St Kitts Ramps Up Crime Fight

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 12, 2011

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Following the first mission of St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas’ new Delta Squad crime-fighting task force, he praised the cooperation between the country’s defence and police forces.

Douglas was speaking at a ceremony at which the federation received another tool in its battle against crime, with the Coalition of Support for St Kitts-Nevis Security Initiatives presenting a new patrol vehicle to the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force.

Douglas commended new Police Commissioner CG Walwyn, along with several other police officials. The Prime Minister assumed the responsibility for the police and defense forces over the summer, citing increased crime.

“One of the things that we always wanted is to insist upon the formal and continuing joint patrols between the Police and the Defence Force,” Douglas said.

According to the Prime Minister, the so-called Delta Squad is running continuous joint patrols 24 hours a day, seven days a week, targeting crime hot spots in St Kitts and Nevis.

“I believe to a large extent we are going to see good returns from the mobilization of the Delta Squad,” he said .”I believe to a large extent the general public has been enthused with this new show of force and command and leadership.”

Popular Posts adults only hotels resorts caribbean

Americans Are Flocking to the Island of St Lucia Right Now

Maybe it’s the scenery. Or perhaps it’s the hiking. Or the rainforests. Or the island’s stunning resorts.  But one thing is clear: Americans are falling in love with St Lucia again, with US travel to the Eastern Caribbean island continuing […]


Caribbean Airlines Is Bringing Back This Nonstop Flight to Kingston, Jamaica 

jamaica caribbean airlines kingston

The art scene. The music history. The flavors. The new-look downtown. Kingston, Jamaica is hotter than ever, as travelers have begun discovering its myriad charms — and an impressive new slate of hotels all over the capital.  It’s also easier […]


Riu Just Relaunched This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort With Nearly 1,000 Rooms 

Riu All-Inclusive Punta Cana

It wasn’t your typical renovation in the Caribbean. All-inclusive brand Riu actually demolished one of its Bavaro Beach-area resorts to pave way for a massive expansion of the one next door.  The result? The new-look, significantly larger all-inclusive Riu Palace […]


Related Posts st kitts traveling

Traveling to St Kitts Just Got Easier 

St Kitts and Nevis is updating its travel protocols effective April 1, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The destination’s new rules mean travelers can now show proof of either a negative antigen test within 24 hours before arrival or a negative […]


The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2022

ocean club

Luxury. It’s one of the most overused words in the travel industry; but that’s also because it’s just so hard to define. What makes luxury? Is it design? Is it food and beverage? Is it the natural environment? Is it […]


Another Milestone in St Kitts’ Cruise Comeback

st kitts cruise milestone

St Kitts and Nevis hit another major milestone in the comeback of its all-important cruise industry this week, when four ships called on the destination in one day.  On Dec. 7, the twin-island federation welcomed four ships, the first time […]