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St Lucia community embarks on initiative to remove sargassum seaweed
Castries, St Lucia -- The Dennery South community in Saint Lucia has embarked upon an initiative to remove the troublesome sargassum seaweed from the local coastline. The exercise includes both the disposal and recycling of the seaweed.…
British PM announces US$544m development package for Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica -- British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a £360 million (US$544 million) development package for the Caribbean, which will provide grants for infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
Speaking to the…
CTO secretary general calls for easier travel to and through the Caribbean
Durban, South Africa -- Secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Hugh Riley has urged regional authorities to institute an open skies policy and wherever possible to eliminate secondary screening at Caribbean airports.…
Trump would send home Syrian refugees
Washington, United States (AFP ) -- Republican US presidential front runner Donald Trump has said that he would send thousands of Syrian refugees back to their home country if he is elected in 2016.
Trump argued that Syrians coming into…
Pope met secretly in US with anti-gay marriage clerk
Washington, United States (AFP) -- A US county clerk who refused in the name of her faith to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples said Wednesday she secretly met with Pope Francis during his US visit and that he urged her to "stay…
President Ma Ying-jeou addresses Members of European Parliament
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou stressed Taiwan’s close ties with the EU and the inspiration of the European experience for the Republic of China Sept. 29 in a videoconference with Members of the European Parliament.
President Ma cited the huge…
President Obama reaffirms US commitment to Taiwan
The government of the Republic of China welcomes US President Barack Obama's statement reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act at his joint press conference with mainland Chinese leader Xi Jinping Sept. 25 at the White House.
President…
Tennis has strong start to season at Brown Invitational
Providence, R.I. -- The UMass women's tennis team saw its first action of the season at the Brown Invitational this past weekend. From Friday, Sept. 25th to Sunday, Sept. 27th, the Minutewomen took on competitors from schools including…
Statement from Convenor of Selectors Clive Lloyd
St. John’s, Antigua -- Chairman of West Indies selectors Clive Lloyd has responded to recent public statements made by West Indies Team Head Coach, Phil Simmons:
“It was drawn to my attention several things which were said by Head Coach of…
West Indies ODI and T20I squads for Tour of Sri Lanka
St. John’s, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Tuesday 15-member One-day and Twenty20 International squads for the Tour of Sri Lanka next month.
One-Day International Squad
Jason Holder (Captain)
Devendra Bishoo…
Ministers of Government expected to take part in Seniors Inaugural Sports Day
Sports Page -- The month of October is the designated month for older persons and the Seniors’ division on Nevis is planning a host of exciting activities, specifically geared to the seniors.
One such activity is the much anticipated…
Lands cleared to enhance security at Medical University in Nevis
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Minister of Housing and Lands and Area Representative for the St. James’ Parish Hon. Alexis Jeffers, says a land clearing exercise near the Medical University of the Americas at Pot Works with the assistance of the…
New Youth Ambassadors settling in to Huge Role
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Youth-related issues will be advanced in St. Kitts and Nevis and on the wider regional level by a new group of individuals who is reportedly dedicated to uplifting their peers.
Dennis McCall Jr. and Joy…
Nevis Ministry of Social Development to celebrate Seniors with month-long activities
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Ministry of Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) through its Senior Services Division, will mark the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons on October 1st with a month of…
Acting Prime Minister’s address for Financial Information Month 2015
Charlestown Nevis -- The following is an address delivered by Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Vance Amory on October 1st, 2015, on the occasion of Financial Information Month 2015.
Fellow Citizens…