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Police Cooperative Credit Union Hosts 32 Annual General Meeting
(ZIZ News) -- The Police Cooperative Credit Union hosted its 32nd Annual General Meeting at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom on Thursday.
President of The Police Cooperative Credit Union, Matthew McGuire, during his opening remarks…
One M4 Rifle Recovered, One Man In Custody
(ZIZ News) -- The police force is investigating the theft of a rifle at the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force.
Investigations revealed that Rionelle Nisbett of Lower Cayon was arrested and charged for larceny after reportedly stealing one M4…
Nevis Premier registers gratitude to SKN Defence Force
NIA -- Premier of Nevis and Minister responsible for Security Hon. Vance Amory expressed gratitude to the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) for its decision to use Nevis as a two-week training ground, to sharpen their skills in…
St. Kitts and Nevis has signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in…
(PRESS SEC) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.
Upon the invitation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Prime…
Government trains new cadre of protocol officers
(SKNIS): In a thrust to increase the cadre of protocol officers in St. Kitts and Nevis, a total of 45 persons are being trained at a two-day seminar from August 25-26 at the Financial Complex in Basseterre. The training is categorized as an…
Tropical Storm Hermine May Not Make A Caribbean Appearance After All
It doesn’t look like the tropical wave lurking in the Atlantic will develop into Tropical Storm Hermine anytime soon, but it continues to be a rainmaker as it moves over the Bahamas.
Although forecasters had given it a high chance of…
Alleged Terrorist Behind Bars in Martinique After Escape Bid
An alleged terrorist who escaped house arrest in Martinique last month, is now back in custody.
Rachid Rafaa was recaptured on Sunday, near the bungalow in the northern town of Morne Rouge where he had been held under house arrest for two…
Police Say An Army Man Was Involved in the Break-in at the Antigua PM’s Home
It turns out that one of the soldiers who was supposed to be guarding the private residence of Prime Minister Gaston Browne allegedly broke into the house.
Police say 22-year-old Zavier Baltimore of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force…
Kabul raid: Security forces hunt university attackers
Afghan security forces are combing the American University in the capital, Kabul, following a militant attack.
One person, reportedly a guard, died and at least 14 were injured in the assault which began with a huge blast.
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IS conflict: Turkey-backed Syrian rebels ‘take Jarablus’
Syrian rebels, backed by the Turkish military and US air cover, say they have taken the town of Jarablus from jihadists of so-called Islamic State.
The assault began at dawn when Turkish warplanes, tanks and Special Forces personnel…
Vuelta a Espana: Gianni Meersman wins stage five as Chris Froome remains third
Britain's Chris Froome remains third in the Vuelta a Espana after a late crash caused chaos on Wednesday's stage five.
Belgium's Gianni Meersman sprinted to victory, while Darwin Atapuma retained his overall lead despite being one of the…
Rory McIlroy ‘somewhat proven wrong’ on doubts over Rio 2016 Olympic golf
Rory McIlroy admits he was "somewhat proven wrong" in his belief that golf would not be a success at Rio 2016.
McIlroy, 27, was among several high-profile withdrawals from the tournament over concerns about the Zika virus.
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School Uniform Assistance Programme continues to outfit children for learning
(SKNIS): The School Uniform Assistance Programme in the Department of Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services is again assisting parents of the Federation by providing uniforms for their children, now through a more…
Illegal firearm seizures underscores one of the objectives of Six Point Plan
(RSCNPF): The seizure of an illegal firearm by officers of the Nevis Division on Friday (August 19) and the seizures of two "fake" firearms on Saturday (August 20) tripled with the discovery and seizure of two (2) illegal firearms and…
Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Takes a Hit
Caribbean hotel occupancy in July registered 70.8%, a 5.4% slide from the same month in 2015, according to lodging-research firm STR. June occupancy rates, meanwhile, dropped 6.1% over June 2015.
Daily rates in July averaged $187.65, down…