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Carnival, Princess and MSC cruise lines make adjustments due to devastation of more popular ports in the Caribbean

Published 30 September 2017

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Carnival, Princess and MSC cruise lines make adjustments due to devastation of more popular ports in the Caribbean

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, SEPTEMBER 30TH 2017 – With the closure of nearby cruise ports in St. Thomas and St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, Dominica and St. Maarten, devastated by the recent hurricanes, not many ships seem to be coming to St. Kitts’ Port Zante or Nevis’ Port Charlestown, looking at the new itineraries posted by Princess Cruises, Carnival and MSC Cruises, although further adjustments are possible.

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Flight disruptions due to Hurricane Maria

Published 17 September 2017

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Flight disruptions due to Hurricane Maria

ST JOHN’S – Hurricane Maria is currently on a north westerly track through the region, and will cause flight delays and cancellations throughout LIAT’s network as we seek to ensure passenger and crew safety.

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Education Minister: Principal, Teacher Transfers Customary Without Consultation

Published 31 August 2017

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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.

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EC$20.5 million decline in St. Kitts and Nevis exports to the US in 2016, biggest drop in 12 years

Published 30 August 2017

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EC$20.5 million decline in St. Kitts and Nevis exports to the US in 2016, biggest drop in 12 years

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 30TH 2017
– St. Kitts and Nevis exported US$7.6 million (US$20.5 million) less in the value of goods and services to the United States in 2016 compared to 2015, the biggest drop in 12 years.

Trade Statistics from the United States Census Bureau also indicate that the Federation exported US$1.3 million or EC$3.5 million less in the value of goods and services to the United States for the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2016, the biggest decline in six years.

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Chevening scholar Crios Freeman to pursue Masters in Law at Queen Mary University

Published 30 August 2017

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Chevening scholar Crios Freeman to pursue study Masters in Law at Queen Mary University

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 30TH 2017 – A few months after graduating as a lawyer, a young man from St. Paul’s goes to England to pursue a Masters degree in law.

Former Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher 6, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas on Tuesday congratulated Mr. Crios Freeman who leaves next month for London.