Young lady who saw an incredible opportunity

Basseterre St. Kitts -- This is a story about a young lady who saw an incredible opportunity even when it seemed impossible. Not only did she see that opportunity in Partners of the America’s A Ganar program but she seized it and gave it…

HD CCTV surveillance will benefit Nevis, says Avigilon Rep

(NIA) CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- A representative from a Canadian-based company which specialises in High Definition (HD) surveillance cameras believes that the installation of those security devices on Nevis would be of immense benefit to the…

Embassy of Spain assists with teaching and learning Spanish

(SKNIS) In view of the growing interest for the Spanish language in the Caribbean and as part of its commitment to support Spanish language teaching and learning, the Embassy of Spain has donated five one-year scholarships for the highly…

Over 4,000 cruise passengers visited St. Kitts on Monday

(CUOPM) Over 4,000 cruise passengers from two ships visited St. Kitts on Monday. Jewel of the Seas with 2,189 passengers and a crew of 874, berth at Port Zante after its arrival from St. Maarten. It later sailed for Antigua. The…

Bijan Ebrahimi: Bristol murder victim ‘failed’ by police

(BBC) A murder victim who was beaten and set on fire following rumours he was a paedophile was "failed" by officers, Bristol's police chief has admitted. Bijan Ebrahimi's body was found in July in Brislington after he was reportedly…

Grenada PM to announce lower income tax threshold

St George's, Grenada -- Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell will announce a reduction in the tax threshold at which personal income tax becomes payable when he delivers an address to the nation on Wednesday night. Currently,…

US spying: Senate intelligence committee orders review

(BBC) The committee's chair, Diane Feinstein, said eavesdropping on leaders of friendly nations was wrong. She said the White House had told her such surveillance would stop, but a senior administration official told the BBC there was no…

Syria polio outbreak confirmed by WHO

(BBC) The UN body says a further 12 cases are still being investigated. Most of the 22 people who have been tested are babies and toddlers. Before Syria's civil war began in 2011, some 95% of children were vaccinated against the disease.…

West Indies Women Squad vs. England in Trinidad

(Sports Page) Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – The WICB Selection Panel today announced the 13-member squad for the West Indies Women’s ODI Series against England in Trinidad. The Panel called up wicket-keeper/batter Kycia Knight, openers Natasha…

Windies to start WT20 against India

(Sports Page) Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the match schedules and ticket sale plans for the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, which will be staged from 16 March to 6 April. The…

Serena Williams beats Li Na to win WTA Championships

(Sports Page) World number one Serena Williams fought back superbly to beat Li Na 2-6 6-3 6-0 and retain her WTA Championships title. Li, the world number three from China, raced ahead and secured the first set in Istanbul with her fourth…

St. Kitts to host Alpha8 World Poker Tour in November

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) – St. Kitts’ Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino is the venue for the World Poker Tour Alpha8 tour. The company's newly-launched super high-roller series will take place in St. Kitts from Nov. 16-17 for a…

PEP class under Averil Archibald completes level-one training

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS -- People Employment Programme (PEP) sponsored Business Studies students at the Averil Archibald College on Lozack Road in Basseterre have completed level one training in the area of Customer Care, and are getting…