Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 07, 2025 (SKNIS): After years with out ample lighting or surveillance, Cockleshell Seashore – an important hub for tourism and inter-island transport – has obtained a serious safety improve with the set up of a contemporary CCTV surveillance system and underground fibre-optic cable. This milestone varieties a part of the federal government’s ongoing dedication to enhance public security and nationwide safety infrastructure throughout the Federation.
The undertaking, applied beneath the Common Service Fund (USF) and administered by the Nationwide Telecommunications Regulatory Fee (NTRC), was awarded to St. Kitts and Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. (The Cable) by way of a clear bidding course of. The contract was signed on March 24, 2025, with The Cable given a three-month timeline to put in, stress-test, and fee the system. The whole price of the undertaking is $423,965.63 XCD, totally funded by way of the USF.
Prime Minister and Minister of Nationwide Safety, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, welcomed the event, describing it as a well timed and strategic funding.
“I’m extraordinarily grateful and happy that the NTRC and The Cable had been in a position to lend their assist to the federal government at a really important time as we proceed to develop and strengthen our nationwide safety structure,” mentioned Dr. Drew. “The added safety and surveillance capabilities at Cockleshell Bay will improve the security and safety of all who utilise the world. This new growth is in line with the Authorities’s mandate in making a Sustainable Island State.”
Cockleshell Bay, situated on the Southeast Peninsula, is an important entry level for water taxi providers between St. Kitts and Nevis and a preferred vacation spot for each locals and vacationers. The shortage of constant surveillance and lighting had lengthy posed security challenges, notably at night time. The newly put in system now permits for twenty-four/7 real-time monitoring by way of fibre-optic connectivity.
Commissioner of Police, James Sutton of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Drive, additionally emphasised the significance of the improve.
“This initiative is an important step ahead in aligning with our imaginative and prescient of making certain security and safety throughout all communities. Cockleshell Bay is a distant but extremely trafficked space—frequented by each residents and guests for transportation and leisure functions,” mentioned Commissioner Sutton. “The introduction of this superior surveillance system, powered by real-time fiber optic connectivity, considerably improves our means to observe and reply to actions within the space utilizing fashionable know-how. We’re assured that this growth will contribute to a safer surroundings and function a deterrent to illegal actions.”
This initiative additionally concerned shut cooperation with the Ministry of Nationwide Safety and the St. Kitts Electrical energy Firm (SKELEC), whose assist was important within the implementation of latest lighting for the world.
Prime Minister Drew famous that the Authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis stays unwavering in its pledge to reinforce public security and safety and commends all companies and stakeholders for his or her continued service in assist of this mission.
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