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PANCAP reports reduction in new HIV infections annually
Basseterre, St. Kitts, (CUOPM) – PANCAP – the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV AIDS – is reporting a reduction in the number of new HIV infections annually in the Caribbean.
This was among some of the gains in managing HIV/AIDS…
Rattan attends CDB-sponsored workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in BNTF
(CUOPM) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender Affairs, Ms. Sharon Rattan, is among regional participants attending a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)-sponsored workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF)…
Gayle plans to score big in India
(Sports) Mumbai, India, CMC- Opening batsman Chris Gayle says he plans to make a big impression with the bat when West Indies play India in a two-test series starting next week Wednesday.
Gayle has never made a Test century against India…
PEP Project Manager attributes St. Kitts top ranking to Parks and Beaches Unit sterling efforts
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS -- An official of the People Employment Programme (PEP) has said that the dedicated work exhibited by supervisors at the Parks and Beaches Unit of the Ministry of Health has contributed to St. Kitts being ranked in the…
St Lucia govt denies increasing gas prices as global prices fall
Castries, St Lucia (CMC) – The St Lucia government has denied reports that it is moving to increase fuel prices at a time when the global price for the commodity is on the decrease.
A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister…
Five arrested in Tiananmen Square incident, deemed a terrorist attack
Beijing (CNN) -- Five suspects have been detained in Monday's deadly crash in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, which has been identified as a terrorist attack, Beijing police said Wednesday.
The attack -- in which five people died and dozens…
Taiwan President thanks PM Douglas for support
(CUOPM) President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Dr. Ma Ying-jeou has thanked St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas for the Federation’s support at the 68th General Assembly of the…
New Dell laptops distributed to high schools
Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS): The advancement of technology in schools across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has continued with the much anticipated distribution of laptops on October 29.
First and second formers were delighted to…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
Windies Women Take TRI Series
Sports Page (CRICINFO) -- West Indies women's leading batsmen Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin led the team to a comprehensive eight-wicket win against England in the Tri-Nation T20 final in Bridgetown. Chasing 115, the duo put on 78 for…
Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Earl Asim Martin calls on Vice President
Basseterre St. Kitts -- Today, the delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis had the honour of visiting the Director of the Latin American School of Medicine. During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Earl Asim Matin had the…