January 2014

(ZIZ)-- Prime Minister the Right Hon Dr Denzil Douglas has pledged the federal government's support to Nevis as the NIA tries to get back on track after the treasury fire last week. He said the government will do everything it can to help…

(ZIZ)-- A national consultation was held on Tuesday looking at the conservation and protection of coral reefs not only in St Kitts and Nevis but throughout the region. The EU-funded Future Of Reefs in a Changing Environment (FORCE)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has expressed confidence that the home-grown strategic economic blueprint accepted by the Washington-based International Monetary…

(ZIZ)-- The Inland Revenue Department is changing the filing and payment period for a number of taxes.   Payments that were expected to be made monthly can now be made quarterly. According to Acting Assistant Comptroller, Gary Thomas,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – With the fourth anniversary of the fourth consecutive election victory looming this weekend, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas stated Tuesday that a wide range of…

(BBC)--There is clear evidence that Syria has systematically tortured and executed about 11,000 detainees since the start of the uprising, a report by three former war crimes prosecutors says. The investigators examined thousands of still…

(BBC)--US President Barack Obama will visit Pope Francis on a European tour in March, the White House has said. The White House said Mr Obama looked forward to discussing their "shared commitment to fighting poverty and growing…

(BBC)--Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that protests in Ukraine are "getting out of control". He described violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police as "scary" and accused EU politicians of stirring…

Castries, St Lucia -- The government of Saint Lucia has come under fire in relation to alleged bureaucratic delays and inefficiencies that may have indirectly contributed to the death last week of Roger Pratt, a visiting British yachtsman.…

The biggest upset yet for the local Football season being hosted by the Nevis Football Association, occurred on the evening of Sunday 19th January. Contrary to the previous report released on the double header, it was not Brand SLYBO…

Tuesday 21st January At Newtown Playing Field 5:00pm  -  Conaree Fireball Int’l   vs  Rivers Of living Water Officials:    Walter James, Steadroy Techeira & Avalon McCall At Ottleys Playing Field 5:00pm  -  Keys United   vs   Sandy…

The organizers of the 2014 Leeward Islands Masters tournament, the Nevis Masters, on Monday released the official date of the upcoming tournament. According to the release which was circulated by email to the other competing islands, the…

President of the Nevis Cricket Association, Keith DIS and DAT Scarborough on Monday gave an update as regards his Association’s plans for the year 2014. Scarborough revealed that his Association met and had a very fruitful meeting on…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the provisional 30-member squad for the ICC World T20 Men’s Tournament in March and April. West Indies are the defending world champions in this format. They won the title…

The Education Department on Nevis has released the list of sports days for the various schools on the island.  This, as they go full force into the much anticipated sports term. The release indicated that the dates are subject to change…