2013

(CUOPM) Over 4,000 cruise passengers from two ships visited St. Kitts on Monday. Jewel of the Seas with 2,189 passengers and a crew of 874, berth at Port Zante after its arrival from St. Maarten. It later sailed for Antigua. The…

(BBC) A murder victim who was beaten and set on fire following rumours he was a paedophile was "failed" by officers, Bristol's police chief has admitted. Bijan Ebrahimi's body was found in July in Brislington after he was reportedly…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The ministry of health has implemented a five-year strategic plan aimed at tackling the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica. Portfolio minister, Dr Fenton Ferguson, said the plan will…

St George's, Grenada -- Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell will announce a reduction in the tax threshold at which personal income tax becomes payable when he delivers an address to the nation on Wednesday night. Currently,…

(BBC) The committee's chair, Diane Feinstein, said eavesdropping on leaders of friendly nations was wrong. She said the White House had told her such surveillance would stop, but a senior administration official told the BBC there was no…

(BBC) The UN body says a further 12 cases are still being investigated. Most of the 22 people who have been tested are babies and toddlers. Before Syria's civil war began in 2011, some 95% of children were vaccinated against the disease.…

(Sports Page) Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – The WICB Selection Panel today announced the 13-member squad for the West Indies Women’s ODI Series against England in Trinidad. The Panel called up wicket-keeper/batter Kycia Knight, openers Natasha…

(Sports Page) Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the match schedules and ticket sale plans for the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, which will be staged from 16 March to 6 April. The…

(Sports Page) World number one Serena Williams fought back superbly to beat Li Na 2-6 6-3 6-0 and retain her WTA Championships title. Li, the world number three from China, raced ahead and secured the first set in Istanbul with her fourth…

(Sports Page) The very exciting tournament hosted by the Dynamics Sports Club of Gingerland came to its thrilling conclusion at the Old Manor Hard court on the evening of Saturday 26th October. The St.George’s Parish League consisted of…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) – St. Kitts’ Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino is the venue for the World Poker Tour Alpha8 tour. The company's newly-launched super high-roller series will take place in St. Kitts from Nov. 16-17 for a…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS -- People Employment Programme (PEP) sponsored Business Studies students at the Averil Archibald College on Lozack Road in Basseterre have completed level one training in the area of Customer Care, and are getting…

(ZIZ) The St Kitts-Nevis Association of persons with disabilities is helping to integrate its members into society by providing them with basic computer skills. The Australian High Commission has funded a project that will see persons…

(ZIZ) TDC has joined several other businesses in promoting breast cancer awareness especially at its home and building depot where it did it a bit differently. Decorated in pink for the entire month of October, which is recognized as…

Basseterre St. Kitts -- Five staff members and students of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College will be boosting their Spanish skills thanks to the Government of Spain. This morning the Spanish Government gave out certificates entitling the…