June 2014

(Sports Page)— The Nevis under 17 Cricket team has so far gotten the better of their Kittitian counterparts in the first two matches in what effectively will serve as trial matches towards the eventual selection of the Leeward Islands under…

(CNN) -- An alleged former Nazi camp guard who has lived in the United States since the 1950s is facing possible extradition to Germany following his arrest in Philadelphia, authorities said Wednesday. Federal authorities are moving to…

(CNN) -- A small overcrowded boat sank off the coast of Malaysia early Thursday, a maritime official said. It's the second boat to go down in two days. Eighteen passengers have been rescued, and the search continues for nine others who are…

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- The current leader of the opposition, Dr Keith Rowley, played a significant role in the fall of the previous administration of his party -- the People's National Movement (PNM) -- both because of “his silence and…

ST MARY, Jamaica — Former Jamaican boxer Stanley Campbell is dead. Campbell, who boxed under the name ‘Kid Bassey’ died after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday morning. He died at the Port Maria Hospital while plans were being made for…

(ZIZ)-- Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, in his weekly radio programme on Tuesday made very poignant remarks regarding the recently observed anniversary of the 1967 coup attempt in St. Kitts. According to Prime Minister…

(ZIZ)-- Former Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Joseph Parry, has called for the resignation of two senior members of the Nevis Island Administration's cabinet. This follows the recent revelation that one of the ministers, who is said to…

(ZIZ)-- The recent attacks on the government's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme by the online blog run by anonymous writers, “Times Caribbean,” are being frowned upon by the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. Over a two-day period…

(ZIZ)-- The Rotary Club of Liamuiga is continuing its drive to encourage young talent with the 2014 edition of its Talent Search Competition. The competition runs from June 23 - 30 and will cover poetry, dance, instrumental and vocal…

Nia Charlestown Nevis– Contestants for the Ms. Culture Queen, Ms. Culture Swimwear and Mr. Kool Pageants paid courtesy calls on Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory and Deputy Premier and Minister of Culture Hon. Mark Brantley at their offices…

NIA Charlestown Nevis–Nevis Financial Services Department and the Nevis Investment Promotion Agency (NIPA) teamed up to acknowledged the contribution of five elders on Nevis on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Nevis as an…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - Holders of St. Kitts and Nevis Diplomatic, Official or Service Passports will no longer require visas to travel to Brazil. The Embassy of Brazil in Basseterre noted that the agreement, a CARICOM Initiative,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts-- The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, a team trained by the FBI, has had some recent successes in using forensics and improved investigative techniques in solving crimes…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – Anthony Mills has been re-elected President of the St. Kitts-Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities (SKNAPD). Mr. Mills was returned as President at the Annual General Meeting at the McKnight…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – First it was The Beach House, then The Pavilion, now its SALTPlage. St. Kitts’ Christophe Harbour has welcomed the addition of a new standout waterside venue; SALT Plage. The exceptional St. Kitts…