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By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts- Police have issued a Warrant of Arrest for a resident of Conaree named Corey Francis, a national of St.Kitts-Nevis.
His offense according to the local authorities, pertains to Breach of an Injunction/Protection Order.
Any person knowing Francis’ whereabouts is asked to call the Basseterre Police Station at telephone number 465-2241, or the nearest Police Station, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477(TIPS).
Francis is described as being 150 in weight and 5 feet, 11 inches in height.
His last known address is Conaree.
The wanted person flyer was sent out last night (Monday 3rd July).
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 3RD 2017 – Political Leader of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) and former Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas has paid tribute to the late Cardinal Poesy Southwell, describing him as a “worthy ally, faithful and obedient son, forgiving and loving father.”
Poesy, son of former Chief Minister, former Premier and National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell, died last Friday (30th June) in the United States.
“Poesy was a stalwart who never gave up the struggle and was prepared to personally join the battle as a “soldier” if that was what was required of him to maintain St. Kitts and Nevis on the path of good governance, prosperity and progressive inclusive growth and development for one and all. And this was the position he adopted and pursued throughout his adult life, whether he was at home or abroad, and as early as the Statehood period of the Labour Administration of which his father was Deputy Premier, during the post-Independence period of the PAM Administration, during the near twenty years of the succeeding Labour Administration and the last near thirty months rule of the present Coalition government,” said Dr. Douglas in a statement on Monday.
He said that as Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition and Labour Movement, he had the opportunity and privilege of hosting countless meetings with him and full teams of American and Asian investors in New York, Connecticut, Philadelphia, New Jersey and at home, in the true spirit of a hardworking and dedicated Developer and Ambassador looking for the right opportunities for the advancement of his country, whether it be in infrastructural, renewable energy, resort hotel or international financial services development.
“He was always ready to do battle in defense of the legacy of the Movement and at a moment’s notice he was there, either on the radio talk shows, or with the pen as his sword, or physically present as a champion for the cause at the Annual National Conference, at the street corners, at the restaurants and bars or in the privacy of the homes of his many many friends,” said Dr. Douglas.
“Today, Poesy is no more. We shall miss him. We shall always Remember him: Worthy Ally, Faithful and Obedient Son, Forgiving and Loving Father, Inspiring Sibling, Steadfast and true to the generational mandate and the legacy bequeathed to him by the ‘Giant’ of all our National Heroes, past and living, the Right Excellent Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell,” said in tribute.
He said now that Poesy Cardinal Southwell is relieved from his earthly labours, “may his soul rest in peace eternal and rise again, at the sounding of the trumpets, to be taken in flight on the wings of angels to be permanently with the Lord.”
Dr. Douglas used the opportunity to convey to his immediate family “profound condolences, love and support during this sad moment of great loss and may they be fortified with our prayers.”
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– The young man shot dead earlier today (Tuesday 4th July) in the community of Ottley’s was attacked while driving, according to police.
Officers from the Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the shooting incident that was reported just before 1.00 AM in Ottley’s Village which claimed the life of 26-year-old Kishorne Edwards of Cayon.
Police say investigations revealed that he was shot by an unknown assailant(s) while driving his vehicle in the vicinity of the Water Tank.
Police are encouraging individuals who may have information with regards to this incident to come forward and share any information they may have.
Information can be passed to Violent Crimes Unit at 869-467-1886, 1887, or 1888, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477(TIPS) or by using the SKN Crime Reporter App on a smartphone.
Edward’s death is the 17th recorded homicide for the Federation with eleven on St.Kitts and the remainder of six on Nevis.
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– The Federation of St.Kitts-Nevis has recorded a 17th homicide for 2017 following the shooting death of a young man sometime after 1:00 AM this morning (Tuesday 4th July) in Ottley’s Village.
Credible information reaching this media house identifies the deceased as Kishaun ‘Duppy’ Edwards of Cayon. He is believed to be either 24 or 25 of age.
More details to be provided in a follow-up report.
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 3RD 2017 – Former Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas told The Independence for St. Martin Foundation that communication and public outreach must be a leading priority between now and the holding of a referendum on full independence.
“It is absolutely essential that you use every means at your disposal to explain to the public why you are advocating independence; the ways in which political independence would be superior to the current governance structure; the challenges that one could and should expect in the event that political independence is indeed attained; and how you would go about meeting these challenges,” Dr. Douglas told a packed audience, comprised Government ministers, parliamentarians, youths and persons from all walks of life at the University of St. Martin Lecture Room on Saturday, celebrated as Emancipation Day.
Front row section of the audience
He noted that in addition to making those points to the public, the Foundation must “listen, ask questions of its own, become fully engaged with the public, leaving no stone unturned, and no person ignored and then listen some more.”
