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Start-up work on Nevis geothermal project significant, Acting Premier Brantley says

Nov 22, 2017

NIA -- Acting Premier of Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley, says the significance of the start of drilling operations at the Hamilton site cannot be overstated because it is an exercise which has occupied the minds of governments on Nevis since…

Dept. of Community Development seeks to keep traditional Christmas spirit alive

Nov 21, 2017

NIA -- The month of December is an important time of year on the calendar of activities for the Department of Community Development in the Ministry of Social Development on Nevis as it endeavours to keep the spirit of Christmas alive.…

PM Harris in NYC, where CARICOM-UN event being held and the EU announced the formalization of…

Nov 21, 2017

(PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is in New York City, where he is representing St. Kitts and Nevis at the CARICOM-United Nations High-Level Pledging Conference being held between November 20th and 21st, 2017 at…

Germany’s Merkel suffers blow as FDP pulls out of coalition talks

Nov 20, 2017

Talks on forming a coalition government in Germany have collapsed, leaving Angela Merkel facing her biggest challenge in 12 years as chancellor. The free-market liberal FDP pulled out after four weeks of talks with Mrs Merkel's CDU/CSU…

Jana Novotna: Former Wimbledon champion dies at age of 49

Nov 20, 2017

The Women's Tennis Association said Novotna, who had cancer, "died peacefully, surrounded by her family". The Czech player had lost in the Wimbledon final in 1993 and 1997 before winning the Grand Slam tournament when she beat Nathalie…

A New Miami-Bahamas Ferry Service Begins

Nov 20, 2017

A new direct ferry service from Miami to Freeport, Grand Bahama, has been launched by FRS Caribbean. The highspeed craft, San Gwann, which was operating between Miami and Bimini Island, has added the second route that will get passengers…

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe ignores party deadline to quit

Nov 20, 2017

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has summoned its MPs to discuss the future of its leader, President Robert Mugabe, after a deadline for his resignation came and went on Monday. The deadline was set by Mr Mugabe's own party, Zanu-PF.…

Ashes: Australia plan to ‘open a few England scars’ in first Test in Brisbane

Nov 20, 2017

Australia will look to "open up a few scars" when the Ashes series against England gets under way in Brisbane on Thursday, says Josh Hazlewood. England hold the Ashes after a 3-2 home win in 2015, but were whitewashed 5-0 on their last…

How To Build Back Better After A Hurricane With The Next One A Few Months Away

Nov 20, 2017

Imagine relocating the entire population of your country in the face of a colossal hurricane and two months later still not being able to get back home. Now imagine spending several nights in a shelter and taking a stroll the next morning…

Zimbabwe latest: Defiant Mugabe makes first public appearance

Nov 17, 2017

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance since the country's army took over on Wednesday. He attended a graduation ceremony in the capital, Harare. READ MORE:…

Rafael Nadal wins damages over doping claim by Roselyne Bachelot

Nov 17, 2017

A Paris court has ordered former French Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot to pay 12,000 euros (拢10,700; $14,000) to tennis star Rafael Nadal over a doping allegation. Nadal sued her for damages, saying her comments were harmful to his…

Employees Fired As Investigation Launched Into Guyana Gold Board Scam

Nov 17, 2017

The Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has fired two of its longstanding employees allegedly involved in some racket of financial irregularities, even as an internal investigation is ongoing. While the identities of the employees have not been…

The Pentagon accidentally retweets call for Trump to resign

Nov 17, 2017

It holds nuclear missile codes, it's in charge of the security of the United States, and its ultimate boss, the US president, is a prolific tweeter. But when it comes to handling its own Twitter account, the Pentagon could do with…

ATP Finals: Grigor Dimitrov thrashes David Goffin to reach semis, Thiem beats Carreno Busta

Nov 17, 2017

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov thrashed Belgian seventh seed David Goffin at London's O2 Arena to make it through to the last four on his ATP finals debut. Sixth seed Dimitrov made it two wins out of two in the Pete Sampras Group with a 6-0…

Jamaica’s Bauxite Industry on Growth Path

Nov 17, 2017

Minister of Transport and Mining Mike Henry, says Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina industry is on a growth path, driven by the reopening of the Alpart plant in St Elizabeth, by Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) Limited. The company has…

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