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LOCAL NEWS -
Articles posted on Tuesday 26 May, 2009
OAS Agro Eco-tourism forges onward with Cost Benefit Analysis
THE Organisation of American States (OAS)-sponsored Agro Eco-tourism project is increasing its momentum with a Basic Cost Benefit Analysis Workshop in preparation for full implementation of the scheme. The two-day w...
Posted: 26-May-2009
“We must be positive role models for our youths”…says Vance Amory
LEADER of the Opposition on Nevis, the Hon. Vance Amory said that adults in society must be positive role models for the youths. Amory, who was speaking at the launch of the Empire Sports Club’s Boys Together for Ch...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Federation’s students excel in Trinidad
IN keeping with the government’s thrust of a services-based, diversified economy, three of the Federation’s students at the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute are excelling in their academic pursu...
Posted: 26-May-2009
No help from RSS until all options exhausted
PRIME MINISTER Dr. the Hon. Denzil Douglas has denied that there is a need for the Regional Security System (RSS) to assist in the Federation’s crime situation, insisting that his government’s policies must be allow...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Green Valley Queen contestants: Crime is most important issue that affects community
FIVE of the six contestants vying for the Miss Green Valley title on May 29, told SKNVibes Pep TV that they see crime as the most important issue affecting their community. The contestants made that assertion last F...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Minister Daniel: Empire Sports Club boys’ programme represents critical intervention!
MINISTER of Social Development the Hon. Hensley Daniel has described the Boys Together for Change programme organised by the Empire Sports Club as one of critical intervention, which is missing in many local communi...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Lime Customer Notice - Maintenance Work
As LIME continues to ensure peak performance of our fixed line network, we wish to notify our customers at Upper Market Street, Basseterre, that we will be carrying out maintenance work on Wednesday 27th May, 2009 b...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Top police officials attend FBI Conference
THREE of the Federation’s most decorated police officers recently participated in the Latin America-Caribbean Chapter (LACC) of the FBINNA’s annual Retrainer Conference in Brazil. Police Commissioner Austin Williams...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Pilots to fight LIAT’s injunction
THE Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA) is going to court to fight an injunction preventing them from taking industrial action against the company. LIALPA Chairman Michael Blackburn said the associat...
Posted: 26-May-2009
SKN places trust and support in ECCU strategic responses
DESPITE the prevailing signs of a deepened recession, the nation’s trust in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s (ECCU) Strategic Planning remains strong. And in a move to pledge his government’s unwavering suppor...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Tempo to promote Culturama, Badness out of Style, Music Festival
LEADING Caribbean music portal Tempo has come onboard to help ensure that the Nevis island’s festival, Culturama 2009, is properly marketed and exposed. Tempo’s Senior Vice-President and General Manager Nevis’ Frede...
Posted: 26-May-2009
“Near normal” hurricane season predicted
THE United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted an average Atlantic hurricane season for 2009, with nine to 14 named storms - four to seven of which could become hurricanes. T...
Posted: 26-May-2009
OECS and USVI identity areas for closer cooperation
Closer functional co-operation between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the United States Virgin Islands was discussed during the just concluded 49th Meeting OECS Heads of Government in Tortol...
Posted: 26-May-2009
OECS nationals to benefit from co-operation agreement with Spain
Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis and member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are to benefit from a joint cooperation agreement signed with the Kingdom of Spain. OECS Prime Ministers, Pre...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Spice proves she is Best of the Best
Dancehall artiste, Spice was undeniably one of the top performers at this year's Best of the Best concert in Miami on Sunday.The concert which gets an annual attendance of more than 45,000 and is said to rival event...
Posted: 26-May-2009
St. Kitts/Nevis To Host More Than 40 Travel Agents
More than forty (40) travel agents from North America are expected to attend the First Annual Travel Agent Symposium, which will be jointly hosted by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the Nevis Tourism Authority. ...
Posted: 26-May-2009
BVI Music Festival receives mixed reviews; Daddy Yankee hailed best performer
THE recently concluded British Virgin Island Music Festival has received mixed reviews from attendees. The festival was held at the Cane Garden Bay from May 22-24 and some persons have expressed their displeasure in...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Region must stay abreast with global issues that could affect the Caribbean’s financial sector and e...
A regional legal and financial expert believes that while the Caribbean continued to stay abreast of best and compliance practices, it must be aware of the wider global issues that were going to affect the financial...
Posted: 26-May-2009
Harmonised efforts essential in money laundering fight - Nevis Legal Advisor
Legal Advisor in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Patrice Nisbett said Monday, that though the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing was arduous and protracted, continued harmonised effort...
Posted: 26-May-2009
REGIONAL NEWS -
Articles posted on Tuesday 26 May, 2009
Public reminded of smoking ban in enclosed public places
The public is reminded to adhere to the provisions of the Tobacco Products Control Act, 2006 which prohibits smoking in enclosed public places including offices and office buildings, restaurants and bars, and public...
Posted: 26-May-2009
British Virgin Islands News
V.I Fashion Week Launch Promotional Campaign in Atlanta
Atlanta was chosen as the hosts for the Virgin Island Fashion Week promotion taking place May 25th thru May 30th, 2009. The promotional event serves as a tease for the islands most commanded designers and showcases ...
Posted: 26-May-2009
US Virgin Islands News
Eight vie for coveted Miss SVG title
EIGHT of St. Vincent and the Grenadines most beautiful and talented young women are getting ready for the coveted Miss St. Vincent and the Grenadines Queen title. The contestants are: Tenille Austin, Miss First Cari...
Posted: 26-May-2009
St. Vincent News
Fire and rescue service reports fire at duff’s bottom
The BVI Fire and Rescue Services has confirmed a weekend fire which occurred at Duff’s Bottom, Tortola in an apartment complex behind Virgin Islands Motors. According to the Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Mr. Will...
Posted: 26-May-2009
British Virgin Islands News
Premier congratulates Hon. Mckeeva Bush on election win
Premier Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE has extended congratulations to the Leader of Government Business in the Cayman Islands, Honourable McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, on his United Democratic Party’s majority win in las...
Posted: 26-May-2009
British Virgin Islands News
COMMUNIQUÉ-Forty-Ninth Meeting of the OECS Authority
The Forty-Ninth Meeting of the Authority of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States was held on May 20th to 22nd at the Treasure Isle Hotel, Tortola, the Virgin Islands (UK), under the Chairmanship of the Hon. ...
Posted: 26-May-2009
British Virgin Islands News