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Appeal Court overturns jailing of BONI executive

The Eastern Caribbean Court of appeal has struck down an earlier ruling by a Nevis High Court Judge which sent James Simpson – acting chief executive officer of BONI and one of its directors – to His Majesty’s Prison, Basseterre, for seven days for failure to obey a court order. Acting Justice The Hon. Gerard […]

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SKN students evacuated from Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa passes through

By Rick Amburgey   A group of 27 students from St. Kitts and Nevis studying in Jamaica returned home safely on Sunday, October 26, as Hurricane Melissa threatened the island. The evacuation was coordinated by the Office of the Prime Minister, which acted swiftly to ensure the safety of nationals before the storm made landfall. […]

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Jamaica declares national disaster as Hurricane Melissa unleashes devastation across the Caribbean

By Loshaun Dixon   The Government of Jamaica has formally declared the island a disaster zone following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm — the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the country’s history. Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned that “we are expecting some loss of […]

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Citizens help shape Budget 2026 at National Forum

By Loshaun Dixon The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis reinforced its commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement through the hosting of the Budget 2026 National Forum at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Tuesday. Held under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together,” the forum brought together a […]

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CANTO 40 Concludes In The Bahamas, Eyes Turn To 42nd AGM In Trinidad And Tobago

CANTO, the leading trade association for the Caribbean ICT sector, marked a major milestone this July as it hosted its 40th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in The Bahamas. The landmark event drew over 800 delegates from 52 countries, including two Caribbean Prime Ministers, ten ICT Ministers, regional telecom […]

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RSS Training Institute Working To Strengthen Regional Investigative Capacity

The Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS TI) has successfully completed a Criminal Investigation Course designed to boost the region’s ability to investigate and manage serious and complex crimes. The intensive programme brought together law enforcement officers from across Member States for hands-on instruction in modern investigative techniques and professional case management. Developed to strengthen […]

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