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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.
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Douglas To PM Harris On IMF Debt Payment: ‘You Continued Labour’s restuturing Plan’

Ongoing claims by the government that it has paid off a high IMF (International Monetary Fund) debt left behind by the former St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party administration has been labelled “nonsense” by Opposition Leader and immediate former Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas.

Senior Civil Servant: ‘I’ve been sent home penny less’

Iris Williams,65, stood outside steps of Government Headquarters on Church Street Wednesday this week (15th January 2020) with a hand-written sign pinned to her chest which read: “I was sent home without notice penny less.”

Opposition Leader Talks Payroll Change For Civil Servants

Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil Douglas of the St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) is promising a change in the payroll system for civil servants of every two weeks instead of the traditional monthly salaries.

Joseph Parry Knows Who He Wants To Replace Him

Freshly retired politician with over three decades involvement Joseph Parry, a former Premier and past leader of the opposition Nevis Reformation (NRP), knows exactly who he wants as his replacement in St. Thomas’ parish (Nevis 5).

Opposition Advises Gov’t To Hold Off On Further Pier Use

The historic operation of a newly-constructed second cruise ship pier at Port Zante on Monday this week (16th December 2019) has been tainted by controversy for what has been described by the Opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) as an “incomplete project.”

Natta-Nelson’s Lawyers Prepare To Say ‘Not That Magistrate’

Lawyers for Leon Natta-Nelson are prepared to indicate ‘Not that magistrate’ if the Prime Minister’s sister (Donna Harris) is the sitting magistrate when he is expected to appear before the court come next month after the matter regarding disciplinary charges brought against him by the Office of the Prime Minister was put off again this week for more than three times to date.

Harris Comments On $460,000 Controversy Court Matter Involving Colleagues

“The government itself has confidence in its membership, and until there is evidence otherwise, there is no need for concern.”

Officer Hodge Shares Thoughts On Court Matter

The controversial 2018 traffic offense matter linking allegations about political victimisation concerning suspended Constable Lennox Hodge of the St.Christopher and Nevis Police Force was tossed out of court due to insufficient evidence against him, according to a ruling by Senior Magistrate Reynald Benjamin.

Grant, Powell Appealing Client Money Alleged Fraud Matter

Well-known public figures Lindsay Grant and Jonel Powell, who are both lawyers of the law firm Grant, Powell & Co. caught up in the December 2017 misappropriating client’s funds filed matter, want to get a decision reversed after a 28th October 2019 dated document ruling by Justice Eddy Ventose at the high court has not gone in their favour.

Labour Candidate Says Flammable Liquid Found On Burnt Building

Steve Wrensford, the opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party’s (SKNLP) candidate for Constituency Four, has informed that fire starting liquid has been found on areas of his constituency office in Old Road in the aftermath of an early morning fire which resulted in damages to the building this week.

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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.

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