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Man Charged With Sexual Assaults In West Farm, Camps

Published: 1 April 2017

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); Police have formally charged the person taken into custody for the burglaries and sexual assaults reported in the West Farm and Camps areas two weeks prior.

According to police the man was charged with two counts of Burglary and two counts of a sexual offence in relation to the March 13 incidents.

Police have not released the individual’s name in accordance with the law as it relates to offences that are sexual in nature.

The Police High Command has praised the investigators and forensic team for the charges being brought, saying it was a result of good investigative work and forensics analysis.

Coming out of the local courts, a number of persons were granted bail for various criminal charges.

Dion Paul of Cayon who was charged with Possession of Cannabis was granted bail in the sum of $5000, and Glenford Percival of New Road who was charged with Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply was also granted bail in the sum of $5000. Both are to return to court on May 8th.

Ziron Battice of West Street, Newtown who was charged with the offence of Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm, was granted bailed in the sum of $25,000.

The young man also has to report to the Basseterre Police Station every Monday and Friday and to have no contact with the virtual complainant.

WINN FM understands Battice was arrested and charged after he viciously beat a female who had an altercation with his girlfriend on March 22nd.

In matters at the Dieppe Bay Magistrate Court Glenroy Henderson of Wingfield Road, Old Road who was charged for wounding, was found guilty and fined $3000 to be paid by April 27, or in default serve one month in prison.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

Man Injured In Bath Village Shooting

Published: 1 April 2017

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); RSCNPF Press Release: Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) are investigating a shooting incident in Bath Village, Nevis that has resulted in injuries to one person.

The shooting occurred about 8.00pm on Saturday (April 01).

Investigations revealed that the victim received a gunshot injury to his leg while in an altercation with two unknown assailants. He was transported to the Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

Anyone who may have seen the incident is asked to come forward and provide any information they may have to the Police.

You can do so by calling the Violent Crimes Unit at 465-2241, your community/neighbourhood Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477(TIPS) or by using the SKN Crime Reporter App on your Smartphone.

Author: Sourced Infor

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Nevis Agriculture Minister Urges Greater Consumption Of Local Produce

Published: 31 March 2017

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 31, 2017) — Minister of Agriculture on Nevis Hon. Alexis Jeffers, reiterated the importance of consuming locally produced food and urged the public to consume more.

“Remember to eat what you grow and grow what you eat,” he said, “let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”

Mr. Jeffers, said the Nevis Island Administration continues to through its full support being the agriculture sector on the island as it continued to work towards greater food security. So far the move has brought about sustained success in agriculture.

The Minister made the remarks when he delivered an address at the opening ceremony of the 23^rd Annual Agriculture Open Day opening ceremony at the Villa Grounds in Charlestown on March 30, 2017. The theme is “Embrace climate smart agriculture to achieve greater food security.”

He said the increases in crop, livestock, plant and fisheries production, echoes the vision and thrust of the Ministry and Department of Agriculture which is reflected in the theme.

The Agriculture Minister said the holistic and strategic approach taken by the Nevis Island Administration, to ensure the survival of agriculture, stimulate trade and promote healthy lifestyles has resulted in the increases.

He explained that among the priority areas have been the reintroduction of onion production, increased production of cassava, sweet potatoes, coloured peppers, pumpkin and melons among others.

Other initiatives include the re-cultivation of coconut trees at New River, the establishment of commercial green houses, increased efforts to reduce the monkey population, intensify support to the livestock industry, upgrading the government-owned Abattoir and veterinary clinic and working with primary schools to establish back yard gardens.

In the area of agro processing, they have ensured that the Agro Processing Unit is provided with sufficient agricultural produce. He announced that a mango pulping machine had been sourced to deal with the excess mangoes on the island.

The Agriculture Minister said consultation with farmers, livestock owners, fisher folk and others involved in agriculture continues on a regular basis, since their input must be what guides agricultural policies going forward.

He also acknowledged a number of allied partners who continue to assist the Administration with training opportunities namely – the Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Food and Agriculture Organization (OAS), the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Caribbean Research and Development Institute (CARDI).

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PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS COLLABORATE TO HOST MASSIVE ANTI-CRIME MARCH AND RALLY ON APRIL 04

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2017 (MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY)—The Ministry of National Security teams up with the St. Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Education in organizing a massive anti-crime march and rally in St. Kitts on Tuesday 4th April, 2017.

The march and rally will involve students from all secondary schools in St. Kitts and selected primary schools, as well as students from AVEC, in shouting the rallying anti-crime cry: Stop ‘n’ Think before you proceed (to engage in undesirable, illegal or criminal activity).

The march will leave Taylor’s Range in the vicinity of Basseterre High School/ Washington Archibald High School at about 1:15 p.m., travel down Victoria Road, turn west along Cayon Street, down Church Street passing Government Headquarters, east on Liverpool Row, north up Fort Street, turning east on Central Street into Independence Square.

At Independence Square, there will be a rally. The programme will include remarks from Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister, Hon. Shawn Richards, Deputy Prime Minister, and Dr. Neals Chitan, Crime Reduction Specialist. About 300 students who have been working with Dr. Chitan over the last twelve weeks in Project Stop and Think sessions will graduate and receive their Life Skills Achievement Certificates.

Local news, News

POGSON HOSPITAL MARKS 125TH ANNIVERSARY

Published 31 March 2017

(L-R) Orderly Marvin Stevens; Pogson Pharmacist Maryann Okeke; Nurse Christine Wattley; Dentist Dr. Theresa Wattley

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2017 (SKNIS)—The Sandy Point-based Pogson Hospital, which was recently rebuilt and re-commissioned as the Pogson Medical Centre on March 25, 2009, is celebrating 125 years since it was erected and commissioned on March 31, 1892.

Mr. Edward Pogson, a planter and owner of Bourkes Estate, Sandy Point, bequeathed the property on which the Pogson Hospital is presently located to the people of Sandy Point to be used as an emergency care center. This decision was made after Mr. Pogson heard the groans of a woman giving birth in a cane field.

In his last will and testament, he stated that preference must be given to the delivery of pregnant women at the facility. The Pogson Hospital, which is situated on the right of the Pogson Medical Centre, has a labour and a delivery room.

Deputy Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Five, the Honourable Shawn K. Richards, commended the institution and those who have worked within its precincts over the 125 years.

“Indeed I commend and congratulate the Pogson Medical Centre for 125 years of giving life to and sustaining the lives of all whom it has served over the years. The impact of this facility in improving healthcare and by extension the health of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is immeasurable. The institution must ensure that it continues to provide quality healthcare to all its patients thereby enriching their lives,” said Deputy Prime Minister Richards.

Additionally, Minister of State within the Ministry of Health, the Honourable Wendy Phipps, also congratulated the Pogson Hospital on the attainment of the milestone.

“There are very few institutions in Sandy Point with a longer history of service to the community than Pogson Hospital, which opened its doors 125 years ago. The only two other institutions with a longer existence are the Sandy Point Primary and Junior Schools, and the Orthodox churches of the Catholic, Methodist and Anglican faiths. Pogson Hospital, now a medical centre, continues to play a critical role in the delivery of quality health care to our people who reside on St. Kitts’ western corridor between Old Road and Saddlers. I congratulate the staff – both present and former – who have contributed their service in the interest of Pogson’s sustainability and longevity. Those who are no longer with us will be kept in blessed memory for their contribution to the institution’s development throughout the years,” Minister Phipps said.

Staff at Pogson Hospital