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Friday, November 19th, 2021 The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source I ssu e # 14 13
THE FEDERATION IN DUBAI
SMALL NATION, BIG AMBITIONS
S T O R Y O N P A G E 1 1
DEATH
BEFORE
JUSTICE
FOR HIS
SON’:
‘RAPHIE’
STORY ON PAGE 13 ... STORY ON PAGE 14... WALLACE
NEW COVID REGULATIONS SKN TO CO-HOST PASSES
AHEAD OF ‘SUGAR MAS’ U19 WORLD CUP STORY ON PAGE 3...
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Byron-Nisbett: Diabetes
still a threat in SKN
By Loshaun Dixon Diabetes Day, she noted is the seventh lead- by 603 cases over the
that on average, one in ing cause of death period 2016 to 2020,
10 adults are currently worldwide. reflecting an average of
Diabetes continues to living with diabetes 120 new cases per year.
be a threat to many in globally, with 81 per- The Health Minister
St. Kitts and Nevis, cent of diabetics living added that on the lo- “Of the total, 60 percent
that is according to the in low and middle-in- cal scene, the number are female and 95.8
Minister of Health, come countries. of registered cases at per cent of registered
Akilah Byron-Nisbett. the community-based clients have diagnosed
Speaking on World She added that diabetes health centres increased with type two diabetes,
Minister of Health, Akilah Byron-Nisbett
with a 50 percent death as insulin.
increase from 2015 to
2018.” The Minister said the
Federation, through
She noted that it has the Ministry of Health,
been among the dead- continues to invest in
liest non-communi- the necessary resources
cable diseases in the to enable increased cli-
Federation. ents’ access to the vital
primary and tertiary
“It is undeniable, there- levels of care.
fore, that among the
noncommunicable “The Ministry of Health
diseases, diabetes re- also persists in its ef-
mains a threat to the forts to counteract the
Ministry of Health and incidence and reduce
the quality of life of the the burden of diabetes,
Federation’s citizens.” associated morbid-
ity and mortality in
Byron-Nisbett remind- the Federation. The
ed that persons with Ministry’s SKN Moves
multiple comorbidities programme, which fo-
are at an increased risk cuses on the three pil-
of contracting and dy- lars of healthy eating,
ing from COVID-19, increasing physical ac-
and that everyone must tivity and regular health
adopt measures to pre- screening, is gaining
vent and/or improve momentum and con-
the management of siderable buy-in, to
diabetes. contract the burden of
NCDs in the health care
She said the theme sector, and the signifi-
“Access to Diabetes cant negative impact on
Care”, amplifies the individuals families and
message regarding the communities.”
importance of increas-
ing access to diabetes She said the initiative
care to improve diabe- has been integrated
tes management, pre- into the prevention and
vent complications, and control of noncommu-
enhance the quality of nicable diseases pro-
life of people living gramme in the Health
with diabetes by ad- Promotion Unit, with
dressing poor nutrition, its main aim being to
physical exercise and foster a healthy lifestyle
obesity, smoking and culture, and empower
alcohol abuse, as well the people of St Kitts
as providing access to and Nevis to engage in
safe and effective medi- informed and calculated
cine and treatment such decision-making.
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‘Death before justice
for his son’: ‘Raphie’
Wallace Passes
By Monique Washington he suffered a stroke. the 17-year-old Philo was
shot dead in a Charlestown
Raphael Wallace was a for- nightclub by an off duty po-
The father of slain teen mer fast bowler for the Nevis liceman, Constable Zaviel
Philo Wallace has passed, senior team and also played Jeffers.
a passing that Ruth Powell, for the Leeward Islands on
the Chairperson for the the regional level. He regu- In March 2016, a Coroner’s
Foundation for Social larly represented Nevis in Inquest was conducted which
Concerns (FSC), says hap- inter-island matches, playing resulted in a 4-1 “justifiable
pened before he witnessed from the late 1970s through homicide” verdict, in favour
whether justice would be to the late 1980s as a right- of the Constable.
served for his son’s death. arm fast bowler.
