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February 20, 2014

Police recruits to graduate next Thursday

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Thirty-six young people in St. Kitts and Nevis are preparing to take on a greater responsibility in society as they embark on a career in law enforcement. Twenty-three men and thirteen women will graduate on…

Promoting learning through healthy competition

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): “Promoting Learning through Healthy Competition,” a befitting theme for this year’s Learning Support Department’s Reading Contest which saw six students vying for the title of Best Reader. Students from the…

You can run but you can’t hide

(ZIZ)-- Kimo Flemming, of Trafalgar Village, a wanted fugitive in the cowardly and senseless murder of Sheldon "Sword" Cannonier, killed after leaving a Sunday church service, has been arrested in Antigua and deported to the Federation.…

Results Of SKNFA Matches Played On Wednesday 19th February

(Sports Page) Division 1 At Lime Kiln Playing Field Trafalgar Southstars 1 vs Conaree Fireballs Int'l 0                                (Half Time 1 - 0) Scoring for Trafalgar Southstars Kino Flemming 23rd minute Yellow Cards Brandon…

Antigua 17 to be highlighted during ODIs

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Seventeen national cricketers who have represented West Indies over the past 40 years will be highlighted during the first of three One Day International matches at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds. This is…

Chanderpaul leads Young Windies into quarterfinals

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates(CMC) - Tagenarine Chanderpaul missed his century by seven runs in another thrilling batting display, as West Indies romped to a comfortable 63-run win over Canada in their group c match of the ICC Under 19…

Windies go under by 6 wickets as Ireland score famous victory

KINGSTON, Jamaica – West Indies started the 2014 International Home Series on a losing note when they went under to Ireland in the first T20 International on Wednesday afternoon. It was a huge upset by the Irish who recorded their first…

Local Cricket League gets underway

(Sports Page)-- Cricketing chief on Nevis, Keith Scarborough on Wednesday indicated that he is anticipating an exciting local cricket season this year. The season will officially bowl off today at 1 pm at the ET Willet Park with a brief…

CPS hosts annual funday

(Sports Page)-- It is dubbed a ‘fun day’ but the three athletic houses at the Charlestown Primary School take it very seriously and the event is always very competitive. Within the last few years, Headmaster Mr. Kevin Barrett and his staff…

Truce crumbles amid gunfire in Ukraine, at least 20 dead

Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- A shaky truce crumbled in Kiev Thursday morning, when gunfire erupted at the city's Maidan, or Independence Square, which has been ground zero for anti-government protesters. At least 20 protesters died, said Oleg…

Teenagers charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to murder

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Manchester Police have charged two teenagers Anthony Forbes, 18, and an unnamed 16 year old, both of Mile Gully in the parish, with attempted murder and conspiracy to murder. Reports from the Mandeville Police are…

Mighty Sparrow to get Trinidad’s highest national award

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday said it had recommended that the Grenadian-born, Dr Slinger Francisco, the ‘Mighty Sparrow’ be given the country’s highest award. In addition, the Kamla Persad…

Zimmerman chased by mob in Miami

KINGSTON, Jamaica — George Zimmerman has reportedly left Miami after being chased by a mob and told there is a US$10,000 bounty on his head. DailyMail news reported that Zimmerman, 30, appeared on CNN Monday to accuse President Barack…