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CELAC calls for return of Guantanamo naval base to Cuba

Quito, Ecuador (ACN) -- National coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), meeting in Quito, Ecuador, from August 26-28, have issued a communiqué calling for the return of the Guantanamo naval base to…

Dominica PM declares ‘special disaster areas’ after storm

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has declared several areas ‘special disaster areas’ following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika. Skerrit who made the declaration late Saturday, said this was necessary due to…

Antigua-Barbuda supports Dominica relief effort

St John’s, Antigua -- Complementing the call on Friday by Antigua and Barbuda’s newly appointed ambassador and nominee for the post of Commonwealth secretary general, Sir Ronald Sanders, for urgent international help for Dominica, the…

Erica evaporates; Fred forms

Miami, USA -- Tropical Storm Erika dissipated early Sunday, as its remnants brought heavy rain to parts of eastern Cuba and heavy showers and thunderstorms to the northwest Caribbean. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Fred formed just off the coast…

Nelson Mandela rape-accused grandson in fresh trouble

Johannesburg, South Africa (AFP) -- A grandson of South African icon Nelson Mandela, who was freed on bail in a child sex case, is being investigated for assaulting a woman, police said Sunday. "A case of assault has been opened and (the)…

St. Kitts Nevis pledges EC $1 Million to Dominica

Basseterre, St. Kitts, SKNIS -- St. Kitts and Nevis has allocated an EC 1 million dollar humanitarian relief package to assist the Commonwealth of Dominica in its recovery from damages suffered by the passage of Tropical Storm Erika. This…

Volunteers needed for Best Village Competition

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- With the Best Village Competition fast approaching the Ministry of Tourism is encouraging support from volunteers to assist in the Independence project. The ministry is appealing to heavy equipment…

Independence State Service to be held in Nevis for first time

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The State Service for the anniversary celebrations of Independence in St. Kitts and Nevis will be held in the sister-island of Nevis for the first time. The Charlestown Methodist Church will host the event…

Investigation into Rakeem Hanley’s Murder moving forward

Basseterre, St. Kitts (RSCNPF) -- The ongoing investigation in to the murder of Rakeem Hanley is moving forward. On Saturday (August 29th) two suspects were taken in police custody. Rakeem Hanley was shot on the evening of Tuesday (August…

Richards: TVET Programme Needs to be Better Marketed

(ZIZ News) -- As part of his plan to change how the country educates its youth, Minister with responsibility for Education and Youth, Hon. Shawn Richards says the Technical Vocational Educational and Training Programme needs to be better…

Rotary Clubs Coordinate Dominica Assistance

The Rotary Clubs of Liamuiga and St. Kitts are extending a helping hand to residents of Dominica who have been impacted by Wednesday’s passing of Tropical Storm Erika. The clubs have arranged to send much-needed supplies, by boat, to…