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“One of the most thrilling games of the season….”

Basketball City, St.Kitts – Nevis
St. Kitts Amateur Basketball Association
September 09, 2012

The Horsford’s Ghetto Roots has moved to within one victory of winning their 7th SKABA National Basketball Title.

In one of the most thrilling games of the season the Newtown based Ghetto Roots pulled off an impressive victory over their finals opponents the Challengers EXODUS.

The game began with the Ghetto Roots scoring the first 7 points with exciting guard Levi “By-By” Fyfeild scoring the first 5 points of the game including a 3 pointer. Exodus remained calm despite Fyfeild opening spurt and took control of the game and got the lead late in the 1st quarter. Exodus began the 2n quarter with the advantage as veteran Shawn “Shabba” Forbes asserted himself in the paint with a flurry of shots.

Exodus guards Javal “Princey”  and Taslyn “Tazzy” Hodge were methodical as they gave the Ghetto Roots guard defense, all they could handle and more. Princey constantly broke down the back court defense to penetrate the paint forcing the Ghetto Roots front court to pick up fouls in their efforts to shut down the middle. Tazzy also had a brief run of 3 point and 2 point field goals which gave the Exodus a sense of confidence which was not present in game 1 of the series.

The Ghetto Roots coach Wallis Wilkin made a much criticized substitution late in the first half when he took our Point Guard Rymal “Bally” Browne to give the talented former national player a breather. Browne was replaced by the young, talented but very inexperienced Khalid Thomas who entered the game at a critical and very frantic time of the game. The move resulted in Exodus remaining in control but got no further than 5 points ahead ending the first half up 40-35.

The 2nd half was a seemingly much different ball game , especially for the Ghetto Roots. They came out rejuvenated as the front court duo of  Troy “Jasbo” Wattley and Kithely Hicks took completed control of the paint with a series of post moves and mid range jump shots which also got the Exodus front court defense in foul trouble. Exodus big man Shawn “Shabba” Forbes picked up his 3rd and 4th fouls which help to further change the tone of the game in favor of Ghetto Roots. Despite the scoring flurry Ghetto Roots guard Rymal “Bally” Brown kept his team calm and under control with a slow methodical pace which frustrated the Exodus who prefers an uptempu fast paced game.

The 4th quarter was all Ghetto Roots as Berlie Francis continued his steady consistent play which broke down the Exodus defense and Levi “By-By” Fyfeild put on another one of his spectacular scoring displays with everything from 3 point shots, to dunks and crossovers down the paint. The Exodus team , surprisingly, seem to have given up on the game with about 7 minutes to go when Fyfeild brought the crowd to it’s feet with an exciting crossover move to the basket which left the entire Exodus flat footed and wondering to themselves “what just happened”. The move resulted in a double digit lead for Ghetto Roots with less than 5 minutes remaining. Despite a few careless turnovers by Ghetto Roots and a few missed easy dunks and lay-ups the Exodus just seemed to have given up on the game.

The game ended with Ghetto Roots winning their 4th straight playoff game and their 2nd straight in the finals 77-66. No doubt Ghetto Roots will be seeking to close the deal on Sunday night. However Exodus Coach Jamie “Slam” Harrigan has declared that the series is not over and they have no intention of just rolling over and giving the Ghetto Roots the championship.

Game 3 takes place on Sunday at Basketball City at 8:00 pm. The Ghetto Roots Club and Premier Division team the Horsfords Roots will be playing the first game on Sunday versus the Rockers X1 in a relegation match-up.

Ghetto Roots is one of the more dominant and storied teas in SKABA and regional Club Basketball history. Only Hitters has won more National Titles and they are the very first OECS Club Champions.

Top Performers S L Horsfords Ghetto Roots:

• Levi Fyfield: 28 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 of 4 free throws made
• Berly Francis: 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 of 4 free throws made
• Troy Wattley: 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 of 2 free throws made

Top Performers Challengers Exodus:

• Taslin Hodge: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 of 4 free throws made
• Javal Hodge: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 of 4 free throws made
• Shawn Forbes: 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4 of 8 free throws made

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Nevis Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
September 08, 2012

Premier and Minister of Community Affairs, the Hon. Joseph Parry met with a delegation from the United States Embassy (Barbados) and other Barbados-based organizations on Wednesday afternoon, to discuss the welfare of women and children in Nevis.

The delegation consisted of Ms. Merilyn Rice-Bowen of CARIWA, Heather Stewart of UNICEF, Public Affairs Assistant at the U.S Embassy. Ms. Mary Greaves, U.S Embassy political and economic affairs officer, Ms. Kristen Mencer and Counselor for Public Affairs at the US Embassy, Ms. Rebecca Ross.

Accompanying the delegation was Permanent Secretary to Community Affairs in Nevis, Mr. Alsted Pemberton, Director of Community Affairs, Ms. Sandra Maynard and Community Affairs officer, Ms. Halima Gresham.

The Premier spoke with the delegation in the Conference Room of the Bath Hotel, where he explained what he would like to see in relation to the wellbeing of women and children in Nevis.

“The Community Affairs department has been very instrumental in developing programs for our elderly and training the island’s young people. I want to go even further by saying this administration has worked tirelessly by empowering women with home ownership and assisting them with small business entrepreneurship, but as far as intimate issues such as domestic violence and child abuse there is still more that could be done to eradicate it on Nevis,” stated Premier Parry.

The meeting was designed so that the organizations and the local departments could brief the Premier, and receive his feedback on their strategies leading up to workshops related to a marketing campaign on the well being of women and children.

According to Ms. Mary E Greaves, the delegation has sought meetings with persons from the Gender Affairs Bureau, Child Protection Services, social workers and other experts in the field who are capable of giving advice and guidance.

“An effective catch-line to sensitize the country on this issue would be “ Eye on the Child” with logos bearing an eye giving a two-fold impression of being watched.

“In this regard an intense campaign launch which would capitalize on this concept and raise awareness of this social ill is envisioned,” said Ms. Greaves.

In addition to a campaign on the welfare of children, domestic violence against women will also be addressed.

The campaign will take the form of group workshops with women’s groups, church groups and teenagers. A public meeting and the distribution of books and other items will be centered around the theme.

The U.S Embassy in Barbados is presently working towards issuing a grant to the department of Community Affairs in implementing the campaign on Nevis.

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Event To Be Held At St. Kitts’ Marriott Resort

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 07, 2012 (SKNIS)

“The Challenge of Fostering Economic Growth given the Conditions in the Global and Domestic Economy” is the theme under which this year’s St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Consultation on the Economy will be held.

As such, Tuesday, September 11 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas will deliver the Feature Address during a brief opening ceremony.  Remarks will also be given by President of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce David Lake.

The theme will then be addressed by means of the topics: Finding the Right Policy Mix between Austerity and Growth, The Role of the Public Sector Investment Programme, The Role of Diversification of the Economy in Facilitating Growth and The Impact of Debt Restructuring and the IMF Programme.

Following each presentation, the floor will be opened for discussion among invited participants who represent key personnel and sectors of the economy such as Federal Ministers of Government, government ministries and advisors and at least 50 members of the private sector.  Ambassadors, OECS Financial Secretaries, bank personnel, high school students and Nevis Island Administration Ministry of Finance personnel have also been invited.

Issues raised during the St. Kitts and Nevis National Consultation on the Economy are often featured in the Annual National Budget Address and Debate.

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