Locals urged to make good use of “The Fresh Start”

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Successful candidates that have received loan funding under the Fresh Start Programme – designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises – have been strongly urged to be responsible with the funds and…

France warns about security risks caused by global warming

Paris, France (AP) -- UN conference on climate in Paris this year will also be a "conference for peace," given that global warming threatens the world's security, a top French official said Wednesday. Government officials from several…

UN meets with Guyana officials over Venezuela border dispute

Georgetown, Guyana (AP) -- United Nations officials have met with Guyana's government to investigate a longstanding border dispute with neighbouring Venezuela. The six-person UN team left Tuesday after gathering information to advise…

Jamaican foreign minister urges full support for CCJ

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Foreign affairs and foreign trade minister, Senator A.J. Nicholson, has urged full support for the adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as Jamaica’s final appellate court. In underscoring the court’s…

New nuclear radiation monitoring station launched in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica -- A new nuclear radiation monitoring station started operation in Dominica. The public can view and follow most recently updated data from Dominica at the Nuclear Emergency Tracking Center (NETC) at www.netc.com, which…

Adrian Williams outs Conaree’s Fire

Sports Page -- The Conaree Fireballs were literally left smouldering in the dust after a remarkable exhibition of top Football skills from well known Nevisian athlete, Adrian Williams. Williams was representing the Nevis based Hardtimes…