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Tropical Wave in the Caribbean Has Big Storm Potential

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Published 18 June 2017

FLORIDA, United States, Sunday June 18, 2017 – There’s a high chance that a tropical wave currently located over the western Caribbean Sea will develop into a storm early next week.

In fact, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami says there’s a 90 percent probability of it happening within the next five days. There’s still a chance – 60 percent – that it will form within the next two days.

“The broad area of low pressure located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Gradual development of the system is expected while it moves slowly northwestward across the Yucatan Peninsula later today and over the southern or central Gulf of Mexico tomorrow and Tuesday, where a tropical or subtropical cyclone is likely to form,” the NHC said.

Regardless of development, heavy rains are expected over portions of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, western Cuba, Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula during the next several days.

A hurricane hunter aircraft may investigate the system later.

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WORK CONTINUES APACE ON THE HISTORIC NATIONAL HEROES PARK; GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS EXPRESS THEIR SATISFACTION

Published 18 June 2017

WORK CONTINUES APACE ON THE HISTORIC NATIONAL HEROES PARK; GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS EXPRESS THEIR SATISFACTION

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 16, 2017 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris got a first-hand look at the progress of the work being done on the National Heroes Park, as officials remain confident the historic park will be in a state of readiness to host this year’s National Heroes Day activities on 16^th September.

Prime Minister Harris, accompanied by Governor General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP; Minister of Health, Community Development et al., Senator the Hon. Wendy Phipps; Deputy Speaker, Senator the Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett and members of the Independence Committee, completed a walkthrough of the site today, Friday, June 16, 2017.

While there, Project Manager Calvin Pemberton gave the delegation an overview of the park, which will include a welcome center, a multi-purpose amphitheatre, parade square, a pavilion, a museum and a designated area where the busts of the National Heroes will be erected.

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PM HARRIS AND MINISTER BRANTLEY TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING WITH NATIONALS IN TORONTO ON SUNDAY

Published 18 June 2017

PM HARRIS AND MINISTER BRANTLEY TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING WITH NATIONALS IN TORONTO ON SUNDAY

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 17 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Kittitians and Nevisians living in Toronto, Ontario, will have an opportunity to hear of the numerous developments taking place in St. Kitts and Nevis under the Team Unity Government, when Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley host a town hall styled meeting there on Sunday, June 18.

Prime Minister Harris and Minister Brantley are expected to update nationals on the stewardship of the Team Unity Administration since assuming office in 2015.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

CRIMINALS WILL FIND NO HIDING PLACE IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Published 18 June 2017

CRIMINALS WILL FIND NO HIDING PLACE IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 16, 2017 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, while wrapping up the debate on the Firearms Amendment Bill, 2017, said that it is clear indication that government will not condone any acts of violence, and that it will not tolerate the hiding of any criminal.

“The Bill by increasing the penalty by 50 percent from 10 to 15 years is an indication to all who would hear and listen that they must find no hiding place. No hiding place in the homes of a parent or family member. No hiding place in our schools nor in our churches. No hiding place in our political parties. No hiding place anywhere. Law and order must again be the mantra,” said Prime Minister Harris, while ensuring citizens and residents that the government will do all in its power in the pursuit of justice. “Yes, I accept that there is a clarion call by all law abiding citizens for stiffer penalties to be exacted on the culprits and we are doing so today and we will do more. This Bill then is about the future. It will not bring back the loved ones lost, but it will certainly discourage others who know that the consequences, when caught, will be severely harsh.”

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Leanna’s Brother “Brandon Lee Wells” Charged For Her Death

Published 18 June 2017

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); The older brother of slain teen Leanna Napoleon has been charged with murder in connection to her death.

Brandon Lee Wells, said to be in his early 20s, had been taken into custody hours after police were led to where his missing sister’s body was buried. He was charged on Saturday (June 17).

The 17-year-old 5th form student, who resided at Keys Village with a guardian, disappeared May 8, and her brother was among the few persons taken into custody for questioning while police searched in vain.

Police have not said how they came by the information that the teen had been killed and buried in the hills of Olivees, however they confirmed the remains found in the location overnight Wednesday was in fact Leanna.

They have also not said how and when the girl was killed.

Unconfirmed reports indicate police may be on the hunt for other individuals connected to the killing.

Leanna is the third female killed in the federation this year, bringing the homicide toll to 15.