However, the Director of
Raphael Hugh Oswald His son followed in his fa- Public Prosecutions Valston Raphael ‘Raphie’ Wallace
Wallace, fondly known as ther’s footsteps in pursuing Graham subsequently car-
‘Raphie’ passed away at the a career in cricket. His life ried out a review and, having actions of Constable Jeffers was scheduled for early 2020.
age of 64, on November 15, however was cut short when considered all material before was, in fact, disproportionate
following complications after on October 17, 2015, when him, was satisfied that the and could not be justified. “A P.I. was scheduled just as
the pandemic hit. They can-
DPP Graham noted that he celled it and never resched-
wrote to then Commissioner uled it,” she said.
of Police Ian Queely and
advised him that criminal She opined that the stress of
charges for the offence of the now six-year-old case had
manslaughter should be likely taken a toll on Raphael
brought against Constable Wallace.
Jeffers.
“I believe that the stress of
On February 19, 2018, having his son shot and killed,
Constable Jeffers was and not having this matter
charged with the death of the brought to trial, contributed
teenager. to his death. This is my posi-
tion. Justice delayed is justice
Speaking with The Observer denied. He died without see-
on Tuesday, Powell, who has ing justice for his child.”
been vocal and instrumental
in the pursuit of justice for Powell said that she will con-
younger Wallace, revealed tinue in the quest of seeking
that a Preliminary Inquiry justice for Philo Wallace.
Philo Wallace
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EDITORIAL No arrest yet in
INEXTRICABLY shooting of National
Hero’s son
LINKED By Staff Reporter
No arrest has yet been
processed the scene
and collected items of
evidential value.
The 38-year relationship between our country and Taiwan is unquestion- made in the shooting
ably solid, and has been immeasurably fruitful. It is impossible to forget incident that involved
that Taiwan was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with us the son of former Prime
as a newly independent nation on September 19, 1983. We are inextricably Minister and only liv-
linked. ing National Hero of
St. Kitts and Nevis, Sir
The Federation’s loyalty to its longstanding partner will remain unwaver- Kennedy Simmonds.
ing. The safety and stability of Taiwan is of great importance to us - thus
our intense interest in the recent dialogue between U.S. President Joe Police are investigat-
Biden and China’s Xi Jinping. ing a non-fatal shooting
incident that occurred
There is little doubt that sharp differences over the self-ruled island of last weekend in which
Taiwan remain. The related exchanges are therefore thoroughly scrutinized. 43-year-old Kenrick
Simmonds of Bird Rock
During a three–hour video call with Biden, Xi unequivocally warned that was injured.
China would respond to provocations on Taiwan, according to official ac-
counts of the exchange. According to the Police,
sometime around 1:00
The tête-à-tête was described by both sides as “frank and direct” as efforts a.m. on November
were made to lower the temperature and avoid conflict. 13, 2021, Simmonds
was leaving a bar in
Xi compared the two countries to “two giant ships sailing in the sea” that Buckley’s area when a
needed to be steadied so they didn’t collide, Chinese state media reported. lone gunman fired sev-
eral shots at him. He re-
“I hope that, Mr. President, you can exercise political leadership to return ceived a gunshot wound
the United States’ China policy to a rational and pragmatic track,” Xi to his arm, which also
told Biden, according to Xinhua News Agency, a reference to tough-on- entered his chest. He
China policies that Beijing hoped would be rolled back after Biden came was transported to the
to office. JNF General Hospital
where he is currently
Biden reportedly spoke of avoiding conflict as well. warded in a stable
condition.
“It seems to me our responsibility as leaders of China and the United
States is to ensure that our competition between our countries does not Personnel from the Kenrick Simmonds
veer into conflict, whether intended or unintended. Just simple, straight- Forensic Department
forward competition.”
While Biden reiterated long-standing U.S. support for the “One China”
policy under which it officially recognises Beijing rather than Taipei, he
also asserted that he “strongly opposes unilateral efforts to change the
status quo or undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait”.
The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source
Xi said those in Taiwan who seek independence, and their supporters in
the United States, were “playing with fire”, according to Xinhua.
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Potential investors urged
to “look at Nevis”
By Monique Washington prospective investors were also able
to dialogue with the speakers.
Potential investors for Nevis were Premier of Nevis and Minister of
given the opportunity this past week Finance and Foreign Investments
to get a glimpse into all the invest- in the Nevis Island Administration
ment opportunities the island of Nevis (NIA), Mark Brantley, urged the au-
has to offer, at the Nevis Financial dience to “look at Nevis”.
Services Conference, which this
year was hosted during Expo 2020 in “As you look to expand your busi-
Dubai. ness globally or to better preserve and
protect personal and family wealth,
The conference which was held I urge you to look at Nevis and the
in Nevis on Tuesday, under the world class legal, regulatory and busi-
theme “Expanding Opportunity for ness framework that Nevis provides.
