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Thailand cave rescue: Ex-navy diver dies on oxygen supply mission

Jul 6, 2018

A former Thai navy diver has died while taking part in efforts to rescue 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. Petty Officer Saman Gunan lost consciousness on his way out of the Tham Luang cave complex,…

Canadian government clarifies visa application process for OECS citizens

Jul 6, 2018

The government of Canada has clarified information published in a recent article regarding the need for Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) citizens applying for Canadian visas to travel to Trinidad effective December 2018.…

China hits back after US imposes tariffs worth $34bn

Jul 6, 2018

US tariffs on $34bn (£25.7bn) of Chinese goods have come into effect, signalling the start of a trade war between the world's two largest economies. The 25% levy came into effect at midnight Washington time. READ MORE:…

Chris Woakes: England & Warwickshire all-rounder scheduled for injury return

Jul 6, 2018

England all-rounder Chris Woakes is poised to return to action after recovering from quad and knee injuries. The 29-year-old was hurt in the Test win over Pakistan at Headingley in June and has not played since. READ MORE:…

Months after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Dominica launches a tree-planting campaign

Jul 6, 2018

Dominica’s new tree-planting initiative is sowing seeds of hope as citizens rally to rebound from the ravages of Hurricane Maria, the Category 5 storm that hit the tiny Caribbean island on September 18, 2017. Living conditions in Dominica…

Amesbury poisoning: Couple ‘handled contaminated item’

Jul 5, 2018

The couple poisoned by Novichok were exposed to the substance after handling a contaminated item, police say. Charlie Rowley, 45, and Dawn Sturgess, 44, collapsed at a house in Amesbury, Wiltshire, on Saturday and remain critically ill.…

Wimbledon 2018: Kyle Edmund sets up Novak Djokovic meeting

Jul 5, 2018

Kyle Edmund is the only Briton left in the Wimbledon singles after setting up a third-round match with three-time champion Novak Djokovic. Edmund, 23, won 6-4 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 against qualifier Bradley Klahn on Centre Court in the second…

Bahamas Cabinet reshuffled

Jul 5, 2018

Four Bahamas Cabinet ministers in the Minnis administration will have their portfolios reassigned this week in a Cabinet reshuffle just over a year after the Free National Movement was returned to power. The Cabinet Office confirmed in a…

Deadly heat wave kills 33 across southern Quebec

Jul 5, 2018

Thirty-three people have died in a heat wave that has baked the southern part of the Canadian province of Quebec, officials say. The sweltering weather began last Friday with temperatures hitting 35C (95F) and high humidity. READ…

Thisara Perera: Gloucestershire re-sign Sri Lanka all-rounder for opening T20 Blast games

Jul 5, 2018

Gloucestershire have re-signed Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera for their first two T20 Blast games. Perera had a spell with the county last season and will cover for Andrew Tye, who is in Zimbabwe with Australia. READ MORE:…

Cease and desist order issued to Bahamas tour operator after fatal accident

Jul 5, 2018

The government of The Bahamas has issued a cease and desist order to Four C’s adventures after one its tour boats exploded on Saturday, killing one American woman and injuring ten others, minister of transport and local government Frankie…

Farmers encouraged to register and take advantage of EC$2 million fund at Development Bank of St.…

Jul 5, 2018

(SKNIS): During the airing of this week’s edition of “Working for You” on July 04, E. Alistair Edwards, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, encouraged farmers to take advantage of the fund of EC$1.5 million available at the…

St. Kitts’ Warner Park being refurbished for upcoming international cricket matches

Jul 5, 2018

(SKNIS): Efforts by the Ministry of Sports to minimize the damage to the field at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium from the large crowds that attended the June 28 to 30 nightly concerts of the St. Kitts Music Festival were mostly successful…

Individuals and producer cooperative societies awarded for their sterling contributions to the…

Jul 5, 2018

(SKNIS): Two cooperative societies; pioneer leader in the local cooperative movement, the late Mr. Wilbert Edmund Ingle Blackett; and five individuals were recognized for their sterling contributions to the cooperative society in St. Kitts…

St. Kitts-Nevis’ Attorney General strongly supports implementation of a Land Administration…

Jul 3, 2018

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 02, 2018 (SKNIS): The implementation of a dedicated Land Administration Information System (LAIS) in St. Kitts and Nevis was highly praised and strongly supported by the Honourable Vincent Byron, Attorney General…

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