Yearly Archives

2014

Pressure promotes USVI tourism

Kingston, Jamaica -- Singer Pressure Busspipe, who had a big hit in Jamaica six years ago with Love and Affection has teamed with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism to promote that region's leisure industry. The…

Kartel didn’t drop from the sky, says mother

Kingston, Jamaica -- Teresa Palmer, bemoaning the conviction of her son Adidja Palmer (Vybz Kartel) and the criticism heaped upon him, has said that the entertainer wasn't deserving of what he's now going through. "He didn't drop out of…

At least 10 killed in car bombing at Libyan military base

(CNN) -- A car bomb at a military base has killed at least 10 people in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, in the latest violence to wrack the cradle of the North African country's uprising. The blast occurred as new graduates left a…

Navy SEALs take back control of hijacked tanker

(CNN) -- U.S. Navy SEALs have taken control of a commercial tanker that had been seized by three armed Libyans this month. No one was hurt in the Sunday night operation, the Pentagon said. The tanker, Morning Glory, is carrying oil owned…

PEP has focus on empowering persons living with disabilities

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The People Employment Programme (PEP) is an equal opportunity employer, and Project Manager Mr Geoffrey Hanley has said that the inclusion of a course catering for persons living with disabilities shows the…

Orange House prevails at Inez France

The Inez France Pre School held its annual sports meet at the St. Thomas’ Primary School grounds on Friday 14th Match. The meet was held under the patronage of Elvis Maynard and Elvira Hamilton. The parents and supporters of the school,…

Nevis Football Association to host Awards Ceremony

After the successful hosting of the 2013/14 local Football season, the Nevis Football Association is now in the planning stage for a grand awards ceremony. President George BRIGO Meade has indicated that instead of just calling the players…

No show at GRG

There was a general no show of players at the Gingerland Recreation grounds on Sunday 16th March for the scheduled second division match between SDA Jets and Empire. There were several players for the Jets team present by 2 pm when the…

West Indies Retired Players Foundation launched

Bridgetown, Barbados -- The West Indies Retired Players Foundation was recently launched with the commitment to providing opportunities for former players to be involved in development programmes and assisting with welfare where applicable…

Powell, Hamilton hold up T&T charge

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Leeward Islands skipper, Kieran Powell, and their wicket-keeper, Jahmar Hamilton, fought back for the visitors on Day 3 to ensure a slide did not continue against hosts, Trinidad & Tobago. Resuming on 86/9,…

Guyana, Windwards play out exciting draw

Georgetown, Guyana -- Despite a menacing spell of left arm spin bowling from Veerasammy Permaul, host Guyana and Windward Islands ended their third round West Indies Cricket Board Regional four day match at the Guyana National Stadium,…

Indonesia’s Ambassador calls on PM Douglas

(ZIZ) -- The Republic Of Indonesia’s ambassador to the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Trie Edi Mulyani, was welcomed to Basseterre by prime minister The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas. Prime Minister Douglas and the…