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BUS DRIVERS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

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BUS DRIVERS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 05, 2019 (RSCNPF): At about 10 a.m. on Friday, January 04, 911 operators received a report of a traffic accident in the White Gate area in Dieppe Bay and the information was relayed to the Dieppe Police Station. The accident involved motor omnibus H107 which is owned and was driven by Curtis Flanders of Halfway Tree, backhoe PA6139 owned and driven by Mahendranauth Balgobin of Cane Garden, Nevis and motor omnibus HA433 owned and driven by Kelvon Hanley of Buckley’s Estate.  

Circumstances are that both omnibuses were travelling from Dieppe Bay to St. Paul’s while the backhoe was travelling towards Dieppe Bay when H107 collided with the backhoe and HA433 steered off the backhoe, lost control, ran off the road and flipped over several times. Hanley was thrown from the vehicle in the process. Flanders was treated and discharged from the JNF Hospital for his injuries, however, Hanley remains warded in a critical, but stable condition.  

The scene was photographed by officers from the Forensic Crime Lab and measurements and the damage were recorded. Both buses were extensively damaged. The driver of the Backhoe was not injured and the backhoe had minor damage.

Road March Champion Wants Victory 60 More Times

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Road March Champion Wants Victory 60 More Times

By: Precious Mills

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 4th January 2019)-Lead vocalist of the Small Axe Band Royston’ Mr. World’ Wigley commented on the Road March repeat victory for Sugar Mas 47 saying: “I feel overwhelmed on behalf of the band, myself and the fans. I want us to get it 60 more times! Big up to God and the fans who made it possible.”

For carnival this time around, road march was judged on one day only which was J’ouvert held on Wednesday 26th December, instead of the traditional two days- in skipping grand parade day (Tuesday 1stJanuary).

Small Axe won the title for the second year in a row for the tune called ‘Get Jiggy Wid It’ scoring 78.43 points.

Wigley pointed out that over a seven year period the band lost the title only once noting that such is “a big achievement.”

At present, the Small Axe Band is preparing to travel overseas including Europe and St. Martin.

According to him: “Small Axe is for life! We are going out there to market St.Kitts and Nevis …Our mission is to be successful. Small Axe Band is a household name, Small Axe Band is regional, Small Axe Band (is) the sweetest band in the world!”

He informed that the ‘Get Jiggy Wid It’ song is a “marketing tool” which calls for fans and music lovers to get involved.

Wigley went on to express the band’s appreciation to have seen how fans and music lovers responded to the tune with much participation on J’ouvert within The Circus area.

Come tomorrow (Saturday), the band is set to have its victory jam along the airport bypass road starting at 6AM.

In regard to the runner-up positions for the Road March competition, Nu Vybes Band International (De Sugar Band) followed closely behind in second place with 
77.68 points followed by Grand Masters for third place with 76.27 points, Ryddim Band for fourth spot with 70.69 points and coming in fifth Kollision Band with 66.28 points.

For the small J’ouvert troupes contest, Jab Jab won with 230 points, Fantasy placed second with 223 points while Xplosion and Tek Dat took third and fourth positions with 172 and 155 points, respectively.

Additionally, in the largest J’ouvert troupe category, Red Devils won with 224 points, Xtreme at second position with 216 points while Shiggidy Shack / Small Axe and GM Addix landed the third and fourth places with 209 and 179 points, respectively.

Winner for the Individual Mas Player is Romaine Belgrove.

St. Kitts Snatches Caribbean Talented Teen Crown

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St. Kitts Snatches Caribbean Talented Teen Crown

By: Drizel Hanley

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (January 2019) – Miss St. Kitts Anya Seetahal, on Sunday 30th December won the 2018/2019 Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant held at the St. Kitts Marriott before a full-house audience.

The talented beauty won the coveted title from a field of eight other contestants.

Miss St. Kitts won three of the four judged segments- Best Theatrical Appearance Best Performing Talent and Best Onstage Interview.

She scored a total of 523 points.

For her talent performance, she did an acrobatic kind of routine which won cheers and applause from the audience while during the interview segment, she gave an eloquent assessment on her passion and her personal development through the artform.

