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Civil society still silent on murders, corruption, armed robberies, undemocratic actions of Speaker Perkins

Published 21 February 2018

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By: Media Source

Civil society still silent on murders, corruption, armed robberies, undemocratic actions of Speaker Perkins

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2018 – Civil society in St. Kitts and Nevis has remained silent on rising crime, murders, armed robberies, corruption, nepotism and cronyism in government and several pleas from the opposition St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party to rein in the Team Unity Government of Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris in its deliberate attempt to stifle the voice of the opposition in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly.

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Local news, News, Politics

Opposition MP accuses controversial Speaker Perkins of not addressing illegal actions; calls on constituents to walk him to parliament

Published 21 February 2018

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by: Media Source

Opposition MP accuses controversial Speaker Perkins of not addressing illegal actions; calls on constituents to walk him to parliament

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2018 – Opposition parliamentarian, Hon. Konris Maynard, called on his constituents to accompany him to Wednesday afternoon’s sitting of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly after the controversial Speaker Michael Perkins, refused to address the illegality of his actions and denied Maynard’s request to withdraw the ten-day suspension on the grounds that it was “unlawful and invalid.”

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St. Kitts and Nevis Opposition steps up action to protest Speaker Perkins suppression of their rights in parliament

Published 21 February 2018

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by: Media Source

St. Kitts and Nevis Opposition steps up action to protest Speaker Perkins suppression of their rights in parliament

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2018 – Supporters of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) will walk to Wednesday’s sitting of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas announced Tuesday night at a Town Hall meeting.

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Ian Patches Liburd: “I don’t know, I don’t know who is demolishing the building”

Published 20 February 2018

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By: Media House

Ian Patches Liburd: “I don’t know, I don’t know who is demolishing the building”

Basseterre, St Kitts, February 20, 2018 – Minister of Public Infrastructure, Post, Urban Development and Transport, Hon. Ian Patches Liburd says he does not know who has been awarded the contract to demolish the old Scotch building, which formerly housed the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis and lately the Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Health, Local news, News

Remarks by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister, at the Re-naming of the Mental Health Day Treatment Centre to reflect Dr. Arthur W. Lake ’s contribution to the psychiatric field

Published 20 February 2018
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by: Media SourceBuckie Got It…..comment “This is such a wonderful thing to have happened under unity. We eased the pain for those families burdened with relatives with mental illness. To god be the glory. Unity is delivering because we care”

Remarks by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister, at the Re-naming of the Mental Health Day Treatment Centre to reflect Dr. Arthur W. Lake ’s contribution to the psychiatric field

February 20th, 2018

It is indeed a great honour and privilege for me to be part of this auspicious event being held as part of the extended week of activities to commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of our government of National Unity. The solemn oath that I took on February 18th, 2015 has been my guide as I lead and serve all of the people of my beloved St. Kitts and Nevis. I do so with the advice, confidence and support of my Cabinet colleagues. Together as a team we have been opening doors and creating opportunities through service, as well as through the empowerment of all of our citizens and residents.

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