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St. Kitts-Nevis Sugar Boyz Are Headed To India!

Published 13 August 2017

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St. Kitts-Nevis Sugar Boyz Are Headed To India!

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); The senior men’s St. Kitts-Nevis national football team, the Sugar Boyz, is heading to India to participate in the 2017 Champions Cup slated for August 17-27.
St. Kitts and Nevis will come up against the India National Team along with two other countries in the inaugural invitational multi-continent Champions Cup.
Head Coach Jacques Passy said it was a tremendous honor to have St. Kitts-Nevis being invited to take part in the Champions Cup. He said St. Kitts and Nevis is showing the courage and the strength to be a part of international football.

Health, Local news, News

Gov’t Unable To Solely Finance National Health Insurance Scheme

Published 13 August 2017

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Gov’t Unable To Solely Finance National Health Insurance Scheme

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); “…Because of the rise in chronic diseases in our population and the high cost of putting all the facilities and services of the right quality in place, government alone can’t cover the cost of care for everyone; It will bankrupt individuals and it will bankrupt government as well.”
So says Minister of Health Eugene Hamilton during a session of the National Assembly on Thursday (Aug 10), speaking to the cost concerns of implementing the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme.

Local news, News

Public Accounts Committee Bill Passed After Heated 2-Day Debate

Published 13 August 2017

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Public Accounts Committee Bill Passed After Heated 2-Day Debate

St Kitts and Nevis (WINN): After two days of heated debate, the Public Accounts Committee Bill and Related matters was passed Friday.

Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris wrapped up the debate Friday night.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

$50K Bail For Possession Of Guns, Coke Charge

Published 13 August 2017

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$50K Bail For Possession Of Guns, Coke Charge

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Inon Nias of Greenlands, who was charged with gun and drug possession for two illegal guns and a large quantity of cocaine found at his residence, has been $50,000 granted bail at the Magistrate court.

Defense Force personnel stopped Nias on the Southeast peninsula last Saturday, and a search of his vehicle turned up 29 dime bags of cocaine.

Crime/Justice, News

REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Published 13 August 2017

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REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August, 11 2017, (RSCNPF): Below is a report of Arrests, Convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period August 10 2017.
ARREST AND BAIL:
Arrested: Sherlon Cannonier of East Neverson Street, Newtown was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for Malicious Damage and Simple Wounding.
Arrested: Curtis Isaac of Craddock Road was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Larceny.
Arrested: Kenvin Claxton of Church Ground was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Possession of Cocaine and Possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
Arrested: Dilon Sage of Cherry Garden Housing Project was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Driving without Insurance and Driving without a valid driver’s license.
Arrested/Bailed: Peter Dajiuiar of Cotton Ground was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Larceny. He was granted bail in the sum of $5000.00 for his appearance at the Charlestown Magistrate Court on Tuesday 15th August 2017 at 9 o’clock.