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Officer Suspended For Raping Teen

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Officer Suspended For Raping Teen

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts-Less than a week after a young woman was allegedly raped by a member of the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the officer in question has been arrested and suspended until the case is tried in court.

A police statement issued on Friday 23rd June indicating that the cop was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Rape stemming from an incident occurred on Sunday 18th June.

Information reaching this media house indicates that the victim is 18 years of age.

The local authorities say that the incident was reported to the police and an investigation was initiated.

The charges were brought as a result of the findings of the investigation.

Reportedly, the officer has been suspended from duty pending the determination of the outcome of the case.

Konris Schools Patches On Good Behaviour After Being Elbowed

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Konris Schools Patches On Good Behaviour After Being Elbowed

By: Precious Mills

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– Unpleasant words and actions of government minister Ian ‘Patches’ Liburd, 65, towards opposition parliamentarian 34-year-old Konris Maynard has prompted him (Maynard) to express disappointment while offering advice on good behavior to the much senior in age politician as a follow-up to a police report he filed this week after being elbowed by him.

Last Wednesday afternoon (21st June) while speaking live on Freedom FM (106.5) during the weekly Labour Party-sponsored ‘Issues’ programme, Maynard recalled a public elbow shoving  incident involving Liburd. 

As a result, he lodged a complaint on Monday 19th June.

Reportedly, the event happened before the start of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Parliament Association (CPA) Conference held at the St. Kitts Marriott Hotel.

The filed complaint has led to a police warning being issued to the East Basseterre (Constituency One) Parliamentarian of the People’s Action Movement (PAM) of the Harris-led Team Unity administration.

“Consequently, because of this pattern of behavior which I have observed coming from the minister, I  chose to make the complaint  because I am growing concerned about his words and actions not only to me recently but  what he has a reputation of . This type of behavior is certainly not what I expect from honourable members of our national assembly. While we have out political differences, it should never manifest itself in any type of violence or innuendo of violence or rhetoric of violence from any side of the political aisle,” remarked Maynard who is Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Three of the Opposition St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party.

Maynard highlighted his disappointment with such behavior saying: “I want to note that I am very much disappointed with this behavior of the Hon. Ian Liburd and I wish to say publicly again as I did in a statement that this is not the first time that the minister has used intimidatory antics and actions towards me.”

As understood from him, the Opposition was informed by the ushers at the CPA event that there were two allocated seats at the center tables for Members of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Parliament; one (1) for a Government member and one (1) for an Opposition Member.

He said just before the event started the Opposition noted that the two seats were occupied by two members of the Government side in the persons of Hon. Eugene Hamilton and Hon. Ian Liburd.

“I calmly approached the two men and informed them of what we were advised by the ushers and further inquired if anything had changed. While Hon. Hamilton was willing to engage me to reach a resolution, Hon. Ian Liburd waved off my inquiry and told me that I should take it to ‘Freedom’.”

Popular Overseas Artiste Promoter Donates To Primary School

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Popular Overseas Artiste Promoter Donates To Primary School

By: Precious Mills

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– A well-known artiste promoter and booking agent Lexi Brooks of VIP Connected continues to make good on her adoption of the Dieppe Bay Primary School following a renewed gesture of her longstanding commitment this week.

On the morning of Wednesday 21st June, she journeyed to the school having arrived on the island the day before for official St. Kitts Music Festival business, bringing scholastic items for students and teachers alike.

Brooks, who currently resides in New York, originally hails from Jamaica.

Pencil cases, crayons, erasers, pens, dusters and rulers were among the goods presented during a brief presentation ceremony conducted at the school’s compound located in the rural community of Dieppe Bay.

Additionally, Brookes presented a cheque to Principal Jacqueline Douglas for the school to host a pizza party before closing for summer break. This made the children cheer with excitement.

The first student presentation went to wheel chair bound student Kronje Warner of grade 2 who received a pencil case of academic goodies as Brooks applauded him for being attentive and well-behaved during the ceremony. 

Brooks interacted with the youngsters in playing fun quiz games and awarded items to winners and participants.

There was Music Festival quiz, asking students to name three artistes performing at this year’s festival.

Grade 4 student Xavier Wilkinson correctly answered listing Scratch Bamma from St.Kitts as one of the acts.

Principal Jacqueline Douglas in expressing gratitude said “through these gifts and initiatives, such can motivate our students to aim higher at learning.”

She also gave assurance that the school will work harder with the students so as to achieve excellence.

In speaking with the media, Brooks gave some insight as to how she came about adopting that learning institution over seven years ago.

