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Chinese grocery in Basseterre robbed in broad daylight

Published 16 February 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

by: Media Source

Chinese grocery in Basseterre robbed in broad daylight

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2018 – An armed robber attacked a Chinese supermarket in the capital in broad daylight Friday.

According to informed sources, a robber brandishing a firearm held up “The Best Grocery” on the corner of Central Street and Lower Avenue around 10 ‘o’ c lock.

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WINNFM’S INSIDE THE NEWS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY

Published 16 February 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

WINNFM’S INSIDE THE NEWS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has introduced National Volunteer Day, a new annual initiative aimed at fostering a greater sense of civic identity, unity, service and responsibility among citizens and residents. It will be held for the first time tomorrow, Saturday, February 17th, 2018. Please see an informational flyer attached.

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Local news, News, Politics

SCASPA Will Be Sold Before Our Very Eyes!

Published 16 February 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

By: Media Source

SCASPA Will Be Sold Before Our Very Eyes!

Prime Minister Timothy Harris and his coalition government have gone too far with their greed and deception, which have been the main reasons for the careless mismanagement and loss of our local resources and assets.

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Remarks by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the Official Opening of the ICT Centre

Published 15 February 2018

Buckle Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Remarks by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the Official Opening of the ICT Centre

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

Notables Present:
Luis Ayala, Head of Public Sector Central America & Caribbean Government, Education & Not-for-profit, Amazon Web Services
Roger Hennis, Senior Manager, Consulting & Advisory Services, Deloitte &Touche – Barbados
Bevil Wooding, Internet Strategist, Packet Clearing House and ARIN Caribbean Outreach Liaison
It is an honour and a pleasure to be here at this significant event, which signals my Government’s commitment to enhancing the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), which is a critical part of our mission to build a 21st Century Government focused on effectively serving the people of St. Kitts and Nevis and indeed people all around the world.

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St. Kitts and Nevis economy weakens significantly under Timothy Harris and his Team Unity Government

Published 15 February 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

By: Media Source

St. Kitts and Nevis economy weakens significantly under Timothy Harris and his Team Unity Government
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 15, 2018 – After strong economic performance in St. Kitts and Nevis in 2013 and 2014, the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), says the economy has weakened significantly in the first three years of Timothy Harris’ Team Unity Government (TUG).
After significant real economic output of 6.2 percent GDP in 2013 and 6 percent of GDP in 2014 under the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) administration of the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, the Caribbean Development Bank in its just released 2017 Report, states that the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis under Timothy Harris’ Unity Government (THUG) began its downward trajectory, dropping to 4 percent in 2015, 2.2 percent in 2016 and 2.8 percent in 2017.
The Barbados-based financial institution said construction activity levelled off and overnight tourists fell in St. Kitts and Nevis in 2017. The CDB said cruise ship visitor numbers bounced back in 2017.
In its outlook for St. Kitts and Nevis, the CDB forecasts a growth rate of 3.2 percent in 2018, stating “there will be further hotel investment in St. Kitts and Nevis.”
The CDB forecasts a 2 percent increase in the population of St. Kitts and Nevis between 2015 and 2100.
Photo 1 – CDB chart
Photo 2 Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris

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