The BVI Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade has received the report of the ad hoc Minimum Wage Advisory Committee and is looking over the data presented. The BVI has not had a raise in the minimum wage since 2016 and there is little doubt that the cost of living has gone up since […]
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Barbados health officials have been investigating a mysterious increase in the cases of gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados, but have not been able to identify any single cause that links cases. As a result, they are urging members of the public to employ proper hand hygiene methods, such as washing their hands regularly and to vet […]
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The climate pattern known as El Niño (the boy), caused by a warm current in the Pacific Ocean, is finally on its way out the door after a year when it pushed world temperatures to record highs. That’s what weather forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Miami say–and they predict that […]
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A man whose two first names are Jesús Gerardo, also known as “El Kekas” has been charged in a Mexican court over the disappearance of three tourists on a surfing trip in Mexico and has confessed to killing them. Under Mexican law only a suspect’s first two names may be published and his surname is […]
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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – This afternoon (Wednesday, May 8, 2024), Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew made a heartfelt visit to the RLB International Airport to extend his regards and support to Kevon Woode and his parents, who departed for Trinidad and Tobago for advanced medical care. Fifteen-year-old Kevon Woode was tragically involved in […]
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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – At approximately 10:43 am local time, today (May 8, 2024), a significant earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua and Barbuda, and Guadeloupe. The earthquake’s epicenter was located at latitude: 16.854, longitude: -61.545, with a depth of 10.0km. The […]
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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has prioritised the empowerment of nurses as part of a more comprehensive plan to transform the delivery of healthcare services in the Federation, fully understanding that nurses are central to building resilient and sustainable healthcare systems that promote the well-being of all. This was emphasised […]
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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Yesterday, The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Excellency David Rivero Perez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Kitts and Nevis, in a courtesy meeting to mark the upcoming 29th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the two nations on 10 May 2024. During the […]
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Nova Scotia, Canada – The High Commissioner of Saint Kitts and Nevis to Canada, H.E. Mr. Samuel Berridge, is currently on official duty in the eastern Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. This six-day mission aims to engage prominent academic, provincial, business, and community leaders to discuss strengthening areas of cooperation new to St. Kitts and […]
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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The National Assembly is preparing for a crucial debate on two proposed amendments to existing legislation, and one new Bill, aimed at addressing the rising incidences of gun-related crimes and witness intimidation in the Federation. As part of the Government’s multi-faceted effort to enhance public safety, on Thursday, May 09, 2024, […]
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