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Key Transfer Ceremony Introduces Public-Private Partnership
10/11/11
Transfer of the Keys: Mr. LeGrand Elebash, chief operating officer for Christophe Harbour transfers the key to Police Commissioner C.G. Walwyn. Pictured (L-R): Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, prime minister for St. Christopher and Nevis, Police Commissioner C.G. Walwyn, Mr. LeGrand Elebash, chief operating officer for Christophe Harbour, Mr. Bill Hughson, president of the Healthcare Group for DeVry Inc.—DeVry Inc. is the parent company of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts— As part of a larger program, Coalition of Support for St. Kitts-Nevis Security Initiatives (CSSKNSI), two members, Christophe Harbour and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), were the primary donors of a police vehicle to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force during a Key Transfer Ceremony held at the Frigate Bay Police Outpost today. The two business entities jointly contributed 75% with the additional 25% funded from the Police Force for a new police patrol vehicle for the Frigate Bay area. The CSSKNS was formed to promote unity through one voice representing several organizations on the island.
“The vehicle provided today is rugged, built to last and will assist the police force in watching the streets,” said Mr. LeGrand Elebash, chief operating officer for Christophe Harbour. “Our Coalition believes in partnership and working together and we ask nothing in return, except that the vehicle be used to keep St. Kitts safe. We contribute to this initiative with pride and belief in progress to which the vehicle will only be a small part.”
Police Commissioner C.G. Walwyn was presented the keys to the new patrol vehicle—a 2011 Toyota Fortuner—during today’s Key Transfer Ceremony by Mr. LeGrand Elebash, chief operating officer for Christophe Harbour and Mr. Bill Hughson, president of the Healthcare Group for DeVry Inc.—DeVry Inc. is the parent company of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Commissioner Walwyn turned the ignition of the SUV for its first official start as a police vehicle during the ceremony. The vehicle is expected to be put into official patrol rotation, in approximately two weeks, once it has been equipped with the police decals, emergency siren and lighting system typical of a patrol vehicle.
“This is a great moment, when a partnership between the public and private sectors work together to create positive change,” said Commissioner Walwyn. “I want to thank the Coalition for their confidence in creating this change, the confidence built from our local and overseas business supporters, the confidence in our police force and most importantly the confidence in ourselves as we can all create positive change.”
The police patrol vehicle is the first public display of support by the CSSKNSI. The group has further plans to contribute additional safety equipment for police officers, resources for communication services, computer resources and professional continuing education/training.
“Our businesses have come together to seek a strong partnership to improve safety and security in the Federation,” said Hughson. “The partnership is about working together and the shared responsibility goes beyond business and government; the responsibility lies with all of us.”
The CSSKNSI includes Christophe Harbour, Cockleshell Bay Development, Four Seasons Nevis, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts Marriott Resort, and Windsor University and was established to support to positive change in the areas of safety and security in the Federation.
During his address to the group, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, prime minister for St. Christopher and Nevis, thanked the Coalition and recognized the entire business community for its support.
“Thank you to the Coalition, and the foreign investors it represents, for stepping up to a need that has been identified,” said PM Douglas. “I also want to acknowledge and show appreciation to all of our local businesses, the NGOs and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, who are also supportive of anti-crime initiatives. Working together we can all fight crime in the Federation.”
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About Coalition of Support for St. Kitts-Nevis Security Initiatives
The Coalition of Support for St. Kitts-Nevis Security Initiatives (CSSKNSI) was established to drive effective advocacy, change and progress in the areas of safety and security in St. Kitts and Nevis through one voice representing several organizations on the island. The initiatives of the CSSKNSI is to provide funding and support to establish an acceptable level of safety and security throughout the Federation, create an environment conducive to the success of its represented businesses, and to significantly improve the effectiveness of government provided policing to curb the level of crime and violence negatively impacting our society. The CSSKNSI includes Christophe Harbour, Cockleshell Bay Development, Four Seasons, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts Marriott Resort, and Windsor University.
About Christophe Harbour
Christophe Harbour, located on the more than 2,500-acre southeastern peninsula of St. Kitts, is planned to include a mega-yacht harbor and marina as well as an impressive collection of restaurants, shops, boutiques, five-star hotels, oceanfront and hillside homesites, villas, and a must-play Tom Fazio championship golf course. Christophe Harbour Development Company, Limited (CHDC), a venture led by Kiawah Partners, is the master developer for Christophe Harbour. For more information about Christophe Harbour, please visit www.ChristopheHarbour.com.
About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University is a provider of medical and veterinary education, offering Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree programs. Founded in 1982 and located in St. Kitts, West Indies, the School of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education to offer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program (AVMA COE, 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 847-925-8070). The School of Veterinary Medicine is affiliated with 22 AVMA-accredited U.S. veterinary schools where students complete their clinical year. The University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is the only facility outside the U.S. and Canada accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. For more information about Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, visit www.RossU.edu.
About the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force
The purpose of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is to uphold the law fairly and firmly, without fear or favor, to prevent crime, to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law, to keep the peace, to protect, help and reassure residents and visitors and to be seen to do all this with integrity and impartiality.
Media Contacts:
Jodi Peeler
Assistant Dean, External Relations & Communications
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
869-465-4161 x1149 * 869-662-3375 cell
jpeeler@rossvet.edu.kn
Stephen Hector LLB
Public Relations Office
Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force
869-662-7365 cell
stephen_hector2@hotmail.com
