By LENNOX ALDRED KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 11, CMC – The Barbados Tridents reached 206 for three in 20 overs against the Jamaica Kingsmen in the fourth match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here on Tuesday. TRIDENTS  206-3 in 20 overs (Brandon King 73, Sherfane Rutherford 50 not out, Quinton de Kock 42; Hassan Khan 1-19, Jediah […]

The Government has set aside $30 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector, Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones made the announcement at a hydrogen sector hui in Christchurch today. “Hydrogen has huge potential to become a valuable part of a […]

Damage to water infrastructure is making it harder to manage already low water levels and is putting people at risk. Tampering lowers water levels, disrupts navigation, harms wildlife and habitats, and creates serious safety hazards. Ashton Lock, near Oundle, has been one of the worst-hit sites. Vandals damaged its winding wheel, forcing its removal for […]

High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that do little to serve local communities are set to face a crackdown under new powers announced by the Prime Minister today [Tuesday 11 August]. The measures will put communities back in control of their high […]

Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc. has agreed to pay $11,772,680.14 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to obtain a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for which it was not eligible. “PPP loans were intended to help small businesses in the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. […]

On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at a cargo screening facility in Anchorage, Alaska, then met with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. “Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting with the men and women of CBP […]

Today, the Department of State released the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report (FTR).  Fiscal transparency is a critical element of effective public financial management: it helps build market confidence, underpins global economic stability, and levels the playing field for U.S. firms.  It fosters greater government accountability by providing a window into government budgets and spending.  Congress […]

The Trump Administration has mobilized an immediate response following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck regions of Colombia on August 10. Within hours of the earthquake, the Department of State announced $15.5 million in life-saving emergency shelter, food, and protection assistance, in addition to post-earthquake structural assessments. The Department also activated a Disaster Assistance Response Team […]

Vernan George – St. Kitts- Nevis Observer  During his minister’s statement, at the recent sitting of the National Assembly held on July 30th, Honorable Konris Maynard announced that the drone-based hydrogeological survey conducted earlier this year has yielded fruits as water was sighted from the test done in Saddlers Village. “We have had investigations through […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2026 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is working with the Republic of China (Taiwan) to develop new medical scholarship opportunities for nationals, with the aim of expanding access to specialised medical training and strengthening the Federation’s healthcare workforce. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced the initiative […]