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MORE HOMES BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS UNDER A TEAM UNITY GOVERNMENT

Published 14 June 2018

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MORE HOMES BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS UNDER A TEAM UNITY GOVERNMENT

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 13, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – It was another day of celebration today (Wednesday, June 13) for 15 more families as the Team Unity Government, through the Unity Housing Solution Programme, distributed 15 of the 16 newly constructed houses at Stadium View, Sandy Point to residents; effectively bringing to 31 the number of new homes delivered to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis in just two days.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

PRIME MINISTER HARRIS STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF JOINT SECURITY COOPERATION, AS PHASE 1 OF EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2018 ENDS

Published 14 June 2018

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF JOINT SECURITY COOPERATION, AS PHASE 1 OF EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2018 ENDS

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 13, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – A short but impressive closing ceremony and cultural event were held at Government House on Tuesday, June 12 to bring the curtains down on nine days of intensive land and maritime training as part of the successful staging of Phase I of Exercise Tradewinds 2018, which was held in St. Kitts and Nevis from June 4-12.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

DR. DOUGLAS’ DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT MATTER HEADS BACK TO THE COURT THIS WEEK

Published 13 June 2018

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DR. DOUGLAS’ DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT MATTER HEADS BACK TO THE COURT THIS WEEK

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 13, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Opposition member for St. Christopher 6, the Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, will head back to the High Court on Friday, June 15 to answer to legal actions brought against him by one of his constituents, challenging his eligibility to serve as a Member of Parliament while he holds and has traveled on a diplomatic passport issued to him by the Commonwealth of Dominica.

International Sports, Sports

LeBron James got less than half of his $33 million salary this season — here’s what happened to the rest

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Published 13 June 2018

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LeBron James got less than half of his $33 million salary this season — here’s what happened to the rest

By now we know that most athletes’ contracts aren’t what they seem.

Though the numbers in the contracts are enormous, after federal, state, and local taxes, plus fees for agents and other costs, athletes usually ending up taking home close to half of their base salary.

ESPN’s Darren Rovell broke down what LeBron James, the second-highest-paid player in the NBA this season, made from his $33 million contract. While it’s still quite a big number, based on Rovell’s estimate, it’s less than half of that figure.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Published 13 June 2018

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REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June, 12 2018 (RSCNPF): Below is a report of arrests, convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period June 09-11, 2018.

ARRESTS AND BAIL:

Arrested: Réice Warner of Farms Road, Sandy Point was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply.

Arrested/Bailed: Gurminder Singh of Half Moon Bay, Frigate Bay was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Battery on Police, Obstruction and Resisting Arrest. He was granted bail in the sum of $8,000 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on July 02, 2018.

Arrested/Bailed: Pia Joyde Nisbett of Upper Monkey Hill was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Possession of Cannabis and for Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply. She was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for her appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate court on July 02,2018.