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September 2, 2014

PM Douglas calls on international community help for SIDS

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has called on the international community to recognise the special circumstances of SIDs and to build stronger partnerships to fight non…

Chanderpaul sends warning with big ton

Basseterre, St Kitts, (CMC) – Veteran left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul issued a stern warning to Bangladesh ahead of Saturday’s start of the first Test, when he hammered a top class hundred in the Tour Match here Monday. The West Indies…

Did Nevis drop the ball?

Sports Page— President of the Leeward Islands Cricket Association Mr. Auckland Hector was very careful in his response to a specific question on Monday 1st September. Sportscaster Curtis Morton pointedly asked him about the selection of…

STAG 4X4 King of the Cage Football Festival—A huge success

Sports Page— Ag Director of Sports on Nevis, Jamir Claxton, has deemed the historic hosting of a STREET FOOTBALL competition, as a huge success. The historic event which was hosted and coordinated by the Youth and Sports Department, took…

Dan Bartlette Memorial Stakes coming up

Sports Page— President of the Nevis Turf and Jockey Club, Allister Thompson is encouraging the Horse racing fans on Nevis and indeed the entire general public to show up at the annual DAN BARTLETTE MEMORIAL STAKES meet which is scheduled…

Chris Brown due back in DC court for plea hearing

WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Singer Chris Brown is expected to appear in a District of Columbia court for what would be a third attempt at a plea deal to resolve an assault case. According to court filings, Brown is scheduled to appear…

Tropical Storm Dolly forms off Mexico’s coast

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Dolly headed Tuesday for a soggy collision with Mexico's Gulf coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday were near 50 mph (85 kph) and it was forecast to strengthen as it approaches the coast…

Mad rush at Transport Centre for Smarter Card

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police were called to maintain a presence at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre a short while ago after hundreds of people converged on the area. Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) explained that the large number…

Guyana seeking to deal with high number of suicides

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – The Guyana government says it has developed a “strategic partnership” with the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) to heighten awareness on the need to prevent suicides in the country. Health Minister Dr Bheri…

Dr. Terrance Drew Says He Has a Plan for Constituency #8

(ZIZ)-- The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party's Candidate for Constituency Eight, Dr. Terrance Drew says he has a plan for the constituency he is seeking to represent in parliament. He also maintains that he is outperforming the current…

Modernizing St. Kitts and Nevis’ Economy

(ZIZ)-- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett has given the assurance that the Federation is open for business. However, Minister Nisbett is of the view that changes have to be made to the…

Dorset Park Opened to the Public

(ZIZ)-- A renovated Dorset Park was officially presented to the public on Saturday evening when the Ministry of Social and Community Development hosted an opening ceremony. The ceremony, which commenced at 6pm, featured remarks by…

Dr. Wilson Donates to Sandy Point Primary School

(ZIZ)-- The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party candidate for constituency number five continued his investment in the education of young people on Monday through the donation of school supplies. During the summer vacation, Dr. Norgen Wilson…

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