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LIAT reinstates flights as Danny dissipates
St. John’s, Antigua (CMC) -- The regional airline, LIAT, has announced the reinstatement of flights that were cancelled as the region braced for inclement weather conditions steaming from what was then Hurricane Danny.
The airline says…
Former JTA President Dorothy Raymond dies
Kingston, Jamaica -- Former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Dr Dorothy Raymond has died. She passed away yesterday.
On Monday, the Jamaica Teachers’ Association expressed how saddened they are by the death of Dr Raymond, who…
UN condemns first executions in Kurdish region in 7 years
Geneva, Switzerland (AFP) -- The UN on Tuesday condemned the execution by the government of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region of three people convicted of murder and kidnapping, in the first use of the death penalty in the region in seven…
Greece: Newly formed party receives mandate to form Gov’t
Athens, Greece (AP) -- A new anti-austerity party formed by rebel lawmakers who quit the governing left-wing Syriza was given its chance Monday to seek government coalition partners and prevent Greece from holding its third national vote…
UN chief welcomes deal to defuse Korea standoff
United Nations, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday applauded an agreement between North and South Korea to defuse a military standoff, saying momentum from the deal could help manage other problems on the…
TROPICAL STORM ERIKA ADVISORY NUMBER 3
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052015
1100 AM AST TUE AUG 25 2015
...ERIKA SHOWING LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH AT THIS TIME...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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Tropical Storm Erika Advisory # 1 from LIAT
ISSUED AT 4:00PM - AUGUST 25, 2015
JOHN'S, Antigua - LIAT wishes to advise that due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Erika, it has been forced to cancel the following services for Wednesday, August 26, Thursday, August 27 and…
Environment Department launches Conservation and Climate Change Projects
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Two projects regarding conserving biodiversity and climate change adaptation will be the focus of attention when the Department of Environment hosts a launch event at the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) at 9:30…
Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Aids Allied Nations
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- During a recent international media group visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), Grell Browne, Director of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service had the opportunity to visit the Headquarters of the…
Post-Danny Cleanup Plans In Place
(ZIZ News) -- With St. Kitts and Nevis expected to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Danny between Sunday night and Monday morning, Director of the Public Works Department, Cromwell Williams says plans are already in place to facilitate…
Rastafarian Solidarity March
(ZIZ News) -- Members of the Rastafarian community in St. Kitts and Nevis held a peaceful march on Saturday afternoon protesting against what they call the “suppression of their rights”.
The march and rally, hosted by the Organisation of…
PM Harris Urges Communities to Assist Elderly and Most Vulnerable as Tropical Storm Approaches
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, who is en route to the Federation from an official visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), took a moment to encourage communities to come together and help each other; in…
Update: Closures Due To Tropical Storm Danny
(ZIZ News) -- Here is an updated list of CLOSURES for Monday August 24 due to the passage of Tropical Storm Danny:
Jaro Electronics
Four Seasons - All workers should report to work unless otherwise instructed by their direct supervisor…
Tropical Storm DANNY Public Advisory
500 AM AST
MON AUG 24 2015
...DANNY SLOWS DOWN AS IT APPROACHES THE SOUTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS...
LOCATION...15.8N 60.5W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM ENE OF DOMINICA
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM ESE OF GUADELOUPE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H…
Jamaica charts new economic course with National Export Strategy II
Kingston, Jamaica -- With the vision of creating “a leading per capita export country known for its commitment to creativity, innovation and exceptional quality”, the Jamaican government has launched the second phase of the National Export…