October 2013

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Please be advised that Deputy Premier of Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley is currently in Toronto, Canada, as a guest of Nevisians in Canada (NEVCAN). He will be the featured speaker at an event hosted by that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- She had everything good going for her, working as an assistant supervisor at an offshore company. She showed the tenacity that is the hallmark of the Federation’s youth when she became a house owner. But sometimes…

Miami, United States (AP) — A Florida woman accused of injecting toxic substances into women's buttocks as an enhancement procedure has been sentenced to a year in prison. As part of a deal with Miami-Dade County prosecutors, 32-year-old…

St James, Jamaica -- Two men are now dead following gun attacks minutes apart in their community of Mount Carey, Anchovy in St James, Thursday night. Though the police have not linked the two incidents, Observer Online has learned that the…

St George's, Grenada (AP) — US veterans are joining residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a US invasion. The October 1983 operation was dubbed "Urgent Fury" and claimed some 100 lives as US…

York, Pennsylvania (CMC) – The United States Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) agency says a female citizen of Antigua and Barbuda committed suicide while in the custody of immigration authorities at York County Prison in Pennsylvania. On…

(BBC) EU leaders meeting in Brussels say distrust of the US over spying could harm the fight against terrorism. A statement agreed by the leaders says that "a lack of trust could prejudice" intelligence-gathering co-operation. France and…

(CNN) The Florida cyberbullying case in which two girls, ages 14 and 12, face felony stalking charges in the suicide of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick could lead other law agencies to file similar felony charges against adolescent bullies,…

Rome (CNN) -- Italian coast guards rescued nearly 700 people in five separate operations overnight around the island of Lampedusa, they said Friday. News of the rescue operations came as European Union leaders were meeting in Brussels,…

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (CNN) -- An explosion rocked a candy factory in the Mexican border city of Juarez on Thursday, injuring dozens and killing at least one person, officials said. Search crews were still combing through the rubble hours…

(Sports) The much anticipated opening of the Creative Arts Academy in Nevis will take place this Saturday—26th October. The Academy will be based at the building which formerly housed the Cotton Ground Police station. A two day training…

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Richard Pybus has been appointed Director of Cricket. Pybus has been appointed on a three year contract which will commence on November 1. Pybus, an Englishman, is…

Bridgetown, Barbados – West Indies defeated England in a super over after scores were tied in the final preliminary match of the Women’s T20 International Tri-Series at Kensington Oval, on Thursday night. Deandra Dottin blasted two fours…

(Sport) The Masters cricketers on Nevis are committed to the hosting of the 2014 edition of the Leeward Islands Masters’ tournament. This was confirmed in a meeting held at the ET Willet Park on Thursday evening as the cricketers met to…

(Sports) On Saturday 26th October Digicel Premier Division At Silver Jubilee Stadium 6:00pm - Mantab vs Winner Circle Newtown United Officials: Kimbell Ward, Mario Parry, O'Brien Clarke & Tristley Bassue 8:00pm - Rams Village…