St. Lucia’s Francine Mason, amassed a total of 475.50 points to secure the First- runner-up spot.

Miss Barbados, Cherece Richards, was adjudged the Second-Runner up position with 466.50.

The evening wear segment was won by Miss Dominica.

Ms. Seetahal received the crown from the outgoing 2017/2018 Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Queen, Ms. Tasyanna Clifton, of French St. Martin and was crowned by Deputy Prime Minister Shawn Richards in the wee hours of Monday morning.

Also competing in the pageant were Keshaundia Quinn of the USVI, Charisma Jones-Chin of Anguilla, Anastasia Salickram of Trinidad and Tobago, Jorjanna Albert of Dominica, Sharon McAlmont of Antigua and Barbuda and Sidondre Flemming of the sister isle Nevis.

Winning Troupe Overtakes Fraco Cart On Las’ Lap

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Winning Troupe Overtakes Fraco Cart On Las’ Lap

By: Precious Mills

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 4th January 2019)- Jamming in three-peat champion mode as troupe of the year, a section of the ULTRA Carnival Sugar Rush took over a snow cone (commonly known as fraco) cart during the early hours of Las’ Lap for Sugar Mas 47 held on Wednesday 2nd January through the streets of Basseterre as curtain fell on the St.Kitts-Nevis National Carnival yearly production.

What was supposed to be a free treat giveaway to revellers-compliments ULTRA Carnival who paid the small business owner- turned into a ‘Let’s do it this way instead!’ party as the revellers danced about pulling the cart carnival-style while preparing the popular icy beverage for the other fellow revellers; shaving ice and pouring different flavours in creating a sugar rush kind of street jam.

The fraco cart party which kicked off at west Independence Square Street continued along the Bay Road until the beverage and ice were finished.

The Sugar Rush sections for day one grand parade were Fraco Fusion, Sweet Cane, Electronic Cotton Candy and Tangerine Bellini while revellers had options of Jolly Rancher, Juju Crush and Pineapple Ginger for the day two Las’Lap session.

Results for the recently concluded Sugar Mas 47, spotlighted ULTRA Carnival as a force to be reckoned with for yet another year.

The recaptured categories are as follows: Troupe of the Year –Sugar Rush (696.5 points), Queen of the Bands-Sweet Explosion featuring Iantavian Queeley (692.5 points), King of the Bands-King Sugar featuring Kajali Hanley (651.5 points) and Largest Troupe.

Notably, with the exception of Troupe of the Year, the other segments have been attained two years in a row.

Via its official fan page, ULTRA Carnival has credited team effort for the success in thanking its partners, designers, sponsors, revellers and entire ULTRA team in declaring that “This victory is team effort!”

For troupe of the year for Sugar Mas 47, first runner-up is Solid Mas Camp – Beauty Of Liamuiga (650.5 points) and 
second runner- up Fhunn Vybes – Jungle Rhythms (640 points).

Those two troupes also placed in those respective positions for the Queen of the Bands segments with Solid Mas Camp (first runner-up) at 650 points and Fhunn Vybes (second runner-up with 606 points.

In relation to the King of the Bands category, Banker Mas Camp placed first runner-up with 638.5 points followed by Fhunn Vybes in the second runner-up spot with 606.5 points.

Solid Mas Camp- Beauty Of Liamuiga was judged the Most Punctual Troupe.

The late popular Queen of the Bands reveller Paula Heyliger, a top partner of Solid Mas Camp passed away in December 2018 and so the troupe hit the streets in tribute to her.

In salute of her memory, for the street activity events for Sugar Mas 47, members of the various jam bands as well as DJs accompanying the different troupes- including her great niece well-known local DJ and radio personality Michelle ‘Sweet Sister Sensia’ Stokes- paused to observe a minute of silence while going about Fort Street where her (Heyliger’s) home is located.

J’ouvert Arrestees To Face Judge

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J’ouvert Arrestees To Face Judge

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 4th January 2019)- 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).

They are McKnight residents Sylvestor Crossley, Crispin Crossley, and Vidal Wilkenson as well as Neon Dasent of New Road, Keshaun Ritchen of Sandown Road and Ahijay Queeley of Old Road.