“Your having been able to elect your own legislature, and your having had the experience of managing the internal affairs of the territory would be a plus under any circumstance, but it is particularly important to have had this experience in light of current efforts to achieve political independence,” he told a captive audience.
Back row section of audience
The four-term prime minister underscored the importance of having an economic and financial-management team of the highest calibre possible.
“The first, of course, is a high level of expertise in the complexities of economic and financial analysis and management. Equally important, however, both as a complement to this financial expertise, as well as, in some ways, as a counterweight, there must be a keen understanding of how financial and economic policies affect people, human beings. A visionary leadership team must be able to more than analyze financial statements and economic projections. Politics is, at the end of the day, about positively affecting the life chances of human-beings, shifting life chances upward. And so, both ends of this policy spectrum – the human and the financial – must be seriously, competently, and responsibly attended to,” he said.
Dr. Douglas also said it was vital to undertake an in-depth analysis of the areas of comparative advantage, and to emphasize those areas of economic development that will be particularly competitive.
“Once the areas of comparative advantage have been determined, as you know, the need for highly skilled, highly focused and competent leadership will be key. The rigors of operating in this increasingly globalized world are becoming not less onerous, but more so,” said Dr. Douglas, whose presentation was punctured by numerous applause.
He said that as the people of St. Maarten look toward independence, “one of your best lines of defense will always be highly trained, highly focused leaders and technocrats who understand that their primary responsibility is to protect and enhance the social, economic, and political well-being of this land and its people.”
On the issue of security, Dr. Douglas stressed that national security must have an essentially two-pronged approach.
Members of the audience listening attentively
He said to that companies must be persuaded to provide apprenticeship programmes to young people.
“To the extent that you can secure the funding to push skills training among your youth so that instead of forever hoping for a job, they will be able to push forward as self-employed mechanics, air-conditioning specialists, computer specialists, electricians, plumbers, and so on. Those who wish to pursue an academic path should be encouraged to do so, of course, but for those who do not let us remember that the occupations just mentioned by me are solid, income-generating areas of endeavour on which highly secure lives can be built in which practitioners can find financial independence which equip practitioners of take care of themselves and their families,” he suggested.
Commenting on the issue of fiscal policy he asked: “Will you pursue the path of an income based system of taxation? Or will your tax be based on expenditures – as in a sale tax. Will you raise revenues based on ownership – as in property tax? Or will there be some combination of these options? On this very important issue which has such far-reaching implications for the character of the society you wish to build, I will end where I began – by advocating an extensive and in-depth conversation with the people of St. Maarten, I would recommend territory-wide town halls in which proponents of diametrically opposed views on this matter present their perspectives to the public in order that the people of St. Maarten could fully understand the implications of the alternate paths before them, and then, on an informed basis, as one people, chart their path forward.”
“A referendum on independence will be one more step in your journey of travails – and triumphs – as a people. And whatever you decide, in St. Kitts and Nevis, you have a friend. May the will of the people be registered. May the will of the people be heard. May the will of the people stand,” Dr. Douglas concluded.
Dr. Douglas interacting with attendees following the event
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– Police are reporting that the driver of the vehicle involved in a deadly car crash over the past weekend which claimed the life of a young man and left another injured has been taken into custody.
This media house understands that the deceased, who goes by the nickname of ‘Sabali’, hails from Carifesta Village in St. Peter’s Parish. He is believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s.
Photo of the deceased who’s nickname was ‘Sabali’
Police informed yesterday (2nd July) that the driver was taken into custody following the traffic accident which occurred along the island’s main road in New Guinea on Saturday 1st July around 9.35pm.
As gathered the rental vehicle crashed into a tree.
According to the local authorities, initial investigations revealed that a Jeep with three (3) occupants was involved in the accident.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that two of the occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
The injured passengers were taken to the Joseph N. France General Hospital where one was pronounced dead.
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– One man is currently behind bars for breaking into and stealing from a popular Chinese supermarket in Basseterre.
Police say Curtis Isaac of McKnight was charged with offence of Building Breaking and Larceny which occurred sometime between Sunday/Monday (June 18-19) at Kings Pavilion Supermarket.
He was formally charged and cautioned last Friday (23rd June).
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– Yesterday’s (Thursday) heavy rainfall caused by the passage of a tropical wave resulted in massive flooding from ghauts that overflowed, and the island’s capital of Basseterre was one of such areas affected.
Via social media, particularly WhatsApp and Facebook, many people shared videos and photos that generally captured what the stormy atmosphere was like on the island.
