BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - THE contingent of soldiers from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, who had had left the Federation to perform humanitarian service and law enforcement duties in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), have returned home and were highly commended for their sterling efforts during their two-week stint in that country.
The 11-man contingent arrived in St. Kitts yesterday morning (June 20) aboard a Regional Security System flight from Kingstown and was greeted by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Timothy Harris; Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy; Assistant Commissioner of Police with Responsibility for Operation, Adolph Adams; and Public Affairs Officer, Captain Kayode Sutton.
In the brief welcome home ceremony, Dr. Harris commended the the soldiers for the work they undertook in SVG.
“Thank you for your contribution to the humanitarian and law enforcement efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines...Thank you for your service, thank you for adding security value to our brothers and sisters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” added Dr. Harris.
Commissioner Brandy acknowledged that the work undertaken by the soldiers was well-received, pointing out that reports received from his counterpart in Kingstown, the soldiers had conducted themselves well.
Sutton also gave words of commendation, explaining that the ranks went above expectation to carry out their duties. “Don’t get too relaxed because you might have to turn around and go back again,” added the PAO.
In his welcome remarks, ACP Adams reminded the soldiers that they are back home to serve and not to rest during the period of COVID-19.
“We are now facing a pandemic and we expect our officers to be diligent in what they do out on the road,” Adams emphasised.
All members of the contingent will be placed in quarantine before they are allowed to resume their duties.