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Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.
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New York Lawmakers Reach Deal to Legalize Marijuana

After years of false starts, New York state lawmakers have said that they had reached an agreement to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use by adults starting next year.

COVID-19: Vaccines could be made mandatory for care workers, says Matt Hancock

Getting a COVID vaccine could be made mandatory for care workers who look after the most elderly, the health secretary has told Sky News.

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COVID-organics: Madagascar launches Africa’s first cure for virus

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Under pressure, Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake

Iran on Saturday acknowledged that its armed forces “unintentionally” shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard, after the government had repeatedly denied Western accusations that it was responsible.

Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins

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Nigeria’s First Lady warns against spread of Fake News

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Cyntoia Brown released from prison after celebrity support

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New York state decriminalizes pot, stops short of Cuomo’s legalization call

New York state on Monday decriminalized recreational marijuana use, meaning possession of small amounts of the drug will be punished with fines rather than jail time, a step short of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s goal of legalizing pot.

Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM

The former London mayor takes over from Theresa May on Wednesday.

Passengers trapped aboard cruise ship that cancelled San Juan stop due to violent protests

Cruise ship passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas complained of being stuck on the vessel after it was rerouted to Puerto Rico only to cancel a stop in San Juan because of violent protests in the city.

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Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.

Innovative Farming Practices to Take Centre Stage at the 29th Annual Agriculture Open Day as the Ministry Advances Sustainable Agriculture

This year’s Agriculture Open Day, traditionally a showcase for farmers, fishers, and agro-processors to display their goods, will feature a new addition from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources. The event will introduce innovative practices to the farming and fishing communities, aligning with the ministry's commitment to sustainable agriculture.

St. Kitts Agriculture Open Day to Include Veterinary Services for the First Time Ever

For the first time in its history, the 29th Edition of the Agriculture Open Day in St. Kitts slated for Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Royal Basseterre Valley National Park, will include veterinary (VET) services, introducing a new dimension to the event focusing on animal welfare and public health.