Published 25 November 2023

Basseterre

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SIXTH ROAD FATALITY RECORDED IN SKN

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has recorded a sixth (6) road fatality for the year 2023. Fifty (50)-year-old Andrew Miller of Upper College Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts, has succumbed to injuries he sustained in a vehicular accident near the Basseterre Moravian Church that occurred on November 18th, 2023.

Initial investigations indicated that while travelling on his motor scooter from north to south, Mr. Miller collided with the church’s wall at Upper College Street. He sustained visible injuries and was subsequently transported to the Joseph N. France General Hospital via ambulance. During a full medical assessment, it was determined that Mr. Miller had sustained a severe head injury in the collision. A blood alcohol concentration test showed that his blood alcohol volume was 285ml or 0.28% (the legal limit is 0.08%). He was immediately warded at the Intensive Care Unit. Regrettably, Mr. Miller
succumbed to his injuries on November 24th, 2023.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The RSCNPF extends heartfelt condolences to those who have been impacted by this situation.

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Published 25 November 2023

Basseterre

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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (December 15, 2014) — The following is the full text of a statement made by Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory regarding the status of a double salary payment to Civil Servants on Nevis.

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Published 25 November 2023

Basseterre

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2016 (SKNIS):Workers in St. Kitts and Nevis, who are required to work by their employers on the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays are entitled to double pay.

During a recent address, Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said: “I now draw your attention to the fact that in keeping with section 2 of the Public Holidays Act Cap 23.23, December 26th and 27th, 2016 will be consecutive public holidays. The relevant section of the Act notes that: “…if Christmas Day falls on a Sunday [as is the case this year], then the next following Monday (Boxing Day) and Tuesday shall be public holidays.”

The same will also apply for the New Year’s Day and Carnival holidays. A proclamation by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton listed in the Statutory Rules and Orders No. 30 of 2016, published on December 22, 2016 notes that Tuesday, January 03, 2017 is a public holiday in St. Kitts and Nevis to mark Last Lap.

As such, a press release from the Federal Department of Labour notes that: “The Department of Labour wishes to advise the general public that Sunday 25th, Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th December, 2016, Sunday 1st, Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd January, 2017, are declared public holidays.

As outlined in The Statutory Rules and Orders, No 35 of 2008, The Labour (Minimum Wage) (National Minimum Wage) Order 2008, the overtime rate to be paid to a worker for a public holiday, is double the rate in respect of the hours worked.

Therefore all persons who work on the above mentioned days should be paid double their rate for hours worked.

The Labour Department wishes to advise that any violation of this Act shall be Liable to Conviction in a Court of Law.”

All employers and employees are asked to be guided accordingly.

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