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ROBERTS & DUNCAN PLEAD TO MANSLAUGHTER, TO BE SENTENCED FOR JANUARY 2021 McKNIGHT DOUBLE HOMICIDES

Published 14 May 2024

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ROBERTS & DUNCAN PLEAD TO MANSLAUGHTER, TO BE SENTENCED FOR JANUARY 2021 McKNIGHT DOUBLE HOMICIDES

On May 10, 2024 during a trial in the Criminal Assizes at the High Court in Basseterre, Tabari Roberts and Jelani Duncan pleaded guilty to Manslaughter related to the homicides of teenagers Lamonte Heyliger and Jahquan Merritt. The case stems from events on January 11, 2021, when Heyliger and Merritt were fatally shot at Lower Thibou Avenue, McKnight. The Police first arrested and charged Tabari Roberts for murder on January 15, 2021, followed by Jelani Duncan on January 29, 2022. This incident marked the first two homicides of 2021. The arrests were the result of an intensive investigation into the shootings, which occurred at a shed where Heyliger, Merritt, and others were present.

Local news, News

PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW PROUD OF ACTIVE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY; 41 LAWS PASSED IN 19 MONTHS OF THIS PARLIAMENTARY TERM

Published 14 May 2024

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PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW PROUD OF ACTIVE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY; 41 LAWS PASSED IN 19 MONTHS OF THIS PARLIAMENTARY TERM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 14, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has lauded the achievements of the National Assembly during the current Parliamentary Term. In just 19 months since the term began on October 25, 2022, the National Assembly has sat in 19 sessions and a total of 41 new laws have been debated, passed, and enacted. The legislative agenda has been robust, with 53 new Bills tabled during this period.

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Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew Proud of Active National Assembly: 41 Laws Passed in 19 Months of this Parliamentary Term

Published 14 May 2024

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Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew Proud of Active National Assembly:41 Laws Passed in 19 Months of this Parliamentary Term

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew presenting in National Assembly

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 14, 2024 — The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister, is lauding the achievements of the National Assembly during the current Parliamentary Term. In just 19 months since the term began on October 25, 2022, the National Assembly has sat in 19 sessions and a total of 41 new laws have been debated, passed, and enacted. The legislative agenda has been robust, with 53 new Bills tabled during this period.

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Update: Notice of Low Water Pressure on the Island’s West Coast from Basseterre to New Guinea

Published 14 May 2024

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Notice of Low Water Pressure on the Island’s West Coast from Basseterre to New Guinea

Please be advised that the St. Kitts Water Services Department will conduct line flushing activities this morning to cleanse the line of silt that made its way into the network due to recent rainfall. As a result, you may experience low water pressure during this time. We expect to restore regular service throughout the morning.

Education, Local news, News

MOE ISSUES CALL FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS

Published 13 May 2024

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MOE ISSUES CALL FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday May 13, 2024. In anticipation of the forthcoming 2024-2025 academic year, the Ministry of Education – St. Kitts, has announced the commencement of its recruitment process for aspiring educators. With teaching positions to be filled across various levels, the Ministry is urging interested individuals to seize the opportunity to contribute to the nation’s educational landscape.