Daily Archives
May 23, 2022
Taiwan’s Attempt to Join the World Health Organization Assembly Fails
Taiwan’s request to participate in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual assembly was rejected on Monday (May 23), the assembly said, in a decision that comes after diplomatic pressure from China to isolate Taiwan.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 Richter scale jolted the east coast of Honshu in Japan at 15:17 p.m. (local time) on Sunday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
NHC Tracks First Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico
US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) meteorologists are watching an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms associated with a trough of low pressure over the north-central Gulf of Mexico.
Voluntary Recall of Select JIF Products
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has advised that J.M. Smucker Company has voluntarily recalled select Jif brand peanut butter products sold in the U.S., due to potential salmonella contamination.
Drug Bust: 21 Chinese Nationals Arrested After $1.3M Cocaine Seizure
Police arrested 20 Chinese men and one woman after seizing 68 kilos of cocaine worth $1.3 million from a vessel at Arawak Cay yesterday morning.
PM Mottley Among Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022
Whether from a small island nation or a large, densely populated nation, there are some who stand tall and stand out.
Russian Sentenced To Life In Ukraine’s 1st War Crimes Trial
A captured Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a civilian was sentenced by a Ukrainian court Monday to life in prison — the maximum — amid signs the Kremlin may, in turn, put on trial some of the fighters who surrendered at…
Biden Says US Would Defend Taiwan if Attacked by China
US president suggests he would intervene militarily during a Chinese invasion in an apparent break with decades-long policy.
Monkeypox Virus Outbreaks Are Containable – WHO
Monkeypox can be contained in countries outside of Africa where the virus is not usually detected, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
NIA, Taiwan ICDF Empower Twenty-Four Women to Become Entrepreneurs in the Beauty Industry
Twenty-four women are now equipped to launch or enhance their own businesses in the beauty industry, having completed a ten-day Beauty Entrepreneurship Seminar hosted by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Small Enterprise Development…
VHS Principal at Helm of Athletic Revival in School
The Verchilds High School (VHS) came alive with excitement on the afternoon of Friday, May 20th, when the principal of the institution Mr. Meguel Thomas participated in several sprint events against selected athletes of the institution at…
NTA Explains Why Nevis Is The Ultimate Wellness Destination In The Caribbean
Travellers from all over the world are discovering the incredible natural beauty and therapeutic resources provided by the Caribbean Island of Nevis. The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) expressed that view in a recent press release.
Team ‘Extreme Velocity’ Wins NCCU’s 50th Anniversary Relay Run
Twelve teams assembled at the Vance Amory International Airport Saturday morning May 21 for the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Limited’s 50th Anniversary Relay Run, which was won by Extreme Velocity with a time of 38 minutes and 43…
Agriculture Sector in St. Kitts & Nevis Receives Praise From Anguilla’s Minister of Natural…
The development of the Agricultural Sector in St. Kitts-Nevis has received high praise from Anguilla’s Minister of Economic Development, Natural Resources and Information Technology, Hon. Kyle Hodge followed a brief study tour of the…