NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (May 27, 2026) — Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley has credited the efforts of the police in keeping Nevis an extremely safe destination for both residents and visitors. “I can look at the way that crime has been reduced so dramatically. It’s a matter of some pride for all of us, not just the police, but for the government and for the citizenry, that we are now in the month of May and we’ve had no violent incidents in Nevis for the year thus far. We’re very grateful for that and we’re prayerful that that continues. People feel safer,” he said at the monthly press conference on Tuesday May 26.
Premier Brantley was a featured speaker at the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Division C (Nevis) 18th Annual Constables Award Ceremony and Dinner, held on Saturday May 16 at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park. The ceremony marked a historic milestone, as WPC Shaneke Clarke was named Constable of the Year — the first female officer to receive this distinction in the ceremony’s history. Brantley commended Commissioner of Police James Sutton and the RSCNPF High Command, with special recognition for Superintendent Alonzo Carty, who continues to lead the Nevis Division with distinction. “Far too often we fail to recognize the importance of our officers, as they’re often taken for granted and given scant recognition for braving the odds to ensure our safety and security. As officers, you are on the front line during disasters, risking your lives to save others, protecting the most vulnerable, and confronting the most hardened criminals among us. I sleep better at nights knowing that you are on the watch,” he said.