Published 4 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday September 4, 2017 – More than a dozen territories in the Leeward Islands are now under watches and warnings as Hurricane Irma, now a little stronger with 120 mile-per-hour maximum sustained winds, takes a path that will take it near or over parts of the Leeward Islands tomorrow night and early Wednesday.
Published 4 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
HURRICANE IRMA 5AM UPDATE
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Major Hurricane Irma is centered as of 5 a.m. AST/EDT over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean about 625 miles (1010 km) east of the Leeward Islands. It’s moving toward the west-southwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and a turn toward the west is expected later today, followed by a west-northwestward turn late Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Irma will move closer to the Leeward Islands through Tuesday and then be near the northern Leeward Islands Tuesday night.
Published 2 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Ministry battles massive locust invasion in South East Trinidad
A massive swarm of locusts has invaded several communities in southeastern Trinidad.
The affected areas include Moruga, Rio Claro, Ecclesville and Agostini.
Images and videos shared on social media show thousands of the insects flying in droves, and landing on trees and vehicles.
Published 1 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Announcement:
The People’s Action Movement, PAM, is having its Annual 8 Mile Charity Walk on Saturday 9th September, starting at 5 a.m. The Walk will begin in Sandy Point and will culminate in Saddlers. Breakfast will be served at the beginning of the Walk and refuel stops will be made along the route. It’s a healthy-fun Walk, so bring along your friends and the entire family to the PAM Annual Charity Walk.
Published 31 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Education Minister: Principal, Teacher Transfers Customary Without Consultation
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); Minister of Education, Deputy Prime Minister Shawn Richards, in an interview with WINN FM addressed the concern raised in some circles that principals and teachers have been transferred without being consulted on the change.
