Published 4 July 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News
In spite of the inclement weather, national teams participating in the 3rd OECS Championships fiercely competed for glory, honour and a chance to qualify for the World Championships in the summer. Host country led from the front on the opening day of the OECS Games as friendly rivalry was keen between nine countries in the OECS region. Gerard Joseph was there on Saturday and sends us this story.
Published 4 July 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News
Zika Cases on Decline But War on Mosquitoes Far From Over
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday July 4, 2017 – Even though the number of cases of Zika have significantly declined from the outbreak of 2016, there is still need for continued vigilance and action on mosquito borne diseases, which pose a health security threat, a tourism threat, and an economic threat, Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Dr James Hospedales has warned.
Published 4 July 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News
Court Orders Soca Star Destra to Pay for Rupturing Man’s Bladder During Performance
BELMOPAN, Belize, Tuesday July 4, 2017 – Destra Garcia’s energy on stage makes her one of the Caribbean’s most popular soca artistes, but it has landed her in trouble with the Belize Supreme Court.
Published 4 July 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News.
Greene completes UN Special Envoy on HIV/AIDS, assumes role with UNAIDS.CARICOM/PANCAP
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 4TH 2017 – Guyana-born Edward Greene, has completed his tenure as the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy on HIV/AIDS to the Caribbean Region.
He was first appointed to the post on January 1, 2012 and it ended on June 30, 2017.
Published 4 July 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News.
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 3RD 2017 – Former Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas told The Independence for St. Martin Foundation, communication and public outreach must be a leading priority between now and the holding of a referendum on full independence.
