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The Minister of Investment and Trade Asot Michael has tendered his resignation.

https://antiguaobserver.com/asot-resigns/ #

Published 15 May 2018

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The Minister of Investment and Trade Asot Michael has tendered his resignation.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the decision was taken after hours of discussion.

The Prime Minister wrote to the Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, accepting Michael’s resignation.

Michael is facing fresh allegations that while Minister of Energy in 2016, he demanded money, a car and campaign financing from now scandal hit-British investor, Peter Virdee.

Crime/Justice, Local news, News

Who is the St. Kitts politician who demanded EC$2 million from Virdee?

Published 14 May 2018

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by: Media Source

Who is the St. Kitts politician who demanded EC$2 million from Virdee?

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2018 – The question is being asked “Who is the St. Kitts politician who demanded EC$2 million from a British Real Estate Magnate?

“If you have been following our coverage of the Asot Michael/Peter Singh Virdee bribery scandal, and have read the complete text of the British Royal Court order, you know that a certain St. Kitts government official demanded EC$2 million from Virdee,” said Kenneth Rijock’s Financial Crime Blog posted Monday.

Education, Local news, News

DPM Richards assures the youth of his support in their crime reduction initiatives

Published 14 May 2018

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DPM Richards assures the youth of his support in their crime reduction initiatives

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 14, 2018 (PLP PR Media Inc.) — Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon Shawn Richards, has said that the youth represent the nation’s ‘now’ and he has committed to be by their side in every step of the way in their crime reduction initiatives.

Local news, News

Attempt by PM Harris to mislead the nation exposed; did not challenge his conversation with Peter Virdee

Published 14 May 2018

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Attempt by PM Harris to mislead the nation exposed; did not challenge his conversation with Peter Virdee

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 14, 2018 – An official statement Sunday from Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris that the judgment of the English High Court on allegations that Peter Virdee and Dieter Trutschler engaged in bribery involving him and other Caribbean officials references 2014 and not since he became Prime Minister on February 18, 2015 is not only totally misleading but also grossly dishonest.

Business, Local news, News

Development Bank reaffirms its commitment to Nevis Masters Cricket

Published 14 May 2018

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Development Bank reaffirms its commitment to Nevis Masters Cricket

Charlestown, Nevis, May 14, 2018 (DBSKN) — President of the Nevis Masters Cricket Association, Mr Franklyn Daniel, is thanking the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) for sponsoring the Nevis Masters Cricket team in the 2018 edition of the Leeward Islands Masters Cricket Tournament which bowls off in Nevis on Friday May 18.