UN News- One year on from a devastating earthquake which struck Haiti, communities are rebuilding their lives, and aiming to be better prepared when future disasters strike. A line of women carry rocks in the hands and on their heads as they descend to a gully on the side of a hill in southern Haiti. […]

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The newly elected cabinet of Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew was sworn into office on Saturday, following the victory of the St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party at the recent polls. In the ceremony, newly elected parliamentary representatives were allotted ministries and portfolios within the Cabinet. The prime minister also has the portfolios of minister of […]

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As international travel returns in many parts of the world, several Members are starting to report strong numbers both for arrivals and tourist spending. This is in spite of the fact the sector continues to face a number of challenges, among them the ongoing pandemic, rising interest rates and cost of living levels, and heightened […]

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Today’s Headlines China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, in a…Read More Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An […]

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Aug 12 (Reuters) – The Nicaraguan government ordered the closure of a radio station known for its opposition against President Daniel Ortega, its director said on Friday. Local radio station Radio Dario was shut on Friday, its director Anibal Toruno said on his Twitter account, showing images of the government’s decision. Radio Dario was considered […]

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LIMA, Aug 12 (Reuters) – The governments of Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia on Saturday backed the continuation of Pedro Castillo’s presidency in Peru, where he is facing several criminal investigations and constant threats of impeachment. “We reiterate our solidarity with the legitimately elected authorities,” the countries said in a joint statement. “We trust that […]

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BBC- Thousands of federal troops have been deployed to several Mexican border cities, including Tijuana, amid a flare up in gang violence. The northern state of Baja California was hit by a wave of arson that saw nearly 30 vehicles burned and highways blocked on Friday night. It followed a week of violence and shootings […]

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BBC- Government officials in Ecuador have blamed a deadly explosion in the port city of Guayaquil on organised crime. At least five people were killed and 26 more injured in the blast on Sunday. Ecuador’s interior minister said it was a “declaration of war” by criminal gangs against the government. The Andean country, which is […]

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The Florida Department of Health is allowing two doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine to be administered to residents again. After cases doubled over the past week, state health officials began to ration the state’s supply of monkeypox vaccines — only allowing the first of a two-dose regimen to be given. But days after the Food […]

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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 12, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Manager of the St. Kitts and Nevis Solid Waste Management and Recycling Project, Ms Joyce Chang, is lauding the Ministry of Tourism, two St. Kitts-based civic organisations, and a Kittitian entrepreneur for constructively engaging the youth during the schools’ summer break. “It was a pleasure that the […]

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