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St Kitts and Nevis and Senegal bolster bilateral relations by establishing diplomatic relations
Dakar, Sénégal (27 April, 2016) – A momentous occasion in the relationship between the Federation and Senegal was shared in Dakar when the Foreign Ministers of both countries inked a joint communiqué, formalising ties between the two…
Caribbean countries urged to focus on tourism value
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere and recommends that tourism economies like The Bahamas use what the fund deems a “tourism upswing” to push through structural measures…
Turks and Caicos corruption trial prolonged
The corruption trial in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) of former government ministers and others will not be finished in 2016, according to chief prosecutor Andrew Mitchell QC.
The proceedings began in December last year and were…
San Bernardino attacks: Police arrest gunman’s relatives
Three people connected to one of the San Bernardino attackers have been arrested over alleged marriage fraud.
The brother and sister-in-law of gunman Syed Rizwan Farook were among those held after raids in California.
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US election 2016: Former House Speaker Boehner calls Ted Cruz ‘Lucifer’
US presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has been called "Lucifer in the flesh" by the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner.
Mr Boehner, a fellow Republican, has also reportedly said he will not vote for Mr Cruz if he…
Tottenham midfielder banned for rest of season for violent conduct
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli will miss the rest of the season after being banned for three games for violent conduct.
He admitted a charge after television cameras showed him punching West Brom player Claudio Yacob in the stomach.
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Shane Sutton: British Cycling chief suspended over discrimination claims
British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton has been suspended amid an investigation into discrimination allegations.
It follows a report in the Daily Mail that claimed Sutton made derogatory comments about Para-cyclists.
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Amos Davis turns 100
(ZIZ News) -- Government officials, friends and family members gathered at the Pogson Hospital on Monday to celebrate the birthday of another of the Federation’s centenarians.
Amos Davis, born in 1916 is now 100 years old.
Governor…
IMF team visits Nevis to assess NIA fiscal performance
NIA -- A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Vance Amory to assess the fiscal performance of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). The meeting was held at the Ministry of…
ROC (Taiwan) contributes to development of new recreation ground
(SKNIS): The developmental plans for the New Sandy Point Recreation Ground, which saw the installation of a professional outdoor sport lighting system, and will see the construction of tennis courts, a play area for children and the…
Safety and Health Symposium
(ZIZ News) -- As the Federation prepares to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 a symposium was held at the Ocean Terrace Inn focusing on stress at the workplace.
The World Day for Safety and Health is an international…
Minister of state encourages maintenance of high vaccination coverage
(ZIZ News) -- As the Federation joins the rest of the international community in commemorating Vaccination Week 2016, the residents of St. Kitts and Nevis, in particular the health professionals in community health services, were encouraged…
Cuba and Kuwait sign energy agreement
On Friday, Cuba and Kuwait signed in Havana the first agreement for long-term loan in the energy sector, which will allow the Caribbean nation to finance the construction project of 34 small hydroelectric plants.
The signing of documents…
LIAT, taxes and tourism: Rebalancing the tax burden
LIAT has been a vital factor in the commercial and tourism life blood of the Caribbean for decades. However, the company has now had three CEO’s and two Acting CEO’s in the last seven years, evidence of LIAT’s challenges.
Commentary on its…
PNG court rules Australia’s Manus detention centre unconstitutional
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ruled that the detention of asylum seekers and refugees on Manus Island is unconstitutional.
Australia sends asylum seekers to the Manus Island detention centre under its offshore processing policy.…