The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking officials in Jackson County, North Carolina to not release an illegal alien charged with hit-and-run resulting in death. According to local reporting, the incident occurred on August 2 in Sylva, North Carolina. The victim, 51-year-old […]
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Harris Unveils PLP Candidates, Attacks Govt’s Financial Record
Former Prime Minister and Political Leader of the People’s Labour Party (PLP), Dr. Timothy Harris, has declared that the next general election will be a contest between the governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party and the PLP, as he unveiled a slate of candidates that he described as capable of rebuilding and transforming the country. Addressing […]
NIA makes US$5.9M down payment for geothermal drilling
By Vernan George | St. Kitts-Nevis Observer The Nevis Island Administration (NIA), through the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC), has made a US$5.9 million down payment to Icelandic Drilling Company to begin mobilising a geothermal drilling rig for the long-awaited geothermal energy project on Nevis. Premier Mark Brantley made the disclosure during his weekly radio programme, On the […]
Reassignments bringing new High Court judges to St. Kitts and Nevis
The judicial landscape in St. Kitts and Nevis is set for a significant change in September, with two serving High Court judges being reassigned from the Federation and two new judges arriving to take up duties in the local courts. The changes were announced by Her Ladyship, the Hon. Madame Justice Margaret Price-Findlay, Chief Justice […]
Coach Jodie Wastney sentenced to community detention for stealing from marching team
Coach Jodie Wastney stole money from the team’s fundraising kitty.
Christchurch crash: Two injured after evening collision
One vehicle apparently left the road and hit a road sign.
Pauline Hanna inquest testimony concludes with evidence from Philip Polkinghorne’s sister, pathologist
Ruth Hughes was never called to testify at her brother’s murder trial.
Armed police swarm Te Atatū South home for search warrant, children at nearby school told to use alternative exit
Police said they were trying to locate a man who had fled and was wanted for arrest.
Hamilton’s first social supermarket opens on Norton Rd for referred whānau
The Norton Rd store offers food, advice and support, but only by referral.
Dangerous Christchurch offender given preventive detention for kidnap, sexual violation
Judge: ‘The trauma you caused her is deep and far-reaching’.