Published 21 August 2024
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
THE ROYAL ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS POLICE FORCE ASSISTS IN THE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY OF HUMAN SKELETAL REMAINS
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, August 21, 2024 – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is actively supporting an ongoing archaeological investigation following the discovery of human skeletal remains near Pinney’s Beach Hotel, Nevis. The remains were first reported by a resident, on the evening of Friday, August 16th, after he came across them while walking the beach.
In collaboration with the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), a site visit was conducted on Sunday, August 18th. The investigation team included NHCS Director Ms. Terysia Herbert, independent consultant Ms. Lorna Abungu, and Dr. Joost Morsink, a Senior Principal Investigator from Search Inc., a U.S.-based archaeological firm. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force was represented by Sgt. Weekes from our forensic crime scene unit, who provided on-site support during the assessment.
Preliminary findings by Dr. Morsink indicate that the skeletal remains are archaeological in nature rather than forensic. This determination suggests that the remains are of historical significance and do not pertain to a recent death or any ongoing criminal investigation. The remains, which appear to have been exposed over a prolonged period due to coastal erosion, are embedded in hardened sand, indicating their antiquity.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force continues to collaborate closely with the NHCS and international experts to ensure this discovery is handled with the utmost care and respect for its historical significance.
