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October 2014

South Africa reclaims number-one ODI ranking after five years

Sports Page -- South Africa has reclaimed the number-one ranking on the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings following the conclusion of its series against New Zealand in New Zealand. South Africa had entered the three-match ODI series trailing…

The Benefits of the Police Complaints Bill

(ZIZ News) -- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has realised the need to have a better mechanism in place for dealing with complaints against police. During Friday’s National Assembly sitting, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil…

Justice Ramdhani ruling voided by Appeals Court

(ZIZ News) -- Queen’s Counsel, Anthony Astaphan says the opposition has employed “masterful spin” in their version of what occurred when the Appeal Court convened yesterday to address the ongoing Motion of No Confidence matter. According…

Hector Dismisses Claims that he is representing Tempo

(ZIZ News) -- Attorney-at- law, the Hon. Robelto Hector, has dismissed claims that he is representing Tempo Networks in the legal matter between Tempo and the Nevis Island Administration. On October 19th, Nevis' Tourism Minister The Hon.…

New Minimum Wage and Gratuity Scheme to be Launched

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- With the launch of the Long Service Gratuity Scheme and the New Federal Minimum Wage, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to demonstrate its provisions of Social and Economic protection for…

“Conversations for Progress” moves to Nevis Wednesday night

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The Federal Government’s “Conversations for Progress” Series moves to the sister island of Nevis on Wednesday night. Set to start at the Jessups Community Center at 7:30 p.m., the presentations will focus…

Police Updates (October 28, 2014)

Arrests (ZIZ News) -- O'Brien Clarke of Stoney Grove was formally arrested and charged for two (2) counts of Larceny, which were committed between 14th and 16th October 2014 at Main Street, Charlestown. Victor Hanson of Upper Cayon…

Speaker tells Harris position has not changed

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Speaker of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, the Hon. Curtis Martin has told Member of Parliament for St. Christopher 7, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris that a Motion of No Confidence that he filed last…

195 days later, body found in sunken Sewol ferry

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- Six months after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of South Korea, a victim's body was discovered inside the wreckage on Tuesday. The body was found on the fourth floor in the women's bathroom, located at the…