US Supreme Court divided over right to appeal visa denial

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The US Supreme Court appeared divided Monday over whether American citizens can appeal the Government's decision to deny their spouse a visa, after a California woman's Afghan husband was barred from…

US concerned about ‘violent silencing’ in Cuba

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The top US diplomat for Latin America expressed concern Monday about the "violent silencing" of dissidents in Cuba, days before the resumption of US-Cuba talks. "Concerned about violent silencing of…

Alaska becomes third US state to legalize marijuana

Juneau, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska on Tuesday became the third US state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in public. In the state's…

PM Harris Pledges a New Beginning for SKN

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2015 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Sylvester Harris took the opportunity during his public swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (February 22) to thank his friends and colleagues for their…

Director of PAHO Dr. Carissa Etienne visits Federation

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Dr. Carissa Etienne along with Country Programme Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dr. Godfrey Xeureb are currently in the Federation…