Scenes from areas like College Street, Old Road and the Bay Road created jaw-dropping reactions from many residents who were apparently shocked to see such impact from the rainy weather.
In one eyewitness photo, a woman is seen looking on with an umbrella along the Bay Road in the vicinity of the Bus Terminal in Basseterre as a vehicle washed away by floodwater is stopped by a bridge near the Public Market.
National Disaster Coordinator at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Carl Herbert spoke to this media house yesterday afternoon about the weather.
He reported that a tropical wave was experienced overnight resulting in heavy showers causing ghauts to flow heavily which affected the free movement of vehicular traffic.
He further pointed out that as a result of the roads being unsafe and that the St.Kitts Met (Meteorological) Office advised that the weather would have improved as the day progressed, “the government took the decision not to have work that morning all in the interest of public safety.”
Notably, schools were closed all day, however.
The NEMA official offered some advice to the public amidst the already started hurricane season which runs from June to November.
“…in the hurricane season, try to achieve a high level of preparedness. Listen to local media for weather information. NEMA will collaborate with the Met office which is the competent authority in relation to weather bulletin. As the need arises, NEMA will communicate the information to the public.”
He also encouraged residents to be caring of each other especially those with special needs- for example those individuals who would need medication-, children and the elderly as well persons who may be unable to leave home due to having an illness or the like.
Herbert urged persons in the construction sector as well as the automotive repair sector “to have a plan in place to secure items on your premises that can become missile in high winds resulting in injury or death.”
PHOTO:
In this eyewitness photo, one woman is seen looking on with an umbrella along the Bay Road in the vicinity of the Bus Terminal as a vehicle washed away by floodwater is stopped by a bridge near the Public Market.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts– Over the past weekend, an elderly man was charged with wounding with intent earlier that week.
Charged is 74-year-old Calvin Dore of Buckley’s Housing Development.
Reportedly, he has been arrested and charged with the offence of Wounding With intent, stemming from a stabbing incident which occurred on Tuesday 20th June (June 20) in the Buckley’s Housing Development.
Information reaching this media house indicates that the incident resulted from a domestic dispute.
Reportedly, Dore was taken into custody on the day in question and was formally charged and cautioned last Friday (23rd June).
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts– Two days before what would have been her high school graduation, the remains of murder victim 17-year-old Leanna ‘Tiney’ Napoleon of the Basseterre High School (BHS) was laid to rest on Monday 26th June.
Scores of BHS students were among the mourners who took part in a funeral service honouring the life of the school girl whose body was discovered in the Olivees mountain nearly two weeks before. She had been missing for more than a month.
A photograph showing the deceased in her school uniform with a bright smile was attached to the hearse. That picture was also displayed at the front section of the church during the funeral service. (Spokesman Snap)
The funeral ceremony was held at the Zion Moravian Church located on Victoria Road followed by the burial at the Springfield Cemetery.
Dignitaries present included: Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr. Timothy Harris and Dr. Timothy Harris; Deputy Prime Minister Hon.Shawn Richards; immediate former Prime Minister and Opposition Leader of the St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and his colleagues Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Three Hon. Konris Maynard and caretaker for Constituency Eight Dr. Terrance Drew.
Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and his colleague Dr. Terrance Drew, Caretaker of Constituency Eight seen outside of the church following the funeral service (Spokesman Snap)
The annual BHS graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday 28th June at the St. George’s Anglican Church on Cayon Street.
“Wicked set a boys” and “Wha dey Kill off de girl for?” were the type of sentiments expressed by onlookers as the solemn procession made its way through the streets of Basseterre towards the cemetery Monday afternoon.
On the bittersweet flipside, it was a general thought shared by many individuals that at least teen’s family has had the opportunity to get some closure by conducting a proper funeral service.
Napoleon was last seen alive on Monday 8th May in the areas of Buckley’s Site and Fort Street.
Her death was the 15th recorded homicide for 2017 out of the current count of 16.
Last Wednesday (21st June), a candle light vigil was held in tribute to Napoleon at the school’s Taylor’s Range compound.
Principal Maurice Benjamin in speaking about death as being a natural consequence of life said Napoleon has departed in an unnatural way.
“Life welcomes death but we as humans often do not. Most of us do not get to decide when or how we would leave this earth as death sometimes creeps up in a cloak of darkness or comes without warning. For these reasons, we fear the very idea of death.”
He continued: “It is the most natural consequence of life but yet we mourn when it comes to our doorsteps. Today we are mourning of one who did not have the chance to welcome death; one who left in a most unnatural way. Although what happened is still a bit unclear, we do know this-what happened to Leanna was cruel and most undeserving. The Basseterre High School grieves for Leanna and in this we are not alone.”
