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Prime Minister Harris’ visit to the UAE solidifies St. Kitts-Nevis’ ties with the most competitive economy in the Middle East

Published 11 April 2018

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Prime Minister Harris’ visit to the UAE solidifies St. Kitts-Nevis’ ties with the most competitive economy in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 11^th, 2018: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), held a constructive meeting yesterday, Tuesday, April 10^th, 2018, which included the signing of a landmark air services agreement to pave the way for air traffic between the two countries.

It is within the context of pursuing increased transportation links between St. Kitts-Nevis and the United Arab Emirates that a topic of discussion was the possibility of a visa-free waiver agreement between the countries. Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis do not need visas/entry permits to enter more than 150 countries.

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Born of St. Kitts parents, Lady Leshurr: How tooth brushing made a YouTube star

Published 11 April 2018

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Born of St. Kitts parents, Lady Leshurr: How tooth brushing made a YouTube star

London, England, April 11, 2018 – Born in Birmingham, England to Kittitian parents, Lady Leshurr would’ve been considered a rapper, pure and simple ten years ago.

But today, the 29-year-old’s hugely successful online videos make her difficult to categorise.

“I never thought I’d be classed as a YouTuber, but I guess I am technically,” she tells BBC News.

“YouTube has done everything for my career,” she said to Entertainment reporter, Steven McIntosh.

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NEW FORENSICS LAB IN ST. KITTS TO BE COMMISSIONED SHORTLY

Published 11 April 2018

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NEW FORENSICS LAB IN ST. KITTS TO BE COMMISSIONED SHORTLY

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 10, 2018 (SKNIS): The Forensics Lab of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is nearing completion and is expected to be commissioned shortly.

The facility is being constructed on the compound that hosts the Tabernacle Police Station by a number of local contractors operating under Clive Bickram of Clever Solutions Ltd. based in Trinidad.

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Sandy Pointer tells PM Harris, “Sandy Pointers do not owe you;” questions silence of civil society

Published 11 April 2018

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Sandy Pointer tells PM Harris, “Sandy Pointers do not owe you;” questions silence of civil society

Sandy Pointers have been urged to stand up to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris as they “do not owe him.”

That is the view expressed by Sandy Point-born Gretna Warner, in response to a recent statement by Dr. Harris at a Town Hall Meeting in Sandy Point.

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PAM supporter shocked party will support Timothy Harris as PM for second term

Published 11 April 2018

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PAM supporter shocked party will support Timothy Harris as PM for second term

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 10, 2018 – A staunch supporter of the Peoples Action Movement (PAM), has expressed shock that the 50-year-old party will saddle St. Kitts and Nevis with Dr. Timothy Harris for a second term as prime minister.

The individual, who has a senior position in the Federal Government, was responding to a statement this week by new PAM Chairman, Jonel Powell, that even if the PAM wins six seats in the next general election, the party will support the PLP leader, Dr. Timothy Harris, as prime minister.