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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…
‘New face of crime in Nigeria’ said to hold St Vincent passport
Kingstown, St Vincent -- Confidential sources in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have reported that Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, a Nigerian national, has been issued an SVG passport in exchange for a cash payment of US$75,000.
According…
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…
A new home in Trinidad for the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean
St Augustine, Trinidad -- On Friday August 21, the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean hosted an evening reception to celebrate one year of achievements since its 2014 launch in Trinidad and Tobago. The gathering included guests from 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…
Special Session of Cabinet addresses National and Regional Issues
Basseterre, St. Kitts, SKNIS -- A special session of the St. Kitts and Nevis cabinet of Ministers was held on Friday (August 28th) in which they were updated on several ongoing projects including the passage of Tropical Storm Erika and the…
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…
Revived National Arts Festival to be held in Honour of National Hero
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The St. Kitts and Nevis National Arts Festival will be revived this year, and dedicated to the memory of National Hero the late Right Excellent Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell.
This seems justifiably…
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…