What is more exciting than the anticipation of a new year? New Year’s Eve on fabulous, festive Caribbean islands! There are so many islands, so many choices. Here are some suggestions of where to be at the end of 2012. Bear in mind, all of these islands are great for picking up an easy, convenient yacht charter. The list isn’t ... Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis is among 10 Caribbean countries being given access to US$51.4 million in aid to fund their attempts to reduce poverty at home. The Board of Directors of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved the seventh phase of the Bank’s Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Programme and has approved a contribution of US$46 million, while ... Read More »
Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Miguel Li-Jey Tsao has applaud St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas and Minister of Education, Sen. The Hon. Nigel Carty for the attention and importance they pay to education in the twin-island Federation. “Although neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the Federation of ... Read More »
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – A flash flood warning was issued for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and neighboring islands Tuesday. According to the local Met Office at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, the Antigua and Barbuda Met Office has issued a flash flood warning for the low laying and flood prone areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, ... Read More »
St. Kitts & Nevis sprinter Tameka Williams has been sent home from the London Olympics by her team for a potential drug violation. Williams had been using a substance which was “clearly outside the medical code,” St. Kitts Olympic committee vice president Dennis Knight told The Associated Press on Sunday. Knight said Williams had not tested positive, but the team ... Read More »
SportLifestyle brand PUMA®announced today it will launch a revolutionary online experience on July 27, ThePUMA 100 Metre Shop, inspired by Jamaican Track & Field’s greatest moments in time. The new Tumblr site fuses Jamaican and British cultures to produce original content from on-the-ground contributors in London and Kingston. It’s packed with portraits, stories, and event updates as well as hand-picked ... Read More »
BASSETERRE – ST KITTS – The recent decision by St. Kitts and Nevis to be a part of the GSTC’s network, is getting support from Royal Caribbean Cruises, a leader in environmental sustainability among the cruise industry. Recognized as a GSTC Patron, Royal Caribbean is today helping sponsor implementation of the new Criteria for Destinations in a cruise ship port ... Read More »
BASSETERRE – ST KITTS – The St. Kitts and Nevis Cabinet Has been updated on the ongoing efforts to secure an investor for CLICO International Life (or CIL) which would serve to restore the investments of hundreds of nationals who had invested in the insurance company. Since the collapse of the CL Financial Group in 2009, the government of St. ... Read More »
BASSETERRE – ST KITTS – The development of a ‘White/Grey/Black’ list for the Caribbean, the collation of statistics on the performance of companies, a banning procedure for the region and review of the member contribution methodology for the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (CMOU) were approved at the 17 Committee Meeting held here recently. The meeting unanimously ... Read More »
BASSETERRE – ST KITTS – The Federal Cabinet has approved three construction projects that will pump some EC$115 million in the local economy. “In response to the need to provide ongoing support for activities that will assist the growth prospects of the local economy, and in reflecting upon the growth challenges which have flowed out of the global economic recession, ... Read More »
