Crime/Justice, Local news, News

180 CAMERAS IN PLACE AND OFFICERS ALREADY TRAINED TO USE DRONES

Published 8 November 2017
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180 CAMERAS IN PLACE AND OFFICERS ALREADY TRAINED TO USE DRONES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2017 (SKNIS): Being able to monitor areas of interest and major activities from all angles continues to be a priority for the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF). The RSCNPF is increasingly incorporating technology into its operations in order to accomplish this.

These efforts fall under the Administrative, Research, Technology and Intelligence (ART-I) Directorate headed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Merclyn Hughes. Where surveillance is concerned, Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley, gave an update on some of the advancements made by the RSCNPF over the past six months at a press conference on August 24.

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Crime/Justice, Local news, News

SUSPECT ATTEMPTING TO FLEE CAUGHT AND CONVICTED

Published 8 November 2017
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SUSPECT ATTEMPTING TO FLEE CAUGHT AND CONVICTED

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 03, 2017 (RSCNPF): Wilford Grey, a national of Jamaica who resides at Buckley’s Estate, pleaded guilty to False Pretence and Endangering Persons at the Robert L. Bradshaw (R.L.B.) International Airport. He was sentenced to twelve (12) months suspended sentence and three (3) months in prison for Endangering Persons. He was also ordered to compensate Mr. Lennox Warner of Lennox Warner and Partner the sum of $5,500 forthwith.

The charges stemmed from an incident in which Mr. Grey received credit by false pretence. Circumstances are that Mr. Grey was inadvertently given a check on October 13, 2017 which was written in the name of another employee of Mr. Warner. The cheque was valued at $5,500.

Mr. Grey was approached by one of the employees of Mr. Warner who questioned him about the cheque and asked him to come in on October 16, 2017 to rectify it. He did not show up for work on that day. After making an enquiry, Mr. Warner’s office was able to find out that the cheque had been cashed by Wilford Grey.

Mr. Warner reported the matter to the police and also stated that he had not seen, nor heard, from Mr. Grey. A search for the alleged offender was conducted, but he was not found.
In an attempt to leave the country, Mr. Grey turned up at the R.L.B. International Airport where he was confronted by the police. He made an effort to run, but was pursued and apprehended. He was searched and on his person he had over EC$3,000.00 and one ticket confirmation to travel on British Airways to Antigua.

Photo: Wilford Grey

 

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Local news, News

St. Kitts and Nevis absent from the World Youth Conference in Belize

Published 8 November 2017

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St. Kitts and Nevis absent from the World Youth Conference in Belize

 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 7, 2017 – It appears that St. Kitts and Nevis has not taken up the invitation to send representatives to the World Youth Conference in Belize.

At news time, no reason was given by the authorities, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Youth, Hon. Shawn Richards for the absence of a St. Kitts and Nevis delegation at the November 6th to 9th forum which brings together some 250 youth leaders, youth development workers and academic researches from around the world to focus on the United Nations programme for action on youth.

The forum at the Ramada Belize City Princess is being held under the theme: “Globally Running to 2030; Becoming Sustainably Strong.

This event is hosted annually for youth leaders, and designed to facilitate effective partnerships with youth oriented and youth-led organizations, to further strengthen their inclusion in the decision-making processes and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Health, Local news, News

Open burning of medical waste at J. N. France General Hospital continues despite complaints

Published 8 November 2017

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Open burning of medical waste at J. N. France General Hospital continues despite complaints

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 7, 2017 – Seven months after a public plea to the authorities to deal with the thick black smoke coming from the incinerator at the J. N. France General Hospital, the situation has remained the same.

It was in May 2017, the Buckley’s community activist, Livingston Huggins wrote on his FaceBook page:
“Minister of Health (Eugene Hamilton), Senator of Health (Wendy Phipps), Ministry of Health (P.S ?) and J.N. France Hospital Authority (CMO; etc), when will the people of Buckley’s Estate get some relief?

On November 7, 2017, an irritated Huggins posted: No one really care a SHIT about the residents of Buckley’s Estate with the smoke from the Incinerator ”

On October 20th 2017, the top photo was taken of medical waste being burnt openly.

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Entertainment, Events

Dominica Barbuda Hurricane Relief Concert

Published 7 November 2017

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Save the date November 10. Dominica Barbuda Hurricane Relief Concert

 

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