building on Tuesday 25th June, Association President former police commissioner Austin Williams listed the collaboration with the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and Fire Services for the preservation of peace and security in the Federation as part of the group’s aims and objectives.

“We started about five years ago putting this association together. We went dormant for a while then I can say we rebounded and now we have officially established the Police and Fire Rescue Retirement Association,” he told.

 As gathered, the Police Commissioner then was CG Walwyn.

 Williams said the aims and objectives are outlined in the Constitution noting that the Constitution and bylaws were set in November 2018.

In highlighting the goals of the association, he shared: “The association, through a structure of international chapters and affiliated supplemental groups undertakes to promote togetherness and good will among its members: Make representation where applicable for beneficial legislation regarding matters affecting the interests and welfare of its members; Promote social, civic, economic benevolent, cultural and educational activities for the benefit of its members and the community; Grant scholarships to deserving members of the community; Interface and partner with relevant  organisations and groups to promote activities locally and abroad  which will benefit St.Kitts and Nevis community; Collaborate with the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and Fire Services, as far as may be considered expedient and practicable, for the preservation of peace  and security in the Federation.”

As gathered, membership is opened to persons who served as members of the St.Kitts and Nevis Police Force and the Fire and Rescue Services as well as persons who share common interests ongoing endeavours of the association and persons who have made significant contribution to the aims and objectives of the association.

There are three classes of membership namely general, associate and honourary.

Secretary Natalie Fough said membership is open to retirees from any rank “whether it’s constables right up to ex commissioners.”

In reading the invitation letter, it was outlined that “You have spent a great deal of your lifetime in service to the community as a valued member of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and or the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services.”

Future members are also told that membership is opened to all “who left with a clear and honourable discharge of good fame and character whether you have retired through age, medical discharge, resignation , you are eligible and most welcomed to join.”

Additionally, formers members of other recognised police forces and fire services are also eligible to join.

Interested retirees are asked to contact Secretary Fough at 660-9750 or 765-7492.

Relatives Involved In Deadly Stabbing

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Relatives Involved In Deadly Stabbing

By:Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Tuesday 2nd July 2019)-  One man has been stabbed to death in New Town and a relative is being blamed for the crime.

Dead is Davis Manners. 

According to police, he was fatally wounded by a family member during an altercation which took place at the Manners home.

More details to follow.

SKELEC Electricity Supply Interruption Schedule

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SKELEC Electricity Supply Interruption Schedule

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC #23

SKELEC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INTERRUPTION SCHEDULE

Monday 24th June 2019 to Friday 28th June 2019

DATE TIME AREA(S) TO BE AFFECTED PURPOSE
Monday 24th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Bayfords, Fountain, Green Acres, Gundo Field and Millikin  Lines Clearing Maintenance
Tuesday 25th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Challengers, Boyd’s, Ottley’s Level, Trinity and West Farm Estate Maintenance
Tuesday 25th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Frigate Bay Atlantic View Maintenance
Tuesday 25th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Lime Kiln  Maintenance
Wednesday 26th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Newton Ground Maintenance
Wednesday 26th June 2019 9:00am to 2:00pm Needmust Estate, School Meals and Wellington island main road Needmust Maintenance
Wednesday 26th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Bayfords, Fountain, Green Acres, Gundo Field and Millikin Lines Clearing Maintenance
Thursday 27th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Cayon Village Lines Clearing Maintenance
Thursday 27thJune 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Frigate Bay Seymour area Maintenance
Friday 28th June 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm Keys Village Maintenance
Friday 28th June 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm Upper and Lower Monkey Hill Stapleton Village and Carib- Festa Housing Lines Clearing Maintenance

Over $100,000 in prize money and awards for Super Six Playoffs

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Over $100,000 in prize money and awards for Super Six Playoffs

The Inaugural SKNFA Super Six Playoffs is poised to be very lucrative for teams in the competition. In a letter to member clubs, the SKNFA announced that it has approved over $EC 100,000 in prize money and awards. The top four teams receiving:

  • Winner – $50,000.00 with trophy and medals
  • 2nd Place – $20,000.00 with medals
  • 3rd Place – $8,000.00 with medals
  • 4th Place – $6,000.00

General Secretary of the SKNFA Stanley Jacobs in a previous interview said that the Super Six Playoffs will benefit the teams and players. “The Super Six is a much more lucrative tournament. For the clubs it will be more lucrative…there will be a lot of incentives for the players. I think it is going to be very exciting. When all is said and done I think everybody is going to be very happy,” Mr. Jacobs said.

