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Government Committed To Ensuring Seniors Age With Dignity And Respect

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The government’s commitment to ensure that seniors age with dignity and respect was reiterated by the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State responsible for Ageing, during her remarks to commemorate International Day of Older Persons on October 01, 2024. The minister’s remarks were made on Tuesday, during a special church service […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Drew Visits McIlhenny Company, Home Of Iconic Tabasco Brand

Avery Island, Louisiana – In a significant move to strengthen agricultural ties and explore innovative agribusiness opportunities, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew toured the McIlhenny Company’s manufacturing and agricultural operations, the home of the world-renowned TABASCO® Brand, on October 01, 2024. This visit comes amid growing efforts by […]

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Cayon Shooting Incident Under Police Investigation

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is currently investigating a shooting incident that took place in Brighton, Cayon, between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM on October 1, 2024. According to initial reports, Kareem Jeffers and Nicholas Johnson, both residents of Ponds Pasture, were driving down a dirt road when they were fired upon […]

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How Much Is That Coffee In The Cafe? Jamaica’s Government Wants A Say.

Jamaica’s  Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be conducting a study to help local coffee farmers determine a fair market price for their crop that will take into account the cost of production and reasonable profit levels to establish a minimum price for the product which is popular as a drink locally as well […]

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Even Better In The BVI? BVI Targets Wealthy Zip Codes In US To Offer Endless Summer, Sailing, And Sunshine.

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) recently completed a two-week promotional campaign across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic seaboard states. Led by Safika O’Neal, Business Development Manager for the region, the BVITBFC hosted  training sessions for travel agents to expand travel interest for the Winter 2024/Spring 2025 season. O’Neal stated, “As the US […]

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US Department Of Justice Opens Cold-Case Review Of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

In a surprise move, the United States Department of Justice has announced that it is opening a cold-case investigation into the Tulsa Massacre of 1921, in which hundreds of black residents of the Oklahoma city were killed by white residents in what amounted to a race riot. Crimes of this type were difficult to investigate, […]

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US Vice Presidential Candidates Fight To A Draw In TV Debate.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance clashed on a range of policy issues in Tuesday’s TV debate in New York, including gun control, abortion and the spiraling violence in the Middle East. However, a fair judgment of the outcome is probably that neither candidate landed a knockout blow, and it […]

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Iran Goes Ballistic On Israel.

Iran launched around 200 missiles into Israel on Tuesday, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran-backed groups in Palestine and Lebanon. Israel had recently killed top leaders of Hezbollah in Lebanon with bombs, and injured or killed numerous Hezbollah officials with booby-trapped explosive pagers and walkie-talkies, […]

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Carnival Cruise Line Jazzed About Welcoming 7 Millionth Guest To Embark In New Orleans

Miami, Florida – Carnival Cruise Line is jazzed about marking another significant milestone from the popular homeport of New Orleans as the first cruise operator to embark more than seven million guests from the port since beginning year-round cruising in 1994. When the Litteral family stepped onto Carnival Valor on Monday, they made the milestone official. Thomas and Julie Litteral, […]

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Nevisian Students Cassiann Caines And Zayne Mintos Awarded 2024 Susanna Lee High School Scholarships

Charlestown, Nevis – Ms. Cassiann Caines of the Charlestown Secondary School and Mr. Zayne Mintos of the Gingerland Secondary School were among nine outstanding students inducted into the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board’s Susanna Lee High School Scholarship programme for 2024. The Susanna Lee High School Scholarship awards were presented to the exceptional students at […]

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