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It remains quite active across the Atlantic Basin at this time.

Published 16 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

It remains quite active across the Atlantic Basin at this time.

A tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles has been designated Tropical Depression 15. Depression 15 will continue a general forward motion to the west-northwest into the middle of next week. By Tuesday morning, Depression 15 will be passing near or over the northern half of the Lesser Antilles, and may then impact the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by Wednesday as a hurricane. All interests across the northeastern Caribbean need to carefully monitor the progress of the system over the next few days, as it is likely to become a tropical storm by the end of this weekend.

 

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Irma costing LIAT millions

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Published 14 September 2017

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Irma costing LIAT millions

LIAT chief executive officer Julie Reifer-Jones. (GP)

Chief executive officer Julie Reifer-Jones yesterday revealed that the regional airline’s current inability to operate commercial flights in and out of St Maarten and Tortola meant it was likely to lose about $4.4 million (EC$6 million) between now and the end of the year.

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16 guns, 593 rounds of ammunition seized in 24 hours

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Published 14 September 2017

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Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force, have seized 16 firearms and 593 rounds of assorted ammunition, in four separate operations conducted during the last 24 hours.

During one of these operations, over 400 rounds of ammunition and six firearms were seized at the Bridgetown Port as a result of an intelligence-led operation involving Customs enforcement officers, and members of the Anti-Gun Unit.
A number of people are currently assisting police in their investigations. (PR/NB)

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Douglas saddened by loss of lives in Cuba; requests ambassador’s assistance on the welfare of local students studying there

Published 14 September 2017

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Douglas saddened by loss of lives in Cuba; requests ambassador’s assistance on the welfare of local students studying there

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, SEPTEMBER 13TH 2017 – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said Tuesday he is deeply saddened by the loss and damages sustained by the Republic of Cuba in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Irma.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SKN NATIONALS IN ANGUILLA !!!

Published 13 September 2017

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SKN NATIONALS IN ANGUILLA !!!
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St Kitts Nevis nationals in Anguilla please note that the Hon Alexis Jeffers and the Hon. Mark Brantley together with a technical team will be available on Thursday September 14th at 10am morning at the gazebo area opposite the former Caribbean Commercial Bank (CCB). We are asking as many citizens who can make it to attend so that we can hear first hand what the needs of our nationals are . Please look out for subsequent information on venue and time for St.Maarten.

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