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President Macron has unveiled a gender-balanced cabinet in accordance with an earlier pledge, with 11 of 22 new ministerial posts taken by women. Sylvie Goulard is defence minister while Olympic fencing champion Laura Flessel is sports…

Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes has praised Daryl Mitchell's contribution in securing a home semi-final in the One-Day Cup. Former captain Mitchell hit 67 from 71 balls in a five-wicket win over Derbyshire on Tuesday,…

USVI raises minimum wage on par with highest rates in the US The minimum wage in the US Virgin Islands will join the top ten states in having the highest minimum wage in the United States. Beginning on June 1, 2017, the administration…

(SKNIS)—Well-known Barbadian Political Consultant and Director of Caribbean Development Research Services (CADRES), Peter Wickham, has praised the Dr. Harris-led Team Unity Administration for its handling of allegations that two Chinese…

The Republic of China (Taiwan) has not been invited to attend the 70th World Health Assembly this year. Nonetheless, it has the obligation—and its citizens have the right—to participate in discussions on global health and disease prevention…

(The St. Christopher National Trust): In keeping with the tradition observed across the world, the National Museum on St. Kitts will be joining its regional and international counterparts in observing International Museum Day on Thursday…

US President Donald Trump has defended his "absolute right" to share information with Russia, following a row over classified material. Mr Trump tweeted that he had shared "facts pertaining to terrorism and airline safety" and wanted…

Australia's Ashes series against England in November could be in doubt because of a players' contract dispute, says vice-captain David Warner. In March, Cricket Australia proposed salary increases for men and women,but this would mean…

In a final act of respect for a friend, Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt performed the grim role of gravedigger as he helped prepare the last resting place of his lifelong friend and fellow Olympic medallist Germaine Mason. Bolt,…

An uninhabited island in the South Pacific is littered with the highest density of plastic waste anywhere in the world, according to a study. Henderson Island, part of the UK's Pitcairn Islands group, has an estimated 37.7 million pieces…

Eighteen-time major winner Roger Federer will sit out the French Open and the rest of the clay-court season. The 35-year-old, fifth in the world rankings, says he made the decision in an attempt to continue playing on the ATP Tour "for…

A plan to allow a gun manufacturer to set up shop in Antigua and Barbuda has been scrapped after public outcry. Just hours after he had sought to defend the plan to set up a gun assembly plant in the twin-island nation, Prime Minister…

(PRESS SEC) – Targeted operations by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) in collaboration with the Customs & Excise Department and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force are bearing fruit, helping to make our…