Published 11 May 2017
One of the mandates of this Government has been a respect for and adherence to the rule of law. We have recognized that any real pursuit of a meaningful democracy has to embrace a healthy commitment to respecting our laws and upholding same. These objectives mean that there must also be a regular weighing and balancing of the rights of the individual against the collective demands of the state.
Published 11 May 2017
The Atlantic Hurricane Season commences on June 1st and ends on November 30th. However, this by no means indicates that a tropical cyclone may not develop prior to or following those dates.
According to statistics provided by the National Hurricane Center, the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season produced fifteen (15) named storms, seven (7) hurricanes, with four (4) being category #2 or higher. The Season gained the status of being the first above average hurricane season since 2012, beginning nearly five (5) months before the official start, on June 1st.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is encouraging residents and business owners, if you have not already done so to begin or to continue to engage in preparedness actions, in order to protect their property and loved ones, during the 2017 Season.
Published 12 May 2017
Traffic Accident on the FT Highway behind the cable building a Ross Student. No one was hurt
Published 10 May 2017
BASSETERRERE, ST. KITTS, May 10th 2017 – Amidst unconfirmed reports that a person of interest is being held in relation to missing 17-year-old Leanna Napoleon, a search party is being organised.
It has been disclosed that relatives and friends were organising the search.
According to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Napoleon was last seen on Monday 8th May 2017, around 4:00 pm in the area of Fort Street, although there are others reports that say she was last seen in the Buckley’s area.
“If anyone has any information of the whereabouts of Leanna Napoleon. Please contact Basseterre police station at 465 2241 or the nearest police station or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 8477. The information you provide will be held confidential and you may be eligible for a reward,” said the police missing report.
Buckie Got It…This statement was release today. Please note that the family and friends of 17 years old Leanna Napoleon aka Tiney, who was last seen on Monday 8th 2017, will be conducting a search in the Buckleys and LaGurite area this afternoon May 10th at 5pm. Any person(s) who might be interested in joining the search are asked to meet the family at the Movies parking lot in Buckleys at 5pm. Please help us bringing Tiney home as there is strength in numbers. Thank you!
The search was not successful at this time but the family is still asking for your help.
Published 10 May 2017
According to a police press release issued May 10, the Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon (May 9) in Gillard Meadows that resulted in the murder of one person.
Dead is 27 years old Gregory Mill, who was gunned down while driving his BMW in the area. Mills an entrepreneur, once operated a pizzeria on Rosemary Lane, Basseterre called Pizza King. He recently started making and selling Pizza again under Greg’s Pizza.
Investigations revealed that Mills was shot by an assailant(s) while driving in the area. Two persons are in custody assisting with the investigation.
