Premier Mark Brantley has mounted a strong defence of the Nevis Island Administration’s handling of the long-standing Rest Haven matter, describing the compulsory acquisition of the property as “one of the worst fiscal decisions ever made in the history of this country”, and warning that the issue has saddled Nevisians with a liability exceeding EC$30 […]
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Anthropic files for IPO before OpenAI as trillion-dollar startups race to go public
Anthropic said it filed for an initial public stock offering, a surprise start in its race with OpenAI to be the next trillion-dollar AI startup to go public.
St. Kitts and Nevis tightens Ebola precautions, warns against travel to high-risk countries
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has announced strengthened public health and border protection measures as authorities continue monitoring the evolving Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak affecting parts of Africa. In a statement issued jointly through the Ministry of Health of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Ministry of National Security of Saint Kitts and Nevis, officials said the […]
Ald Stapleton Ecstatic After Appointment as NEVLEC GM
By Staff Writer Nelson Ald Stapleton says he is “ecstatic” and grateful following his appointment as the new General Manager of the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC), describing the achievement as a proud moment for both himself and his family. Stapleton officially confirmed his journey and vision for the company during remarks following the announcement […]
Oil prices jump after U.S.-Iran talks reportedly collapse, erasing recent declines
The price of oil rose sharply after Iran reportedly cut off talks with the United States to end the war. Crude oil jumped to levels not seen since mid-May.
Nelson Ald Stapleton is NEVLEC’s new GM
By Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer The Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) has appointed Nelson Ald Stapleton as its new General Manager, a move Premier Mark Brantley described as another example of the Nevis Island Administration investing in and promoting local talent. Announcing the appointment, Premier Brantley said he was pleased to confirm Stapleton’s selection, noting that […]
How shoppers who pay in cash are subsidizing Americans’ credit card reward points
A Harvard study estimates that people who pay with cash and debit cards are subsidizing $30 billion a year in points and perks for credit card users.
MPI investigates suspected scorpion discovery in Auckland home
MPI staff collected the dead arachnid for formal identification.
King’s Birthday weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
MetService warns Northland could see up to 130mm of rain overnight.
West Auckland home engulfed in flames as firefighters bring Rānui blaze under control
No one was reported inside the single-storey house during the blaze.