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Caribbean nationals among 76 criminal aliens arrested in Florida and Puerto Rico

Published 2 May 2017

BASSETERRE, St Kitts — Nationals of a number of Caribbean countries are said to be among 76 criminal aliens arrested in Florida and Puerto Rico.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said its officers arrested 76 criminal aliens recently in an enforcement action targeting individuals who pose a threat to public safety. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers made the arrests across the state of Florida.

Of those arrested by ICE during the enforcement action, which was conducted from April 18-21, 57 had criminal records that included felony convictions for serious or violent offences, such as lewd and lascivious behaviour, sexual battery, child sex crimes, sex offences, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, weapons charges and drug violations. Additionally, 19 had less serious or violent violations to include larceny, petty theft, trespass, driving under the influence, fraud, driving with no driver’s licence.

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HIS HONOUR MR. EUSTACE JOHN RETIRES AS DEPUTY GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Published 2 May 2017

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 30, 2017 (SKNIS): His Honour Mr. Eustace John CMG has with effect from 30^th April, 2017, demitted office as Deputy Governor-General for Nevis.

By letter dated 25^th January, 2017, His Honour Mr. John informed His Excellency The Governor-General, Sir Tapley Seaton G.C.M.G, C.V.O, Q.C, J.P of his request to retire from the post.

By letter of 31^st January, 2017, His Excellency The Governor-General placed on record his appreciation to Mr. John for his service as Deputy Governor-General for Nevis for the past 23 years from 1994 and wished both he and Mrs. John best wishes for a well-deserved retirement and good wishes for the future.

His Honour Mr. John had a distinguished record of public service in both St. Kitts and Nevis and has contributed significantly to our national development.

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS SAYS THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO CRIME

Published 2 May 2017

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 27, 2017 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, says his Team Unity Administration maintains a zero tolerance approach to crime and stated that the government will continue to provide law enforcement agencies “with as much support as the state could” in the fight against crime.

In the 2017 Budget, the government allotted approximately $72 million to the Ministry of National Security, which represents the largest yearly budgetary allocation ever given to that ministry.

Prime Minister Harris, speaking during a telephone interview with Freedom FM’s Juni Liburd on Thursday (April 27), said this investment has allowed for stepped-up operations by security forces as well as the roll out of several initiatives including the government’s CCTV Project.

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Community Involvement Leads To Seizure Of Yet Another Illegal Firearm And Arrest Of Perpetrator

Published 2 May 2017

Police Press Release
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 30, 2017 (RSCNPF): Information received from a concerned citizen on Saturday night(April 29) has resulted in the discovery and seizure of the thirteenth (13) illegal firearm to be found in the Federation so far in 2017.

Upon receipt of such information , Officers commenced the search for the individual in the Ramsbury and Government Road areas on Nevis. The individual was located in the Government Road area walking with the firearm in his hand, he was challenged by the officers and he ran. A chase ensued and he was apprehended. One (1) Smith and Wesson 40mm pistol was recovered and seized.

The male was taken into custody, and a subsequent Search Warrant was executed on his home.

Commissioner of Police Mr. Ian M. Queeley said, “I am heartened by the courage of this citizen to come forward with such timely and credible information. This augurs well for the Police – Public Partnership”. He added, “it is this type of community involvement that will help us to maintain Citizen Safety.”

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force continues its appeal to residents and citizens to come forward and share any information they may have with regards to crime and criminal activity. Citizens can do so by calling any Police Station, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or by using the SKN Crime Reporter App on a Smartphone.

This seizure brings to thirteen (13) the number of illegal firearms removed from our communities so far in 2017.

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Prime Minister Harris Calls For Fresh Start At Her Majesty Prison Service

Published 2 May 2017

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 2, 2017 (PLP PR Media Inc.) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, on Sunday April 30 paid homage to Her Majesty Prison officers and visiting Justices of Peace of HM Prisons, at an awards service held in their honour at the Immanuel Methodist Church in Sandy Point.

Dr Harris, who is also the Minister of National Security, said his government appreciated prison officers’ work and the country should do likewise because they add value to what is happening in the country’s prisons.

Turning to the visiting Justices of Peace of HM Prisons, Prime Minister Harris said they bring an external view to ensure that justice is not only being done but through the eyes of the general public it is seen to be done.

“I want to join the Superintendent of Prisons, Mr Junie Hodge, in offering congratulations and commendations to all who are serving in Her Majesty Prison Service,” said the Prime Minister. “The police bring them (offenders) to justice and he is expected to provide them protection and rehabilitation under the watch of Her Majesty’s Prison.”