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Charlestown, Nevis
June 02, 2010

The symbolic ground breaking for the construction of a modern police station at Colquhoun Estate in Cotton Ground on Wednesday by Premier of Nevis and Minister responsible for Security Hon. Joseph Parry, was described by the Federation’s Commissioner of Police Austin Williams, as another step in the right direction in strengthening the police infrastructure on Nevis.

During his remarks at the event, Commissioner Williams said the new police facility, in addition to the recent commission of new police barracks at Butlers Village, the gift of a fleet of vehicles given to the police and the installation of a close circuit camera monitoring system, all made possible through the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), was evidence of the confidence the Administration had placed in the police and their work.

“These [gifts] I believe are more than tangible proof that the Government and in particular the Nevis Island Administration, recognises the needs of the police and are responding in kind.

“What we must take into consideration is that all these are coming at a time when we are experiencing an economic recession. Things are tight all over the world and so we are truly appreciative when the government can respond to our call, barring the competition for the scarce resources,” he said.

Mr. Williams referred to the occasion as an historic one, noting that the construction of new public buildings was not common let alone a police station.

Nonetheless, the Commissioner said the new police station which would be positioned along the Nevis Island Main Road at the entrance of Cotton Ground Village, would embrace the public.

“This new facility will surely have a place for the community where we can hold neighbourhood watch meetings, training and other special events for the public. This is going to be the community’s building and we would want the people to feel comfortable visiting us and using the facility.

“Public faith in the Police Department is continuing to grow and our image continues to improve. We have done our best to become more involved in this community and be more visible to our citizens. We have also tried to be as transparent as possible,” he said.

While he thanked the government for its approval of the project at this time and its tangible demonstration of faith and support for the work of the police, Mr. Williams noted that the new police station would enable the police organisation to grow as a department and become an improved agency.

During the ceremony, chaired by Cabinet Secretary in the NIA Mr. Ashley Farrell, students from the neighbouring St. Thomas’ Primary school rendered two heart warming performances – a skit and a poem – in honour of thethe Police.

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Charlestown, Nevis
June 01, 2010

The Hon. Joseph Parry’s efforts to bridge the gap on crime prevention continued through a recent Symposium on Crime hosted by his Ministry at the Pinney’s Beach Hotel.

Held under the theme “Reclaiming our society”, the Premier reiterated the role of parents and guardians with regard to the upbringing of their children and said all should play their part to bring together a well organized society free of crime and violence.

“We have people who are here from the church, the schools and from the various communities on the island.  We expect that at the end of this seminar one would return to the community with one vision and one voice. Knowing exactly what is expected of each of us…This symposium is a symposium with a difference. This meeting on crime is not a symposium about theory or even a seminar about finding out what the problems are.  I ask that teachers, parents and mentors strive to talk to the children, spend quality time with them and develop  constructive, holistic and multi-sector approaches to anti- social behaviors,” commented Premier Parry.

According to the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition was invited, with the intention to demonstrate to the community that there is no division or difference in the government’s efforts to eradicate crime and anti-social behavior from the society.

“No one must be able to take advantage, no one must be able to point a figure, one must be able to see that we all, no matter what differences we may have, we all must move in the same direction,” Mr. Parry stated.

During the seminar, the Premier congratulated the Police for the work they have done to fight crime over the years and said his Administration would continue to support their efforts.

Mr. Parry said his Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) led Administration had given considerable support to the Police and he noted that the assistance was making a difference.

In the Premier’s speech he stressed the importance of Community Policing.  He said it is one of the best ways to join with the community, to win the community’s friendship and place the Police Force in a position where it could garner information easily.

“There is a loss of confidence and I expect that the efforts that the police have undertaken will win back that confidence of the public.”

He also urged the Police to know the young people and reach out to the community, so that they would be able to work in harmony with the community.

The Premier reminisced, that as a small boy the Police was part of the society and he saw no reason why that relationship should change.

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Baseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
May 25, 2010 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas regrets the loss of life in Jamaica and expressed confidence that the security forces will deal with the effectively.

“It is with much regret that I learnt of the recent developments that resulted in the loss of human lives and property in Jamaica,” said Dr. Douglas in a message to the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. Bruce Golding.

Writing in his capacity also as Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Prime Minister Douglas told Golding that the security forces must be commended for the critical role that they continue to play in ensuring that calm prevails in the affected communities.

“I am confident that they possess the required expertise to effectively execute their duties in the face of the existing circumstances,” said the St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister.

The overall death toll from several days of violence in Jamaica’s capital rose to 49 on Wednesday after the country’s ombudsman said he had counted the bodies of 44 civilians killed in a police assault on an alleged drug lord’s stronghold.

The United States is seeking Coke’s extradition of Christopher “Dudus” Coke on drugs and gun-running charges.

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