A new feature for the Super 6 Playoff will be a Man-of-the-Match award of US$200.00 for each match of the Super 6. The increased prize money is part of the SKNFA’s vision to provide more resources and support for football at the club level. Over the past two years, the SKNFA has introduced a Sports Injury Insurance Scheme for players and a Club Financial Assistance Programme. Through the Club Assistance Programme, Premier League Clubs and Division One Clubs are eligible to receive EC$5,000.00 and EC$2,500.00, respectively, to assist in covering cost associated with the daily operation of the clubs. In total, these initiative provide in excess of three hundred thousand Eastern Caribbean Dollars to SKNFA Member clubs.

The SKNFA said in the letter to the clubs that it wishes to assure sponsors, partners, patrons, member clubs and other stakeholders that we are fully committed to ensuring that final stage of the National Bank Premier League is concluded in a timely manner. July 27th is the tentative date set for the start of the Super Six Playoffs. “There is a lot of anticipation; it’s a brand new competition. Persons are still looking to see what to expect but from the SKNFA we can promise you it’s going to be one of the biggest local sporting events and so we are going to do our best to make sure we put on a very good event,” Jacobs added in the interview.

CIBC FirstCaribbean fetes its clients on special Appreciation Day

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CIBC FirstCaribbean fetes its clients on special Appreciation Day

St.Kitts, Basseterre, June 23, 2019 – All across the region staff of CIBC FirstCaribbean threw open its doors with extra wide smiles welcoming clients with food, drinks and loads of other giveaways.

From the first one in to the last one out, clients were feted and fed as the regional bank toasted clients on Client Appreciation Day marked across the banks 16-member regional footprint on June 13. The bank’s senior executives fanned out across the various business units from early to give an extra special welcome to those visiting the various locations to conduct transactions.

The bank’s Chief Executive Officer Colette Delaney in the Cayman Islands for the official opening of the bank’s newest location at Health City Mall, also took the opportunity to meet clients to thank them for their confidence in regional financial institution.

In earlier remarks, the CEO reminded staff the only reason bank existed was because of our clients. “Imagine what would happen to CIBC FirstCaribbean if people stopped coming to us to make their financial dreams a reality! There’d be no reason for us to be here, would there? Every client is important to us and it is up to us to make them welcome. Each of us must never lose sight of the end point of all our efforts – the client,” she noted.

Executives and country heads did a number of meet-and-greets with clients throughout the day and also took part in serving specially prepared refreshment to the steady stream of clients filing into the various banking halls.

Chief Administrative Officer Neil Brennan spent the day in St. Lucia engaging with clients at the bank’s Castries branches. He also joined Branch Manager, Smerna Pompelis, Customer Service Manager Angelina Nathaniel and Country Support Officer, Kestan Jn Baptiste, in making a special presentation to the bank’s oldest customer Ms. Laurie Levexier, a resident of the Marion Home for the Elderly.

Steelpan music filled with banking halls at the Sunset Crest, Warrens and Sheraton branches in Barbados as talented musicians Keifer Kinch and Hashim Durant serenaded clients as they did their banking. Over at Broad Street, the season’s latest calypsos kept clients rocking as DJs Sugar and Spice entertained staff and clients alike. There was also a lively karaoke session with some clients belting out their favourite numbers.

In St. Kitts and Nevis gifts and goodies were the order of the day as Country Manager, Andre Cadogan and other members of the management team used the opportunity to engage and interact with several of the institutions valued customers. One lucky customer won the coveted prize of lunch with Cadogan who shared that the bank prides itself on being customer oriented and views the event as the perfect opportunity to better understand the needs of its clientele.

