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Chinese fugitive Ren Biao taken into the Basseterre Police Station

Published 31 May 2017

Chinese fugitive Ren Biao taken into the Basseterre Police Station

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 31ST 2017 – Chinese fugitive Ren Biao is now at the Basseterre Police Station in St. Kitts.

“They just took him into the Basseterre Police Station. Some well-dressed persons just took him inside from a blue pickup,” an informed source said.

The individual who was nearby said the “well-dresed persons” do not appear to be local police officer.

“Ren was also well dressed in jacket and tie like the persons who took him inside,” said the source.

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Chinese fugitive Ren Biao held on Nevis

Published 31 May 2017

Chinese fugitive Ren Biao held on Nevis.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 31ST 2017 – Intense diplomatic pressure from several quarters on St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris has resulted in the location of Ren Biao, the Chinese national wanted in Beijing for defrauding state-owned companies of US$100 million.

According to a reliable source, Ren was located either Monday night or early Tuesday morning in Rawlins, Nevis and was taken to the Cotton Ground Police Station where he was interviewed and processed.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

Two McKnight Men Charged For Shooting Incident At Football Match

Published 31 May 2017

Two McKnight Men Charged For Shooting Incident At Football Match.

St. Kitts and Nevis (May 30); Two men from the McKnight area have been charged with the shooting incident that happened during a football match at Warner Park on Saturday (May 27) that left one person injured.

Charged are Lewis Powell and Dequan Maloney of Upper Shaw’s Avenue.

The men stand charged with causing grievous bodily harm and making use of a firearm to commit a felony.

Health, Local news

Is Nevis Mango & Food Festival On Your Travel Menu? It Should Be

Published 30 May 2017

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, Tuesday May 30, 2017 – It’s mango madness again this summer on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis as mangoes ripen on the trees and everyone scampers to get their share of these delectable fruits. At their peak, Nevis celebrates with the annual Nevis Mango & Food Festival where everyone gathers to sample everything made with mango during the celebrations held July 6-9.

This year, celebrity chefs, Judy Joo and Seamus Mullen will be headlining the festival, bringing their vast and unique culinary talents to the island.

Chef Judy Joo, UK “Iron Chef”, host of Cooking Channel’s “Korean Foods Made Simple”, cookbook author and restaurateur who also appears on The Food Network, is making her second appearance on Nevis.

IRON CHEF JUDY JOO

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New App to Enhance the Grenada Visitor Experience

Published 30 May 2017

New App to Enhance the Grenada Visitor Experience

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Tuesday May 30, 2017 – The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) has taken a major step to enhance visitor experience, with the release of its exciting new app.

The Pure Grenada App, launched last Thursday, is a one-stop shop showcasing events and locations in Grenada along with digital images and information of restaurants, accommodation, culture, activities, festivals and points of interest in the tri-island state.

It showcases a simple interface featuring places to explore, events, favourites saved by the user and close by locations. If you already know what you’re looking for then, the app features a search engine that allows you to go straight to the information you seek. It also allows for users to submit their reviews and ratings. An important feature to note is that the app can be accessed without a data connection.

GHTA Information Technology Officer Clevon Noel said that as development in technology continues, tourism must keep up with new innovations and the tourism authority was excited to provide the new tool.

GHTA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER CLEVON NOEL