Saluting the Nine Constables nominated for “Constable of the Year”. Const. Carl Gordon, Const. Gleason Burke, Const. Etroy Jeffers, Const. Keith Pemberton, Const. Lennox Hodge, Constable Kennedy Stevens, Woman Const. Octavia Boyd, Const. Shayne James and Const. Kerran Nicholas. Here they are receiving Certificates of Recognition and other awards. All got great gifts on Saturday Night. Congrats Team Nevis, Keep Serving and Protecting.
Traffic Notice
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts Traffic Notice– THE consistent increase in the number of vehicles hitting the roads of the Federation has resulted in the relevant authorities adding to the prefixes which are part of the registration numbers for privately-owned vehicles, and issuing a new one for government-owned vehicles.approved for private vehicles and ‘G’ for government vehicles
PB’ index approved for private vehicles and ‘G’ for government vehicles
March 6th, 2017, the licensing authority release which emanated from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force advised that in addition to the ‘P’ and ‘PA’ indexes which are used, ‘PB’ has been approved for use on private vehicles. and “G” for government.
“Due to the steady increase in demand for new vehicle registration numbers, it has become necessary for new registration indexes to be introduced, to keep pace with the demands.
“The Minister of Transport has therefore approved new registration indexes “G” and “PB”, through the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment of Sixth Schedule Order), S.R & O No. 2 of 2017.”
Registration numbers from P1 to P9999 and PA1 to PA9999 have all been issued to vehicles owners. The Traffic Department has already begun issuing registration numbers carrying the ‘PB’ prefix.
Traditionally, government-owned vehicles have carried registration numbers which begin with ‘P’ or ‘PA’ and according to information received from the Traffic Department, those numbers would be recalled and new numbers beginning with the ‘G’ index would be issued.
The new license plates for government vehicles would be white with black lettering while those for the privately-owned vehicles would remain black with white lettering.
The communique advised that, “Registration numbers are liable to be re assigned if the vehicle has not been licensed within twelve (12) months from the expiration of the last license. Please be guided.” Traffic notice
Coming soon to St. kitts would be a new grocery chain out of St. Martin. The location is schedule to be on George street Newtown where C&C is located. This is a completely new experience for shopper. Stay tuned for more as this story develops……
Buckie Got It…. OPENING SOON !! Supermarket Cash & Carry Pharmacy Specialized Sections for ; Indian / Guyanese / Jamaican / Philippines Grocery. Vet food & accessories Household Appliances. Location where C&C is located on George street
Buckie Got it and Buckie always got it
Historical Island Tour
Your tour leaves Port Zante,the St. Kitts Marriott or any other place agreed upon. It takes you through the very historic town of Basseterre. During this part of the excursion, you will see our old churches, the Berkley Memorial (The Circus), The Independence Square and The War Memorial. Such elements help to paint a picture of the daily lives of Kittitians. While traveling in a westward direction, the tour will make three stops. Firstly, we will stop at the Romney Manor Sugar Plantation. It was owned by the great, great, grandfather of Thomas Jerferson – the third president of the United States. Our second stop is at the Brimstone Hill Fortress which is a UNESCO world heritage site and is also the British Military Head Quarters of the 17th and 18th century. The Fortress took one hundred and four years to build. Moving in to the North of the island, we will stop at the Black Rocks area where volcanic rocks can be seen on the coast. These rocks are remnants of a volcanic eruption on the island approximately four hundred years ago. After this stop, the tour will make its way back to the starting point. The information gained in this tour covers our history, the political system, our economy and social ways of life.
- University of Medicine & Health Sciences
- Historic Basseterre (Port Zante, The Circus, Independence Square, Treasury Building, War Memorial, St. George’s Anglican Church, Co-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception)
- University of Medicine & Health Sciences
- Bloody Point
- Carib PetroglyphsRomney Manor – Home of Caribelle Batik
- Brimstone Hill – A World UNESCO Heritage Site
- Black Rocks
- Timothy Hill Overlook
Start Time: 9:00 am
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: US $160.00 (1-4 persons. $40 each additional person).
Rainforest Hike
Your Journey to the Rainforest begins at Wingfield Estate, Old Road via an open Safari truck. You will enjoy the Historic village of Old Road where Sir Thomas Warner, along with his family and 14 others, began the first permanent European settlement in the Leeward Islands. On your way to the forest you will see a number of interesting Carib petroglyphs and also Wingfield Estate which is one of the oldest plantations on the island and also the gateway to the rain forest. Enjoy the warm cool tropical breeze amidst the lush tropical forest as we journey along the Peter Manning Trail.
This will give you the experience of cacophonous sounds of crickets, toads, green tree frogs, birds, and the chatter of monkeys warning each other of your presence. Listen to the moaning of the wind through the trees, and the soughing of the gentle breezes through the leaves. Experience an “AHA” moment been in fresh atmosphere of the tropical rainforest.
Dress: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing.
Fresh local fruits, drink and snack will be served after the tour
Rates
- Adult $50
- Child $25 (Under age of 12)
Duration
2-3 hours