February 21, 2014

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (February 21, 2014) -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism Hon. Mark Brantley received more happy news when he learnt that the London Times had named Nevis in fourth place worldwide as a destination where…

Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General Irwin La Rocque says he is looking forward to the day when all 15 members of the regional grouping will join the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Appeal (CCJ). La…

Kingston, Jamaica -- Trustee in Bankruptcy, Celia Barclay, says that only about 45 to50 bankruptcy cases, of nearly 200 bankrupt estates supposed to be still open, are currently active. “We have up to 200 bankruptcy estates that are…

St John’s, Antigua (CMC) -- The Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) in Antigua has welcomed the lengthy jail sentences imposed on the captain of a vessel after more than 900 kilos of cocaine had been found.…

(BBC) -- US President Barack Obama will meet exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday, US officials say. China has urged the US to cancel the meeting, saying it will "seriously impair China-US relations". China describes…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS) -- Residents of Keys, Cayon, Hermitage, Canada and Ottley’s have been invited to a Town Hall Meeting for critical updates about the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme and to discuss the potential…

(CNN) -- A Libyan military plane crashed in Tunisia's Nabeul province Friday, killing all 11 people on board, the Libyan government said. The plane was carrying five crew members, a doctor, three patients and two others who were…

(EMU) St. Kitts -- Reading Coordinator at the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU), Jacquelyn Lewis Bassue says primary school teachers throughout the Federation now have the tools to assess the reading abilities of children in their…

(CNN) -- Militants attacked Somalia's presidential palace on Friday, security sources and eyewitnesses said. An explosion at the gate was followed by an exchange of gunfire between the fighters and security guards, said police officer Abdi…

(EMU) St. Kitts -- Three-time champion of the TDC Inter School Sporting Competition Washington Archibald High has issued a challenge as it prepares to launch the first school sports day for the year 2014. Coach Kenneth Douglas said the…

ZIZ News -- The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) in carrying out its aim of being internationally competitive has launched its new logo, website and golden book. Prime Minister, the Right hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas noted that…

ZIZ News -- The Federal Government says the time is right to start having open discussions about legalizing marijuana use. During Wednesday’s Cabinet Press Conference, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the hon. Patrice Nisbett said a…

ZIZ News -- Minister of Technology, the hon. Glenn Phillip said his ministry is taking steps to make it easier for everyone to access the internet. He said as a follow up to the Laptop Distribution Programme, they will soon give out…

ZIZ News -- The first case of the Chikungunya Virus in St. Kitts has been confirmed after testing was done on a 30-year-old male by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of Trinidad and Tobago. The virus is said to be similar to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- As part of the month long celebration of History and Heritage within the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, LIME (a council member of The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society) lent its further support to…