BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis — July 26, 2024 — A post-mortem examination was performed on the body of the late Leshan D’Quane Henry, aged 25, of Nevis Street, Basseterre, on July 26, 2024, by resident pathologist Dr. Adrian Nunez. He was assisted by pathologist Dr. Naudica Phillip.
DENZIL STEVENS AND MICHAEL SAUNDERS CONVICTED OF ROBBERY
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 26, 2024 — Denzil Stevens and Michael Saunders appeared before High Court Judge His Lordship Justice Iain Morley KC charged with a robbery committed on December 6, 2019, at the Chinese Supermarket at Camps, Island Main Road.
On Friday, February 23, 2024, Denzil Stevens was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the charge of robbery. The trial commenced on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and on Friday, May 24, 2024, the jury deliberated and returned with a guilty verdict. Consequently, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Stevens was sentenced to 17 years of imprisonment, with time spent on remand to be counted.
Michael Saunders initially pleaded not guilty to the charge of robbery. However, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the charge was re-read, and he changed his plea to guilty. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Saunders was sentenced to 9 years of imprisonment, with time spent on remand to be counted.
The Commissioner of Police commends the diligence of the investigators in ensuring the successful outcome of this investigation. “The RSCNPF remains steadfast in its mission to uphold the law and protect our community,” the Commissioner stated.
For further information, please contact: Cromwell Henry Deputy Commissioner of Police
TRAGIC INCIDENT AT QUALIE BEACH CLAIMS THE LIFE OF RETURNING NATIONAL
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, July 26, 2024 – Lanvy Clarke, a 66-year-old returning national originally from Cades Bay, Nevis, who had been residing in the United Kingdom, tragically lost his life in a swimming incident at Qualie Beach.
Issued at: 5 pm Friday, 26th July 2024. Present Weather: Fair skies with moderate dust haze Winds: A moderate breeze of 14mph from the Northeast Temperature: 30°C / 86°F Max Temp: 33°C / 91°F Humidity: 75% Sea Level Pressure: 1015.5mbs or 29.98″ 24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 0.3 mm / 0.01’’ Amount of rainfall for the month of July: 83.1mm / 3.27′′ Sunrise: Tom 5:49 am Sunset: Tom 6:46 pm
LOCAL MUSICIANS THRIVE AT COMPOSERS SUMMER WORKSHOP
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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, July 26, 2024: The delegation of five nationals who participated in the pilot of the Eastern Caribbean Composes Summer Workshop returned to the Federation enthused and with extensive information on the composition of music in genres such as jazz, fusion, film, and wind and brass.