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Statement On The Resignation of the Supervisor of Elections

PRESS RELEASE

The following is a statement from the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas of the acceptance by the Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis on the resignation of the Supervisor of Elections with effect from Friday, August 31st, 2012:

Mr. Leroy Benjamin on Thursday, 30th day of August, resigned from the post as Supervisor of Elections in the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis.His resignation was accepted by His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian. Continue reading

Three Strikes and You Are Out!

COMMENTARY

By Cyndie Demming

Like Desmond Tutu, “I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.” Continue reading

Premier Parry Bases Upcoming Election on Performance

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Premier Parry Speaking to Supporters

Premier Parry Speaking to Supporters

Charlestown,Nevis

The Hon. Joseph Parry, Premier of Nevis and leader of the Nevis Reformation Party said his party is ready for the upcoming election and they are running on their performance record. He made the statement recently to Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) news anchor, Ms. Kaymar Jordan via telephone from his Bath Hotel office. Continue reading

EDITORIAL

We are in the height of summer and it is not only the environmental temperature that is rising here in St. Kitts. Election fever has stepped up a pace and raised tempers as well as temperatures. The current slew of court cases brought by the opposition against the government seeks to protect our constitution and has generated interest not only in St.Kitts but in the whole of the English speaking Caribbean that has similar constitutions to ours.  Both parties are represented by legal counsel from various Caribbean countries and this has highlighted the inter-relatedness of our common legal system. Perhaps here at least CARICOM is a reality. We continue to follow the progress and will ensure that our readers are informed of the outcome. Continue reading