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2018

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St. Kitts and Nevis to host National Consultation on Health and Safety at Work

Apr 27, 2018

(SKNIS): The Department of Labour will bring together stakeholders from across all sectors in St. Kitts and Nevis to help draft an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policy. The one-day meeting takes place at the Conference Room…

IAAF testosterone ruling ‘a painful reminder’ of apartheid-era South Africa, says ANC

Apr 26, 2018

Athletics chiefs have been compared to apartheid-era South African leaders after announcing new rules governing testosterone levels in female athletes. The changes mean some female runners with naturally high testosterone levels will…

Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault in retrial

Apr 26, 2018

US comedian Bill Cosby has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, each of which carries a potential 10 years in prison. The actor, 80, has been on trial for drugging and assaulting ex-basketball player Andrea Constand in…

Election Date Finally Announced in Barbados: May 24

Apr 26, 2018

Barbadians will go to the polls to elect a new government on May 24. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart revealed the date in a brief statement released by the Government Information Service (GIS) on Thursday morning. Read more:…

Government committee to review concerns of Hispanic community in St. Kitts-Nevis

Apr 26, 2018

(SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is launching a new committee to review and improve the lives and livelihoods of the Hispanic community residing in the twin-island federation, while encouraging multiculturalism. The…

St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) plays an integral role in national security

Apr 26, 2018

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 25, 2018 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) continues to play an integral role in national security as it is imperative to create an environment which ensures public safety and…

St. Kitts-Nevis is most sought after by developers of upscale hotel projects

Apr 25, 2018

(PRESS SEC) – St. Kitts and Nevis is the preferred destination in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for foreign investment, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said today, Wednesday, April 25th, at his press…

PM Harris updates the public on key developmental projects in St. Kitts and Nevis

Apr 25, 2018

(SKNIS): Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, while addressing the nation at his monthly press conference held on April 25, gave an update on key developmental projects that are happening in the federation. Prime Minister…

Fifa set to meet over $25bn offer to launch two tournaments

Apr 23, 2018

Fifa is planning to hold a special meeting next month at which two lucrative tournaments could be given the go-ahead. Football's world governing body is said to have held "promising" consultations in recent weeks with regional…

Toronto collision: Nine dead and 16 injured after van mounts pavement

Apr 23, 2018

Nine people have been killed and 16 injured after a man drove a van into pedestrians in Toronto, police said. The driver fled the scene of the incident, at a busy intersection in the north of the Canadian city, but was arrested several…

FirstCaribbean Scraps Plan to List Shares on New York Stock Exchange

Apr 23, 2018

FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (FCIB) has withdrawn its recent public offering in the United States and is no longer pursuing a listing of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Read more: …

St. Kitts and Nevis has long track record of vaccination use and advocacy, says Minister Phipps

Apr 23, 2018

(SKNIS): While addressing the nation to commemorate the 16th Vaccination Week in the Americas (VMA), which runs from April 21 – 28, Minister of State with responsibility for Health, Senator the Honourable Wendy Phipps, said that the…

Senior security officials participate in Crisis Management Training Course in St. Kitts

Apr 23, 2018

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Thirty senior security officers and other senior personnel from various government agencies are benefiting from a two-week training course that seeks to equip them with competencies in…

DJ Avicii, top electronic dance music artist, dies at 28

Apr 20, 2018

Swedish DJ Avicii, who has collaborated with the likes of Madonna and Coldplay, has died in Oman at the age of 28. Avicii's club anthems include Wake Me Up, Hey Brother, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita Ora. READ MORE:…

Ashley Johnson: Wasps forward suspended by RFU after failing drugs test

Apr 20, 2018

Wasps forward Ashley Johnson has been suspended by the Rugby Football Union after failing a drugs test. He is accused of testing positive for a "prohibited substance" - understood to be a diuretic - in an out-of-competition test on 7…

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