Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom/Press Release):
The police have charged Akeem Sage of McKnight with robbery following the discovery of a gun and ammunition on his premises in McKnight.
According to a police statement, on Friday members of Police Force and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force jointly executed a search warrant on the premises of Akeem and Anthea Sage of Central Fiennes Avenue, McKnight.
The warrant permitted the search for weapons, illegal drugs, and other items suspected of being used in the commission of a crime. The search led to the discovery of one (1) Smith & Wesson revolver handgun.
The cylinder contained five .32 calibre rounds of live ammunition.
The gun and ammunition were taken into Police custody along with other pieces of evidence.
The search was extended to an abandoned building adjacent to Mr. Sage’s home. This search resulted in the finding of one (1) “Jansport” back-pack along with a mask and other articles of clothing.
Investigations are ongoing and more charges are expected to be laid.
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]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 22nd 2021 (ZIZ News) A launch ceremony was held on Friday at the St. Johnston’s Community Center.
CEO of The Cable, Pat Walters explained that the St. Johnston’s Community Center is the first to receive the service and the roll out of this initiative to all 16 community centres is expected to occur in the next 2 months.
“Within the next two months we will be rolling out to McKnight, Victoria Road, East Basseterre, St. Peters, Conaree, Keys, Cayon Lodge, Tabernacle, St. Pauls, Sandy Point, Fig Tree, Half Way Tree, Trinity and Challengers, 16 Community centers.”
She said providing persons who wouldn’t otherwise have access to the internet the opportunity to access it far exceeds the monetary value of providing the service.
Minister of ICT, Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett said this initiative gives community centers the potential to become “mini innovation hubs”.
“This level of access can see our community centers transform into a resource that allows programs geared towards business development, education assistance through after school programs, a meeting venue for small businesses, a place for virtual presentations or meetings. This type of access in our community centers have the potential to transform our community centers into mini innovation hubs, a place where we can see the emergence of new tech businesses or any type of business.”
Minister with Responsibility for Community Development, Hon. Eugene Hamilton described the initiative as significant and congratulated the Cable team for undertaking the project.
“This is a significant achievement and I want to congratulate Cable tv for this significant gesture in every community where there’s a community center….Every child today can benefit from these services, will have access to be able to learn without there being a teacher at your table, access to be able to create and apply what you create so that others around the world can tap into what you’re doing and you can even make a significant living from it.”
The Chief Technical Officer, Yehoshu’a Melchizidek said that the speed of the internet that will be provided at each community center will be in excess of 100mb.
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 22nd 2021 (ZIZ News) Parliamentary representative for Central Basseterre the Hon. Jonel Powell joined relatives and friends of Lamonte Heyliger and Jahquan Merrit on Thursday night for a candlelight vigil in memory of the two young men.
Heyliger and Merritt were shot and killed on January 11 at Lower Thibou Avenue.
In a post on his official Facebook page Minister Powell wrote “Last night I joined family, friends, and the McKnight community for a beautiful candlelight vigil in remembrance of Lamont and Jahquan. Together we will remain #McKnight Strong. May their youthful souls sleep in eternal peace.”
Previously, Minister Powell joined other persons from the community who condemned the killing and called for peace.
In an earlier Facebook Post Minister Powell wrote “Every single act of violence is one too many. We cannot afford for our McKnight, for our Federation, to be robbed of young people with so much potential.”
He continued “This loss of young lives is a loss not only for the McKnight community but a loss for the entire Federation. We cannot and will not go back to a community where people feel fearful for themselves and their loved ones.”
The Police have charged 35-year-old Tabari Roberts of Lower Thibou Avenue, for the murder of Lamonte Heyliger and Jahquan Merritt.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 15th, 2021 (ZIZ News): A leader in the Central Basseterre community is calling for conflict resolution in the wake of the death of two young men who were shot earlier this week.
Nubian Greaux in a post on his Facebook page said “Conflict is inevitable with human nature but it is our choice to be combative as a result. Growing up in McKnight, young men have always been branded as ghetto youths with no potential or a burden on society but we continue to break the glass ceiling by producing Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers and other prominent professionals.”
He said the fact that the lives of Lamont Heyliger and Jahquan Merritt were “taken away so violently and with such brute force should make us as a society do much introspection on the lives of these young men and even that of our own children.”
Greaux ended by saying that as a key member of the Peace Programme, he is reminding the youths and all associated with the Programme that he is willing to assist in avoiding another injury or tragic death.
He said “We must continue to change the prevailing reality by building a new model and making the current one obsolete.”
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 12, 2021 (RSCNPF): The Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at Lower Thibou Avenue on January 11, 2021.
Sometime after 6 p.m. on Monday, the Police received a report of a shooting incident in which two persons were wounded. Several units responded.
Upon arrival, the motionless body of 20-year-old Lamont Heyliger of McKnight was met laying on the ground with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds about the body. A second individual, 19-year-old Jahquan Merritt of Fort Thomas Road, sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to the JNF General Hospital via the Emergency Medical Service ambulance.
Preliminary investigations so far have revealed that Heyliger, Merritt and other persons were in a shed when an individual shot both men. The District Medical Officer arrived at the scene and pronounced Heyliger dead. Merritt succumbed to his injuries that same night.
Personnel from the Forensic Services Unit processed the scene and collected items of evidential value. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Persons with information regarding this matter are urged to contact the Violent Crime Unit by dialing 467-1887, 467-1888, 662-3468, their nearest Police Station or the Crime Hotline at 707 where information can be given anonymously.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2020 (SKNIS): The McKnight Community and other persons attending events at the Garden’s Sporting Complex will soon have an improved experience when renovation work on the facility is completed.
Minister of Sports, the Honourable Jonel Powell, noted that work on the complex began this week and will include replacement of the roof, installation of new outdoor sports lights, and a complete paint job.
Outdoor sporting facilities around the island will also be upgraded.
During the Budget Debate, Minister Powell told the parliament on Friday (December 18, 2020) that more than $71,000 has been spent to date to upgrade the Conaree Sporting Complex. In 2021, new bleachers and changing rooms will be added.
In Cayon, the St. Mary’s Pavilion has been upgraded with the construction of bleachers to the tune of $122,000. The new Sandy Point Recreation Ground has also been enhanced. Construction of the pavilion was completed. The basketball area in Sandy Point, commonly known as the Hard Court, saw the addition of changing rooms and enhancement to the outdoor sports lighting. Two additional lighting poles are scheduled to be installed. The work at Sandy Point costs $117,000.
Residents of Tabernacle and the surrounding communities also saw the continuation of extensive upgrade works at the Playing Field. Two, two-story pavilions are being built. One pavilion will feature change rooms with lockers and a VIP area. The second pavilion features a kitchen, dining area, bathrooms and meeting rooms. Minister Powell said an additional $1.24 million has been earmarked for the project in 2021.
Repair work has also been carried out at a number of other sporting facilities including St. Peter’s, Molineux, Verchild’s, Warner Park, and the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium to name a few.
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