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ROLE OF NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR CLEARLY DISTINCT FROM THAT OF THE HIGH COMMAND, SAYS PM HARRIS

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July 17, 2017
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 BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 17, 2017 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Team Unity Government, led by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is of the firm view that the addition of Retired Major General Stewart Saunders as National Security Advisor will significantly complement the national security apparatus in St. Kitts and Nevis.

During last Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Harris stated clearly that the role of the National Security Advisor is “a very important and auspicious position in the national security structure of the federation” and one that further fulfills a requirement of law and the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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The honourable prime minister also stressed that the National Security Advisor is not a replacement for the High Command. “It is distinct from the role of the Commissioner of Police, the Commander of our Defence Force and it is distinct from the role of the Permanent Secretary,” Dr. Harris stated.

Prime Minister Harris, who is also the Minister of National Security, continued: “While close collaboration is required, this office provides added value to the functioning of the security system in our country. The office holder obviously should bring his expert knowledge and experience to bear on policy formulation and implementation.”

The prime minister noted that Major General Saunders brings a number of competences to the post of National Security Advisor that few persons in the region and within the hemisphere could compete with.

“The Major will bring to St. Kitts and Nevis over 40 years of distinguished public service dealing with crime at the operational, strategic and policy levels. Secondly, the knowledge and experience in dealing with crime at the national, regional and international levels. Thirdly, knowledge and experience in the development of critical legislation and policies to improve anti-crime efforts; he brings firsthand experience and knowledge of the transformation process of military and law enforcement organisations to ensure public safety; he brings advice on the unification of government ministries for the national security effort; he brings advice on human capital improvements through training, education and development courses.”

As National Security Advisor, Major General Saunders will, among other things, contribute to the formulation of national security policies and serve on any committee, commission, board or authority that deals with issues of national security at the direction of the Prime Minister.

Furthermore, the retired Major General will represent the Government on the direction of the Prime Minister at national, regional and international meetings where the subject matter engages upon the security interest of St. Christopher and Nevis; he is responsible for gathering and collating information and intelligence on national security matters, collaborating as necessary as possible with local, regional and international agencies involved in intelligence gathering and analysis; he’s also responsible for gathering and presenting operational information and advising the National Defence Council on the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in countering threats to national security and on the implementation of the policies of the National Defence Council.

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