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SKNABA AND US CBA LEAGUE TO COLLABORATE ON BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT IN ST.KITTS-NEVIS

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Published 25 April 2017

L-R: Coach John Spezia, CBA Owner and President, Anthony Wiltshire Director of Sports, SKNABA President Kenroy Tobias and Secretary-General Wallis Wilkin

President of the US Central Basketball Association and the Owner and Coach of the Illinois Coal Miners team also of the CBA visited the federation of St.Kitts-Nevis recently on a recruiting trip . Coach John Spezia who has been recruiting Caribbean and International players for US Colleges and High Schools has brought is coaching and recruiting expertise to the CBA Illinois Coal Miners team. Coach Spezia along with the CBA President met with officials of the St.Kitts Nevis Basketball Association namely Wallis Wilkin Secretary-General and Kenroy Tobias the President, as well as the Director of Sports on St.Kitts Mr Anthony Wilthsire. Spezia ran a number of recruiting sessions at the Basketball City and as a result was able to recruit Nashorn Maynard who just recently made his debut for Spezia’s Illinois Coal Miners Team.

Spezia along with the CBA President expressed their enthusiasm in working closely with the SKNABA and the Ministry of Sports in the future development of Basketball in St.Kitts-Nevis.

In commenting on the meeting and the visit of Coach Spezia and the CBA President SKNABA Secretary –General Wallis Wilkin stated “There very fruitful discussions and a commitment by Coach Spezia , Ministry of Sports , SKNABA and the CBA to work together in the overall development of Basketball in the federation .”

“Thanks to Coach Spezia who expressed his enthusiasm to work with the SKNABA and the Ministry of Sports in getting more of our athletes exposure to pro leagues, colleges in the US and around the world ,” Wilkin Continued.

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IMF Mission conducting economic assessment exercise in SKN

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Published 25 April 2017

(L-r) Ms. Inci Otker, the International Monetary Fund’s Mission Chief for St. Kitts and Nevis and Hon. Vance Amory, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance at the Ministry of Finance conference room on April 21, 2017

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (April 24, 2017) – A team from the Ministry of Finance in the Nevis island Administration (NIA) led by Hon. Vance Amory, Premier of Nevis were among stakeholders who met with a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 21, 2017, as part of the IMF’s annual economic assessment exercise in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Ms. Inci Otker the IMF’s Mission Chief for St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) said the meeting in the Federation is a regular consultation to assess the economy’s performance. The team’s visit began on April 18, 2017 and concludes on May 03, 2017.

“We are looking at the macro economic situation, how the financial system is doing as well as some of the social issues and this year particularly we are focusing on not only how the macro-economic and financial situation has been in terms of stability and so on,” she said.

Ms. Otker added that the team was also looking into social issues, and focussed on the status of the unemployment rate; how the inequality and poverty indicators are doing and how wages are determined. They are also looking into the health care system and the fiscal implications of planned universal health care coverage.

The IMF official explained that at the end of the assessment, they would have an overall picture not only micro economically but one which would also encompass the development and sustainable inclusive growth to be achieved in St. Kitts and Nevis.

On conclusion of the mission, a staff report will be issued at the end of May or June. Ms. Otker says she is hopeful the team would be able to provide some useful recommendations going forward.

Mr. Amory described the discussions as productive. He noted that by the end of the meeting, the IMF team would be appraised of the steps the Administration is taking to manage its finances, control its debt and to manage concessions for businesses.

He pointed to the manner in which concessions are granted to businesses. He said the Administration is ensuring that they are granted for productive enterprises which create employment, so that the revenue foregone by government is reflected in activity stimulating growth in the economy.

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Local Sports, Sports

SKNFA MATCH PLAYED MONDAY 24TH APRIL 2017

Published 24 April 2017

SKNFA MATCH PLAYED MONDAY 24TH APRIL 2017

ATIBA HARRIS U -14 LEAGUE

AT CAYON

MOLYNEAUX 8 – 0 CONAREE

SCORING FOR MOLYNEAUX
Ronald Williams 2nd min
Rondre Wattley struck twice 12th & 32nd
Kvaun Wattley hat trick 20th, 52nd & 59th min
Najan Sargeant 45th min
Tyrique Davis 68th min

RED CARD
Zendai Richards 52nd min

*OFFICIALS were Caldon Duncan, Melissa Michael & Dijhron Simmonds

“Experience!!!”

SKNFA MATCHES PLAYED TUESDAY 25TH APRIL 2017

ELVIS STAR BROWNE FEMALE LEAGUE

AT NEWTOWN

WINNER’S CIRCLE NEWTOWN UTD 2 – 1 SOL ISLAND AUTO CONAREE FC

SCORING FOR NEWTOWN
Tracy Willock struck twice in 30th & 63rd min

SCORING FOR CONAREE
Shaniqua Browne 9th min

YELLOW CARD
Shackima Wilkinson (conaree) 27th min

*OFFICIALS were Delroy Jeffers & Juniequa Matthew

AT LIME KILN

RAMS VILLAGE SUPERSTARS FC 1 – 0 H. E GARDEN HOTSPURS

SCORING FOR VILLAGE
Rudzella Tucker 29th min

YELLOW CARD
Zakiyah Hanley (village) 69th min

RED CARD
Sharesa Steinbergen (spurs) 56th min

*OFFICIALS were Caldon Duncan , Gerry Clarke & Lejourn Thompson

DIVISION 1

AT OTTLEYS

DAVIS CONSTRUCTION LODGE 0 – 0 ST.THOMAS TRINITY STRIKERS

YELLOW CARDS
Dijhron Simmonds (lodge) 28th min
Calvert Chiverton (lodge) 52nd min
Tau Johnson (strikers) 52nd min
Aldrin Caines (lodge) 76th min

*OFFICIALS were David Phipps, Kenni Martin & Kelvin Pemberton

“Experience!!!”

Local Sports, Sports

SKNFA MATCHES PLAYED 12th & 13TH APRIL 2017

Published 24 April 2017

RESERVE LEAGUE FINAL 4 PLAYOFFS

AT NEWTOWN

RAMS VILLAGE SUPERSTARS FC 2 – 0 FLOW 4G CAYON ROCKETS

SCORING FOR VILLAGE
Karique Blake struck twice in the 70th & 90th

YELLOW CARDS
Jason Richards (cayon) 32nd min
Karique Blake ( village) 60th min
Dylon Morton (cayon) 74th min
Quan Baptist (cayon) 85th min

* OFFICIALS were Jermaine Wickham, Jasmine Charles & Austin Bart

“Experience!!!”

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The Thought of the day

Published 24 April 2017

Buckie Got It….Good morning my dear families and friends I hope that we all had a good night’s rest.

The thought for today reminds us that “Everything that happens to you is either an opportunity to grow, or an obstacle to keep you from growing.You get to choose.”

You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand,
take care that you are not carried away with the error
of lawless people and lose your own stability. BUT grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:17-18. Have a Blessed Monday and a Productive week ahead.

Today’s Tip

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”

And we can all do small things to help someone through their day.