Author Archives: eyeonstkitts

Armed Robber on Nevis Targets U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Posted on February 14, 2012 by eyeonstkitts

When something like this happens, it brings international attention to the problematic situation in a nation that depends on tourism for so much of its economy. CNN reports: Washington (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was robbed last week … Continue reading →

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RUSVM Admission vs. Graduation, part 2

Posted on November 21, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

According to the AskRoss FAQ Database, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) “typically enrolls between 100 and 120 students in each incoming class.” However, for this fall semester, the school has enrolled 165 students — more than ever before. … Continue reading →

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Resolution to Friday’s Kidnapping

Posted on October 30, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

Late on Friday we posted about the couple who were kidnapped on St. Kitts early that morning, October 28. On Saturday SKNVibes reported that police forces recovered Gilda Rawlins-Vaughan, the wife of the FirstCaribbean Bank employee, around 5:00 am on … Continue reading →

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Local Couple Kidnapped on St. Kitts

Posted on October 28, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

An employee of FirstCaribbean Bank and his wife were kidnapped on St. Kitts sometime on Thursday evening, according to a recent SKNVibes report: When contacted, Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Operations, Joseph Richardson confirmed that the kidnapping incident … Continue reading →

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October Crime Incidents

Posted on October 28, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

Below is an abridged list of items listed on the RUSVM Incident Report System in October 2011. Included are any incidents of a criminal nature. We publish this list because it is currently only available to RUSVM students — not … Continue reading →

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Update on Recent Homicides

Posted on October 14, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

RUSVM Director of Safety & Security Nolan distributed the following message earlier today. It regards the most recent homicides on St. Kitts. According to the St. Kitts-Nevis Observer, there have now been 31 homicides in the country in 2011. Faculty, … Continue reading →

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September Crime Reports

Posted on October 9, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

Below is an abridged list of items listed on the RUSVM Incident Report System in September 2011. We publish this list because it is currently only available to RUSVM students — not their family members or friends, or others living … Continue reading →

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Notice from U.S. Embassy in Barbados

Posted on October 3, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

The following message was sent on Monday, October 3, to American citizens registered for notifications from the Barbados embassy. We have added links for your convenience. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for retaliation against U.S. … Continue reading →

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Looking for Feedback from Recent Graduates

Posted on September 23, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

Did you recently finish a medical, veterinary, or nursing program on St. Kitts, or are you close to graduating? We want to hear about your experience! We’ll be developing an in-depth quiz in the coming weeks. Our goal is to … Continue reading →

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So Many New Students, So Few Clinical Spots

Posted on September 14, 2011 by eyeonstkitts

It has come to our attention that Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has admitted an unprecedented number of students begin their first semester of the veterinary program in fall 2011. The number of new students this semester comes … Continue reading →

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