“As many people know education is very important to me and I met a young girl, she was about maybe 6 or 7 years old, about 8 or 9 years ago and she asked if I’m coming to school and I thought she meant as a teacher but she meant as a student and I said no I graduated a while ago and I asked my friend, Cecilia Phipps-Heyliger, who is like a sister  to me, what school the child attended to which she informed it was located ‘right by me’.”

Man Shot During Robbery, Another While Walking

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Man Shot During Robbery, Another While Walking

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– Over the past weekend, following two separate shooting incidents happening 10 minutes apart in Half Way Tree and Cayon, one man was left wounded during a robbery and another injured as well while walking.

Police are reporting that investigation continues into a shooting incident that occurred about 8.50 PM in Upper Cayon and a second shooting incident in Halfway Tree that occurred at about 9.00 PM, both on Friday 23rd June.

In relation to the Cayon shooting, police say initial investigations revealed that the victim, a 28-year-oldmale, was shot by an unknown assailant while walking in the area.

Reportedly, he was taken to Joseph N. France General Hospital for treatment.

According to the local authorities regarding the second shooting, initial investigations revealed that the male resident of Half Way Tree was shot by an unknown assailant during a robbery.

The assailant fled the scene.

Reportedly, the victim was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

Both crime scenes were processed by the Forensics Services Unit.

Children, Elderly Were Present During Deadly Hospital Attack

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Children, Elderly Were Present During Deadly Hospital Attack

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BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– Information reaching this media house indicates that children and senior citizens were among patients waiting at the pathology lab of the Joseph N. France General Hospital when a gunman opened fire nearby fatally wounding 31-year-old Darnel Govia of Phillip’s Village earlier this week.

As understood, Govia was accompanying someone at the lab and whilst waiting on the outside the shooting incident happened Tuesday morning (20th June) around 9:00 AM.

Police say that investigations revealed that he was shot by an assailant while at the hospital  and later died of his injuries.

Reportedly, one person is in police custody in relation to this deadly shooting that has pushed the Federation’s homicide count to 16 to date with ten on St.Kitts and the remainder of six on Nevis.

 

Glam Slam Hair Show Wows At Premiere Staging

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Glam Slam Hair Show Wows At Premiere Staging

By: Precious Mills

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts-Hair flips, swinging hips and stylish poses aimed at displaying the variety of head-turning hairdos were all part of the action for the premiere of the Glam Slam Hair and Fashion Show staged on the night of Saturday 27th May.

Held at the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) located at Fortlands, scores of hair style fanatics, clients of the show’s featured hairdressers as well as fashionistas assembled for that first annual show of its kind.

Eye-catching wigs, weaves and dreadlocks styles were showcased collectively by popular resident licensed cosmetologist from New York in the USA Danielle Riddick of Diva Hair Studio in partnership with Vikiesh ‘Keisha’ Weekes of Keisha’s Beauty Salon and Yihisa ‘Desha’ Williams of Desha’s Lock and Twist, both from St.Kitts-Nevis and also well-known.

Among over 10 female models were two men who rocked in the fashionable dreadlock grouping.

The Labour Spokesman was in the house and apart from speaking with the hairstylist team, this media house also caught up with a notable patron in the person of the immediate former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, who seemed quite impressed as he looked on from the audience.

Dr. Douglas and hairstylist Vikiesh ‘Keisha’ Weekes

Not only did the models strut their stuff in showing off the hairstyles on the runway but the stylish outfit categories complemented the beauty atmosphere which included clothing like African Wear, Beach Wear, Lingerie and Club Life.

Accused Teen Girl Killer Attempts Suicide At Police Station

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Accused Teen Girl Killer Attempts Suicide At Police Station

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Travien Liddie, 18, one of the young men charged with killing 17-year-old Leanna Napoleon allegedly tried to take his life at a cell in the Basseterre Police Station earlier this week.

A police statement issued yesterday (Wednesday 20th June) did not give any specifics pointing to the prisoner’s identity. However, credible information received by this media house reveals that it was Liddie.

According to the local authorities, at approximately 11.40 PM on Monday 19th June, “a person in custody at the Basseterre Police Station attempted to take their own life.”

Reportedly, upon discovery of this attempt, a police officer initiated a medical emergency.

Furthermore, the person was taken to the Joseph N. France General Hospital for medical observation and later detained under watch for other observations.

It was also reported that the officer was commended for his adherence to the prisoner control procedures and for responding quickly to the incident.

Liddie, along with brother of the murdered teen 19-year-old Brandon Lee Wells were charged with the offence of murder on Saturday 17th June and Monday 19th June, respectively.

