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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TO HONOUR ITS FALLEN VETERANS AT SUNDAY’S REMEMBRANCE DAY RELIGIOUS SERVICE AND PARADE

Published 27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 10, 2017 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The public is invited to attend the Remembrance Day Religious Service and Parade, which will be held this Sunday, November 12th, 2017 at the Cenotaph in Fortlands, Basseterre from 8:00am.

Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, members of his Cabinet and other government officials, as well as members of the armed forces and uniformed bodies will gather to pay their respects to the heroes who gave their lives during the Great Wars of 1914 to 1918 (World War I) and 1939 to 1945 (World War II).

Each year, on the second Sunday of November, services of Remembrance take place at war memorials and cenotaphs in Britain and the Commonwealth nations to pay tribute to their servicemen and women who died in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

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Hurricane-ravaged Dominica investigating rare virus

Published 27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Hurricane-ravaged Dominica investigating rare virus

After struggling to recover from the passage of devastating hurricanes, Dominica is now investigating the presence of a potentially fatal virus in the island.

According to a report from Dominica News online, the Hantavirus, which is spread by rodents, was confirmed after preliminary testing. Samples have been sent to Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta for confirmation.

According to media reports, one person reportedly died from the virus.

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Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finished second runner-up Miss Universe pageant

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Published  27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finished second runner-up Miss Universe pageant

Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finished second runner-up in the 2017 edition of the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, USA on Sunday night.
The 21-year-old Bennett was among 92 contestants vying for the crown.
South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters won the crown while Colombia’s Laura González Ospina was first runner-up. Representatives from Thailand and Venezuela rounded out the top 5.

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Crime/Justice, Local news, News

STATEMENT ON FIRE AT WEST BASSETERRE CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

Published 27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

STATEMENT ON FIRE AT WEST BASSETERRE CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

At about 2:00am on Monday 27 November 2017, through the vigilance of surrounding neighbours, I was alerted of a fire at the eastern side of the West Basseterre Constituency Office. The Fire & Rescue Department attended the fire just after 2:00am and quickly brought the fire under control.

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Federation registers murder #22 three hours after PM Harris said crime was trending down

Published  26 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Federation registers murder #22 three hours after PM Harris said crime was trending down

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2017 – Less than three hours after St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris made a misleading statement at an award ceremony for police officers, that crime was trending down, the Federation recorded murder number 22 for 2017 on Saturday night.

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