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2018

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State of the Union: Five things to expect in Trump’s speech

Jan 30, 2018

It is the blockbuster US news event of the week, with an estimated 40 million people preparing to tune in to watch President Donald Trump deliver his first State of the Union address. The keynote speech will be an opportunity for the…

England Under-19 captain Harry Brook dropped for disciplinary reasons

Jan 30, 2018

England under-19 captain Harry Brook missed the last match of their youth World Cup campaign after being dropped for one match for disciplinary reasons. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Brook, 18, was withdrawn after a "breach of…

March 13 is Election Day in Grenada

Jan 30, 2018

Grenadians will go to the polls to elect a new government on March 13. Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell announced the date – the 39th anniversary of the coup which saw the United Labour Party government of Sir Eric Gairy overthrown by…

ICOMOS specialists evaluate Charlestown for inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jan 30, 2018

(SKNIS): Experts from the International Commission of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) have been commissioned by the St. Kitts National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to conduct an…

Public and private sector organizations commit to partnering with Mol-Phil Explorers Youth Club

Jan 30, 2018

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Representatives of several private and public sector organizations spent the afternoon of Saturday, January 27, 2018, interacting with the children and organizers of the Mol-Phil Explorers…

Sherry Tross appointed as the Federation’s next High Commissioner to Canada

Jan 30, 2018

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sherry Tross as the Federation’s next High Commissioner to Canada. Ms. Tross comes to the post as a highly qualified and skilled…

Culturama officials pay courtesy call on new Nevis Culture minister

Jan 30, 2018

CHARLESTOWN – The following is a press release from the Culturama Secretariat regarding a visit to Hon. Eric Evelyn, new Minister of Culture on Nevis. Mr. Antonio “Abonaty” Liburd, Executive Director and Chairman of the Nevis…

St. Kitts-Nevis coaches undergo training in tackling child abuse in sports

Jan 30, 2018

(SKNIS): The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Communication Strategy on Child Abuse in Sports was launched at a one-day training workshop in St. Kitts on Monday (January 29), as officials seek to break the silence on a topic…

Measles Advisory

Jan 26, 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,…

Save the Children offices attacked in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Jan 25, 2018

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…

Anya Shrubsole: England World Cup winner first woman on cover of Wisden

Jan 25, 2018

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 Third of Secondary School Children in Eastern Caribbean At Risk of Dropping Out or Failing

Jan 25, 2018

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…

Syria war: US strikes on IS headquarters ‘kills 150 militants’

Jan 25, 2018

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: Cleveland Cavaliers star surpasses Kobe Bryant in NBA records

Jan 25, 2018

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…

Jamaica Making Gains in Human Trafficking Fight

Jan 25, 2018

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…

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