In Dominica, the sweet sounds of the Siserou Singers coupled with giveaways and refreshments made for an extra special banking experience there for clients.

A number of clients across the region also won special prizes of lunch with their branch manager.

Netball Official Explains SKN No- Show At International Tournament

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Netball Official Explains SKN No- Show At International Tournament

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 21st June 2019)– “We are not saying that there is no fault on St.Kitts-Nevis Netball Association but proper consultation, times and deadline period to adapt to the inaugural change was not given so [countries] like St.Kitts and Nevis we were not able to adapt in a timely manner in order for us to participate in the tournament.”

This was a summed up explanation given by association President Dion French at a press conference held on Tuesday 18th June at the Pam Tyson Netball Complex in Warner Park , providing details as to why the islands of the Federation have been unable to participate individually and as a national squad in the inaugural OECS/ECCB International Netball Series which climaxes tomorrow (Saturday) in St.Vincent and the Grenadines.

“The St.Kitts and Nevis Netball Association, this year will not be fielding a team to participate in this event in this inaugural league. This is due to several matters that arose during the process and inception and the change of the league. Previously, the league was known as the OECS/ECCB Under 23 Netball Tournament. A series of events transpired that has led the St.Kitts and Nevis Netball Association not to field the team this year,” he explained.

Last year’s tournament was held in St.Kitts and the host country took second place.

French continued: “This year the tournament has changed and during the process of the change, many countries such as St. Kitts and Nevis were unable to attend because as I stated it’s an international series and it is under the INF which is the International Netball Federation.”

“One of the requirement was that each team or country that is participating should be an INF member. Another incident which occurred was that St.Kitts would normally participate as St.Kitts and Nevis participate as Nevis. We saw that last year in the tournament. One of the conditions this year was that we have to come as St.Kitts and Nevis and not individual countries,” he added.

According to him, “most countries were unaware that the tournament had been rebranded and just in the last week, we were aware that there was no age limit for the tournament because St. Kitts was practicing a youth 23 squad and last week Thursday, we were aware that it is not a youth 23 tournament but an open tournament. Several matter bedsides that arose whereas many countries expressed their concern with how the tournament was changed. There was no consultation, there was no time given and so several countries were at a disadvantage.” 

French outlined that whereas last year’s tournament had seven teams participating there are only five teams participating this time around.

He made it clear that relative to St.Kitts-Nevis, there was no issue with support from government, no financial challenges nor lack of support from the St.Kitts-Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) in this matter.

Asked by this media house about the preparation for the tournament, he informed that: “We knew that the tournament was coming up…Our preparations started since January. We were preparing an under 23 team. Let us just imagine that we are preparing an under 23 team and a week before our young ladies are scheduled to leave we were told that it is an open.”

He said that a meeting was held in an attempt to change the composition of the team.

“We met on the 1st of June when we got the information and we still had intention of travelling so we called in some of our players who are over the age of 23 and we know that they could make the team. That was our next step.”

Commenting on the emotional state of the netballers, he highlighted: “The state of the players as expected, they are disappointed because here is it that they’ve been practicing four four, five months and to be told that they will not be participating.”

 Vice President of the St.Kitts Netball Association Hilarene Blanchette thanked all who came onboard to assist the team during its preparation stage.

“I know the girls were disappointed but after they realized that the St.Kitts Netball Association could not do anything on its own, they all understood, and I would like to say thanks to those who in any way sponsored us…We had a good tournament this year and the girls were eager to go and display what they were trained for over the past month. They were really hyped…they were geared up this year to take the first place trophy but never mind, we will come back next year; the tournament will be in Antigua and everything will be in order and so I know we are going out there for the championship next year.”

More details to be provided in a follow-up report pertaining to the combination of athletes from both St.Kitts and Nevis as a national squad.

