Regional youth celebrate Caribbean Youth Day 2015

Castries, St Lucia -- It was a significant week for youths of the Caribbean as they celebrated Caribbean Youth Day 2015 under the theme “Refocus, Reinvest, Reinforce. Youth Integration for a Stronger and Sustainable Caribbean”. The…

Barbados elected new president of CTU

Tortola -- The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has elected Barbados, represented by Darcy Boyce, as its new president. Boyce, who serves as minister in the government of Barbados with responsibility for energy, telecommunications,…

CSME a work in progress, says Barbados ambassador

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Although the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) is 71 percent complete, more needs to be done “to complete the dream of engineering that will make the Caribbean and CARICOM realise their dreams and…

Digicel postpones IPO launch

Hamilton, Bermuda -- Digicel said on Tuesday that it will not be proceeding with its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) at this time. A release from the telecommunications company said despite significant support for the IPO from a high…

Portia has laryngitis, cancels speaking engagements

Kingston, Jamaica -- Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has laryngitis. A release from the Office of the Prime Minister today said Simpson Miller will be unable to keep a number of scheduled speaking engagements this week, as a result of…

Lazarus says Thanks

Sports Page -- Nevis’ number one muscle man, Colin Lazarus, on Tuesday took time out to thank his sponsors for their assistance in allowing him to participate in the recent CAC Body building championships held in the Bahamas. Lazarus who…

Athletics

Sports Page -- Oretha Noland sent out a clarion call on Tuesday to invite all and sundry to the upcoming Fun and action Sports meet which will feature the seniors of Nevis. The much anticipated event is scheduled for Thursday 15th October…

Parris hits century as Pride trial opens

Bridgetown, Barbados -- Opener Shane Parris hit an even century as Omar Phillips' XI reached 177 for three off 35 overs in reply to a first innings total of 174 all out off 41 overs by Kevin Stoute's XI at the close of play on the first day…