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St Kitts-Nevis Anguilla National Bank Group of companies Records Best Financial Performance in Years . AGM Set For April 27th

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Published: 5 April 2017

The election of a new Team UNITY Administration , the installation of a new board of directors and the hard work of Senior Management is continuing to be a good combination for the St.Kitts-Nevis Anguilla National Bank Group. The St.Kitts-Nevis Anguilla National Bank Group of Companies is again performing well and has recorded one of it’s best years ever for the financial year 2016. The Bank recorded a Net Operating profit of $28.4 Million which is an increase of 10% over the same financial period in 2015. This announcement was made by St.Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris at his Monthly Press Conference.

Prime Minister Harris stated “St Kitts-Nevis Anguilla National Bank Group of companies has recorded one of its best years. For the financial year ended 2016, National Bank group recorded one of its best normal net operating profit of $28.4 million. This represents an increase of 10.1% percent over the comparative period for the financial year ended 2015. Indeed, National Bank group’s profits for the last 5 financial years are as follows:

Profits approximated:

2016 – $28.4 million

2015 – $25.8 million

2014 – $25.3 million

2013 – $22.0 million

2012 – $14 million .”

The Prime Minister also announced that the Bank has paid an interim dividend and will hold it’s AGM onApril 27^th 2017.

Prime Minister Harris declared “ Our National Bank Group of Companies is in good hands. A successful bank means secure jobs and a stable financial system. An interim 5 percent dividend of $6.7 million was paid last Friday March 31, 2017 its 3622 shareholders on record. It is expected that the final dividend will be announced at the Bank’s AGM slated for April 27, 2017.”

The Board of the SKNA National Bank Group continues to be given high praises for their prudent and efficient oversight of the Management of the Institution.

The Group’s Board of Directors includes Howard McEachrane Chairperson, Norton A. Bailey 1st Vice Chairperson, Alexis Nisbett 2nd Vice Chairperson, Talibah Byron Director, Elreter Simpson-Browne Director, Dr. Cardell Rawlins Director, Lionel Benjamin Director, Theodore Hobson Director, Director William Liburd and Director Wallis Wilkin .

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Nevis to Welcome Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises’ Guests Starting November

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Published: 5 April 2017

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Nevis Tourism Authority is pleased to announce with Cruise Global that starting November, 2017, Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises’, luxury yacht, Crystal Esprit will call in Nevis. Guests aboard the luxury yacht will visit the charming island on their 14-day sailings for the next two years.

The agreement was solidified jointly between John Stoll, Vice President, Land Programs,

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Crystal, Claudius Docekal, Vice President of Deployment, Crystal and the Honorable Mark Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism, during Crystal’s recent visit to Nevis.

“Nevis looks forward to this new partnership with Crystal and commits to working hard to make this relationship a long term and mutually beneficial one,” Minister Brantley says. “Our aim is to provide the best possible yacht experience for travelers and as a luxury cruise line, Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises is an ideal complement to the luxury experiences that Nevis offers. We are happy to welcome them.”

“The island of Nevis is such a tranquil and stunning location, and the perfect locale for our luxury yacht, Crystal Esprit,” says Claudius Docekal. “We are looking forward to introducing our Crystal guests to this remarkable and unique destination.”

“The options for our guest on the island of Nevis are endless,” John Stoll says, “I am really looking forward to working with the Nevis Tourism Authority on curating experiences for our guests that highlight this remarkable island paradise.”

About Nevis:
Nevis is part of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis and is located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. For more information about Nevis, travel packages and accommodations, please contact the Nevis Tourism Authority, USA Tel 1.407.287.5204, Canada 1.403.770.6697 or our website www.nevisisland.com and on Facebook – Nevis Naturally.

