January 2018

The Ministry of Health and Environment in Antigua and Barbuda is presently investigating a case of measles that was recently imported into that territory. The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis was advised on Wednesday, January 24,…

Attackers have detonated explosives before storming the offices of the Save the Children charity in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. At least two people have been killed and 12 injured, officials say. It is believed about 50 staff…

England World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole has become the first woman to appear on the cover of the "iconic" Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. The 26-year-old was named player of the match as England beat India at Lord's to win the World Cup…

A ground-breaking study has found that up to 33 per cent of the children in secondary schools across the Eastern Caribbean are at risk of either dropping out or failing. The report from the study, co-authored by lecturer in Social…

The US-led coalition against the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) says it has killed up to 150 militants in air strikes on a headquarters in Syria. A statement said the strikes took place on Saturday near al-Shafah, in the Middle…

LeBron James has surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the youngest NBA player to reach 30,000 regular-season points. The Cleveland Cavaliers player needed eight points but managed 28 as his side lost 114-102 to the San Antonio Spurs. Read…

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit has recorded major successes in fighting the scourge, head of the unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police Carl Berry, has reported. He says that to date it has rescued…

(PRESS SEC) —With international interest in the tourism product of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at an all-time high, hotel occupancy levels are strong. What’s more, they are expected to rise. St. Kitts is one of 22 destinations…

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned by investigators examining whether Russia colluded with the Trump campaign in the 2016 election. A Department of Justice (DOJ) spokeswoman confirmed to the BBC the attorney general's…

A five-time NBA champion, two Olympic gold medals and now an Oscar winner? Kobe Bryant won everything on the basketball court but now he has been nominated for a famous gold statue for his short animated film 'Dear Basketball'. READ…

A State of Emergency declared in Jamaica in the parish of St James, where the island’s tourist capital Montego Bay is located, has triggered the United Kingdom and Canada to issue travel advisories for their citizens in the area. The…

The nominations for the 90th Academy Awards have been announced, with The Shape of Water leading the field. Guillermo del Toro's fantasy romance received 13 nominations, including best picture. READ MORE:…

All-rounder Ben Stokes says he will delay his departure to join the England squad in New Zealand until after he appears at Bristol Magistrates' Court on 13 February. The 28-year-old has been charged with affray after an incident outside…

Several Caribbean countries have received development grants to finance projects that will bolster efforts to transition from fossil fuel economies to economies based on renewable energy. Belize, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana,…

(SKNIS): First brought to the attention of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Assembly on November 15, 2017, by Attorney General, Honourable Vincent Byron, that Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for Saint Christopher Six, the…