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St. Kitts – Nevis Scores A Record High Murder Rate of 34 For 2011

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 09, 2012 (CUOPM)

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reiterated its full commitment to the people of the twin-island Federation to ensure that safety and security remains an area of priority, especially considering its paramount importance to all aspects of development in the twin-island nation.

“As the principal law enforcement agency in the Federation, you have been tasked with ensuring that our nation and our people are able of going about their business in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. You have been charged to execute your responsibility in a professional and productive manner at all times,” said Dr. Douglas in an address honouring retiring Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Richardson.

Prime Minister Douglas used the opportunity to commend the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for their crime fighting efforts and the successes witnessed to date.

“However you have to sustain the operations that have proven to be successful to date and which will continue to have a positive impact on crime reduction in St. Kitts and Nevis. You must use your knowledge and your expertise to demonstrate, to all, that you are not overwhelmed by the criminal elements that dared to infiltrate our various communities,” said Dr. Douglas, under whose portfolio the Police and Defence Force falls.

Dr. Douglas praised the police force for their accomplishments to date, pointing out that under the leadership of new Commissioner of Police, Mr. C. G. Walwyn “you have already begun to make a significant difference in restoring calm to our communities as you embark on your proactive approach to crime fighting.”

“Our citizens are pleased and have already begun to express and demonstrate their willingness to work with you in sharing critical information that is improving your crime detection rates and investigation capabilities,” said the Prime Minister, who also urged the lawmen to “embrace the partnership of the coalition of civil society members for safety and security who are pleased to join with Government in investing their resources in initiatives that will result in improved mechanisms because there is strength and success in unity.”

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PM Douglas at Cayon High School
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 06, 2012 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis intends to grapple with the underlying social causes of crime during the New Year with the opening of a new co-ed rehabilitation centre and development of a National Child Protocol.

Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Denzil L. Douglas said his administration will continue to upgrade the technical and physical resources of the Security Forces through Funds from the European Union.

“This EU-funded initiative will focus on policy formulation, institutional strengthening, the provision of modern equipment, police training curriculum development, and the construction of a new police training facility as well as a prisoner rehabilitation centre,” said Dr. Douglas.

He said government intends to vigorously implement various law enforcement initiatives to combat crime and continue to address the underlying social causes of crime.

Prime Minister Douglas said the New Horizon Co-ed Rehabilitation Centre will be open this year after implementing an intensive training programme to prepare the relevant staff to carry out their functions at the Centre.

“We are moving forward with the development of a National Child Protocol with a view to securing its early implementation. We intend to eradicate child abuse and the associated pain and trauma, which often result in psychological problems leading to criminal and anti-social behavior,” said Dr. Douglas.

He disclosed that the federation will be implementing research projects to probe the effect of various teaching and learning variables on the performance and behavior of primary and secondary school children.

The studies will focus on a number of issues including the effect of single sex classrooms, school climate, students’ risk behavior assessment, and school needs assessment.

The Education Department is also strengthening the structure for the delivery of the Caribbean Vocational and Educational Qualification with a view to ensure that all of our students, the technically inclined as well the academically inclined, would be provided a balanced education that gives them the opportunity to explore and prepare themselves for careers in areas of studies that are consistent with their interests and aptitudes.

“We believe that while Law Enforcement will always play a critical role in the prevention and detection of crimes, the work of our Security Forces would be made much easier over the long-term if we address the social factors that give rise to the propensity to engage in criminal activity. Hence, we are tackling crime on both fronts. Our aim is the creation of a progressive and prosperous country in which our people can go about their business peacefully, harmoniously and free of fear,” Prime Minister Douglas said.

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Police Commissioner – Mr. C.G. Walwyn
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Charlestown, Nevis
December 28, 2011

October to December have been months Police Agencies across the world usually experience spikes in robberies and burglaries and it was no different in St. Kitts and Nevis. That was a view expressed by Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Mr. Celvin G. Walwyn, during a recent official visit to Nevis.

He was at the time delivering remarks in Nevis at the formal Dedication and opening Ceremony for the new Cotton Ground Police on December 22, 2011, a facility constructed by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) in its effort to help stem crime on the island.

However, Commissioner Walwyn said as a result of Police efforts, there had been a reduction in crime in St. Kitts and Nevis.
“Crime has been reduced in the Federation. Homicides are down significantly and represent less than 2 percent of our crime report to date.

“Our challenge has been in burglaries but with citizens taking steps to protect their property, that too will be reduced,” he said.

According to the Commissioner, although the Police in Nevis had also taken steps to reduce robberies and burglaries on the island, the public should work with the Police and report any suspicious activity they saw.

“All Divisions within the Nevis Division of the Police Force have been diligently working to reduce crime. The Nevis Task Force is truly a team approach to combating gang issues and problems in the Nevis area.

“They have partnered with the delta Squad from St. Kitts and have increased their patrols and stop and searches in Nevis over the last three weeks,” he said.

On a note of caution, Commissioner Walwyn explained that the Delta Squad was a no-nonsense team with zero tolerance and would not hesitate to arrest anyone who interfered with their operations without fear or favour.

The Squad is made up of Police Officers and Defence Force Soldiers. During his remarks, the Commissioner also presented two bicycles one for use by Police Officers of the Charlestown Police Station and the other for Officers of the Cotton Ground Police Station. He said the cycles would help with their patrol efforts and had to be driven by a uniformed Officer at all times.

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