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LOCAL NEWS -
Articles posted on Thursday 15 April, 2010
Premier Addresses Value Added Tax (VAT)
Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry addressed the issue of Value Added Tax (VAT) in his weekly call in radio program, In Touch with the Premier on Choice Radio 105.3, ZIZ and Winn FM, Tuesday morning.In response...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Nevis’ leadership in renewable energy initiatives in OECS encouraging, says Official
Head of the OECS Secretariat’s Environmental and Sustainable Development Unit based in St. Lucia Mr. Keith Nichols, described as encouraging Nevis’ advances in renewable energy initiatives. An area in which, he note...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Xpress Events St. Kitts is set to launch its VIP experience at the St. Kitts Music Festival 2010
Xpress Events, a locally based events management company who according to its founder Shannon Hawley, “takes an uncomplicated approach to event management”, will on Thursday April 22...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Government shirking responsibility for crime…says Washie
OUTRAGE has been expressed by social commentator Washington ‘Washie’ Archibald over the government’s gross failure to get a grip on and control of crime in the Federation and the apathy it displays. For years, the d...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Cable and Wireless wins Court battle against Digicel
FOLLOWING a lengthy court battle between telecommunications rivals Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Digicel, a UK High Court ruling handed down today (Apr. 15) has given Cable and Wireless much to relish. S...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
If a man dances with a woman at a party, is he obligated to buy her a drink?
AS a woman, I have always believed that all women should try their best to be independent and always have money to cater to their every need at any given time. However, is it right for a man to dance with a woman al...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Government office vandalised
WORKERS at the Ministry of Community Development were taken aback yesterday morning (Apr. 14) after discovering their Victoria Road office was once again the target of vandalism. Employees were horrified at the pile...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
TDC offers reward for information on Automotive Division break-in
MANAGEMENT of the TDC Group of Companies is offering a $5 000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a group of men who broke into the company’s Automotive Division bet...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Tapley Seaton condemns shooting of Magistrate in St. Lucia
President of the OECS Bar Association, Kittitian Mr. Tapley Seaton, Q.C. has condemned the shooting in St. Lucia, of the Jamaican-born magistrate, Ann-Marie Smith, who was shot by armed assailants.“The vicious attac...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Mommy Henny celebrates 100 years of life
Hardworking, strong and private were all words used to describe Henrietta Watson who celebrated 100 years of life on Saturday, April 10, 2010.Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister responsible for So...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
SMI releases new music video - ‘Why You Still Here?’
SANDY POINT’S leading rapper/Hip-Hop artiste SMI has brought the ‘fire’ once again with his latest single ‘Why You Still Here’ and its music video. The song, which features the talented vocals of a fellow Sandy Poin...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Government enhances social safety net
“Ensuring Responsive and Effective Social Safety Nets: Meeting the Needs of the Vulnerable,” was the theme that fashioned the St. Kitts and Nevis Social Services Consultation Agenda held on Monday, April 12, at the ...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
LIME cuts rate for calls from landlines to mobiles
There is good news for LIME’s customers in St. Kitts & Nevis as the Caribbean’s premier telecoms company will be lowering the rates for calls from LIME landlines to mobile phones by as much as 20%. As of April 15, L...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Men's Health comes under the spotlight tonight
“Sexual Desire, Drive and Dysfunction: Preserving Your Health at Any Age,” comes under the spotlight in St. Kitts and Nevis Thursday evening.The Baptist Health International Center of Miami, a division of Baptist He...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
US Defense Secretary meets Eastern Caribbean leaders on security issues
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Sam Condor and Eastern Caribbean leaders will discuss regional security issues with United States Secretary of Defense, the Honourab...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
St. Kitts and Nevis participates in the 26th Annual Trade Winds
Just over 30 law enforcement officers from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts-Nevis Coast Guard are in Belize and Jamaica attending the 26th annual Trade Winds exercise....
