Daily Archives

February 24, 2015

US Supreme Court divided over right to appeal visa denial

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The US Supreme Court appeared divided Monday over whether American citizens can appeal the Government's decision to deny their spouse a visa, after a California woman's Afghan husband was barred from…

US concerned about ‘violent silencing’ in Cuba

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The top US diplomat for Latin America expressed concern Monday about the "violent silencing" of dissidents in Cuba, days before the resumption of US-Cuba talks. "Concerned about violent silencing of…

Alaska becomes third US state to legalize marijuana

Juneau, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska on Tuesday became the third US state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in public. In the state's…

PM Harris Pledges a New Beginning for SKN

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2015 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Sylvester Harris took the opportunity during his public swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (February 22) to thank his friends and colleagues for their…

Director of PAHO Dr. Carissa Etienne visits Federation

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Dr. Carissa Etienne along with Country Programme Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dr. Godfrey Xeureb are currently in the Federation…

J$114 million pumped into HIV programme

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Government has allocated $114 million towards the Transitional Funding Mechanism Project in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament. The project seeks to…

Nevis to host Major Tournament this Weekend

Sports Page -- The Nevis Amateur Basketball Association (NABA) will be hosting a major tournament this weekend. Starting on Friday 27th February, four teams will be on show to excite the Basketball fans on Nevis, up until Sunday 1st March.…

EPPS hosts Road Races

Sports Page -- The Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School hosted its annual road races or cross country events on Friday 20th February. There was the usual show of support from the parents, siblings and other family members of the students as…

Kim Collins: “An old man like me shouldn’t be winning”

Sports Page -- Veteran sprinter Kim Collins tells Sports Mole that hard work was behind his victory at the Sainsbury's Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham. Kim Collins continued his positive recent form by winning the men's 60m final at the…

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