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Peace and security critical to social and economic development
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The pursuit of peace and stability must be a critical component of any development strategy and is an important precondition to social and economic development.
So says St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister…
People benefited from initiatives to stimulate the local economy
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The exceptional level of participation in the Carnival and Christmas activities and the extent of the shopping and consumer expenditure just before and during the festive season is indicative of the great…
Civil servants salary increase for 2014 takes effect
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) -- Civil servants in St. Kitts and Nevis began the first full week on the job following the Christmas/Carnival season knowing that they will be carrying home more money this year.
During the presentation of…
PM Douglas gives assurance PEP programme will continue
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The People Employment Programme (PEP) contributed substantially to the stimulation of the economy over the past year.
Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said the PEP is also helping to…
Culturist visits St. Kitts
(ZIZ)-- Cultural Educator Victor Sams is in St. Kitts promoting a program that involves youths in the preservation of the Caribbean’s Cultural Heritage.
Sams who is from St. Eustatius with Kittitian parentage has a musical background as a…
Two locals on “Most Interesting” list
(ZIZ)-- Two nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis have made it on to Caribbean Journal’s list of ‘the Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2013”
According to the journal’s website Tourism Minister the Hon Ricky Skerritt was recognized for…
Ministry of Health complimented
(ZIZ)-- In the midst of Carnival the Ministry of Health has been complimented for keeping the streets clean and the environment healthy in light of the on-going festivities.
Chief Environmental Health Officer Alexander Riley says they have…
Tavis Smiley is Guest Speaker at 2014 Prime Minister’s New Year Gala on Saturday
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JANUARY 3RD 2014 (CUOPM) – The keynote speaker at the Prime Minister’s 2014 New Year’s Gala this Saturday 4th January is Mr. Tavis Smiley.
This has been disclosed by Chairperson of the Prime Minister’s Gala…
Sugar Mas 42 Street Parade Results
(ZIZ)-- The Small Axe Band has taken the 2013 2014 Road March title with their song “Hardware”.
Carnival Committee Chairman Sylvester Anthony made the announcement yesterday morning on ZIZ Radio.
He also announced that Fhunn Vybes Colour…
Police warn bus drivers not to overcharge commuters
(ZIZ) The traffic department is once again urging bus drivers to stick to the regulated bus fares and refrain from overcharging passengers.
Around this time last year, a number of commuters voiced their concerns about several bus drivers…
Wanted man surrenders
(ZIZ) Ian Pemberton, who was on the run from the police, has turned himself into police custody.
Information from the Police Public Relations Officer states that Pemberton, who was wanted by the Criminal Investigations Department…
Government reviewing annual increases
(ZIZ) Some good news for civil servants as the Prime Minister announces plans to review how incremental pay increases are evaluated and calculated.
During Tuesday’s edition of “Ask the PM”, Prime Minister the Right Hon Dr Denzil Douglas…
Caribbean Talented Teen 2013 Results
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Winner -- Miss St.Kitts, Pernelle Abraham 745 points.
She won best Ambassadorial Appearance, Best Talent, Best Evening Wear and Best Production number.
First Runner up --- Miss Barbados, Heidi Barrow with 696.5 points
Second Runner…
Church Ground defeats J Warriors
There was only one match played in the tape ball cricket league over the weekend.
On the evening of Saturday 28th December, Church Ground got the better of J Warriors.
Church Ground batted first and scored 112 for 6, helped in no small…
LICA Offers Retainer Contracts
As teams across the region get set for the annual regional cricket tournament commencing in late January, the newly elected Leeward Islands Cricket Association has released a list of players who have been proposed for retainer contracts.…