Financial and Estate Planning”, was We are a stable democratic jurisdic-
carried live during Expo 2020, and tion with an independent court system
Premier Mark Brantley speaking at the Nevis Financial Services Conference
based on the English Common Law financial service jurisdictions and this
and an abiding respect for the court conference is intended to help us to
of law.” achieve this objective.”
Brantley noted that the international Permanent Secretary in the Ministry
financial service sector provides pro- of Finance in the Nevis Island
fessional services concentrating on Administration, Collin Dore, said
the formation, registration and man- that as the COVID-19 pandemic con-
agement of international companies, tinues to affect the world, the NIA has
corporations, trusts, foundations, in- “created a way for you, our poten-
surance and banks. tial investors and businesses, to stay
buoyant during this difficult time”.
He said that the international financial
services sector “hosts competent reg- “Today we afford you first-hand in-
istered agents capable of providing formation about our products and
these services to international clients. services that will allow you to effec-
The Financial Services Regulatory tively make the best financial deci-
Commission has developed a regula- sion for you, your business and your
tory environment that is committed to family,” he said.
the adherence of international stan-
dards and has implemented a rigorous He noted that for over 35 years the
risk-based supervisory framework to financial services sector in Nevis has
monitor the compliance of regulated offered and an array of services to
entities with anti-money laundering, investors with relative ease of access,
counter terrorist financing and pru- and it has become the primary driver
dential legislation”. of the Nevisian economy.
He further urged potential investors “Accountability, efficiency, integrity
to consider Nevis for expanding op- and vigilance are the four pillars of
portunities for financial and estate our Financial Services Regularity
planning. Commission. We trust that the infor-
mation and the dialogue here today
“We seek to enhance our global vis- will properly prepare you to invest
ibility as an attractive jurisdiction in us with the many products that we
through the development of strate- have readily available.”
gic partnerships with other reputable
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NEVLEC secures vital power boost
By Monique Washington is scheduled to come Island Administration. ensure that we give re- we keep the lights on
generator is critical.
online by January 2022, He said that the new liable service,” he said. for the next 3-4 years
will join NEVLEC’s machinery had to be “Right now at peak, when we can switch
Nevis Electricity 3 . 8 5 - m e g a w a t t purchased to supply Tross lauded the work- the usage on the is- over to geothermal,”
Company (NEVLEC) Wӓrtsilӓ generator, Nevisians with reliable ers at the NEVLEC land is 9.4 megawatts, he said.
has increased its purchased in 2017, service. plant for their hard but we predict that
power capacity with plus several older gen- work in keeping the this will be going up Gordon asserted that
the purchase of a new erators at the plant in “There are some gen- lights on. soon. Right now (not the geothermal proj-
EC$16M 3.80 mega- Prospect. erators at the plant that including the most ect on the island is
watt Wӓrtsilӓ genera- are over 30 years old. “I call these men mir- recent generator) the pushing forward.
tor that arrived on the The Observer spoke Because of their age, acle workers. They are capacity of NEVLEC
island on November with the Chairman of they burn more fuel, working tirelessly to is 11 megawatts. “ Geothermal is com-
12th, and is currently NEVLEC, Steadman and they are not pro- ensure that Nevisians Now if we had to ing. We should begin
being installed by a Tross, who noted that ducing at their capac- have electricity,” he take down our biggest drilling the wells next
team from Wӓrtsilӓ. the new generator was ity. We had to purchase said. machine which is the year once the funding
This generator, which funded by the Nevis a new generator to (2017) 3.85 Wӓrtsilӓ is secured. When it
The Observer also generator, we would is here, then the gen-
spoke with General not be able to meet erator will be there
Manager of NEVLEC, the island’s capacity. to help us with the
Albert Gordon, who This new unit is very power demand if need
noted that the new critical to ensuring be.”
