Nevis Crime

St. Kitts – Nevis Records Murders #21 And 22 For 2008

St. Kitts – Nevis Murder Toll Rises For 2008 Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis November 30, 2008  Two persons are confirmed dead, four seriously wounded, two sustained minor injuries following an attack by masked gunmen  on bystanders outside Henry’s Night Spot …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Tackles Crime Wave

St. Kitts - Nevis Crime On The Rise

St. Kitts – Nevis Crime On The Rise

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 28, 2008 (SKNIS)

The compassionate yet forceful style of Government in enforcing the law was hailed at a town hall meeting at the Newtown Community Center, on Wednesday evening.

Terry Williams, a taxi driver from Haynes Smith Village was among persons commending the Government for what he described as the “tidying up of the [local] legislation” of the land.

“Sometimes you wonder if people forget law and order,” Mr. Williams said, noting the acts of those that engage in antisocial activities and other less serious offenses.

A number of amendments have recently been passed in the National Assembly to ensure law and order is strengthened. Among issues highlighted at the town hall meeting were the Noise Abatement Bill of 2008, which sets tighter restrictions on the levels of noise allowed at certain hours; and The Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) (No.2) Bill which addresses a variety of issues including ticketing violations, and wearing seatbelts. The Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2008 was also mentioned.

“We have to control this country” Mr. Williams stressed, while explaining that the public must do more to support local law enforcement.

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St. Kitts – Nevis PM Determined To Fight Crime

St. Kitts – Nevis Fights Back Against Crime Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis October 22, (CUOPM) In his determination to “move quickly and effectively against the blight of crime” in St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. …

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Canadian Police To Help Fight Crime in St. Kitts – Nevis

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Standard

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Standard

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 28, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis‘ Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says law enforcement officers are to get assistance from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Dr. Douglas who recently took on the responsibility of National Security said he has been maintaining direct contact with the Police High Command, in order to ensure that a relentless, multi-pronged approach to crime is maintained.

“Our commitment is to quick response, a systematic approach, and a high degree of professionalism when a crime has been committed.  Effective crime detection is a priority,” said Prime Minister Douglas at his monthly Press Conference.

Dr. Douglas said that bringing perpetrators to justice swiftly is a priority. “Heightened proficiency in evidence collection, heightened proficiency in the preparation of case files, heightened professionalism and capacity building”¦.these are all priorities,” he added.

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Nevis Premier Discusses Crime Problem With Police

Nevis Premier With Nevis Police

Nevis Premier With Nevis Police

Charlestown, Nevis
July 31, 2008

In a continued effort to combat crime on Nevis, Premier, the Hon. Joseph Parry, held yet another in a series of discussions, with top-ranking members of the St. Christopher and Nevis Police force.  The meeting, designed to heighten the awareness of criminal activity and seek ways to thwart the practice, was held at the Premier’s Bath Hotel office Tuesday morning.

Attending the meeting with Premier Parry was Commissioner of the St.Kitts- Nevis Police Force, Mr. Austin Williams, Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Stafford Liburd and Superintendent Mr. Samuel Seabrookes.

While congratulating the Police for bringing things under control very quickly, the Premier added that the government would take additional steps to improve the surveillance and monitoring of movement between St.Kitts and Nevis on the Ferry and the Sea Bridge.  He noted that for the past two weeks we have had no incidents at all on the island of Nevis and that Commissioner Williams has been working very closely with Supt. Seabrookes and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) to ensure that we deal with the matter speedily and effectively.

According to Commissioner Williams, forces from St.Kitts have been assisting Nevis and will continue to assist the situation for as long as it is needed.

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