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PM HARRIS’ PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH

Published 25 April 2018
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

PM HARRIS’ PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH

 

Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is pleased to once more update citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis on matters of national interest.

The Honourable Prime Minister’s monthly press conference will be held on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 from 10:00am in the Parliamentary Lounge at Government Headquarters.

The press conference will be broadcast live on national media and attended by the press corps who will ask questions for the benefit of the listening and viewing public.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) will stream the press conference live on Facebook Wednesday, April 25th, starting at 10:00am.  Prime Minister Harris’ press conferences are always streamed live on www.facebook.com/sknismedia/

You can also tune in to live coverage of the Prime Minister’s press conference on Sugar City (90.3) FM, WINN (98.9) FM, ZIZ Radio (96.1, 95.9, 96.3 or 96.9 FM) or ZIZ TV (https://zizonline.com/tv/channel-5/). 

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High ranking police officer expresses alarm at the number of illegal firearm seizures in St. Kitts-Nevis

Published 25 April 2018
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

By: Media Source

High ranking police officer expresses alarm at the number of illegal firearm seizures in St. Kitts-Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 24, 2018 – A member of the high command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has expressed alarm at the number of illegal firearms in St. Kitts and Nevis.

According to a police press release, Assistant Commissioner of Police responsible for Operations, Terrence James, stated that the number of firearms being found continues to be alarming.

“We are deeply concerned by this and other firearm and ammunition finds. The public is well aware of the problems we have with drugs and firearms in the federation. The results are clear when we get information and are able to act on it. It takes a community to protect a community. The police cannot do it alone,” ACP James said.

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PM HARRIS TALKS COOPERATION DURING MEETING WITH REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO AMBASSADOR

Published 24 April 2018
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PM HARRIS TALKS COOPERATION DURING MEETING WITH REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO AMBASSADOR

 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 24, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, and Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Kosovo, Her Excellency Ms. Zana Rudi held brief discussions earlier today (Tuesday, April 24) on ways of deepening bilateral relations between the two countries.

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Address by the Hon Prime Minister and Minister of National Security at the Opening Ceremony of the National Security and Crisis Management Course conducted by the Galilee International Management Institute – Israel on April 23, 2018, at the Police Training School

Published 24 April 2018
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Address by the Hon Prime Minister and Minister of National Security at the Opening Ceremony of the National Security and Crisis Management Course conducted by the Galilee International Management Institute – Israel on April 23, 2018, at the Police Training School

Let me begin by welcoming the Galilee International Management Institute to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.  We are happy for the support in the area of public safety and security.

The modern era is frequently punctuated by crises emanating from the natural and social worlds that threaten national, regional and even international security. Crises have developed in various ways, including the catastrophic damage caused by natural disasters – for example, hurricanes and earthquakes. A host of transnational threats are also emerging: the rise of international terrorism, the spectre of cyber-attacks by belligerent states and politically motivated groups, climate change and the prospect of resource shortages.

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THE PEOPLE’S ACTION MOVEMENT HELD ANOTHER BUMPER-CROWD   NATIONAL CONVENTION

Published 24 April 2018
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THE PEOPLE’S ACTION MOVEMENT HELD ANOTHER BUMPER-CROWD   NATIONAL CONVENTION

(PAM COMS) 22nd April 2018 – The People’s Action Movement (PAM) held its 53rd Annual National Convention on April 22nd, 2018 under the theme “Together We Succeed.”

Scores of people turned out to be a part of PAM’s 53rd National Convention that was held at the Party’s Headquarters on Sunday 22nd April. The audience anticipated a historic event and was sure to witness it either in person or via PAM’s social media platforms. The audience at the Convention, as well as, those who watched via social media was overwhelming.

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