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LOCAL NEWS -
Articles posted on Monday 26 January, 2009
Saba Energy Commissioner tours Nevis geothermal drilling site
SABA Energy Commissioner Bruce Zagers on Saturday (Jan. 24) toured local geothermal drilling sites amidst reports by the Head of West Indies Power that construction of a production plant begins here in April. Zagers...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Challenger, Bradshaw acquitted
AFTER taking up residence at Her Majesty’s Prison for the better part of two years, murder accused Fitzroy Challenger and Jamal Bradshaw left the courtroom earlier today freed and acquitted of the charge brought aga...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
England sets blistering pace in first innings
THE English Cricket Team looked impressive in their opening session of the Digicel Home Series 2009 yesterday (Jan. 25), racking up a massive 424 for 8 against host squad St. Kitts-Nevis Invitational XI. The day sta...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Local Customs Officers on eight-week training course
NINETEEN members of the Federation’s Customs and Excise Department are currently attending the 6th Annual Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council Examinations (CCLEC) Junior Officers Basic Course. The eight-week c...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Bus drivers publicly recognised for contribution to society
KVK Enterprises along with its recently-launched ministry, Dare to Be Different International, has performed another kind deed through its recently held Bus Driver Appreciation held at the Bay Road bus terminal. Co...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Federation’s students awarded for academic excellence
FIFTY-NINE brilliant students of the Federation were honoured for their academic achievement at the 22nd annual Academic Excellence Recognition Awards Ceremony on Friday evening (Jan. 23) at the Royal St. Kitts Hote...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Locals get a taste of Caribbean cinematography thanks to Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase
THE second Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase officially began its seven-day movie series in St. Kitts yesterday (Jan. 25), receiving incredible responses from the hundreds of viewers who turned out for the first fi...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Nevis Health Minister applauds Global Faith Alliance for medical supplies donation
MINISTER of Health Hensley Daniel on Friday (Jan. 23) applauded the Global Faith Alliance organisation for donating 40 boxes of medical supplies to the Alexander Hospital in Charlestown. The supplies were presented ...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
PM challenges police force to deliver excellence in policing
PRIME MINISTER Dr. Denzil Douglas has challenged the nation’s security forces to demonstrate a higher standard of policing as a result of their involvement in the Law Enforcement Training Assistance Project (LETAP)....
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
It’s all about the shoes at LaToya’s Boutique
ABOUT one year ago, a bold step was made to start a small business and what originally began as a simple idea has blossomed as LaToya’s Shoe Boutique continues to attract hundreds to its Cayon Street store.Nestled o...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Change to inauguration brings a new era!
take this opportunity to congratulate my former Harvard University colleague Barak Obama, on becoming the first black American to be sworn in as President of the United States of America. I am touched by the moment....
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Alkin Huggins wins Charlestown Secondary’s Spelling Bee
ALKIN HUGGINS of 3A1 emerged winner of the Charlestown Secondary School’s annual Spelling Bee Competition which ended on Friday (Jan. 23) at the school’s auditorium. Huggins did not have it easy however, and was pre...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
OAS Ambassador optimistic and pleased about new US Administration
ONE of the Federation’s top diplomats has expressed his delight at the recent inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. In an exclusive interview with SKNVibes, Starret Gree...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Joseph Simmonds says Fisheries on same page with Ken
SENIOR Fisheries Officer in the Department of Fisheries Joseph Simmonds said he is in agreement with the concerns and recommendations made by seasoned fisherman Kenneth Samuel concerning the preservation of marine l...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Time to buckle up or pay up in St. Kitts-Nevis
THE passage of two critical amendments to the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act on January 6 will soon have motorists in the Federation either practicing safer driving habits or paying fines to government coffers. The s...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
REGIONAL NEWS -
Articles posted on Monday 26 January, 2009
Barbados welcomes regional Heads of Government to discuss CSME
CARIBBEAN Heads of Government (HOG) will meet in Barbados on Friday (Jan. 30) for the 5th Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). According to Caribbean Net Ne...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Barbados News
Bahamas lawmaker on alleged extortion charges;
BAHAMIAN Senator Pleasant Bridgewater has been charged in connection with a plot to extort money from Hollywood actor John Travolta after the recent death of his son, Jett. According to Caribbean Net News, local aut...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
Bahamas News
Statement by Deputy Premier/Minister of Health and Social Development
I am grateful for this opportunity to inform this Honourable House on the progress which the Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to make in its efforts to have a brand new 100-ton-per-day incinerator...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
British Virgin Islands News
Responses to Questions to the Minister for Education and Culture
Mr. Speaker, would the Honourable Minister of Education and Culture please inform this Honourable House of any existing plans for the further development of the main Public Library in Road Town?Mr. Speaker, the Lead...
Posted: 26-Jan-2009
British Virgin Islands News