All men have been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison.

Police say another twenty persons have been informed that they will receive a summons for offences such as Disorderly Conduct, Throwing Missiles and being Armed with an Offensive Weapon.

Reportedly, others were discharged pending further investigations while some of the persons taken into Police custody on December 26 were held to prevent breaches of the peace.

Information reaching this media house indicates that more arrests were made as Sugar Mas 47 winded down during Las’ Lap held on Wednesday this week (2nd January).

This media house attempted to get a comment from the police as it relates to the overall Carnival events but was informed that a statement would be issued. Before press time, however, no information in this regard was available.

Hotel, J’ouvert Arrests Compared

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Hotel, J’ouvert Arrests Compared

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 4th January 2019)- 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 tourist couple at a local hotel in Frigate Bay on New Year’s Day (Tuesday 1st January).

A police statement issued last night (Thursday) revealed that the incident is currently under investigation.

“The High Command notes, with great concern, the contents of a video that involves two visitors and two Police Officers currently being circulated in the public domain. The High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has launched an investigation to look into all the circumstances surrounding the arrest and release of the two visitors that occurred when two Police Officers responded to a report of an incident at a hotel in the Frigate Bay area on January 01, 2019.”

It is understood that the couple is back home in the US.

Individuals, through social media, have been comparing the arrests of locals at the recent held Sugar Mas 47 J’ouvert as well as other past incidents in claiming that if locals were involved in the hotel incident, the police would have reacted differently in handling the situation.

A cellphone video footage spanning some 4 minutes and 39 seconds shows the altercation between two local officers in uniform and the caucasian (white) male-female pair.

The man can be heard swearing at one of the cops while an individual believed to be an employee at the hotel attempts to diffuse the situation.

At one point, the man is seen rushing to attack that same officer but fails to do so as the hotel worker intervenes in pushing the officer aside out of the man’s reach while trying to appeal to the attacker to behave.

The man’s wife/girlfriend is see trying to pull him away from going at the officer also. However, the situation escalates and the man gets a closer reach of the officer while the other cop tries to assist his colleague from the attacker which soon after saw the man’s girlfriend/wife pulling the officer by his shirt to let go of her boyfriend/husband.

Shortly thereafter, the man was handcuffed and the woman held in a restrained manner before being led through the hotel lobby and on the outside

Tawanna Collins is the new National Carnival Queen

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Tawanna Collins is the new National Carnival Queen

By: Drizel Hanley

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (January 2018) – Miss SCASPA, Tawanna Collins, is the new National Carnival Queen following the National Carnival Queen Pageant that was held Sugar Mill on Friday, 28th December.

Collins scored 1420.5 points, trouncing her closest rival by some 81 points.

The young and talented beauty received top awards in the National Pride segment, Performing Talent segment and Evening Wear segment.

She also won the Miss Photogenic (not judged) segment.

First Runner-up went to the 2016 White Sands Queen, Olivia Walters.

The St. Kitts-Nevis Development Bank sponsored beauty won the Best Swimsuit Segment and also captured the Chairperson Award (not judged). She earned 1339 points.

Taking the Second Runner-up spot was Ms. Aravinda Hughes who was sponsored by the Cable, with 1317.5 points and the award for Best Interview Segment.

The other contestants were Desi Brown (sponsored by St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank) who copped the prize for Best Question and Answer Segment and Social Media Award; Merv-Ann Thompson (sponsored by Carib Brewery St. Kitts Limited) and Anissa Eddy (sponsored by Coca Cola), who adjudged Miss Amity.

All contestants received bonus points for early arrival.

POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING INCIDENT AT STONEY GROVE

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POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING INCIDENT AT STONEY GROVE

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 02, 2019 (RSCNPF): Police are investigating a shooting incident at Stoney Grove that left two men hospitalised.

The incident occurred at about 6:12 a.m. on Tuesday, January 01, 2019. Preliminary investigations so far have revealed that 22-year-old Keon Moore of Bath Plain and 28-year-old Jelani Liburd of Craddock Road were attacked by unknown assailants while in a motor car. They both sustained gunshot injuries about their bodies and were transported to the Alexandra Hospital.

