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Loop News 13 hrs ago
St Kitts Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew
Prime Minister Terrance Drew has pledged unwavering commitment to seeking justice following the discovery of 15-year-old Janelika Romney’s body and the arrest of a suspect in connection with her disappearance.
The Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirmed that Romney’s body was discovered this morning at approximately 11:30 am in the White Gate area. The teenager from New Guinea was last seen in her school uniform on June 16.
In a statement released Friday, Prime Minister Drew expressed his profound grief over the tragic loss.
“It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the parents, family, and friends of young Janelika. Her life was taken far too soon. She was a child, innocent, full of promise, and undeserving of such a tragic fate,” Drew said.
Police have arrested and charged 64-year-old Selwyn Pringle, also known as ‘Judge,’ of Dieppe Bay, with kidnapping and false imprisonment in connection with Romney’s disappearance. The scene has been secured and a full investigation is underway.
The Prime Minister emphasized his administration’s commitment to pursuing the case with full legal force.
“From the very beginning, I made it unequivocally clear that no stone would be left unturned in the search for Janelika and in the pursuit of justice for this heinous act. Today, I reaffirm that commitment,” Drew stated.
“Let me be clear: we will continue to pursue justice with the full weight of the law. No stone will be left unturned.”
Drew acknowledged the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and community members in addressing the case.
“I wish to thank Commissioner Sutton, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Acting Commander Sutton and the members of our Defence Force, our international partners, and the community, for their unwavering support and collective effort in addressing this painful matter,” he said.
The Prime Minister concluded his statement with a call for the tragedy to strengthen the nation’s resolve to protect its children. “May Janelika’s soul rest in eternal peace, and may her memory forever strengthen our resolve to protect all our children,” Drew said.
