Charlestown, Nevis, NEVIS (March 31, 2026) — Food security on Nevis has received a significant boost with the official handover of a 30,000-gallon water storage tank, along with a shade house and dry storage facility at the Prospect Agricultural Station, delivered to the New River Farmers Cooperative. Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Premier, the Honourable […]
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Sovereign Wealth and Resilience Fund Bill Introduced to Strengthen Fiscal Governance
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 31, 2026 — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew presented the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilience Fund Bill, 2026, in the National Assembly, calling it a transformative step to secure the nation’s long-term economic future and protect prosperity for generations. Leading debate on the Bill, Dr. Drew described […]
Saint Lucia: The Numbers Do Not Lie: The Pierre Administration Cuts Unemployment
According to the 2025 Annual Labour Force Survey, Saint Lucia’s unemployment rate stood at 12.6 percent in 2025 Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Saint Lucia has recorded a historic decline in unemployment, a result of sound leadership, strategic management and effective policy choices. When Prime Minister Pierre assumed office in […]
Great Britain: Consumers To Save Around £400 Million Every Year From Government Crackdown On Costly Subscription Traps
Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions, which will save consumers around £400 million every year. New rules, announced today [2 April], will make it simpler and far less painful to escape unwanted subscriptions, stop people being silently rolled onto expensive contracts and ensure that companies are […]
United States: TDOE Celebrates April As Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month
Nashville, Tennessee –Throughout April, the Tennessee Department of Education invites Tennesseans to celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. The department will spotlight historic math gains in achievement driven by the state’s focused commitment to rigorous academic standards, educator support, mathematics resources, and a strong accountability system. Recent assessment data show Tennessee students continue to make […]
United States: America 250 Grant Supports Tennessee Agricultural Museum’s Antique Tractor And Engine Show
Nashville, Tennessee — The Oscar L. Farris Agricultural Museum Association has been awarded a $6,995 Tennessee America 250 Grant from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. This Community Support Grant will help make possible an upcoming public event held at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum on April 25. The funding will be used to support […]
United States: Texas Governor Abbott, TANEO Boost Advanced Nuclear Construction
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) today opened applications to increase advanced nuclear construction, strengthen nuclear manufacturing capacity, and lead America’s nuclear renaissance in the state of Texas. “To power the Texas of tomorrow, we must boost our state’s advanced nuclear capacity,” said Governor Abbott. “Nuclear energy provides an efficient and reliable energy […]
Carlton Dupont Charged With Attempted Murder
April 1, 2026 Carlton Dupont of Amory Drive, Camps, St. Kitts, has been formally charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident that occurred on March 10, 2026. He was charged at the Basseterre Police Station on March 27, 2026.
United States: Texas Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact multiple regions of Texas this week. “The State of Texas is taking action to prepare for severe storms expected to affect Texans in North, West, and Central […]
United States: Texas Governor Abbott Touts Legislative Wins, Highlights Success Of Texas Energy Industry At TIPRO
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks emphasizing the critical role the oil and gas industry plays in making our state an economic powerhouse at the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) 80th Annual Convention. “The world has recognized the critical role Texas, and Texas oil and gas, plays in global security, thanks to […]