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May 21, 2014

Nevis Tourism Authority to celebrate island’s mangoes

NIA Charlestown Nevis --The celebration of mangoes will come into sharp focus for the Nevis Tourism Authority when the fruit, widely available on Nevis, becomes a key feature in its culinary tourism activities. The Authority’s Chief…

Out and about with the Prime Minister

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas is getting up close and personal with workers that build the Federation’s economy in “Out and About with the Prime Minister.” This is a new programme in which the Prime…

Curtains rise on Drama Festival tomorrow

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Portrayals of love, anger and a number of social issues affecting young people will take center stage on Thursday (May 22) when the Ministry of Education revives the Primary School’s Drama Festival. Student…

Federation to sign TIEA’s with Ireland and South Africa

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – The St. Kitts and Nevis Federal Cabinet has paved the way for the signing of Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) with Ireland and South Africa. Cabinet has approved the draft agreements between…

Australia visa applications now available online

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis can now apply for Australian Visas online, thanks to a new Internet application procedure that became available on May 09, 2014. The High Commission of Australia informed the…

CIBC FirstCaribbean toasts staff on Employee Appreciation Day

Bridgetown, BARBADOS- CIBC FirstCaribbean celebrated its over 3000 employees across its 17 territories on Thursday May 15 as part of the annual Employee Appreciation Day activities. The leadership of the regional bank joined with their…

Windward Islands name Under-17 squad

St George’s, Grenada -- Five Grenadians have been selected to represent the Windward Islands Cricket team for the 2014 West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Under-17 tournament scheduled for early July in Tobago. The Grenada Cricket…

Sammy helps Hyderabad seal crucial win

Hyderabad, India -- Sacked West Indies Captain Darren Sammy conjured up a late innings salvo to ensure Sunrisers Hyderabad complete a seven wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.…

McCullum has acted ‘quite properly’ – ICC

Sports Page -- The ICC has said it will "urgently investigate" the leaking of evidence in its match-fixing inquiries and has confirmed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is not under investigation and should be commended for his actions.…

Thisara, Malinga script Sri Lanka win

Sports Page -- The world champions, Sri Lanka, began their T20 life without Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara by securing a nine-run victory at The Oval as Lasith Malinga's brilliance at the death ensured Alex Hales, and England,…

St. Kitts-Nevis Women’s National Team to Turks & Caicos

Sports Page -- The St. Kitts-Nevis Senior National Women’s Team will depart the Federation for Turks & Caicos today – Wednesday 21st May, 2014 to participate in the CFU Women’s Caribbean Cup. The following players have been selected to…

Bronx Crisis edges out champions CG Rebels in Nail Biter

Sports Page -- It was easily the best match of the league so far. This as Bronx Crisis engaged champions CG Rebels in a high intensity game in the local Basketball league on Tuesday 20th May. There was not a packed crowd at the Grell…

Bermuda premier resigns

Hamilton, Bermuda -- Craig Cannonier resigned as premier of Bermuda on Monday after a long-standing political controversy finally came to a head over the weekend. Deputy Premier Michael Dunkley was sworn in as the new premier on…