Promotions Announced in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force
Twelve Officers Receive Promotions
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is deeply pleased to announce the promotion of twelve (12) officers. The honour was bestowed during a brief but significant ceremony held at the CUNA Conference Centre in Fortlands, Basseterre, St. Kitts, on August 20th, 2024. Advancing from the rank of Inspector to that of Superintendent are Carla Wallace, Irving Bradshaw, Reynold Myers, James Stevens, and Alrick Edwards – Sutton. Moving up from the Sergeant rank to that of Inspector are Jason Audain, Tressy Morrishaw, Derell Boon, Valentine Hodge, Ray Gordon, Kamara Phillip, and Winston Thompson*.
Attendees at the Ceremony
The event was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, et al., Honourable Dr Terrance Drew; Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry of National Security Glenroy Blanchette; Commissioner of Police (COP) James Sutton; Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry; Force Personnel Officer Eartha Carey; Assistant Commissioners of Police James Francis, Travis Rogers, and Andre Mitchell; Superintendents Jasper Carty and Alonzo Carty; family members of those promoted, and fellow officers of the Force.
Addresses by Prime Minister and Commissioner of Police
In his address, the Prime Minister congratulated and commended the officers for their commitment to professional development, and their diligent work. He emphasised the importance of their roles in maintaining citizen safety and security and expressed his gratitude for their unwavering commitment to serving the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. COP Sutton also highly commended the officers and congratulated them on their achievements. Additionally, he fervently encouraged them to maintain a high level of professionalism in their new leadership roles as they face an inevitable increase in their professional responsibilities. He closed by expressing his gratitude to the officers for their numerous sacrifices, and their steadfast determination and dedication of the execution of their duties to protect and serve the nation.
Impact of Promotions
This increase in gazetted officers in the RSCNPF will undoubtedly strengthen and further improve the organisation’s administrative structure, and provide much needed flexibility in the strategic allocation manpower nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the officers promoted?
Carla Wallace, Irving Bradshaw, Reynold Myers, James Stevens, and Alrick Edwards – Sutton were promoted from the rank of Inspector to that of Superintendent. Jason Audain, Tressy Morrishaw, Derell Boon, Valentine Hodge, Ray Gordon, Kamara Phillip, and Winston Thompson were promoted from the rank of Sergeant to that of Inspector.
Who attended the ceremony?
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, Commissioner of Police James Sutton, Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry, Force Personnel Officer Eartha Carey, Assistant Commissioners of Police James Francis, Travis Rogers, and Andre Mitchell, Superintendents Jasper Carty and Alonzo Carty, family members of those promoted, and fellow officers of the Force.
Who is currently overseas?
Supt. A. Edwards-Sutton, and Insps. K. Phillip and W. Thompson are currently overseas.
Conclusion
The promotions announced in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force are a testament to the dedication and commitment of the officers. The increase in gazetted officers will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the organisation, and the officers will continue to work tirelessly to maintain citizen safety and security in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.