About Crystal:
As it expands its reach to all luxury travelers across the globe, Crystal evolves to The World’s Most Luxurious Hospitality and Lifestyle Brand Portfolio™. Crystal Cruises is the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line™, having earned “World’s Best Cruise Ship” in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 23 years; been voted “World’s Best Large Ship Cruise Line” by Travel + Leisure readers for 20 years; and the “Best Luxury Cruise Line” by travel professional organization Virtuoso for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 & 2016).

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Private And Public Sector Host Anti-Crime March And Rally I

Published April 5, 2017

(ZIZ News) — The Ministry of National Security teamed up with the St. Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Education in organizing an Anti-Crime March and Rally in St. Kitts on Tuesday.

The march and rally involved students from all secondary schools in St. Kitts and selected primary schools, as well as students from AVEC.

During a rally at the end of the anti-crime march, Minister of National Security Dr the Hon. Timothy Harris said he was happy to see such a large turnout.

“We are concerned like the rest of the society that all hands must be on deck and so I was very pleased that today we were able to mobilize hundreds if not thousands of people in support of this effort in to fulfil an agenda of public safety and security,” he said.

He also spoke of the importance of the march and rally.

“It is our young persons who suffer the most as a result of violence and crime. We see that reflected in the many young persons who today have lost a love one through crime and violence. That is why it was important to us to do something very special that could capture the imagination and the interest of the youth in St.kitts and Nevis,” he said.

The anti-crime activities were hosted under the theme “Stop ‘N’ Think Before You Proceed.”

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Senior Officers Slated To Undergo Advanced Security Screening Using Most Recent Technology Available

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Published April 5, 2017

(RSCNPF): As the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force continues the transformation into a modern day Police Service; one built on integrity and service delivery, new policies and protocols are being put in place to ensure both.

One such new protocol is the introduction of Polygraph Technology in the recruiting and selection process. Over the last months, all recruits in “Training Class 41” were screened using Polygraph Technology.

Commencing this week, all Senior Officers of the Police Service will also undergo Advanced Security Screening. The screening of Senior Officers was first announced by Commissioner of Police Mr. Ian M. Queeley in January at his New Year’s Lecture to the Police Service.

Commissioner Queeley said, “as we continue to look at criminal activity both within and outside of our borders, in order for us to be most effective we must operate in an environment of continued trust.” He added, “our country expects the highest standards of integrity in those we entrust with the security of our nation and so, as Commissioner, I have decided that there is no more a transparent way than to employ the most advanced security screening for our officers. Starting this week we will screen all of the Senior Officers, and then begin to screen all other Officers within Police Service.

Every Officer will be screened to ensure continued suitability for their current and future assignments within the Police Service.

The Commissioner stated, “we will employ a mix of advanced screening protocols, which are in line with best practices internationally. Our officers will be screened using the most advanced system called EyeDetect.” In addition, “Officers will also undergo a detailed Forensic Polygraph Examination and a Psychometric assessment to ascertain mental suitability.”

Commissioner Queeley noted, “once we embark on this initiative, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force would be one of the few Police Services in the region to complete such detail security screenings on its officers. We know this will help to maintain integrity in our ranks, and continued community confidence in the Police Service.”

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Customs Department to take over alleged money laundering incident

Published: 4 April 2017

The Custom and Excise Division will be taking over the investigation into an alleged case of money laundering involving a male and a female who were intercepted at the VC Bird International Airport last Friday evening.

Lev Josiah of Paynters and Erica Thomas of Mount Joy were arrested by police and taken into custody.

They were intercepted by Airport Security, with over US $20,000 and almost EC $3,000 in their possession. The monies were seized and the matter handed over to the Customs department and the police.

Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Inspector Frankie Thomas told OBSERVER media yesterday that Erica Thomas was released pending further investigations, while Josiah remains in custody and will have to answer to the comptroller of Customs today.

Airport Security was conducting one of their routine security checks when they found Josiah with over US $18,000 and EC $785.

Thomas, on the other hand, was caught with the lesser amount, of over US $2,000 and EC $1750.

The two were booked to travel to St Maarten