 

Rising Artiste Releases New Song With Video After Criticism

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Rising Artiste Releases New Song With Video After Criticism

By: Precious Mills

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– Rising national artiste 26-year-old Rahsaun ‘R B The Mayor’ Bass has officially released his newest jam with an official music video for a dancehall song called ‘Woman Crush’.

On Sunday night (18th June), fans and other supporters including family members and friends assembled at Boozie’s Bar located on the Frigate Bay Strip for the launch of the video which had a preview critique before being showcased publicly.

Two weeks before, on Sunday 4th June, members of the media were among the specially invited guests to be treated to a private showing of  the ‘Woman Crush’ video  at the Mattingley Heights residence of the artiste’s manager  Romeo Parris of  Kactus Entertainment so as to provide feedback for tweaking from the suggestions coming out of that get together.

R B The Mayor, who is known for putting out tunes in the Hip-Hop genre is now exploring Reggae, Dancehall and Soca.

As a bonus, during Sunday’s event, the audience was treated to a sneak peek preview of a Soca song called Caribbean Vybes.

Following the official release of the music video produced by Dason Fraser of ISI Visuals, this media house interacted with a few of the attendees.

Manager Parris commented: “We took the advice of everybody, including you the members of the media, and made recommendations and some changes. I still was looking for a little more change but I think people liked the energy nonetheless. The good thing is that the distributor in Germany (of Wolf Records), before the changes, he said he liked it but I didn’t. I like what’s there now …it’s suited for Europe and those kind of persons who wants a slow Caribbean beat.”

He also applauded RB The Mayor for having a good transition from a rap into Reggae.

The artiste himself shared feedback from the song and music video launch event saying: “I feel good because the surrounding was very receptive and they seemed to like it a lot so I feel very good about that.”

RB The Mayor is said to have emerged on the St.Kitts music scene in 2015 with his hit single ‘Straight Outta St.Kitts’, produced by BobT of Hey Boii Entertainment.

As gathered, in October 2015, the video (produced by ISI Visuals) on YouTube received over 1000 views in two days. Additionally, it won the “Best Video” at the MSECA   (Mad Squad Entertainers and Celebrities Awards held in December 2015.

Man Fatally Attacked At Hospital

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Man Fatally Attacked At Hospital

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts-A shooting incident early this morning (Tuesday 19th June) at the Joseph N. France General Hospital located in Buckley’s village, Basseterre has resulted in the death of a young man.

Killed is 31-year-old Darnel Govia of Phillip’s Village.

Police say Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting incident that was reported around 9.00 AM.

Reportedly, investigations revealed that the victim, shot by an assailant while at the hospital, later died of his injuries.

According to reports reaching this media house, the deceased who goes by the nickname of ‘Bushman’ had been waiting on a friend who was at the laboratory when he was attacked.

One person is in custody in relation to this deadly shooting that has pushed the Federation’s homicide count to 16 to date with ten on St.Kitts and the remainder of six on Nevis.

Leanna’s Brother Charged With Murder, Police Looking For Third Suspect 

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Leanna’s Brother Charged With Murder, Police Looking For Third Suspect 

By: Spokesman Newsroom

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts– The brother of 17-year-old Leanna ‘Tiney’ Napoleon found dead and buried in the mountainous Olivees area is one of the two young men charged with that crime while a third suspect is being looked for by police.

Yesterday (Monday 19th June), police reported that two suspects taken into custody on suspicion of the teen’s murder have been arrested, formally charged and cautioned.

They are the deceased’s brother 19- Brandon Lee Wells of Buckley’s Housing Development and 18-year-old Travien Liddie of St. Johnson’s Village.

Police say both have been charged with the offence of murder and were charged on Saturday (June 17) and Monday (June 19) respectively.

Reportedly, a warrant in the first instance is in existence for 19-year-old Ivan ‘Chinyman’ Phillip of Shadwell.

According to the police, he too will be charged with the offence of murder.

Reports from the local authorities indicated Napoleon was found dead and buried overnight Wednesday (14th June) in a far out mountainous region of the Olivee’s area located beyond the Buckley’s community.

Buckley’s Site was one of the two areas the teen girl, who had been missing for over a month, was last seen on Monday 8th May. The other area was on Fort Street.

Napoleon, who was a fifth form student of the Basseterre High School (BHS), was discovered in a shallow grave.

Her death is the 15th recorded homicide for 2017 in the Federation to date with nine on St.Kitts and six on Nevis.

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