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Dominica government signs housing contract financed by CBI program
Acting prime minister of Dominica, Rayburn Blackmoore, announced on Thursday that 316 residential units will be constructed, commencing July 1, for displaced residents of Petite Savanne following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika.
The…
Warner Park preparation
(ZIZ News) -- Work has begun at Warner Park to transform the area into the grounds of the 20th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.
At a press conference last week, Chairman of Production Adrian Lam said there would be a slight delay in the…
Department of Culture hosts dance workshop
(ZIZ News) -- In a joint effort to sharpen the skills of teachers and instructors in the Performing Arts field, The Department of Culture has teamed up with The Edna Manley Visual and Performing Arts College in Jamaica to host a dance…
Department of Marine Resources receives gift of fishing vessel from Government of Japan
(SKNIS): In a brief ceremony today, a representative from NBK Corporation out of Japan, handed over the keys to the fishing vessel “FV Transformation” to the Department of Marine Resources. The fishing vessel will aid in conducting training…
Nevis Premier represents SKN at CBI conference in Geneva
NIA -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory returns to the Federation on June 18, 2016, from Geneva, where he represented Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. The Hon. Timothy Harris, at a Citizenship by Investment and International…
Two confirmed and twelve others selected to wear higher rank
(RSCNPF): In a promotion ceremony at the Headquarters of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force on Friday (June 17), two (2) officers were confirmed into their current rank, and twelve (12) others were promoted to higher rank.…
Bahamas’ swimming pigs star on NBC’s Today Show
Swimming swine were stars of national television in the United States, as NBC’s Today Show featured the swimming pigs of Exuma this week.
Today correspondent Kerry Sanders traced the emergence of a colony of pigs on Big Major Cay, Exuma as…
Vincentian murder accused indicted in US for another killing
A Vincentian man who is currently facing murder and kidnapping charges in his homeland, has now been indicated for the murder of a 16-year-old girl who was strangled in the United States 10 years ago.
US authorities say they are sending an…
Europe migrant crisis: Charity rejects EU funds over migration policy
Medical aid charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) says it will no longer take funds from the European Union in protest at its migration policy.
MSF singled out the EU's deal with Turkey under which Turkey agreed to take back any migrants…
‘Jo Cox was stolen from us’ – the outpouring of grief from Syria
The death of Labour MP Jo Cox has led to a range of tributes from around the world including many from Syrians.
The plight of Syrian refugees was among the many causes for which Mrs Cox campaigned.
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NBA finals: Steph Curry ejected as the Cleveland Cavaliers force decider
Steph Curry was ejected for throwing his mouthguard into the crowd as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat his Golden State Warriors side 115-101 to force a decisive game seven in the NBA finals.
After fouling out late in the fourth quarter, a…
Doping: Russian athletes remain banned from competition including Olympics
Russian athletes remain banned from international competition including the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Athletics chiefs have decided not to lift the suspension, which was imposed in November following accusations of state-sponsored doping.…
SKN expresses profound sorrow to USA over Orlando tragedy
NIA -- St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Mark Brantley expressed profound sorrow and regret on behalf of the government and people of the Federation, for what he described as the senseless loss of life in the tragic…
Police K-9 plays key role in international events hosting
(RSCNPF): This week, St. Kitts and Nevis hosted the Tri-Series cricket championship, and for an event such as this, venue and spectator security are top priorities. Leading the charge to ensure this security is the Royal St. Christopher and…
Min. Grant: Music Festival about promotion, not profit
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Tourism the Hon. Lindsay Grant has re-emphasized the statement that the St. Kitts Music Festival’s main goal was to promote the Federation on the international scene and not necessarily to turn a profit.
During…