DOCTORS at the Alexandra Hospital on Nevis lost the battle in saving the life of a young man who was earlier today shot in Gingerland. Information reaching SKNVibes state that 23-year-old Karim ‘Sleepy’ Browne, formally of McKnight but who was residing in Bath Village, Nevis, was shot in the right eye shortly after 11:00 this morning.  [ Read More... ]

Plans for the staging of the 2010 Agriculture Open Day here on Nevis are moving into high gear and organisers are once again promising members of the public an activity of a very high standard. The event is scheduled for Thursday 25 and Friday 26 March at the Villa in Charlestown, with an official opening planned for 9.30 on Thursday.   [ Read More... ]

The Nevis Humane Society also known as Friends of the ARK has announced that this year’s Family Fun Day is Saturday, April 3rd. The announcement is contained in a Press statement released by this year’s organizing committee. The highlights during the popular annual fun day will include beach games, art workshops, A Taste of Nevis, raffle prizes, pet supplies, pet photos contest, animals for adoption, learning about training dogs, as well as photo pictures and T-shirts for sale.   [ Read More... ]

AS the new Minister of National Security, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor is confident he could successfully tackle the upsurge in gang violence and homicidal activity plaguing the Federation. Condor also claimed that concerns by some parties about him being “too soft” for the job were unwarranted.   [ Read More... ]

The Nevis Amateur Athletics Association (NAAA) held what has become its annual pre Inter Primary meet press conference yesterday. The event which was streamed live via the internet and also carried live on Choice Radio 105.3 FM was held at the Red Cross Headquarters at Chapel Street, down town Charlestown. The forum was chaired by NAAA representative, Halstead ‘Sooty’ Byron and present at the Head Table were: ‘Mr. Athletics’ himself—President of the NAAA, Lester Blackette, Representative for Chief sponsors, Gulf Insurance—Mr. Arthur Evelyn; Di  [ Read More... ]

KEMBA SWANSTON of Keys Village, who was convicted of murder and attempted murder, delivered a compelling case of appeal yesterday (Mar. 17) before the local sitting of the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal, which could lead to his conviction being overturned. On October 10, 2006, Swanston was convicted of the murder of Dennis Chapman and the attempted murder of his brother, Gavin Henry. The incident occurred at the foot of the Four-Mile Alley in Keys Village on June 2, 2003.  [ Read More... ]

WITH one more day left in this week’s celebration of World Consumer Rights Day (Mar. 15), Minister responsible for Consumer Affairs Hon Dr. Timothy Harris has urged nationals to be wary of overextending their expenditure. Harris advocated that consumers be more disciplined and learn from the problems that led to the recent financial crisis. He stressed that when consumers bite into more expenses than they can actually chew, liquidity problems and bankruptcy in the home and in businesses extend into a wider global crisis. “We must continue to p  [ Read More... ]

Minister of Sports Honourable Glen Phillip said he is eagerly anticipating the tour of the Queen’s Baton Relay around St. Kitts and Nevis. The Baton arrives on Friday, March 19, as part of its tour of the 71 nations of the Commonwealth. The Relay is traditionally held as a precursor to the official opening of the Commonwealth Games which is being held in Delhi, India this year.  [ Read More... ]

Shema Clarke, 29, of Buckley’s Estate is a YES Programme student with a difference. Currently undertaking a six-month dress making course, her heart goes out to the earthquake stricken people of Haiti and Chile whom she believes the skills she is acquiring could help bring some measure of relief to them.   [ Read More... ]

Reggae Singer and Songwriter Tarrus Riley ended his 2009-2010 Europe and North America ‘Contagious’ tour on a high note closing with a sensational set at the 17th annual Bob Marley Movements Caribbean Festival in Miami, Florida.   [ Read More... ]

ANTICIPATION surrounding this year’s TDC/Coca-Cola/LIME Interschool Championships has reached a fever pitch and the St. Kitts-Nevis Amateur Athletics Association (SKNAAA) has promised one of the best events to date, but SKNVibes wants to know your feelings ahead of the March 19-21 event? While in years past the Sandy Point High School (SPHS) utterly dominated the Interschool Championships, the decision by the SKNAAA to declare the winner based on medal count rather than points has greatly leveled the playing field for schools across the Federat  [ Read More... ]

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry spoke of the multiple accomplishments of the Attorney General of St.Kitts-Nevis, Hon. Patrice Nisbett at an anniversary celebration event held in his honor last Wednesday night at the V.O.J.N Primary School. The Premier told those present at the community meeting that the Hon. Nisbett has worked hard for the people of Nevis.   [ Read More... ]

In a bid to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation between the countries in the Caribbean, executives of Pulse Investments Limited, organizers of Caribbean Fashionweek, met with Cuban   [ Read More... ]

THE rappers of Sparkling Entertainment Music Group have created a hit song for the High Voltage Track Club titled ‘Catch Me If You Can’.  [ Read More... ]