President of the St.Kitts-Nevis Netball Association Dion French (Right) and Vice President of the St.Kitts Netball Association Hilarene Blanchette at this week’s press conference (Spokesman Snap)

Mother, Daughter Convicted Of Money Theft Crimes

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Mother, Daughter Convicted Of Money Theft Crimes

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 21st June 2019)- Following a court appearance this week, a mother and daughter have been convicted on fourteen (14) out of sixteen (16) charges relating to money theft, stemming from offences committed between January 2009 and May 2014. 

Serene and Angelina Phillip of Upper Monkey Hill, St. Peter’s are currently behind bars and are scheduled to be sentenced later this year.

  • Serene Phillip (Police Photo)
  • Angelina Phillip (Police Photo)

Serene was convicted of stealing in excess of EC$700,000.00 while her mom Angelina Phillip was convicted for receiving in excess of EC$50,000.00 on Wednesday 19th June.

A July 2014 police press release which addressed the formal arrest and charge of the two, disclosed that Serene’s offences were committed at SOL EC Ltd. As understood by this media house, she was employed as an accounts clerk.

The daughter is believed to be in her mid to late 30s and her mother in her 50s to early 60s.

At court that day, Serene was found guilty on five (5) counts of Larceny, five (5) counts of Embezzlement, one (1) count of receiving property on a forged document and not guilty on two (2) counts of Embezzlement and Angelina was found guilty on three (3) counts of receiving stolen money.

Both women- remanded at Her Majesty’s Prison- are awaiting sentencing on Friday 2nd August 2019.

The mother-daughter pair were represented by Attorneys Chesley Hamilton and Vadeesha John in the case presented by the Director of Public Prosecution, Valston Graham who was assisted by Crown Counsels Greatess Gordon and Teshaun Vasquez.

Autopsy: Gregory Did Not Burn To Death

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Autopsy: Gregory Did Not Burn To Death

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 21st June 2019) – Cleveland ‘Gregory’ Collins, 64, did not burn to death in last week’s shop fire in St.Peter’s.

This comes in accordance with details shared by a relative following an autopsy performed earlier this week which revealed that he died from smoke inhalation.

Asked about the burn to the body, it was revealed that the deceased can be particularly recognised by the jaw area where he previously had surgery.

It is understood, that while family members and other loved ones are grieving, the fact that he did not perish in the flames is somewhat of a soothing thought during this time of grief.

On Monday 17th June, a candle light vigil was conducted with a procession from Collin’s home in Gillard’s Meadow to the site where the deadly fire happened at Douglas Estate.

One of Collin’s well-known brother called ‘Nature Man’ thanked those in attendance for their support.

He shared that ‘Gregory’ was a nickname given to him out of his admiration of the late well-known Jamaican Reggae icon Gregory Isaac- the artiste behind hits like ‘Night Nurse’ and ‘Rumors’.

“Gregory was not born and christened Gregory; Gregory was given to him by the people and he accepted it because his pattern was Gregory Isaac who we all know was the cool ruler and because Gregory loved him and patterned him so much, he ended up actually looking like him; he even walked like him.”

Gregory Isaac’s popular tune called ‘Sad To Know That You Are Leaving’ was sung by attendees during the candle light service.

Touching on the “very good guy” quality of his deceased, Nature Man told the gathering: “ We give all the thanks to everybody…so everybody who gives us the strength and the energy to move forward, we accept it greatly and we’re glad that you all could take the time out and be here.”

Community resident Dr. Terrance Drew pointed out that Gregory’s life example “is how we should live as a community.”

“My impression of Gregory is that he was always a very humble person. He was extremely kind, honest and respectful, and most of the time when you engage him in conversation, you know that Gregory was enjoying life and so I want to say that he enjoyed life up to the minutes that he could have enjoyed life.”

Dr. Drew stated that the circumstances of his loss is “very unfortunate” whilst noting “It is not how we leave but how we live and Gregory set an example of how we should live with honesty, respect and kindness. He was not a rich person, he did not have all the degrees on the wall but if you look here today, you’ll quickly recognise that those things are not the most important thing in life; it is how you deal with your fellow man by expressing love, kindness, respect and so forth that of course draw people to you, and so Gregory was an example of how we should live.”

