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Fifteenth Illegal Firearm Seized, Eight Arrested

Published 9 May 2017

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2017, (RSCNPF): An ongoing combined operation by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and its Law Enforcement partners has resulted in the arrest of eight (8) persons and the seizure of two (2) illegal firearms and ammunition on Monday (May 08).

Seized at one location was (01) Smith and Wesson .40mm pistol with a magazine and 9 rounds of ammunition of which seven (7) were hollow point rounds. Also seized was another magazine with four (4) rounds of 9 mm ammunition, a number of ’20’ gauge shotgun rounds, a bulletproof vest, two masks and several pieces of camouflage clothing.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

ISLAND PURIFIED WATER OUTLET ON FORT THOMAS ROAD ROBBED LAST NIGHT

Published 9 May 2017

BREAKING NEWS…BREAKING NEWS….

ISLAND PURIFIED WATER OUTLET ON FORT THOMAS ROAD ROBBED LAST NIGHT

Police are presently on the scene at the Island Purified water outlet on Fort Thomas Road and Westbourne Ghaut investigating a robbery which took place sometime last night.

The thieves reportedly took a vault containing cash, cell phones, microwave, cash register, and other items….

More to come on this story as it develops

Thought Of The Day

The Thought For The Day

Published 18 December 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis Source

Good morning my dear families and friends I pray that we all had a blessed nights rest.

The thought for today says No matter how dark the clouds seem, they are only clouds. The sun is always shining, the sky is always blue.The clouds are just droplets of water, gathered together to tease people who don’t remember the truth.

Rain in abundance, O God, You shed abroad; You restored Your inheritance as it languished; Your flock found a dwelling in it; in Your goodness, O God, You provided for the needy. Psalm 68:9-10. Have a blessed Tuesday.

Today’s Tip

Back of the clouds the sun is ALWAYS shining and just waiting to shine through.

Word Of The Day

Grinch

[grinch]

noun

a person or thing that spoils or dampens the pleasure of others.

Local news, News, Politics

Protesters demand PM Harris deals with china fugitive issue

Published 9 May 2017

Protesters demand PM Harris deals with china fugitive issue

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 8th 2017 – Protesters demanded Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris deal with the issue of the Chinese fugitive, China says he is getting protection in Basseterre by the local authorities.

Prime Minister Harris walked into the placard bearing protesters when leaving a radio programme hosted by his Ambassador, Michael Oliver Powell, Special Envoy in Harris’ office.

Business, Economics, Local news, News

IMF HAILS NOTICEABLE EFFORTS BY ST. KITTS-NEVIS GOVERNMENT TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING

Published 8 May 2017

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, MAY 8^TH, 2017 (PRESS SEC) – During the recent Article Four (IV) Consultation in St. Kitts and Nevis, International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials affirmed the progress that is continuously being achieved by the Government in strengthening the country’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.

The IMF team, which visited St. Kitts and Nevis between April 18^thand May 3^rd, 2017, commended the Government of National Unity, saying: “The authorities have further improved compliance with international AML/CFT [anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism] standards and exchange of information…”

The Federation’s demonstrable commitment to implementing international standards on financial transparency was a focus of the Government’s statement issued today, Monday, May 8^th, 2017. It was issued in response to erroneous statements about St. Kitts and Nevis contained in the U.S. Department of State’s 2017 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Volume II: Money Laundering and Financial Crimes.