Yearly Archives

2013

Nevis captures first runner-up in Ms. Caribbean Tourism Pageant

(NIA) CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – Minister of Culture, Hon. Mark Brantley commended Nevis’ reigning Miss Culture Queen Ms. Jomelle Elliott on her achievement in St. Kitts on Saturday 19, 2013, where she placed first runner-up and won three segments…

US ambassador to Germany summoned in Merkel mobile row

(BBC) Germany has summoned the US ambassador in Berlin over claims that the US monitored German Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will meet US envoy John Emerson later in what is seen as an unusual…

Autopsy result of Azaria Hanley; Arrests

(ZIZ) An autopsy was conducted on the body of the late 15 year old Azaria Hanley of Shadwell Housing Extension on Tuesday 22nd October 2013 by the Resident Pathologist. The autopsy results concluded that the cause of death was a result of…

NEMA focuses on climate change and CDM integration

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Alleviating the effects of climate change is high on the agenda for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) which is currently hosting a week long consultation aimed at identifying and responding to…

‘I am more experienced now’ – Powell

(Sports) Florida, United States - Kieran Powell believes that his experience and maturity as a batsman will be a key factor in the upcoming tour of India, as he looks to bolster West Indies' batting ranks. Powell, who made 61 from three…

Development Bank sponsors second annual softball league

(Sports) The Development Bank of St.Kitts and Nevis has once again stepped up to the plate by sponsoring what will effectively be the second annual softball tournament on the island of Nevis. In 2012 the Bank sponsored the inaugural…