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SENIOR MINISTER AMORY COMMENDS 34 NEW GRADUATING POLICE OFFICERS

Published 20 December 2018

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SENIOR MINISTER AMORY COMMENDS 34 NEW GRADUATING POLICE OFFICERS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 19, 2018 (SKNIS): The manpower executing security operations of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force during the Christmas and Carnival Season in the Federation has been increased following the agency’s 41st Graduation Ceremony held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

The thirty-two male and two female recruits of Course 42 were congratulated by Senior Minister, the Honourable Vance Amory, who delivered the feature address at the graduation ceremony on behalf of Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, who could not attend due to the ongoing Budget Debate in the Federal Parliament. The Passing Out Parade, as it is popularly known, was held at the Police Training Complex.

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NEW FORENSIC DIRECTOR SAYS SHE IS READY TO WORK

Published 20 December 2018

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NEW FORENSIC DIRECTOR SAYS SHE IS READY TO WORK

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 19, 2018 (RSCNPF): The new Forensic Director of the Forensic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force was introduced to the rank and file at a Commissioner’s Lecture Wednesday morning (December 19).

In her introductory remarks, Mrs. La Toya Lake-Marshall said that she was extremely proud to be appointed as the Forensic Director. And, although she only recently arrived in the Federation, she made it clear that she was ready to work. Mrs. Lake-Marshall hails from Antigua and Barbuda. However, she disclosed that she is passionate about serving the federation as she has close ties to the island of Nevis through her Grandmother who is Nevisian.

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SHOPPERS ENJOY DOING BUSINESS IN SECURE ENVIRONMENT

Published 19 December 2018

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SHOPPERS ENJOY DOING BUSINESS IN SECURE ENVIRONMENT 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2018 (RSCNPF): The first Value Added Tax (VAT) discount day on Friday, December 14, saw hundreds of shoppers making their rounds from business place to business place in a secure environment.

The day closed without major incidents being reported and the Police, assisted by other security agencies, were out in their numbers ensuring the safety and security of patrons and businesses alike. All hands were on deck on Friday with members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, the Regional Security Service, The K9 Unit and Traffic Wardens being posted in several areas. Senior ranking Police Officers, such as Assistant Commissioners of Police, Superintendents and Inspectors, were also seen conducting patrols.

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THIRTY-FOUR RECRUITS READY TO GRADUATE FROM POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL ON DECEMBER 18

Published 17 December 2018

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SKNIS Photo 1: Members of Course 42 rehearsing for graduation
THIRTY-FOUR RECRUITS READY TO GRADUATE FROM POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL ON DECEMBER 18
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 17, 2018 (SKNIS): Thirty-four recruits, 32 males and two females, have successfully completed a rigorous six-month training course and are set to join the ranks as full-fledged constables in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF).

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FOUR CHARGED FOR FIREARM FOUND IN NEVIS

Published 15 December 2018

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FOUR CHARGED FOR FIREARM FOUND IN NEVIS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 14, 2018 (RSCNPF): The four persons who were taken into Police custody in relation to a firearm that was found in the Rawlins area in Nevis have all been charged.

On December 11, 2018, Marcella Elliott and Monecia Freeman, both of Rawlins Village, Kimoy Huggins of Hamilton, and Leshon Freeman of Hard Times have been charged for the offences of Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammunition and Smuggling of Firearm.

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