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Alien fish scares fisherfolkAlien fish scares fisherfolk

Alien fish scares fisherfolk

IS it an alien, an evolutionary milestone or just great ploy by our neighbours to reel in the tourists?… Read More

8 years ago
New ECCB governor outlines his vision to regional and local mediaNew ECCB governor outlines his vision to regional and local media

New ECCB governor outlines his vision to regional and local media

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- Media practitioners from across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) were given an opportunity on… Read More

8 years ago
The “Education Ambassador” bids Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean a fond farewellThe “Education Ambassador” bids Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean a fond farewell

The “Education Ambassador” bids Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean fond farewell

The following statement is by U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, Larry Palmer as he bids… Read More

8 years ago
CARICOM SG says 2015 a fulfilling year for the Caribbean CommunityCARICOM SG says 2015 a fulfilling year for the Caribbean Community

CARICOM SG says 2015 fulfilling year for the Caribbean Community

(CARICOM) Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has singled out unity, commitment and innovative ideas among the features that helped to… Read More

8 years ago
‘Greed’ blamed after Canada punishes St. Kitts and Nevis over its buy-a-passport programme‘Greed’ blamed after Canada punishes St. Kitts and Nevis over its buy-a-passport programme

‘Greed’ blamed after Canada punishes St. Kitts and Nevis over its buy-a-passport programme

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis had harsh words for the excesses of the buy-a-passport programme that got… Read More

8 years ago
Corruption-accused Nigerian minister issued Dominica diplomatic passportCorruption-accused Nigerian minister issued Dominica diplomatic passport

Corruption-accused Nigerian minister issued Dominica diplomatic passport

Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is currently under investigation in Britain for alleged corruption while in… Read More

8 years ago
Grenada on swine flu alert as neighbouring Trinidad records cases and deathsGrenada on swine flu alert as neighbouring Trinidad records cases and deaths

Grenada on swine flu alert as neighbouring Trinidad records cases and deaths

Grenada’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. George Mitchell, says the country’s disease surveillance system is on alert in light of confirmed… Read More

8 years ago
Region’s economic growth stabilizes in 2016Region’s economic growth stabilizes in 2016

Region’s economic growth stabilizes in 2016

In contrast to other sub-regions in Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean, with its close geographical and economic ties… Read More

8 years ago
Former Tourism Minister Sues St. Kitts Prime Minister, AG – NAN ExclusiveFormer Tourism Minister Sues St. Kitts Prime Minister, AG – NAN Exclusive

Former Tourism Minister Sues St. Kitts Prime Minister, AG – NAN Exclusive

By NAN Contributor News Americas, BASSETTERE, St. Kitts, Weds. 9th, 2015: Former Minister of Tourism and International Transport and retired… Read More

8 years ago
Caribbean Islands peg hopes on COP21 AgreementCaribbean Islands peg hopes on COP21 Agreement

Caribbean Islands peg hopes on COP21 Agreement

Caribbean leaders are demanding special recognition for small island states at the Paris climate talks. They say they are determined… Read More

8 years ago
St. Kitts suspends Syrians from Citizenship by Investment programmeSt. Kitts suspends Syrians from Citizenship by Investment programme

St. Kitts suspends Syrians from Citizenship by Investment programme

Syrians have been blocked from benefitting from St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. Government yesterday announced the… Read More

8 years ago
Government seeks to freeze assets of Trinidadian suspected of terrorismGovernment seeks to freeze assets of Trinidadian suspected of terrorism

Government seeks to freeze assets of Trinidadian suspected of terrorism

The Trinidad government has filed an application seeking the High Court’s permission to seize the assets of national imprisoned… Read More

8 years ago
Reggae Artiste Nelly Stharre Found Dead in DominicaReggae Artiste Nelly Stharre Found Dead in Dominica

Reggae Artiste Nelly Stharre Found Dead in Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica, Aug 20 2015 – Dominican reggae artiste Nelly Raffoul, who uses the stage name “Nelly Stharre”, was found… Read More

8 years ago
Church used by American death cult leader Jim Jones to reopen in GuyanaChurch used by American death cult leader Jim Jones to reopen in Guyana

Church used by American death cult leader Jim Jones to reopen in Guyana

The historic Catholic church once used by American cult leader and mass murderer Jim Jones will reopen for worship next… Read More

8 years ago
Appointment Of New Commissioners To The CARICOM Competition CommissionAppointment Of New Commissioners To The CARICOM Competition Commission

Appointment Of New Commissioners To The CARICOM Competition Commission

The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners, Mr. Nestor Alfred and Mr.… Read More

8 years ago

Zika virus reaches CARICOM; five cases confirmed

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed five cases of Zika virus in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nation. But… Read More

8 years ago

FBI joins Cayman Islands investigation into disappearance of Marvel Comics artist

The FBI has joined the investigation into the disappearance of an American who vanished seven months ago in the Cayman… Read More

8 years ago

Detective says seized guns were not ‘planted’ by the police

A senior cop yesterday testified before the Tivoli Enquiry that weapons seized within and outside Tivoli Gardens in the 2010… Read More

8 years ago

AJ Attacks Observer

Senator AJ Nicholson on Tuesday launched scathing attack on the Jamaica Observer for reporting that the Judicial Committee of… Read More

8 years ago

IDB and CDB to fund Sustainable Energy Facility (SEF) for the Eastern Caribbean

SEF will fund renewable energy, including geothermal power, energy efficiency, and institutional capacity projects in six Eastern Caribbean countries. The… Read More

8 years ago