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Caribbean and United States officials meet to discuss national security issues
Caribbean nations and the United States begin discussions on national security issues this week.The discussions will take place at the Fourth Meeting of the CARICOM Joint Working Group for Caribbean-US Dialogue on ...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
One in custody for Half Moon Bay double homicide
A man is currently in custody assisting police with their investigations into the Half Moon Bay double homicide. According to the Police Press and Public relations Officer, Inspector Vaughan Henderson, the man was t...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
NIA responds to Police requests; provides five new Jeeps to help fight crime
The mobile capacity of the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force was enhanced on Monday, thanks to a gift of five new Jeeps from the Nevis Island Administration (NIA).Permanent Secretary...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Federation’s Top Cop calls for greater business sector partnership in the fight against crime
A call was made to the Federation’s business sector to partner with the Police, in their continued efforts to provide effective security and a safe working and living environment for the people of St. Kitts and Nevi...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
SCASPA appoints new General Manager
The Board of Directors for the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority has appointed a new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the largest statutory corporation in St. Kitts and Nevis. Mr. Terrence Cr...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Press release on the passing of Jim Johnson
The membership of the St Kitts and Nevis Hotel and Tourism Association is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Jim Johnson. Everyone that knew Jim will be horrified at the way he met his end....
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
REGIONAL NEWS -
Articles posted on Thursday 15 April, 2010
LIAT responds to LIALPA’s concerns about proposed new base
For the past two years LIAT and the Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA) and the Leeward Islands Flight Attendants Association (LIFAA), the groups representing the airline’s pilots and cabin crew, hav...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
Antigua News
Ministry of Communications & Works introduces customized plates
After months of anticipation the Vehicle Licensing Department issued the Territory’s first set of customized plates last week. The customization of licence plates came as a result of the implementation of the Roa...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Reef check international executive director visits territory
Executive Director of Reef Check International, Dr. Gregor Hodgson arrived in the Territory on Monday, April 12 for a week to work with Reef Check-BVI to enhance their local coral reef monitoring programme in collab...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Public support invited for ceremony in honour of Sir Olva Georges
Government is encouraging the public to be a part of the Territory’s history and give their full support as they host a ceremony in honour of late Sir James Olva Georges, a major contributor to the development of th...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Two acts confirmed for BVI Music Festival
THE British Virgin Islands (BVI) Music Festival will be officially launched tomorrow (Apr. 16) and the names of artistes have not yet revealed for this year’s lineup....
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Premier: securities and investment business act to modernise regime
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE, said that the recently passed Securities and Investment Business Act will modernise current business regimes.The bill received its second and third r...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Second old pictures exhibtion now on display
The Archives and Records Management Unit of the Deputy Governor’s Office opened its second Old Pictures Exhibition yesterday at the Old Sugar Works Estate Museum. hThe Governor added, “It is not that we have lost a...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
BVI Red Cross receives cheque from Disaster Auxiliary Corps
The Red Cross recently received a donation from the Disaster Auxiliary Corps in the amount of $537.00 towards the Haiti Relief Fund.Deputy Director Mr. Zebalon Mclean said "the DDM always encourages volunteers to gi...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Library week to be celebrated from April 17 to 23
The Library Services Department will celebrate Library Week from April 17 to 23 under the theme, “Libraries: Bridging the Past, Present and Future”.The week’s activities are aimed at advancing literacy, promoting re...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
NAP implements capacity building workshop for persons with HIV
The National AIDS Programme (NAP) in the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Association for International Development recently facilitated a Capacity Building and Institutional Stren...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Ocean conversion offered $1M to run the Baugher’s Bay Plant
The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Julian Fraser RA reported to the House of Assembly on Monday that Ocean Conversion BVI Limited was offered one million dollars to continue operations at the Baug...
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News
Cab roof project making strides towards completion
The roof replacement project at the Central Administration Building is making significant strides towards completion after delays beyond Government’s control....
Posted: 15-Apr-2010
British Virgin Islands News