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NEMA Utilises Drones in Caribe Wave Exercise for the First Time

For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise.

Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke.
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La Soufrière Volcano Erupts

The La Soufrière Volcano in northern section of Saint Vincent exploded at about 8:40am on Friday 9th April 2021 morning.

UWI Vice Chancellor Reports To The Region On State Of University

University of the West Indies Vice Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles reported to the region on Monday 29th March 2021 on the affairs of the Caribbean’s premier tertiary learning institution in his State of Our University Address.

Well-known Attorney At Law Pens Book On Work Laws In Caribbean

Titled ‘Labour Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean: The Practice of Good Industrial Relations in the 21st Century’, President of the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago Her Honour Mrs. Deborah Thomas-Felix has successfully launched her publication relevant throughout the English-speaking Caribbean countries including St.Kitts-Nevis.

LIAT forced to suspend services to two destinations

LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, has been forced to suspend services to two (2) of its previously announced destinations while it awaits the approval from the relevant authorities in Barbados and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

New ILO Publication: Safe return to work. Guide for employers on COVID-19 prevention (VT2)

This Guide has been developed by the ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ILO-ACT/EMP) and contains recommendations for health and safety practices and approaches to COVID-19 prevention.

Puerto Ricans settle in quake shelters, refuse to go home

A new community has popped up in this earthquake-damaged town in southwest Puerto Rico: it houses 300 people, a dozen police officers and one macaw.

UPDATE: Patterson to undergo surgery tomorrow for hip, knee injuries

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Source: jamaicaobserver.com KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson is...

Trini surgeon’s amazing work celebrated in England

Source: 15 Oct. 2019-trinidadexpress.com Surgeon Ricardo Mohammed-Ali who was born and educated in Trinidad and...

Overgrown bushes on neglected house lots drive fear into neighbours

Source: kaieteurnewsonline.com (15th October 2019) “Overgrown bush on neglected house lots” has been something of...

Death toll climbs to 43

The official death toll from Hurricane Dorian climbed to 43, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis advised last night.

Tips for a good entrepreneur pitch to investors

An entrepreneur looking to boost or expand her business needs all the support she can get and this includes opportunities to woo investors.

Four unhurt in Grenada plane crash

All four persons, including the pilot, on board a twin-engine Cessna aircraft escaped injuries on Wednesday after the plane veered off the runaway at the Lauriston airport in Carriacou

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NEMA Utilises Drones in Caribe Wave Exercise for the First Time

For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise.

Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke.

National Productivity Council Bill 2024, Successfully Passes Through Federal Parliament

The National Productivity Council Bill, 2024,  secured safe passage through the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the National Productivity Council and its related functions in St. Kitts and Nevis. 

Successfully Passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, to Set New Standards in Health and Industry in St. Kitts and Nevis

Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of Parliament, on March 26. This pivotal legislation aims to establish the Medical Laboratories Council and provide for the licensing, monitoring, and inspection of medical laboratory operations, amongst other related matters.