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September 2018

Officer Hodge Receives Bail

Constable Lennox Hodge of the Nevis Division who was formally arrested and charged on Thursday, September 20 for two traffic-related offences, has received bail in the sum of $10,000 with two sureties for his appearance at the Basseterre…

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Anguilla operations to close

Bridgetown, Barbados, 13 September, 2018 - CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank today announced that it has taken a decision to close its Anguilla office early in the new year. Managing Director of Barbados and the EC Islands, under…

Russia reinstated by Wada after doping scandal suspension

A decision to lift the suspension of Russia's anti-doping agency has been labelled "the greatest treachery against clean athletes". The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has ended a three-year suspension which followed a major scandal over…

Turkish foreign minister arrives in Suriname on Thursday

After several changes in dates, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will become the first Turkish foreign minister to visit Suriname when he arrives on Thursday for a two-day visit. A few days later, on September 23, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will also…

‘Multiple deaths’ in Maryland shooting

There were "multiple fatalities" in a shooting at a pharmacy distribution centre in the US state of Maryland, local officials say. The shooting happened on Thursday morning in the Perryman area, Harford County, about 40km (25 miles)…

Asia Cup 2018: India thrash rivals Pakistan by eight wickets

India thumped Pakistan by eight wickets - and with 21 overs to spare - to top Group A at the Asia Cup in Dubai. Pakistan, who will join their opponents in the Super Four stage, were out for 162, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav…

Independence Honours Awardees

Sixteen nationals have been named as recipients of Independence Honours in recognition of their service to the Nation. Prime Minister Dr. the Hon Timothy Harris made the announcement during Monday morning’s ceremony to observe National…

East Basseterre Festival Hosts Annual Jouvert Jam

Hundreds of revellers took to the streets on the morning of Monday, September 17th to participate in the annual East Basseterre Festival Jouvert Jam. The annual event saw members of the East Basseterre region bouncing through the streets…

Thousands Turn Out at Independence Flag Festival 2018

Thousands of residents and citizens turned out in their numbers at the Independence Flag Festival concert on Sunday September 16. Organized by the 35th Independence Committee, the Flag Fest marked the celebration of St. Kitts and Nevis’…