The Crime Scene Unit visited and processed the scene, taking a number of items of evidential value into custody. Investigations into the matter are ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Violent Crime Unit by dialling 662-1023 or their nearest Police Station.

Miss Independent Crowned Senior Calypso Monarch Again

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Miss Independent Crowned Senior Calypso Monarch Again

By Drizel Hanley

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (January 2018)- The youngest ever competitor talented Miss Independent (Karisia Willett) continues to dominate the calypso arena since her debut in 2017 when she made history to become the first ever Female National Senior Calypso Monarch, and now making history again as the first female to two-peat.

On Saturday 29th December the songstress was crowned the new Senior Calypso Monarch for the second consecutive year having earned a total of 807 points; a whopping 28 points ahead of her closest rival.

Miss Independent performed her popular tune ‘Ratatat’ which addresses the issue of crime and violence, and she did not disappoint the audience as a thunderous applause was given following her performance.

Notably, this year, it is safe to say that the females dominated the Calypso arena as all top spots were taken by female artistes and six of the eight finalists were also women.

First- Runner-Up went to Lady Diva who amassed a total of 779 points.

Charis D came in Second-Runner-Up with 774 points while Third-Runner up was adjudged to Queen Brown Sugar who ended the competition with 772 points.

The other finalists in the Sugar Mas 47 Senior Calypso Monarch Competition were Queen Kibie (Miss Independent’s older sister), Lil Miss, and the two males, De Awesome Navigator and King Godfrey.

Miss Independent is currently the reigning Female Calypso Bacchanal Queen.

Cayon High Wins National Carnival Talented Teen; Teenage, Junior Calypso Winners Crowned

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Cayon High Wins National Carnival Talented Teen; Teenage, Junior Calypso Winners Crowned

By: Drizel Hanley

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Friday 28th December 2018)-Cayon High School’s Avanya Richards on Wednesday of this week December 26th won the coveted title of Miss National Carnival Talented Teen.

The DASANI sponsored beauty won Best Ambassadorial Costume and Best Formal Teenage Wear Segments.

During the Ambassadorial Costume segment she sported a costume made completely of plastic.

She amassed a total of 602 points.

Closely behind in the first runner-up spot was T’Shaunte Smith of Washington Archibald High School. Smith ended the night with 601.5 points.

She won the Best Ambassadorial Speech and Best Performing Talent segments. She was sponsored by G SQUARED ARTS.

Daneika Dickenson of the Basseterre High School was adjudged second runner-Up.

The Allies Construction Ltd sponsored teenager also scored top points in the Interview segment.

She scored a total of 579 points.

Charles E Mills Secondary School’s representative, Kadeisjah Egen, who was sponsored by New Generation came in third runner-up with 568 points.

The other contestant was Siddoyah Warner of the Verchilds High School, sponsored by KFC.

Also taking place is the same stage was the Teenage Junior Calypso Competition.

Invincible (Terron Webb) won the title of Junior Calypso King with a total of 422 points. He performed a tune called ‘Change De Thinking’.

Teenage Junior Calypso (Official Sugar Mas photo)

First runner-up runner up went to King Akedo (Akedo Nisbet) with his tune ‘Shoulda Blow’. He scored a total of 376 points.

Simply Mighty (Tyrique Jeffers) came in Second-runner-up with 360 points. He rendered ‘Children Getting Children’.

Third runner-up spot was occupied by Mighty J (Marques Washington) with 347 points. He performed ‘Monkey vs Man’.

In the Primary Junior Calypso Show, Sweet T (Tianna Warner ) emerged the winner with– 390 points for “Train Up Your Child”

Primary Junior Calypso photo highlight (Official Sugar Mas photo)

First Runner-up position went to Princess Nevaeh (Shante Hendrickson) with 368 points). Her song was “A Sister’s Plight while Singing Divi (Devonique Liburd) sang– Law And Order scoring 334 points placing second runner-up and Erastus (Rajuan Fyfield) placed third runner-up for ‘Downlaod It’ with 326 points.

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