St Kitts election imminent

St Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris said on Tuesday he had asked Governor General Samuel Seaton to dissolve Parliament with immediate effect after announcing the dismissal of several ministers, including his deputy, Shawn Richards, and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley.

In a radio and television broadcast, Harris, who was due to face a motion of no confidence that had been submitted by six members of the coalition Team Unity government, said he would soon announce the date for a general election.

“The time for decision-making is at hand,” Harris said.