General Manager of NEVLEC, Albert Gordon (L) and Chairman, Steadman Tross
The new EC$16M Wӓrtsilӓ generator arrived on November 12
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SKN in Dubai - Small nation, big ambitions
By Loshaun Dixon St. Kitts and Nevis has sustainability.
to offer as a leading
tourist destination. “We are a small nation
The ambitions of St with big ambitions. We
Kitts and Nevis were “Expo 2020 is indeed are resolved to reduc-
on full display Tuesday a powerful symbol and ing our dependency
at the Federation’s a catalyst for bringing on fossil fuels by re-
National Day ceremony our peoples together; in orienting our policies,
at Expo 2020 in Dubai, recommitting to part- our investments and
United Arab Emirates nership to address com- legislative agenda to
(UAE). mon cause; to explore accommodate wind, so-
and harness new bound- lar and geothermal en-
Among government aries of technology for ergy. Currently, we are
officials in attendance good; to showcase our developing one of the
were Prime Minister varied and yet similar largest solar farms in
Dr Timothy Harris, cultural expressions; to the Caribbean and we
Minister of Human give voice to our future welcome partnership in
Settlement, Eugene ambitions and to ex- these endeavours.”
Hamilton, St. Kitts change ideas and create
and Nevis’ Permanent opportunities to be- The Prime Minister
Representative to come more connected said that the
the United Nations, partners. This is con- Federation is commit-
Ambassador Ian Liburd, sistent with the theme ted to the Sustainable
and the Federation’s of “Connecting Minds, Development Goals PM Harris admires the Creative Arts section of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Pavilion at Expo 2020
Ambassador to the Creating the Future.” outlined by the United in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
UAE, Justin Hawley. Nations.
He added that St. Kitts United Nations Agenda COVID-19, with the farm-to-table concept
Speaking at the cer- and Nevis is work- “Goal number 17 2030. We look forward support and partnership hotel.” The Prime
emony, Dr Harris ing towards becom- speaks to partnership not only to deepening of several countries, Minister said that the
said that St. Kitts and ing a sustainable and and the importance of these partnerships but like India, the United health sector focuses
Nevis’ Pavilion at Expo eco-friendly tourism developing partner- also to establishing States, and sister coun- on wellness and pre-
2020, situated in the destination, hence its ships to achieve sus- new ones. tries of CARICOM; ventative health care,
Sustainability District, strategic focus dur- tainable development that St. Kitts and Nevis and the hope is that
shows the world what ing Expo 2020 on as embodied in the “We believe the Dubai has reopened for they will be able to
Expo 2020 is an ideal business. engage partners to de-
place and catalyst for velop and further ex-
this. In the spirit of “The pandemic, which pand on the offerings.
partnership, I delight in has caused untold
sharing that Republic hardship, loss and “We intend to intro-
of China (Taiwan) like tragedy across the duce state-of-the-art
the UAE, has been a world had forced us tools and first-class
sterling partner of St to close our borders, service to transform
Kitts and Nevis. but we are now open our national health-
and ready to continue care system to serve
“Taiwan’s assistance to fulfil our commit- our people and visitors
and cooperation are ment to diversify our to our twin islands of
evident in the areas economy across mul- St. Kitts and Nevis.”
of renewable energy; tiple sectors such as
environmental conser- agriculture, technolo- Dr Harris also hailed
vation; public health; gy, trade, creative arts, the performance of the
agriculture and food se- and tourism.” art and cultural group,
curity; education, and who also gave a pre-
technology to name but Dr Harris noted that sentation, headlined
a few. We therefore several of these are to by the masquerade
wish to register our ap- be on display during group that received
preciation to the gov- the expo. rave reviews after per-
ernment and people of forming at the Expo.
Taiwan for their part- “Our eco-friendly
nership, which contin- tourism sector is one “We were able to see
ues to offer a pathway that allows you to en- the diversity in our cu-
for St. Kitts and Nevis joy nature, our superb linary arts being pro-
to meet or perhaps hospitality, and an vided here today in the
to expedite progress authentic twin-island display of the National
towards sustainable paradise experience. Dish of St. Kitts and
development.” Nevis - excellently
“Our two islands, one prepared by one of
He told the gathering paradise, sport a range our renowned chefs,
that St Kitts and Nevis of boutique hotels as Chef Gary; our arts
has reopened to the well as international reflected in the works
world for business. luxury brands like the of Dennis Richards;
Four Seasons Resort our music ably repro-
“I can confirm, thanks Nevis, Park Hyatt St duced by Delly Ranks,
to the diligence of our Kitts and Belmont among others. I com-
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CONCEPT TO
CREATION
A strong CBI Programme aims to:
• Create job opportunities
• Upgrade the interior airport terminal building
• Complete the construction of the Old Road Bay realignment project
• Install a new runway and lighting at the RLB International Airport
• Construct more hotels
• Construct better roads
• Construct the bus terminals
• Complete the second cruise pier
Prosperity for our country, a bright future for our people. ciu.gov.kn
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New COVID
regulations
revealed for
Carnival
By Loshaun Dixon for a resumption of entertain-
ment, and this would be for
fully vaccinated events at Carnival in St. Kitts (File Photo)
New regulations will come 75% capacity. We want the
into effect, starting this week, event organisers to note this.”
