The U.S. Department of Education (ED) today announced four new interagency agreements (IAAs) designed to reduce federal bureaucracy and improve the efficient delivery of federally funded programs and activities to better support students and families. These agreements follow 10 agency partnerships signed over the past year. The new partnerships with the Departments of Health and Human Services […]

A Parker woman was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for willfully failing to pay over employment taxes on behalf of the bridal shop company she owned and operated for more than a decade. According to court documents and statements made in court, Donna M. Savoy owned and operated Donna Beth […]

In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Know2Protect campaign and the Tim Tebow Foundation are releasing a new public service announcement featuring Tim Tebow, Foundation Chairman. The “No Time to Waste” public service announcement (PSA), available on know2protect.gov and the DHS YouTube Channel, calls on parents, teens and communities to act immediately […]

By Vernan George St. Kitts-Nevis Observer As political speculation intensifies ahead of the next general election, leader of the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM), Hon. Mark Brantley, says his party has not engaged in coalition discussions with any political party in St. Kitts. Speaking on the matter recently, Brantley said neither the People’s Action Movement (PAM), […]

St. Kitts is playing a pivotal role in a major regional infrastructure project as the Federation supplies critical construction materials for Saba’s ambitious Black Rocks Harbour Project, a development expected to significantly improve maritime access and economic activity on the Dutch Caribbean island. According to the quarry manager at the Public Works Department, Jermaine Lake, […]

By Staff Writer The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark ruling in a long-running dispute involving the Bank of Nevis International Limited (BONI), finding that the Regulator of International Banking did not have the legal authority to impose US$120,000 in fines and penalties on the bank or to issue directives restricting the […]

By Vernan George St. Kitts-Nevis Observer The long-standing School-Based Assessment (SBA) component of Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations could soon be discontinued amid growing concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students, according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Zahnela Claxton. Speaking on the Government at Work programme on June 4, Claxton […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 15, CMC -The advocacy group, Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) Monday urged the government the Jamaica government to pursue evidence-based policies that balance child protection with children’s rights amid plans by the Andrew Holness government to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children […]

BASSETERRE,  St. Kitts, Jun 15, CMC -Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew Monday held talks with European Commissioner, Magnus Brunner, to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the European Union, according to an official statement issued here. It said that the meeting with Brunner “forms […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 15, CMC  -The 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference began here on Sunday with the Jamaican-born Anglican bishop, Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin calling on nationals to build a single community that will further strengthen the country’s resilience and amplify its voice in the world. Delivering the sermon at the official service held to mark the […]