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Police announce crackdown on youth violence
Anyone found with knives, machetes, cleavers, scissors or any other offensive weapons without being able to provide a reasonable explanation to the police, will be arrested and charged. This has been announced by the Police High Command among a slew of measures to crack down on pervasive youth violence. Police also say they will be…
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Antiguan still on the run following escape in St Kitts and Nevis
(State Media) — Police in St Kitts and Nevis continue their search for the Antiguan and Barbudan citizen who escaped from the St Peter’s Community Centre in the Federation late last month. Commissioner of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force, James Sutton, says the fugitive is 53-year-old Nicholas Santana. He is the only…
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One Year Update on Andre Simon
Today, May 8, marks one year since Andre experienced that very severe accident. That means: 1 year that Andre has been in intense pain 1 year of not being able to speak or move 1 year of not being able to walk 1 year of not being able to hug his son Andre’s medical challenges…
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Critics accuse the police of preferential treatment as businessman linked to alleged rape is granted station bail
(REAL News) — The Police Force is being criticized for what some residents are describing as preferential treatment to certain people. A source tells REAL News that two senior police officers reportedly were instrumental in an accused man being granted station bail for an indictable offence that, legally, has to be tried in the High…
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UK visitor loses camera and cash to intruder
(REAL News) — A United Kingdom man and his girlfriend had a frightening encounter when they came upon an intruder in their apartment at about 3:05 a.m. on May 2. Reports say the visitor and his girlfriend were in their bedroom at a local establishment when they heard a noise coming from the living room.…
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Woman’s screams chase masked man from underneath her house
(REAL News) — The Police are investigating separate incidents in which a masked man was spotted crawling under a house and a visiting UK man came face to face with a burglar. According to reports, a Sutherlands homeowner went outdoors to her laundry line and was in time to see the masked man scuttling underneath…
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Chester Hughes’ Firearm Stolen from Car: Police on the Hunt for Suspect
Chester Hughes, aged 49 and a resident of Paynter’s, reported to the Parham Police Station that his black and silver 9mm Ruger firearm, along with a magazine containing 17 rounds of ammunition, had been stolen from his vehicle. The theft took place sometime between 7 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. the following day. According…
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2 bodies found on beach in Sint Maarten
(Loop News) — Police in Sint Maarten are investigating the discovery of two bodies at Guana-Bay Beach. According to reports on Saturday, police received a call around 6:30 am about a body floating at the beach. Upon arrival, officers observed a female body floating in the sea. The Coastguard was immediately summoned to provide assistance.…
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Air quality falls as a result of Sahara dust surge
The Met Office has cautioned that air quality has deteriorated to moderate levels, as a result of a fresh surge of Saharan dust. It says this will be the case at least until Thursday of this week, and is urging individuals with respiratory challenges such as asthma, to be especially careful. It says the threat…
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Health Inspector offers tips on how to handle rodents after dead rat incident at General Post Office
Following the suspension of duties at the General Post Office due to the stench of a dead rat, the public has been advised on how to handle rodents. Acting Principal Health Inspector, Julienne Mannix, gave tips on dealing with rodents in various situations. Regarding food eaten at a work desk, Mannix advised individuals to remove…
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Nolan Hue Foundation invites applications for YER 2023
The Nolan Hue Foundation is accepting applications for its annual Youth Empowerment Retreat (YER). YER is a three-day professional workshop designed to support the holistic development of young adults ages 18-25. The non-profit organization’s CEO, Regis Burton, explains the purpose of hosting this youth-based retreat. “YER is an opportunity to bridge the gap as young…