Category Archives: News Stories

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

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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Resolution to Friday’s Kidnapping

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Tropical Storm Could Develop in St. Kitts Area

According to recent weather reports from the National Hurricane Center (via Stormpulse), there’s a 90-100 percent chance that a tropical storm could form and potentially affect St. Kitts within the next 48 hours. Please be prepared! Visit our Hurricane Info … Continue reading

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April Crime Incidents Reported by RUSVM

The following incidents were listed on Ross University’s report system in the month of April. The university continues to restrict this information to students and faculty alone, despite the fact that many have family members or significant others living with … Continue reading

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