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Police High Command Joins Division C for Community Walkthrough in Charlestown, Nevis

The walkthrough covered the areas of Stoney Grove, Ramsbury, and Craddock Road, where officers engaged with residents, listened to their concerns, and discussed measures to enhance public safety.

TDC Home and Building Depots partner with Micro Milling Limited to host Informational Product Launch Seminar

The companies hosted a two-day informational product launch seminar, that included a variety of new products activity on Tuesday 24th February in St. Kitts and Wednesday 25th March 2025 in Nevis, which were facilitated by Mr. Kerwin Clarke (Export Sales Executive) and Mr. Stanley Tempro (Manager) who showcased a variety of thin set, grout, concrete and, plaster mix, and Micro Level 5000, a self-leveling underlayment. 
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Premier Brantley Gives Opinion On Disciplinary Action Against Accused Lawyers

"One of the things, for example, that has troubled me is that we have lawyers who are charged with very serious offenses who, I'm told, continue to practice like nothing happened. And whilst I understand that every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, I can't comprehend how somebody charged with such serious criminal offenses can still be holding themselves out."

PM Drew Applauds Togetherness In National Security Improvement 

“Madame Speaker, we have seen a significant improvement in our security situation. We have seen a significant decrease in crime and violence, and I want to ask our people to continue on that path. Do not allow anybody to draw you out and to make it [appear] as if it doesn’t take all of us to resolve the matter. It takes all of us. And I want to reinforce that point because together as a people we can resolve it…” 

Pregnant Woman Undergoes Emergency For Baby’s Birth Following Violent Home Invasion

A baby's exepected due date was shorted after a 7-month pregant woman underwent emergency surgery following a recent violent home invasion in Nevis.

Prison Official Proceeds on Vacation Following Legal Proceedings Involving Daughter

According to information coming from the police public relations office, Commissioner of Corrections Franklin Dorset is on vacation following the recent legal proceedings involving his daughter, Crown Prosecutor 29-year-old Shantrice Dorset.

PM Drew Discourages “Multitasking” While Driving

“While you're on the phone [and] you're talking, it's as if it's the same effect as drinking and driving. And nobody believes they are distracted because people believe in multitasking. But there's no such thing as multitasking. Scientific evidence shows that when you do multiple things at the same time, nothing receives the full attention it should.”

Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, Successfully Passed Into Law

The Bill, which was presented for debate by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth Wilkin, in the National Assembly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, introduces a structured legal framework for plea negotiations and agreements. Attorney General Wilkin emphasised the significance of the Bill, noting that it aligns with international best practices and regional commitments to criminal justice reform. He highlighted the Needham’s Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform, which underscores the necessity of plea bargaining as a tool to expedite case resolution and ensure fairness in judicial processes.

Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Introduces Tougher Fines and Penalties to Deter Careless and Reckless Driving Practices

The amendments to the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act include an increase in fines for reckless and dangerous driving from $4,000 to $6,000-$8,000, with repeat offenders facing a fine of up to $20,000. Driving under the influence of alcohol or any substance that alters your judgment now carries a fine of up to $10,000 in the first instance and a fine of up to $20,000 for repeat offences, with longer imprisonment terms. In addition, causing death by dangerous driving now carries a maximum penalty of 10 years, while causing death by careless driving carries a penalty of imprisonment up to six years.

Bus Driver Charged with Five Counts of Causing Death, Including His Mother

Jamie Herbert (of Newton Ground), the driver of the omnibus involved in the fatal crash with a jeep -which took place on 11th December, was formally charged- thirty (36) days after-by police on 17th January 2025, with five counts of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving and one count of Causing Injury by Wanton Driving.

Crime Rate Falls in St. Kitts and Nevis as Police Seek to Sustain Positive Gains in 2025

As it relates to the crime statistics, Deputy Commissioner Henry indicated that reported crimes decreased 11 percent in 2024, when compared to figures recorded in 2023. The statistics for major crimes were down in almost every category. These include homicides which dropped from 31 to 28, a 10 percent reduction. Firearm-related offences saw a 39 percent reduction falling from 31 to 19; malicious damage reduced by 30 percent; bodily harm/woundings fell 11 percent from 161 to 144; larcenies decreased by 12 percent, break-ins were reduced by one percent, while drug possession saw a five percent reduction. There were slight increases in sexual offences up six percent, moving from 68 to 72, while robberies were up eight (8) percent from 39 to 42.

Opening of the New Law Year 2025

On Friday, 10th January 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will mark the commencement of the New Law Year with its traditional Ceremonial Opening proceedings under the theme “Accessibility and Awareness -The ECSC Bridging the Gap Through Community Engagement”. This year, the host Member State is Saint Lucia, where the first scheduled sitting for the Court of Appeal for 2025 will occur. 

Prime Minister Drew Applauds Decline in Crime and Calls for Celebration of Progress in St. Kitts and Nevis

“For the last four months, we have seen a dramatic decline in shootings and killings – over a 70 percent reduction compared to previous quarters. This could be one of the most significant improvements in the region,” Dr. Drew said. “It is a time to celebrate, especially for our young people, who are choosing life over violence.”

Senator Phillip Commits to Stronger Partnerships to Build on the Success of the 90-day Campaign Against Violence and Crime

As the attention now shifts to Beyond the 90-Days, Minister of State, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, said that the government through its Citizen Security Secretariat, will continue the whole-of-society approach” that it has championed in addressing crime, and other key policy decisions.

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Police High Command Joins Division C for Community Walkthrough in Charlestown, Nevis

The walkthrough covered the areas of Stoney Grove, Ramsbury, and Craddock Road, where officers engaged with residents, listened to their concerns, and discussed measures to enhance public safety.

TDC Home and Building Depots partner with Micro Milling Limited to host Informational Product Launch Seminar

The companies hosted a two-day informational product launch seminar, that included a variety of new products activity on Tuesday 24th February in St. Kitts and Wednesday 25th March 2025 in Nevis, which were facilitated by Mr. Kerwin Clarke (Export Sales Executive) and Mr. Stanley Tempro (Manager) who showcased a variety of thin set, grout, concrete and, plaster mix, and Micro Level 5000, a self-leveling underlayment. 

New Smart Electricity Meters To Give Consumers Greater Control Over Energy Usage In Saint Kitts

Minister of Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard, has announced that the government, through the St. Kitts Electricity Company Limited (SKELEC), will soon begin an island-wide initiative to replace all electricity meters with advanced smart meters.

Grey-Brookes: PAM to Unveil Candidates Ahead of June Convention

Leader of The People's Action Movement (PAM) and candidate for St.Christopher One, Natasha Grey-Brookes, has announced that the party will unveil candidates ahead of its upcoming convention slated for June 2025 in preparation for the next general elections.