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OECS project to generate new job opportunities for communities near two forests in Grenada

The OECS Secretariat will next Wednesday (March 17th) launch the fourth in a series of community projects in the district of Willis, on the north east of St George’s Grenada. The project is expected to provide new job opportunities for persons living near the Annandale and Grand Etang...

Posted on Monday 15, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

St. Kitts' Port Zante on new Queen Elizabeth 23-night Caribbean voyage

St. Kitts' Port Zante is among six famous Caribbean ports included on Cunard’s new Queen Elizabeth when it embarks on its 23-night Caribbean voyage later this year. The Queen Elizabeth stay overnight in St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Venice, New York and Quebec giving guests more time to explore these...

Posted on Monday 15, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

Development Bank offering interest free loans to support food production

Persons desirous of setting up businesses that will improve the food production capacity of the Federation stand to access interest free loans of up to EC$25,000 being offered by the Development Bank of Saint Kitts and Nevis courtesy of a fund started in 2007 by the government. The St. Kitts and Nevis...

Posted on Monday 15, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

Basseterre Valley Aquifer showcased in upcoming IWCAM activities

The St. Kitts and Nevis Global Environment Facility (GEF) - Integrating Watershed and Coastal Areas Management (IWCAM) Project will be hosting a press conference, a stakeholder consultation and community meeting over the course of the coming week. The GEF-IWCAM Project involves the development of...

Posted on Sunday 14, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

St. Maarten based Architect says Performing Arts facility will enhance the lives of Nevisians

Architect of IXI Designs based in St. Maarten Mr. John Baker, in his overview of a multimillion dollar Performing Arts and Conference Centre at Pinneys Estate, described the facility as one which would ultimately contribute to the social, cultural and educational experience of Nevisians and its visitors.

Posted on Sunday 14, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

Government moves towards universal healthcare

Residents and visitors of St. Kitts and Nevis have enjoyed quality health care from the facilities provided on the islands and His Excellency Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, said ongoing efforts will "progressively" upgrade the services. During his Throne Speech on Wednesday, the Governor General...

Posted on Sunday 14, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

Heads to re-evaluate CARICOM Single Economy deadlines

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will in July re-evaluate the deadline for implementation of certain aspects of the CARICOM Single Economy (CSE), the Hon. David Thompson, Prime Minister of Barbados said Friday.

Posted on Saturday 13, March 2010   Category: Local Read More

Gift from SKN Bar Association to Single Parents on Nevis will touch lives of many, says Group rep

A financial gift to the Social Services Department Single Parent Group on Nevis from the St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association, has been hailed as one which will touch the lives of single parents and children throughout the island...

Posted on Saturday 13, March 2010   Category: Local Read More