Premier Brantley Offers Condolences to Family of Slain Nevisian Student

Tragic Loss of 17-Year-Old Kareem Pinney in USVI

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 14, 2024)- Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Kareem Pinney, a student athlete of Nevisian-descent killed in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

Kareem Pinney, a 17-year-old freshman at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), lost his life to gun violence on November 03, near his family home at Grandview Apartments Housing Community, St. Thomas.

Premier Brantley expressed his condolences on his radio talk show ‘On the Mark’ on Wednesday, November 13, saying, “I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences to the family of young Kareem Pinney, the son of Adrienne France, known to many as Chronic, from the New Castle area, and the entire Pinney family, those here and those abroad.”

“I’m told that he was a promising athlete. We don’t know why these criminals would have attacked him but we are hopeful that they will be brought to justice. To lose a child of 17 must be tragic and I’m hopeful that the prayers of all of us will comfort the family in this hour of bereavement.”

UVI President Dr. Safiya George also released a statement, saying, “My heart and prayers go out to Kareem’s family and friends. This is a tragedy of epic proportions. The quick and violent end of anyone is senseless and horrible, but the loss of someone so young tears the soul apart.”

The UVI held a candlelight vigil for the slain student on November 07 in the East Residence Hall Lobby on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

Conclusion

The tragic loss of Kareem Pinney is a devastating blow to his family, friends, and the entire University of the Virgin Islands community. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

FAQ

* Who was Kareem Pinney?
+ Kareem Pinney was a 17-year-old student athlete of Nevisian-descent who was killed in the United States Virgin Islands.
* Where did Kareem Pinney attend school?
+ Kareem Pinney was a freshman at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI).
* What was Kareem Pinney studying?
+ Kareem Pinney was pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from the College of Science and Mathematics.
* What was the reaction of Premier Brantley and UVI President Dr. Safiya George?
+ Premier Brantley extended his condolences to the Pinney family and expressed hope that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. UVI President Dr. Safiya George also expressed her condolences and described the loss as a tragedy of epic proportions.