that will govern the safe host- Chief of Staff, Dr Cameron distancing events that are safe, and ap-
ing of ‘Sugar Mas’ and other Co-Chair of the COVID-19 Wilkinson, said the protocols proved by the task force and
activities. Task Force Abdias Samuel and procedures are being put “If you are vaccinated and police force. There are a
announced that the Federal in place to make this carnival adequately spaced, the risk of number of stakeholders we
Chief Medical Officer Dr Cabinet had agreed to ap- safe, and to protect all. you contracting and spread- have to engage to host these
Hazel Laws on Wednesday prove the carnival recom- ing COVID-19 is significant- Carnival events and are ask-
noted that with the approach- mendations as stipulated. ‘There are going to be a num- ly reduced, and those events ing the general public to be
ing Christmas/Carnival sea- ber of virtual events and there should be fairly safe.” supportive.”
son, there are a number of “I am pleased to inform you are going to be a number of
events being planned that the Cabinet has approved in-person events, and for the Carnival Chair Shannon “We are going to have a lim-
for the full lifting of the cur- in-person events they would Hawley recently announced ited live audience for all of
“And so there is a document few from the regulations. mainly be for the vaccinated that this weekend at calypso our shows. The protocols and
that is being developed to When you see the new itera- persons, if it is in an enclosed tent and other events will regulations for entrance to
guide the operations in terms tion of the regulations, there space, and the capacity would have a live audience. our shows will be released in
of the entertainment industry. will be no more curfew in St only be 75 percent so there short order.”
There is a recommendation Kitts and Nevis.” Medical could be adequate social “We are trying to produce
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SKN to co-host ICC U19 Men’s
World Cup in January
By Loshaun Dixon and 31, with the Super League taking
place in Antigua and Barbuda from
January 26.
Fourteen years after co-hosting group
games during the ICC 2007 World The semi-finals will be played on
Cup, another World Cup will be host- February 1 across two venues; the Sir
ed in St Kitts and Nevis, this time with Vivian Richards Cricket Ground and
the Men’s U19 event announced to be Coolidge Cricket Ground on February
staged in the Caribbean, and three 2. The Final on February 5 will also be
venues in the Federation chosen. held at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket
Ground.
Minister of Sports Jonel Powell, in
September, had confirmed to the me- Cricket West Indies President Ricky
dia that they were submitting a bid to Skerritt in a statement said they were
host the tournament. looking forward to hosting “this im-
portant global U19 cricket event”
“We would have had a delegation in
from the ICC doing inspections to- “In partnership with host territorial Warner Park will be one of three venues in the Federation to host matches in the up-
wards a bid we have submitted to host boards, cricket clubs, and Ministries of coming ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup
the U19 World Cup in January,” he Sports, we have been hard at work pre-
disclosed. paring for this event over the past sev- Kitts and Nevis are Warner Park, Diego Martin Sporting Complex,
eral months. However, amid so many Conaree Cricket Center and the Sandy Trinidad and Tobago
On Wednesday, Cricket West Indies Covid-related challenges, it has not Point Recreation Ground.
