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Statement on the Passing of Commissioner of Police (Retired) Stanley V. Franks

Published 29 July 2018

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STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER OF POLICE IAN M. QUEELEY

ON THE PASSING OF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (RETIRED)

STANLEY VALENTINE FRANKS

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

I was deeply saddened when I learned of the passing of Mr. Stanley V. Franks – Retired Commissioner of Police. On behalf of the High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), and on my own behalf, I wish to extend sincerest condolences to his dear wife, Mrs. Esperena Franks, as well as the entire family, friends, acquaintances and well-wishers of the late Stanley Valentine Franks of blessed memory.

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TWO ATTEMPTED MURDER INCIDENTS BEING INVESTIGATED BY POLICE

Published 29 July 2018

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TWO ATTEMPTED MURDER INCIDENTS BEING INVESTIGATED BY POLICE

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 29, 2018 (RSCNPF): The Police are currently investigating two attempted murder incidents that occurred in Newton Ground and St. Peters overnight.

The first report was of a shooting incident in St. Peters. It was received at about 8:35 p.m. on July 28, and several units responded. Preliminary investigations have revealed that 35-year-old Winston Johnson of John England Village, St. Peters was going into his vehicle at his home when he heard several gunshots. He ran for cover and received a gunshot wound to his buttocks while doing so. He was transported to the JNF Hospital for surgery and is warded in a stable condition. The scene was processed by Officers from the Crime Scene Unit and items of evidential value were taken into custody.

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PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY EXTENDED…HOMEOWNERS URGED TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE

Published 27 July 2018

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PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY EXTENDED…HOMEOWNERS URGED TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 27, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Homeowners in St. Kitts and Nevis, who are in arrears on their property taxes with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), are being encouraged to take advantage of the extended amnesty programme announced by the Government earlier this month.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, while speaking at his most recent press conference on July 17, revealed that his Team Unity Cabinet made the decision to extend the amnesty on property tax following a request by the Comptroller of the Inland Revenue Department, Mr. Edward Gift.

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS JOINS FELLOW MONETARY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR HIGH LEVEL DISCUSSIONS IN GRENADA

Published 27 July 2018

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS JOINS FELLOW MONETARY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR HIGH LEVEL DISCUSSIONS IN GRENADA

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 27, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Several matters of importance to the region’s financial sector are being discussed at the highest level, as the Ninety-First Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is taking place today (Friday, July 27) at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort in Grand Anse, St. George’s, Grenada.

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TEN SERGEANTS AND ELEVEN CORPORALS CONFIRMED

Published 26 July 2018

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TEN SERGEANTS AND ELEVEN CORPORALS CONFIRMED

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 26, 2018 (RSCNPF): Twenty-one (21) Police Officers have been confirmed in their ranks retroactive from the date they began acting in the position.