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June 12, 2015

NIA honours memory of Minister Malcolm Guishard

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory says the late Malcolm Guishard’s love for country and selflessness are traits which should be emulated by every Nevisian. Mr. Amory was at the time delivering remarks at a memorial…

Suriname receives hunger reduction award

Rome, Italy -- Suriname was recognized on June 7 for its efforts in achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target to halve the proportion of hungry people by a 2015 deadline, or bring it below the five percent threshold, according…

Interpol suspends 20mn-euro deal with FIFA after scandal

Lyons, France (AFP) -- Interpol on Friday pulled out of a multi-million-euro deal with FIFA to promote "integrity" in sport, as the corruption scandal engulfing the world's football governing body left it increasingly isolated. The…

Riot police confront another major protest in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica - Another major protest erupted in the small community of Salisbury in Dominica on Thursday, blocking the main highway that connects the capital Roseau and Portsmouth. Police in full riot gear were called out to confront…

CARICOM summit to address critical issues

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prime ministers from across the region will be taking several critical decisions on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as a single position on several international…

Increased marijuana usage among Barbados school children

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- A survey has found there has been “a clear increase” in marijuana use among school children but that more than of the secondary students have not used illegal drugs or smoked cigarettes. The survey showed that…

Cyril Dutil on come back trail

Sports Page -- Former outstanding local athlete, Cyril Dutil is making great strides in his comeback bid, as he strives for excellence in his beloved long distance races. Cyril was part of the Titans track team whose members recently…

Champions CG Rebels go under to Brantley CG Massives

Sports Page -- There were shouts of jubilation from the small but vociferous crowd at the Grell Hull-Stevens Netball Complex on Thursday night, as the matchup between champions CG Rebels and arch rivals Brantley CG Massives, climaxed into…

Cameron to play with Sagicor Life UWI team

Sports Page -- St Kitts’ own Cameron Pennyfeather was set to play in the Sagicor Life UWI team in the BCA Sagicor General T20 Championship quarterfinal on Wednesday night at 7pm. The match was scheduled for the Kensington Oval. The second…

Smith hundred wins the day for Australia

Sports Page -- Steven Smith's ninth hundred - his fifth in six Tests - held Australia's innings together in Jamaica, his partnerships of 118 with Michael Clarke and 76 with Adam Voges ensuring West Indies were able to claim only four…

WICB congratulates Sir Wes

Kingston, Jamaica -- The West Indies Cricket Board today congratulated Sir Wes Hall on being inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame. Sir Wes, a former outstanding fast bowler, played in 48 Tests from 1958 to 1969 in…

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