revealed the schedule for the 14th been easy to finalise the venues and to January 17 – West Indies v Scotland,
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts
edition of the ICC Under 19 Men’s work out all the related logistics.” Groupings:
Cricket World Cup that will be held in and Nevis; Australia v Sri Lanka,
the Caribbean for the first time ever. He said the U19 head coach, Floyd Group A – Bangladesh, England, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and
Reifer, and his coaching staff have Canada, United Arab Emirates Nevis
The tournament will feature 16 teams been busy preparing the West Indies Group B – India, Ireland, South Africa, January 18 – England v Canada,
travelling to compete in 48 matches team for competition. Uganda Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts
from January 14 to February 5 across and Nevis; South Africa v Uganda,
four host countries. “West Indies has a proud under-19 Group C – Afghanistan, Pakistan, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and
cricket history, with several bright tal- Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe Tobago; Afghanistan v PNG, Diego
The sixteen teams competing will see ents blossoming into international stars Group D – Australia, Scotland, Sri Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad
current holders Bangladesh, England, over the years. We, therefore, expect Lanka, West Indies and Tobago
Canada and the United Arab Emirates our current team of under-19 players ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup January 19 – Australia v Scotland,
form Group A, with debutants Uganda to do us proud in the 2022 tournament. Venues: Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts
placed in Group B alongside India, I am also confident that our visitors and Nevis; India v Ireland, Brian
South Africa and Ireland. Group C will experience the best of our world- St Kitts and Nevis – Warner Park
Cricket Stadium , Conaree Cricket Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and
comprises Pakistan, Afghanistan, famous Caribbean culture and hospi- Tobago
Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea tality in Antigua & Barbuda, Guyana, Center, (Sandy Point - Warm-up match
and Group D sees host West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Trinidad & venue only) January 20 – England v UAE, Warner
Australia and Sri Lanka. Scotland Tobago.” Guyana – Guyana National Stadium, Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and
complete the tournament line up in (Everest Cricket Club - Warm-up Nevis; Bangladesh v Canada, Conaree
Group D after New Zealand withdrew ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley match venue only) Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis;
due to the extensive mandatory quar- described the U19 Men’s Cricket Pakistan v Afghanistan, Brian Lara
antine restrictions for minors on their World Cup as an exciting and special Trinidad and Tobago – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and
return home. tournament Cricket Academy, Queens Park Oval, Tobago; Zimbabwe v PNG, Diego
Diego Martin Sporting Complex Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad
The four host countries have been “So many of the best players have Antigua and Barbuda – Sir Vivian and Tobago
confirmed as Antigua and Barbuda, competed at the U19 Men’s Cricket Richards Cricket Ground, Coolidge January 21 – West Indies v Sri Lanka,
Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis and World Cup including Virat Kohli, Cricket Ground Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and
Trinidad and Tobago with 10 ven- Babar Azam, Joe Root and Shimron ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Nevis; South Africa v Ireland, Brian
ues hosting matches. The format will Hetmyer, and we are looking forward match schedule: Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and
see the top two teams from each of to the 2022 edition to see who emerges Tobago
the four groups advance to the Super as the future stars. January 14 – West Indies v Australia,
Guyana National Stadium, Guyana; January 22 – Bangladesh v UAE,
League while the remaining teams Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts
feature in the Plate across 23 days of “We are delighted that the West Indies Sri Lanka v Scotland, Everest Cricket
Club, Guyana and Nevis, India v Uganda, Brian
competition. will be hosting this event, and we wish Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and
all the teams the very best in their January 15 – Canada v UAE, Conaree Tobago; Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Queens
The 48-match schedule will begin with preparations for the tournament, and Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis; Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
hosts West Indies taking on Australia, to Cricket West Indies in organising India v South Africa, Guyana National
with Sri Lanka facing Scotland in the event.” Stadium, Guyana; Ireland v Uganda, February 1 – Semi-Final, Sir Vivian
Guyana on January 14. The group Everest Cricket Club, Guyana; Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and
stage will take place across Guyana, It was also announced that there will Pakistan v PNG, Queens Park Oval, Barbuda
St Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and be 16 warm-up matches taking place Trinidad and Tobago February 2 – Semi-Final, Coolidge
Tobago between January 14 and 22. between January 9 and 12 in St Kitts January 16 – Bangladesh v England, Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda
and Nevis and Guyana. Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts
Trinidad and Tobago will host the February 5 – Final, Sir Vivian Richards
and Nevis; Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda
Plate competition between January 25 The venues chosen to be used in StLOCAL NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday November 19th, 2021 P ag e: 15
Three cruise ships on same day
momentous in rebound
Tuesday was the first three cruise ship day since March 2020, with the vessels anchored at Port Zante
By Loshaun Dixon said Lindsay Grant, continued confidence
Minister of Tourism, that our Cruise Line
Transport and Ports. Partners have in this
Tuesday marked a beautiful Federation.”
momentous occasion Grant said November
for the tourism sector has started off strong Richards said
in St Kitts and Nevis, with the rebound of COVID-19 has posed
when three cruise ships cruise calls to St. Kitts. significant challenges
docked at Port Zante si- globally, and in the
multaneously – the first “We are excited to con- federation the impacts
time since the onset of tinue welcoming back have been magnified.
the pandemic - with the ships to Port Zante
AIDAperla making its throughout the year, “With the increase
inaugural call. as we steadily get back in cruise ship visits,
on pace to pre-COVID we have begun the
The AIDAperla, levels.” rebuilding process.
