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May 2014

Shelly-Ann, Felix for 200m battle at Prefontaine Classic

THE clash between Jamaica's World and Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American Allyson Felix in the 200m is expected to be one of the highlights on today's IAAF Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon at the Prefontaine…

New Zealand/ Cricket Board XI match end in tame draw

TRELAWNY, Jamaica --The two-day practice match between a Jamaica Cricket Board XI and the touring New Zealand ended in a predictably tame draw at the Trelawny Multi-purpose stadium after the tourists used most of today’s second day for…

Woman survives hit-and-run, relatives being sought

ST ANDREW, Kingston -- After surviving injuries sustained in a hit-and-run in St Andrew, an elderly woman who gave her name as Mariah Marshall is now unable to provide contact information in order to be released from hospital. According to…

Ex-NYC radio personality facing sex charge dies at 78

NEW YORK (CMC) -- Legendary New York radio personality, Dave Herman, has died in jail while awaiting United States federal trial on charges of trying to seduce a six-year-old girl in the Caribbean, his lawyer has confirmed. Attorney Marc…

Boy found locked in Ontario bedroom for 2 years

TORONTO (AP) -- A malnourished 10-year-old boy was found living in squalor in a locked bedroom at an Ontario home, where authorities allege he'd been held for up to two years by his aunt and uncle, police said Friday. The boy was fed twice…

Black bear enjoys repose in a hammock in Florida neighborhood

(CNN) -- In Florida, one could coin a new term for black bears: Pets. Or maybe: Pests. Some have gotten into the habit, it seems, of visiting neighborhoods there, and on Thursday, one was literally caught hanging around -- in a Daytona…

SKELEC Customer Appreciation Event

(ZIZ)-- The St. Kitts Electricity Company is saying thank you to its customers through a series of customer appreciation events. On Friday, a tent was set up complete with giveaways and snacks for customers who came to pay their bills.…

Businesses Urged to Support Music Festival

(ZIZ)-- Minister of Tourism, Hon. Richard Skerritt is calling on local businesses to throw their support behind the federation’s premiere music festival. Speaking on Wednesday during a partnership and media breakfast, Minister Skerritt…

Beach Allen Hosts Subject Fair

(ZIZ)-- Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, And Language Arts were on display on Friday morning at Beach Allen Primary School's Subject Fair. The event is a part of the school's 22nd Anniversary Week of Activities. Emelita Warner Paul,…

Business Fair 2014

(ZIZ)-- The Development Bank of St.Kitts Nevis is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this week by hosting an evening which puts the spotlight on local businesses The bank hosted a Business Fair at Independence Square on Friday. According to…

Small Business stimulator showcased as SME Fair

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The National Entrepreneurial Development Division (NEDD) showcased its services at Caribbean Development Bank’s small business fair today (May 30) at the Independence Square. Delwayne Delaney, Project…

Fallen Officers remembered at solemn Ceremony

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Emotions ran high on Thursday evening as members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) congregated in the Police Parking Lot on Cayon Street for a memorial service commemorating…

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