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Health workers on Nevis honoured for dedicated service

Dec 15, 2017

NIA -- Six persons were recognised for their contributions to the Alexandra Hospital and the Public Health Unit at the Alexandra Hospitals’ annual Pre-Christmas Programme. The event was held at the hospital grounds on December 13, 2017.…

Traffic lights in the Basseterre area to be officially commissioned on Monday, December 18

Dec 14, 2017

(SKNIS): Minister of Transport, the Honourable Ian “Patches” Liburd, announced that the traffic lights mounted in various strategic locations in the Basseterre area will be officially commissioned and turned on on Monday, December 18, 2017.…

EC$75 million budgeted for national security in 2018 represents another record for St. Kitts and…

Dec 14, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Team Unity-led Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has once again demonstrated its resolve to do all that is necessary to reduce the incidences of crime and violence in the country.…

Alabama election: Democrat Jones defeats Roy Moore in Senate upset

Dec 13, 2017

Doug Jones has become the first Democrat in 25 years to win a US Senate seat for Alabama, after a bitter campaign against Republican Roy Moore. His unexpected victory deals a blow to President Donald Trump, who backed Mr Moore, and…

Ashes: Joe Root urges England players to ‘stand up’ before third Test

Dec 13, 2017

England captain Joe Root says it is time for his team to "stand up" in the crucial third Ashes Test in Perth. Australia lead the series 2-0 and will regain the Ashes if they win at the Waca, where England last won in 1978. READ MORE:…

Caribbean leaders launch ambitious plan to create the world’s first ‘climate-smart zone’

Dec 13, 2017

Recent hurricanes have left unprecedented devastation across the Caribbean and it is a traumatic time for all those who live in the region. Whole communities and towns have been decimated, and the global community needs to act quickly and…

Yemen war: Air strikes on rebel prison in Sanaa ‘kill 30’

Dec 13, 2017

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in Saudi-led coalition air strikes on a rebel military police camp in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Most of the dead were said to be detainees at a prison inside the camp. READ MORE:…

Australian Open: Former champion Victoria Azarenka awarded wildcard

Dec 13, 2017

Former world number one and two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has been given an Australian Open wildcard. The 28-year-old pulled out of the US Open and Belarus' Davis Cup finalearlier this year because of a custody dispute over her…

Guyana and Suriname invited to snap Jerusalem summit

Dec 13, 2017

The two South American neighbours and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member countries, Guyana and Suriname, members of the Islamic bloc, have been invited to attend a special summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on…

Prime Minister Harris successfully discredits opposition’s budget presentation

Dec 13, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – In a powerful address to wrap up the Budget Debate in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 12th December, 2017, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris,…

Appropriation Bill (2018) passed unanimously in the National Assembly

Dec 13, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Following a highly effective wrap-up by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, the Appropriation (2018) Bill, 2017, of EC$706,129,036 million received overwhelming support by…

Gingerland Preschool officially handed over after extensive renovation; expansion

Dec 13, 2017

NIA – The Gingerland Preschool was officially handed over to Supervisor Mrs. Pamella Elliott-Lawrence on December 12, 2017, at a small but significant ceremony, at the school following extensive renovation to the existing plant and an…

UNICEF Children’s Report focuses on children in the digital age

Dec 13, 2017

(SKNIS): The State of the World’s Children Report of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was launched on December 11 by the Department of Social Services in St. Kitts. The report was first published in…

New York Port Authority attack: Man held after Manhattan blast

Dec 11, 2017

A man is being held after an attempted terror attack at New York City's main bus terminal. "Terrorists won't win," Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on…

Champions League draw: Chelsea face Barcelona, Tottenham to play Juventus

Dec 11, 2017

Chelsea have been drawn against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Tottenham will face Italian champions Juventus. Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Switzerland's Basel, Manchester United face La Liga…

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