| CSS graduates urged to build on legacy of excellence |
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THE graduating class of the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) and the Nevis Sixth Form College has been urged to build on the legacy of excellence built by their predecessors. The encouragement came from Marilyn Rogers who delivered the keynote address at the institution’s 2009 graduation and prize-giving ceremony on Wednesday (Nov. 18) at the Charlestown Methodist Church.
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| Astaphan says resignation of CCM parliamentarians “political stunts,” Opposition Leader Mark Brantley “totally and absolutely wrong” |
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The lawyer heading the Legal Team for the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Anthony Astaphan, is dismissing as “political stunts” the resignation of the two CCM parliamentarians who resigned this week from the Constituency Boundaries Commission. Mr. Astaphan charged that the two parliamentarians have abdicated their responsibilities under the Constitution and refuted the position of the Federal Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mark Brantley that the Constituency Boundaries Commission is improperly constituted and cannot function following th [ Read More... ] |
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| Consumer Affairs increases surveillance after reports of overpricing |
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The Department of Consumer Affairs has received complaints from consumers that many supermarkets and shops particularly in the rural areas are selling the products purchased from the Supply Office Warehouse at prices above the legally mandated prices.
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| Nevis - a great hiking destination, says Porthole Magazine |
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A December 2009 article in Porthole Magazine will feature Nevis as a great hiking destination.
The very intriguing article is a result of writer, Richard Varr’s participation on a press trip to Nevis in June 2008. Mr. Varr details the historic water source trail and informs the reader that the “Source trail” shows up on Nevis maps as far back as the 1600’s. [ Read More... ] |
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| SKNDF contingent deployed for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad |
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Members of the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) deployed for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2009 that will be held in Trinidad and Tobago, arrived at Piarco International Airport, Trinidad at 6:35 a.m. today, Friday, 20 November 2009.
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| PM, Min. Liburd’s application in defamation case dismissed |
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AN application filed by Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas and Minister Cedric Liburd to vacate court dates in defamation proceedings brought by People’s Action Movement (PAM) Deputy Chairman Eugene Hamilton was struck down yesterday (Nov. 19). The proceedings stemmed from a 1993 incident in which Hamilton alleges that Dr. Douglas and Liburd, while at public meetings, made comments about him which he believes to be of a defamatory nature.
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| Ministry of Labour Press Release |
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All public and private sector workers and employers, civil society groups and the general public, are hereby informed that Mr. Lenard Spencer Amory, Labour Commissioner, has proceeded on due vacation leave. The general public is further informed that Ms. Jennifer Archibald, Deputy Labour Commissioner, has now assumed responsibilities as Acting Labour Commissioner and will continue in this capacity until 6 June 2010.
The Ministry of Labour requests that all courtesies that are normally afforded to the Labour Commissioner should be extend [ Read More... ] |
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| National cricketer remanded for Molineux shooting |
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NATIONAL cricketer Leverette Taylor and Shawn Henry were yesterday (Nov. 19) remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison after being charged “on a warrant in the first instance for the offence of shooting at with intent”. The 24-year-old Taylor and Henry (early 20s) appeared yesterday before a city magistrate charged with the Tuesday night (Nov. 16) shooting at Akeem Edwards (20) of Brown Hill, Nevis. [ Read More... ] |
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| National health to be community-driven |
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THE Federation’s health sector is set to undergo a transformation over the next five years, with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Patrick Martin’s announcement of a new focus on community healthcare. The top doc was a guest on last Saturday’s (Nov. 14) edition of WINN FM’s radio programme “Inside the News”, during which he gave a brief glimpse into what residents of St. Kitts-Nevis could expect from healthcare providers in the future.
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| Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club to close sales office: 30 associates affected |
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ALMOST thirty (30) employees of the Marriott Vacation Club International (St. Kitts) will be sent packing by the end of the year as the international company has announced its intention to shut down the local sales office.Employees in this office were informed of this decision in a very brief meeting on Wednesday (Nov. 18) and were handed letters, informing that their employment will terminate effective January 1, 2010. [ Read More... ] |
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| Work of the Constituency Boundaries Commission continues |
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The resignation of the two Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) members on the Constituency Boundaries Commission (CBC) will not prevent the constitutionally-appointed body from concluding its work, prominent Caribbean lawyer, Mr. Anthony Astaphan said Thursday. Mr. Astaphan, a constitutional expert and advisor to the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, said the work of the Commission should not be derailed by the resignation of the two MP’s appointed by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mark Brantley. [ Read More... ] |
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| Jennifer Hudson to play Winnie Mandela in movie |
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DREAMGIRLS star, Oscar winner and award winning-singer Jennifer Hudson will now take up the role of Winnie Mandela, the former wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela. The movie, ‘Winnie’, is based on the Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob biography ‘Winnie Mandela: A Life’, and will begin shooting on May 30, 2010 in South African locations, according to EURweb.com. The website also reported that the film would be directed by [ Read More... ] |
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| Shadwell portion of Bypass Road to open in late November |
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THE portion of the West Basseterre Bypass Road between the western end of the airport runway and Shadwell will open later this month, resulting in major changes to the existing road network. According to a release from the St. Kitts Police Traffic Department, vehicles travelling to St. Peters passing Jam’s Welding will not be permitted to turn right onto the portion of road immediately west of the runway.
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| Washie: Code of Conduct, too little too late |
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THE Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CIC), Evangelical Association (EA) and the Christian Council (CC) have come under very strong criticism for what has been described as their deafening silence prior to the launch of their recently released, Code of Conduct (COC).
Controversial social commentator and educator Washington ‘Washie’ Archibald in an exclusive interview with SKNVibes expressed very strong sentiments on the three entities, their COC and the rhetoric, which is disgorged from the politicians at political meetings.
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