Comment: I agree with you Mr. Astaphan;we need more politicians like you who are forthright in your views;you always stand up for what is fair and just. Observer, please stop taking the comments you heard Mr. Astaphan say out of context-he doesn't necessarily have to be the party's leader to advocate total equality for all;irrespective of the party one supports he is demanding a level playing field for all concerned;leadership of the party means nothing to him;he has a passion for things done above board

Comment: When you go into the St. Kitts website it gives the population as 31,880. Twenty-three murders in a population that size is more than one in 1500. That makes it at least one of the most murderous places on Earth. One might even stand a better chance in the jungle ... and now kidnapping and extortion. What happened to the nice island we knew. Are there any plans to restore decency and humanity? Are the powers that be comfortabe with this?

Comment: I cannot believe this! In St.Kitts! Hdnapping for ransom! I blame the parents! I am very disturbed to hear parents say " I can't go wid him" then him turns out to be a criminal. Parents take charge of your children. I am 30 years old and my mom always told me " If I dont make you cry, you will make me cry and that ain't going to happen in this house or ever!" Spare the rod and you spoil the child -then the child spoils society!

Comment: the pastor preaching to his choir.....would sure like to see him do this in every single constituency on a regular basis..

Comment: Well i must commend the Prime Minister for finally meeting with the young people in his constituency. As the old people say pressure make water go uphill. The Prime Minister obviously sees his political demise and is doing everything to delay it or thwart it. As one of the young people said it is the first time they ever been in a meeting of this kind with the prime minister who is also they representative. Imagine after 14 years this is the first time the PM is meeting with the young people

Comment: Yes this is very disppointing, however it saddens me to see that every one mentions the courts,police and the government, but failed to mention parents. We have to nip the problem in the bud as soon as they enter the world.

Comment: What is our little home coming to? The crooks are now getting braver, kidnap for ransom is serious. This crime thing is ridiculous, surely there is something that can be done. We need help.

Comment: Well Sa....

Comment: What's happening to my beloved Island? Have gone completely mad? 23 murders last year, killers walking out of court as free men, convicted killers using the legal system to delay/avoid sentence being carried out. To that we now add kidnapping and extortion. Never mind Murder Capital, make that Crime Haven. Something has to be done AND NOW!!! Government, the Police and the Courts have to come together and show the criminal element that the rule of law WILL PREVAIL or I'm afraid we will be lost.

Comment: Is this really happening in St. Kitts? I am appalled! What is my beautiful "land of beauty" coming to? Lord have mercy on us! I am really saddened by this news item. The politicians need to seriously address this issue and leave the character assassination. This important issue of crime needs to be addressed now!