News, Regional News

Mighty Shadow dead at 77

Published 23 October 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Mighty Shadow dead at 77

Calypsonian Winston Bailey, better known as Mighty Shadow, has passed away.

He was 77.

LoopTT received confirmation from NCC Chairman Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters that he passed away at hospital at 3 am today.

Peters said he was devastated by the loss, having just lost another close friend in pan composer Ken ‘Professor’ Philmore.

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Local Sports, Sports

Giants in Best of the Rest finals in Constituency Number Seven Domino League 

Published 23 October 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Giants in Best of the Rest finals in Constituency Number Seven Domino League 

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 23, 2018 (PLP PR Media Inc.) — For having returned the best win in the two elimination matches of Best of the Rest competition that were held on Monday October 22 as part of the 23rd edition of the annual Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League competition, Giants Domino Club has sailed into the finals.

Held at the Lodge Community Centre in Lodge Project, Giants came up against Small Corner Bar in a match that they led all the way and snatched a comfortable 13-4 win. Giants Domino Club players were excited by the win, as it meant that they have sailed into the finals to be played shortly, but whose actual time is yet to be established.

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Health, Local news, News

PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO PROTECT COASTAL AREAS BY DISCARDING GARBAGE PROPERLY

Published 23 October 2018

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PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO PROTECT COASTAL AREAS BY DISCARDING GARBAGE PROPERLY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 22, 2018 (SKNIS): Following the recent National Coastal Cleanup of various beaches in St. Kitts, officials from the Department of Environment are urging the general public to protect the coastal areas and discard of their garbage properly.

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Health, Local news, News

VOLUNTEERS SHARE EXPERIENCES FROM 2018 COASTAL CLEANUP; CALL ON PUBLIC TO PLAY THEIR PART

Published 23 October 2018

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VOLUNTEERS SHARE EXPERIENCES FROM 2018 COASTAL CLEANUP; CALL ON PUBLIC TO PLAY THEIR PART
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 22, 2018 (SKNIS): A number of persons who participated in the Department of Environment’s annual National Coastal Cleanup on Friday, October 19, hailed the activity as a resounding success and called on the general public to play their part in ensuring that the beaches are kept clean at all times.

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Local news, News

POSTAL EMPLOYEES IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS BEGIN TRAINING ON LATEST INTERNATIONAL MAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Published 23 October 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

POSTAL EMPLOYEES IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS BEGIN TRAINING ON LATEST INTERNATIONAL MAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 22, 2018 (SKNIS): Postal employees in St. Kitts and in Nevis are participating in a two-week workshop that will familiarize them with the International Postal System’s (IPS) Post software, which is the latest global mail management system.

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