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Opposition Leader Douglas announces airlift to St. Kitts and Nevis of nationals desirous of leaving Dutch and French St. Martin

Published 14 September 2017

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Opposition Leader Douglas announces airlift to St. Kitts and Nevis of nationals desirous of leaving Dutch and French St. Martin

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, SEPTEMBER 14TH 2017 – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has announced an evacuation plan to airlift nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis who reside on Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin and who wish to return home following the destruction of Hurricane Irma.

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Irma costing LIAT millions

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Published 14 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

Irma costing LIAT millions

LIAT chief executive officer Julie Reifer-Jones. (GP)

Chief executive officer Julie Reifer-Jones yesterday revealed that the regional airline’s current inability to operate commercial flights in and out of St Maarten and Tortola meant it was likely to lose about $4.4 million (EC$6 million) between now and the end of the year.

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16 guns, 593 rounds of ammunition seized in 24 hours

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Published 14 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force, have seized 16 firearms and 593 rounds of assorted ammunition, in four separate operations conducted during the last 24 hours.

During one of these operations, over 400 rounds of ammunition and six firearms were seized at the Bridgetown Port as a result of an intelligence-led operation involving Customs enforcement officers, and members of the Anti-Gun Unit.
A number of people are currently assisting police in their investigations. (PR/NB)

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Annual National Heroes Day Wreath Laying Ceremony in St. Paul’s at 4 p.m. followed by Small Axe and Fun Day

Published 14 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

Annual National Heroes Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
in St. Paul’s at 4 p.m. followed by Small Axe and Fun Day

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, SEPTEMBER 14th 2017 – The annual wreath laying ceremony at the Robert L. Bradshaw Memorial Park in St. Paul’s, is set for this coming Saturday – National Heroes Day.

Former Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas will lay the first wreath at the foot of the life-size statue of the Federation’s First National Hero and Father of Independence, the Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw.

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Douglas saddened by loss of lives in Cuba; requests ambassador’s assistance on the welfare of local students studying there

Published 14 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

Douglas saddened by loss of lives in Cuba; requests ambassador’s assistance on the welfare of local students studying there

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, SEPTEMBER 13TH 2017 – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said Tuesday he is deeply saddened by the loss and damages sustained by the Republic of Cuba in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Irma.

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