Published 6 March 2023
Basseterre
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EXECUTIVE COMMAND CONGRATULATES NEWLY PROMOTED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2023 (RSCNPF): Members of the Executive Command have congratulated Cromwell Henry on his promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police in The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force.
Published 6 March 2023
Basseterre
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INJUNCTION DISCHARGED TO PREVENT REPATRIATION OF HAITIAN NATIONALS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 6, 2023 (SKNIS): Resident High Court Judge, Honourable Mr. Justice Patrick Thompson, on March 6, 2023, discharged the injunction granted on February 25, 2023, to prevent the repatriation of Haitian Nationals who entered St Kitts and Nevis from Dominica by boat on February 3, 2023. The Ministry of National Security has undertaken to process the asylum requests tendered by local attorney-at-law, Mr. Craig Tuckett.
The fourteen Haitian nationals, who Mr. Tuckett claims to represent, two of whom are minors, are currently being detained pursuant to provisions of the Immigration Act, at a significant cost to the State. The Ministry of National Security is currently making swift arrangements for the asylum requests to be heard and determined.
Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew recently addressed the matter generally at his Special Interview on Thursday March 2, 2023, and said “[if] you send a message out there that [our Federation is] a safe haven, [our Federation would be] easily overrun…You also cannot participate in human trafficking. It is a difficult question.”
“This is not the first [arrival of Haitian nationals by boat into the Federation]; this is the second one that I know of since I have been the Prime Minister, and so we treat them with respect. You have to treat them humanely. These are our brothers and sisters from the region,” said the Prime Minister.
Further details about the court matter cannot be provided at this time as the matter is sub judice, under judicial consideration, and prohibited from public discussion. The Ministry of National Security is, therefore, concerned that numerous commentaries and publications about the details of this important matter have been circulating on social media and in the local and regional press.
The Ministry of National Security has assured the general public that this matter is being dealt with expeditiously and that, at the conclusion of the processing of the asylum requests, an update will be provided.
Published 6 March 2023
Basseterre
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THREE BILLS TO RECEIVE FIRST READINGS, ONE SECOND READING IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 3, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Tuesday 7th March, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.
Published 6 March 2023
Basseterre
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Executive Secretary, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
The Secretariat of the United Nations presents its compliments to all Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office in New York, Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna, the United Nations departments and bodies, specialised agencies, intergovernmental and other organizations, and has the honour to request the nomination of candidates for the position of Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the level of Assistant Secretary-General. This position is based in Montreal (Canada).
Published 6 March 2023
Basseterre
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Valid until 8 pm Tuesday 7th March 2023.
Weather Bulletin
Issued at: 5pm Monday, 6th March 2023
Present Weather: Fair skies
Winds: A gentle breeze of 12mph from the Northeast.
Temperature: 27°C /80°F Max Temp: 29°C / 84°F Humidity: 62%
Sea Level Pressure: 1015.1mbs or 29.97″
24hr rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2pm: NIL
Amount of rainfall for the month of March: 6.8mm / 0.27’’
Sunrise: Tom 6:25am Sunset: Tom 6:19pm
Weather Forecast Valid until 8 pm Tomorrow.
Winds: East-southeast at 5 to 12 mph.
Seas: 0.6 to 1.2 metres or 2 to 4 feet.
Weather Forecast for St. Kitts and Nevis: Stable and dry air settling over the
region for most of the forecast period will continue to restrict shower activity. Some
shallow moisture moving into the area early Tuesday morning could result in some
light passing showers.
Weather tonight: Mostly fair with a 10 percent or slight chance of showers.
Weather tomorrow: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent or moderate chance of
showers during the morning; and mostly sunny with a 20 percent or slight chance of
showers during the afternoon.
