Local news, News

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS INTRODUCES STIFFER PENALTIES TO ENHANCE PRISON SECURITY

Published 15 May 2025

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GOVERNMENT OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS INTRODUCES STIFFER PENALTIES TO ENHANCE PRISON SECURITY

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 15, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken bold legislative action to bolster citizen security with the passage of the Prison (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on  Thursday, May 15. The updated legislation introduces significantly tougher penalties for individuals found attempting to smuggle contraband into His Majesty’s Prison.

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Citizen Security Secretariat Launches Better Opportunity Fairs to Promote Community Empowerment

Published 15 May 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

14th May, 2025

Citizen Security Secretariat Launches Better Opportunity Fairs to Promote Community Empowerment

Basseterre, St. Kitts – As part of the Government’s ongoing campaign to address crime and violence from a public health perspective, the Citizen Security Secretariat is set to host a series of Better Opportunity Fairs throughout the coming months. These community-focused events aim to connect residents with resources, services, and opportunities that promote positive development and social upliftment.

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local weather, Weather

7am Weather forecast (Thursday 15th May 2025)

Published 15 May 2025

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Valid until Friday 16th May 2025 at 8 am.

Weather Bulletin

Issued: 7 am Present Weather: Partly cloudy with dust haze

Winds: A moderate breeze of 16 mph from the East northeast

Temperature: 27°C / 81°F Sea Level Pressure: 1015.9mbs or 30.00”

Sunrise: Tom: 5:39 am Thursday 15th May 2025

Humidity: 83%

Sunset: Today: 6:36 pm

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Crime/Justice, Local news, News

SOCIAL MEDIA SCAMS & SCHEMES

Published 14 May 2025

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SOCIAL MEDIA SCAMS & SCHEMES

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is once again urging the
public to exercise extreme caution when engaging in online transactions involving
vehicle or land sales, particularly through Facebook Marketplace and similar social
media platforms. Despite previous advisories, the Police has received additional reports
of persons being defrauded using a familiar scheme that strongly resembles the ongoing
criminal activities associated with wanted fugitive Desi Williams of Sandy Point.

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Weather Bulletin

Published 14 May 2025

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Weather Bulletin

Issued at: 5 pm Wednesday, 14th May 2025.
Present Weather: Cloudy skies with slight dust haze and showers in the vicinity
Winds: A moderate breeze of 13mph from the East-Northeast
Temperature: 28°C / 82°F Max Temp: 30°C / 86°F Humidity: 79%
Sea Level Pressure: 1014.8mbs or 29.96″
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 6.6mm/0.26”
Amount of rainfall for the month of May: 154.4mm /6.08′′
Sunrise: Tom 5:39 am Sunset: Tom 6:35 pm

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