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Kenyan Intervention in Haiti Delayed Due To Logistics.

The Kenyan forces who the world hopes can restore order in Haiti were widely expected to arrive this week, concurrently with the visit of President Ruto to Washington, but now there seems to be a delay. Nearly 200 Kenyan police officers had been expected to land around 23 May – timed to coincide with Kenyan […]

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Mission Impossible: Haitians Now Killing Missionaries In Anarchy Island.

A young American missionary couple were among three people killed in Haiti in an ambush by unidentified gunmen outside a church as widespread gang violence continues the country that remains overrun with armed gangs and  in a state of anarchy. The immediate motive for the murders, whether for money, supplies, or political motives is not […]

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The Lone Sailor Who Set A World Record By Crossing The Oceans For Over Three Years Without Sight Of Land.

TRAVEL: by Eric Mackenzie Lamb A few weeks ago, through a mutual acquaintance, I met Reid Stowe, about whom, being a sailor myself, I had long read about and admired. His yacht, named Anne after his mother, he had built himself. The gaff rigged schooner was 70 feet long and 16 feet wide, made of […]

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Water Related Emergency In St. Lucia: Health Risks, Impacts, and Safety Tips

St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs provides guidance in relation to the water-related emergency declared by the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. on Tuesday 14th May, 2024 to reduce the possible associated health risks, potential impacts, and provide essential safety measures to mitigate adverse effects. The current water-related emergency and […]

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ESG Shipping Awards: Gold Recognition for AIDA Cruises for Innovative Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System

Rostock – AIDA Cruises, the leader in the German cruise industry, was honored with the prestigious ESG Shipping Award International 2024 last Monday, May 20, in Athens/Greece. In the “Technlogy Leader” category, the company received a Gold recognition for the installation of the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in passenger shipping with a capacity […]

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Minister Henry Reaffirms Government Of St. Lucia’s Commitment to Equity, Fairness and Inclusion

St. Lucia – In his April 2024-2025 budget presentation, Hon. Joachim Henry, Minister for Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, reaffirmed the government of Saint Lucia’s  steadfast commitment to addressing citizens’ needs, driving economic growth and promoting fair resource allocation. As part of his presentation, Minister Henry emphasized the significant responsibility entrusted to the government in […]

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State-Of-The-Art Fire Appliance Commissioned And Added To Fleet At RLB International

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The fleet of fire appliances servicing the R. L. Bradshaw (R.L.B.) International Airport was increased from three to four following the commissioning of the state-of-the-art 6×6 Rosenbauer Panther on Friday (May 24, 2024), during a ceremony at the R.L.B. Fire Hall. The new appliance was purchased from Austria through regional agent Indocom […]

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CFBC Launches Publication Of New Digital Exhibit – Celebrating 40 Years Of Authors

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is pleased to announce the publication of a new digital exhibit – Celebrating 40 Years of Authors – displaying the works of local authors over the past 40 years since the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became an independent state. The exhibit was launched […]

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The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas Participates in the 27th Meeting of the COFCOR

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Twenty-Seventh Session of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations of CARICOM (COFCOR) is taking place over a two-day period: 23rd and 24th May 2024 in a hybrid format, hosted in Roseau, Dominica. During the initial business session, the relationship of CARICOM and Third States induced rousing discussion on the […]

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Families Encouraged To Help Mitigate Climate Change

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Families across St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to engage in meaningful activities that can help mitigate climate change while strengthening relationships within the family unit. Actions such as planting trees or starting a backyard garden were recommended by Erslyn Bridgewater, Senior Community Development Officer within the Department of Community […]

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