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ISLAND PURIFIED WATER OUTLET ON FORT THOMAS ROAD ROBBED LAST NIGHT

Published 9 May 2017

BREAKING NEWS…BREAKING NEWS….

ISLAND PURIFIED WATER OUTLET ON FORT THOMAS ROAD ROBBED LAST NIGHT

Police are presently on the scene at the Island Purified water outlet on Fort Thomas Road and Westbourne Ghaut investigating a robbery which took place sometime last night.

The thieves reportedly took a vault containing cash, cell phones, microwave, cash register, and other items….

More to come on this story as it develops

 

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Local news, News, Politics

Protesters demand PM Harris deals with china fugitive issue

Published 9 May 2017

Protesters demand PM Harris deals with china fugitive issue

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 8th 2017 – Protesters demanded Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris deal with the issue of the Chinese fugitive, China says he is getting protection in Basseterre by the local authorities.

Prime Minister Harris walked into the placard bearing protesters when leaving a radio programme hosted by his Ambassador, Michael Oliver Powell, Special Envoy in Harris’ office.

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IMF HAILS NOTICEABLE EFFORTS BY ST. KITTS-NEVIS GOVERNMENT TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING

Published 8 May 2017

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, MAY 8TH, 2017 (PRESS SEC) – During the recent Article Four (IV) Consultation in St. Kitts and Nevis, International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials affirmed the progress that is continuously being achieved by the Government in strengthening the country’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.

The IMF team, which visited St. Kitts and Nevis between April 18thand May 3rd, 2017, commended the Government of National Unity, saying: “The authorities have further improved compliance with international AML/CFT [anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism] standards and exchange of information…”

The Federation’s demonstrable commitment to implementing international standards on financial transparency was a focus of the Government’s statement issued today, Monday, May 8th, 2017.  It was issued in response to erroneous statements about St. Kitts and Nevis contained in the U.S. Department of State’s 2017 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Volume II: Money Laundering and Financial Crimes.

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Local news, News

CARDIN HOME CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

Published 8 May 2017

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 08, 2017 (SKNIS): Donated to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis by Mr. James Cardin, the Cardin Home opened its doors on May 06, 1927; the institution is now 90 years old. Its goal is to provide quality care and optimal safety, striving to resort and /or maintain the highest level of physical and mental well-being to its residents.

To celebrate this meaningful milestone and to highlight the importance of the Cardin Home in the federation, a number of activities have been planned throughout the month of May. Some of these activities include a movie night at the Cardin Home; an open day and fun day on the Cardin Home grounds; a staff social evening at Sprat Net; a beach-nic; and a church service and re-dedication of church at the Cardin Home.

Minister of State within the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender Affairs, and Social Services, Senator the Honourable Wendy Phipps, congratulated the institution on its milestone and declared open the month- long series of activities marking the Cardin Home’s 90th anniversary.

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GOVERNOR GENERAL DECLARES “INSIDE GOVERNMENT HOUSE” EXHIBIT OFFICIALLY OPEN

Published 8 May 2017

Toni Frederick- Armstrong of the St. Christopher National Trust speaks to the Governor General His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 08, 2017 (SKNIS): Monday, May 08, 2017, was a significant chapter in the history of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis with the official opening of the “Inside Government House” Exhibit at the National Museum in Basseterre.

“I am very pleased and honoured to be invited to be a patron of the National Trust…,” said the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton, as he delivered the feature address. He also mentioned that former Governor General, the late His Excellency Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, was named the first patron of the National Trust. “I am indeed honoured to succeed him in that position” Sir Tapley said.

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