In speaking directly to Collin’s relatives, he commented: “You had an excellent family member. He infected a lot of people with the good qualities and that is why the people are here tonight.”

ReverendCanonDwane Cassius of the St. George’s Anglican Church, during his remarks told: “We’re here because he meant something to all of us; to different people in different ways but the point is he meant something to everybody and so we come here to remember him and we want to give God thanks for blessing our lives with his life and we pray that in some way he would help to make us better people and we would have helped to make him a better person as well.”

A neighbor reflected on Gregory’s friendly welcome to her when she first moved into the community and how he kept a watchful eye in seeing to the safe entry to her home after working late night shifts.

That night of the candle light service featured a karaoke session as many attendees paid tribute to Gregory through songs by Gregory Isaac.

On Thursday 13th June, police received a report of a fire at All B’s Bar at Douglas Estate-owned by Germaine Brookes- at approximately 3:00 AM and responded. Additionally, the Fire and Rescue Services team was summoned to the scene to extinguish the flames whereby Collin’s body was discovered in the establishment lying motionless on the floor.

Collin’s funeral service is slated to take place on Monday 1st July at the St. George’s Anglican Church on Cayon Street.

PPP wants elections in two months

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PPP wants elections in two months

Georgetown, Guyana, June 19, 2019 (Guyana Chronicle): DESPITE the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) stating that its earliest possible date for the holding elections is November, Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, hours after the Caribbean Court of Justice ruled that the no-confidence motion was validly passed, made calls for elections to be held within two to three months.

He told a news conference, at his Church Street office, that the incumbent government is on borrowed time and brushed aside President David Granger’s statement that on Tuesday, that elections will be held in November based on GECOM’s latest advice following the completion of house-to-house registration. Jagdeo affirmed that given the current circumstances, relative to the no-confidence motion, President Granger is not in possession of the legal powers allowed by the constitution, to call elections at any time.

“If it is a normal situation, then the President is empowered within the five years that he is elected to serve to call elections at any time and dissolve the parliament by proclamation….when you have a no- confidence motion that has been declared validly passed today, the no-confidence motion takes away that discretion from the President, he cannot determine when he holds elections again, he has to follow the rule,” Jagdeo said, which would have been in March; three months after the motion was passed.

Jagdeo said that elections should be called within two to three months, even after GECOM previously stated that November is within a practical time frame, for elections to be called.

“The principle is that elections should be held tomorrow, the practicality is two to three months,” the opposition leader said, adding that he is open to engaging the President on the processes that will expedite the holding of elections, which include consideration of a new GECOM Chairman, since the CCJ also ruled that Justice James Patterson was unconstitutionally appointed by President Granger.

While People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Attorney, Douglas Mendes, previously beseeched the CCJ to have Justice Patterson remain in office, to allow for the holding of early elections, the party’s general secretary, on Tuesday, said that Patterson should vacate the office and he is willing to meet with the President earliest, for consideration of the appointment of a new chairman.

While hoping for elections to be held no later than September, Jagdeo said that the PPP will be going into full elections mode from today. He also changed his position on the PPP supporters taking to the streets following the no-confidence ruling being in their favour and said that now is not the time for gloating and triumphalist behaviour, but to focus on ensuring that early elections are called. The opposition leader said Tuesday’s ruling is not a victory for the PPP, but one for Guyana. He said that government is illegal and should only act in the capacity as care taker of the state.

However, according to Article 106 (7): “Notwithstanding its defeat, the government shall remain in office and shall hold an election within three months, or such longer period as the National Assembly shall, by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all elected members of the National Assembly determine, and shall resign after the President takes the oath of office following the elections.

” Attorney General, Basil Williams, had argued that the Constitution does not provide for the “immediate” resignation of Cabinet, saying such a move would cripple the government’s ability to finance the holding of elections by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) or provide critical services to the people of Guyana. The attorney general said, while Article 106 (6) of the Constitution provides for the resignation of Cabinet, including the President, if the government is defeated in a vote of confidence, it did not specify a time. He argued that timeframes were only provided in Article 106 (7).

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