Celebrity Equinox and As a government, we
Explorer of the Seas all Tourism authorities continue to make de-
berthed at Port Zante have indicated that cisions that balance
-the first time the island cruise ship passen- lives and livelihoods,
welcomed three cruise gers are invited to but it must be noted
ships together since explore the destina- that the health and
March 2020. tion through “Travel safety of our nationals
Approved” bubble and residents remain
The three cruise ships vaccinated tours and top priority.” He cau-
brought a total of more attraction sites, where tioned, however, not
than 5,000 passengers, passengers inter- to take eyes off pres-
who are part of the act solely with fully ent reality.
more than 78,000 an- vaccinated taxi/tour
ticipated in November operators, attraction “COVID -19 is still
and December. tour guides, seaport prevalent globally, and
officials and cruise- while we embark on
“We are thrilled to host related personnel. the journey to rebuild,
three cruise ships on the we must do so safely.
same day, as it exempli- Acting Prime Minister No report of cruise-
fies the rebound of our Shawn Richards related Covid cases is
cruise sector, and the in welcoming the a testament to the fact
hard work we’ve been AIDAperla said it was that the protocols are
doing on the island to a momentous occasion working. I want to en-
ensure a safe and wel- for the entire country. courage us to continue
coming environment to do our part.”
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Nevisian man
arrangements,” he said.
walks again
Huggins began receiv-
ing physical therapy at
the Alexandra Hospital
to ensure that he con-
after successful
tinued moving his legs
and fingers before the
surgery.
neurosurgery
The Observer under-
stands that the surgery
was performed in the
British Virgin Islands.
Dr. Liburd, the Surgeon,
By Monique Washington sneaked up on him without any pain. was born in Nevis and
raised in Gingerland
“I had a limp and shortly after I was ( he currently lives in
Gingerland resident Bernard Huggins unable to walk. I was never in pain, Jamaica) and is the
has been given a second chance at and because of that I never under- first neurologist from
walking after a life-changing sur- stood the extent of the injury and Nevis. In 2016, he
gery was performed by Nevisian what I was going through. Once I created a partnership
Neurosurgeon Dr Geoffrey Liburd. got the MRI, I reached out to Doctor with the Nevis Island
Liburd. He explained everything to Administration which
Liburd said that his near paralysis me, and from there we started making would allow Nevisians Neurosurgeon Dr Geoffrey Liburd
to access neurology.
Dr. Liburd said that it paralysis.” Huggins has improved
was his dream to come significantly. He said
back to Nevis and to Dr. Liburd stressed that Huggins has gone
contribute, and to even- how necessary it was from not walking to be-
tually perform neuro- for Huggins to have the ing able to walk. Liburd
surgeries on the island. surgery when he did. is currently receiving
He meets with his pa- physical therapy at the
tients in Nevis a number “We were able to get to Alexandra Hospital.
of times per year. him in a relatively time-
ly fashion. A few more “We are indeed quite
According to Dr. weeks and he probably happy that we were
Liburd, Huggins’ spine would have been total- able to do that,” Dr
was 95% compressed, ly paralyzed. I would Liburd said.
and without surgery he have not been able to
would have been fully help him. We are quite Huggins expressed his
paralyzed. thankful that we were gratitude to Dr Liburd,
able to do that,” he his therapist and fami-
“He essentially pre- said. ly, and was particularly
sented to us having thankful to Dr Liburd
difficulty walking, and Dr Liburd said that for “giving me a sec-
he eventually was un- since the surgery, ond chance”.
able to stand. Things
were falling from his
hands, so he wasn’t
able to grasp simple ob-
jects like a cup to feed
himself, brush his teeth
- those kinds of basic
things that we all take
for granted. And even-
tually he ended up being
in a wheelchair. He had
significant spinal cord
compression. He had
about 95% of his spinal
cord compressed. Now
that is quite significant.
“And the majority of
patients, actually, if they
have that significant
amount of compression,
it does not take much to
make them paralyzed. A
patient might slip while
walking or you might
be in a car and you get
in an accident and you
get a sort of whiplash
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