Local news, News, Politics

Labour MP fears new PAC legislation will undermine accountability, transparency and good governance

Published 9 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

Labour MP fears new PAC legislation will undermine accountability, transparency and good governance

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 9Th 2017 – Member of Parliament, Hon. Marcella Liburd has expressed concern that proposed Public Accounts Committee (PAC) legislation by the Team Unity Government of Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris could place restrictions on government official who can appear before the watchdog committee which ensures accountability, transparency and good governance.

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Local news, News

Jahnika Francis is in the US on Youth Ambassadors programme

Published 8 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

Jahnika Francis is in the US on Youth Ambassadors programme

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 8TH 2017 – Jahnika Francis of St. Kitts and Nevis is among seven Youth Ambassadors from the Eastern Caribbean in Vermont, United States for the 2017 Youth Ambassadors Programme for the Caribbean exchange program.

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International Sports, Sports

Mowatt into men’s 400m hurdles final, Hyde falls short

Published 8 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

Mowatt into men’s 400m hurdles final, Hyde falls short

LONDON, England — With the second fastest-time of 54.92 seconds Jamaica’s Ristannana Tracey powered into the semi-finals of the women’s 400m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships in London yesterday.
She was joined by compatriots Rhonda Whyte and Leah Nugent.

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International Sports, Sports

No Shelly-Ann, VCB, Elaine for women’s 200m

Published 8 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

No Shelly-Ann, VCB, Elaine for women’s 200m

LONDON, England — Having got a second chance to perform at the IAAF World Championships, Gleneve Grange will be hoping to grab the opportunity with both hands when she bows into action today in the women’s shot put starting 2:40 pm Jamaica time.

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International Sports, Sports

#London2017 | Thompson explains her 5th place finish

Published 8 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

London2017 | Thompson explains her 5th place

Elaine Thompson, the Olympic Games sprint double champion and pre-season favourite for gold in London, explained her 5th place finish in the women’s 100m final #London2017 American Tori Bowie won the event in 10.85

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