Yearly Archives

2014

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…

Minister Liburd expresses condolences to Angelou Family

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The passing of award winning writer, American Civil Rights Activist and lifetime teacher Maya Angelou has prompted Minister responsible for Gender Affairs Honourable Marcella Liburd to reflect…

Minister Liburd excited about advancement of JNF

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Minister responsible for Health Honourable Marcella Liburd has placed on record that she is excited about recent advancements as well as those that will take place in the near future at the Joseph N. France…

CG Rebels defeats PJ’s

(Sports Page)— It was a SKNABA fixture played at the Grell Hull-Stevens Netball Complex on Thursday night as CG Rebels engaged PJ’s Rebels led in the first three quarters in a fiercely fought game and PJ’S won the final quarter by a mere…