Local news, News

Month of May – anniversary of the deaths of Robert Bradshaw, Paul Southwell, Joseph France and Lee Moore

Published 23 May 2017

Month of May – anniversary of the deaths of Robert
Bradshaw, Paul Southwell, Joseph France and Lee Moore

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, MAY 23RD 2017 – Today May 23rd 2017 marks the 39th anniversary of the death of First National Hero, Second Chief Minister, First Premier and Father of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Independence, The Right Excellent Sir Robert L. Bradshaw.

It was at 11:30 P.M. on May 23rd 1978, surrounded by close family, Cabinet colleagues, Labour Party officials and close and trusted friends, that Premier Bradshaw died at his home at Fortlands, Basseterre, St. Kitts.

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SKN Opposition MP Konris Maynard thrown out of Parliament for disorderly conduct

Published 23 May 2017

Buckie Got It….BREAKING NEWS !!!

SKN Opposition MP Konris Maynard thrown out of Parliament for disorderly conduct. Dr Denzil Douglas led Opposition again stage a walkout . More details to come …….

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Local news, News, Politics

PM Harris’ statement causes “earthquake” in St. Kitts and Nevis CIP industry

Published 23 May 2017

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 23rd 2017 – The recent bombshell announcement by Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris to phase out the Citizenship by Investment Programme has caused an earthquake in the programme worldwide.

The acid response from developers and other stakeholders to Dr. Harris’ statement that his Team Unity Government was going to phase out the programme has been one of “disbelief” with several of them privately expressing the view that the actions of Dr. Harris prior to taking office and since his appointment as Prime Minister, have had “devastating consequences for our investment, our businesses, our livelihood and the economic future of St. Kitts and Nevis.”

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International news, News

Manchester Arena blast: 19 dead and about 50 hurt

Published 22 May 2017

Manchester Arena blast: 19 dead and about 50 hurt

Nineteen people have been killed and about 50 injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena.
The blast happened at 22:35 BST on Monday following a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.
PM Theresa May said her thoughts were with those affected by “what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack”.
Paramedics at the scene told the BBC they had treated some of the wounded for “shrapnel-like injuries”.
British Transport Police said the explosion was in the arena’s foyer.

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Local Sports, Sports

SKNFA MATCHES PLAYED MONDAY 22 MAY 2017

Published 22 May 2017

SKNFA MATCHES PLAYED MONDAY 22 MAY 2017

DIVISION 1 PLAYOFFS

AT WARNER PARK

TRAFALGAR SOUTHSTARS 1 – 1 MANTAB

SCORING FOR SOUTH STARS
Raheim Browne 15′

SCORING FOR MANTAB
Sylvester Alexander 30′

YELLOW CARDS
Kenston Alford (mantab) 72′
Raheem Williams ( mantab) 90+2

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