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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO DEBATE PENALTY INCREASE FOR FIREARM-RELATED OFFENCES, GUN AMNESTY AND PROTECTIONS FOR WITNESSES AND JURORS

Published 8 May 2024

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO DEBATE PENALTY INCREASE FOR FIREARM-RELATED OFFENCES, GUN AMNESTY AND PROTECTIONS FOR WITNESSES AND JURORS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 08, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Assembly is preparing for a crucial debate on two proposed amendments to existing legislation, and one new Bill, aimed at addressing the rising incidences of gun-related crimes and witness intimidation in the Federation.

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WEBSITE LAUNCHED AND READY TO RECEIVE DIASPORA CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS

Published 8 May 2024

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WEBSITE LAUNCHED AND READY TO RECEIVE DIASPORA CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 08, 2024 (SKNIS):The Federation’s Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit has launched its second (2nd) Saint Kitts and Nevis Diaspora Conference which will be held at the picturesque St. Kitts Marriott Resort, from July 01 to 04, 2024.

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Weather

Weather forecast for Wednesday 8th May, 2024. (5pm)

Published 8 May 2024

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts, and Nevis News Source

Valid until 8:pm, Thursday 9th May, 2024.

Weather Bulletin

Issued at: 5pm Wednesday, 8th May 2024.
Present Weather: Cloudy and hazy conditions with showers in the vicinity
Winds: A gentle breeze of 9mph from the North-northeast
Temperature: 28°C / 79F Max Temp: 30°C / 88°F Humidity: 88%
Sea Level Pressure: 1005.4mbs or 29.90″
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 3.3 mm / 0.13′′
Amount of rainfall for the month of May: 54.3 mm / 2.06′′
Sunrise: Tom 5:41am Sunset: Tom 6:33pm

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Hon Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew At the RLB International Airport with the parents of Kevon Woode, who is now on his way to Trinidad via air ambulance for advanced medical care

Hon Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew 

I was at the RLB International Airport this afternoon with the parents of Kevon Woode, who is now on his way to Trinidad via air ambulance for advanced medical care.

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WSD Service Interruption and Low Water Pressure for Multiple Areas

Published 8 May 2024

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Update: Beacon Heights to be included and restoration time to be changed to tomorrow morning.

Notice of Low Water Pressure and Interruptions in Water Service from Shadwell via Olivees and Buckleys to New Guinea

Due to the recent heavy rainfall, water in some portions of the network has become laden with silt. As a precaution, the WSD has decided to supply the affected areas with water from the reservoir at Olivees. Accordingly, this may result in low pressure and water service interruptions in some areas.

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