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No one taken to court for torching the Venezuelan Embassy and OAS Secretariat

Published 8 January 2018

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No one taken to court for torching the Venezuelan Embassy and OAS Secretariat

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9, 2018 – Four years after the Embassy of Venezuela was gutted by fire and a failed attempt to burn down the Organization of American States (OAS) Secretariat in St. Kitts on January 5 2014, no one has been brought to justice, although two persons charged in connection with the embassy fire have been released.

In a statement on January 23, 2014, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said one male of Phillips’ Village and formerly of Lodge Project, had been formally arrested and charged in connection with the fire which consumed the building that housed the Venezuelan Embassy.

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PM Harris slammed for hiding information on the St. Kitts Hurricane Relief Fund

Published 8 January 2018

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PM Harris slammed for hiding information on the St. Kitts Hurricane Relief Fund

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9^th 2018 – Another indication that promises made by St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris remain unfulfilled.

Nearly four months after announcing the introduction of the Hurricane Relief Fund as part of a new option in the St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme, the country does not know how much of the EC$150 million has been raised to date.

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Call for CARICOM states to tackle climate change prevent total annihilation of their economies

Published 8 January 2018

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Call for CARICOM states to tackle climate change prevent total annihilation of their economies

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 8, 2018 – CARICOM states must tackle climate change with courage and realism to prevent total annihilation of their economies.

Jamaica’s opposition Peoples National Party (PNP) parliamentarian Hon. Lisa Hanna addressing over 600 patrons at the 18^th annual New Year’s Gala hosted by former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said climate change “is real and potentially destructive and a destructive issue for all who call the Caribbean home.”

“Climate change has serious implications for small island developing states in CARICOM and must be tackled with courage and realism. All of us could face a total annihilation of our economies if we do not tackle this fight,” she said.

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Jamaica’s opposition parliamentarian tells Caribbean leaders “cowering in the face of bullies is not courage”

Published 8 January 2018

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Jamaica’s opposition parliamentarian tells Caribbean leaders “cowering in the face of bullies is not courage”

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 8, 2018 – Without naming St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Lucia, the only two Caribbean nations to be absent from the recent United Nations vote on Jerusalem, Jamaica’s opposition parliamentarian Hon. Lisa Hanna ripped Caribbean states for voting for, abstaining or not showing up at the United Nations General Assembly.

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“LABOUR-Your Shelter & Protection”-Dr. Douglas

Published 8 January 2018

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“LABOUR-Your Shelter & Protection”-Dr. Douglas

The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) has made a very symbolic and meaningful approach to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, illustrating their commitment to serve, protect and work for the betterment of the entire Federation.