2015

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The Reunion Organizing Committee of 1990 (ROC-90), in commemoration of their 25 years of service to the students of the Basseterre High School, hosted a series of events within the month of September 2015. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- By the end of 2015, St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to be among a small number of countries, apart from Cuba, that will have zero transmissions of HIV from mother to child. Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable…

Paramaribo, Suriname -- The banana industry in Suriname is currently facing a serious threat from the so-called Moko disease, which has affected nearly a quarter of the country’s 2,000 hectares of commercial banana plantations. Meanwhile,…

London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain topped an 80-country "quality of death" study released Tuesday, which warned that ageing and booming populations would make palliative care a growing worldwide issue. The 2015 Quality of Death Index,…

Washington, United States (AP) -- The Obama administration deported fewer immigrants over the past 12 months than at any time since 2006, according to government figures obtained by The Associated Press. Deportations of criminal immigrants…

Hamilton, Bermuda -- Residents of Bermuda cleaned up on Monday after Hurricane Joaquin brought heavy rain and high winds to the British territory in a near miss on Sunday. All flights to the island's L.F. Wade International Airport were…

Bridgetown, Barbados -- The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has finalized arrangements for three rapid damage and needs assessment teams for the Bahamas, following the passage of Hurricane Joaquin over the central and…

Tortola -- An agreement between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) promises to deepen collaboration between the institutions in leveraging information and communications…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with key stakeholders in protecting the poultry industry from the avian influenza and other diseases, which threaten the sustainability of the sector.…

Sports Page -- In a letter dated 5th October, Mrs. Violet Clarke, the hard working Principal of the Cecele Browne Integrated school, effectively tendered her resignation as chair of the Nevis Special Olympics Committee. Mrs. Clarke cited…

Colombo, Sri Lanka -- Lahiru Thirimanne will lead the Sri Lanka Cricket Board President's XI in the three-day encounter against the West Indians, at SSC. Batting allrounder Milinda Siriwardene, and seamers Suranga Lakmal and Vishwa…

Sports Page -- Crowd trouble forced two interruptions in play during the second T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack as India slid to a six-wicket defeat against South Africa. Play was held up for more than 50 minutes during South…

Sports Page -- Phil Simmons' future as West Indies coach hangs in the balance after the disciplinary hearing against him was deferred to next week. ESPNcricinfo understands that Simmons had been asked to present himself on Saturday in front…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- It was a homecoming like no other. Prime Minister the Hon Dr Timothy Harris who had just arrived from New York where he addressed the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly, was received warmly by an enthusiastic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, wrapped up their busy and productive schedules by addressing over 300…