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Bolt gets President’s Award at IAAF Gala

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Published 27 November 2017

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Bolt gets President’s Award at IAAF Gala

Bolt gets President’s Award at IAAF Gala – Widely considered one of the greatest sprinters of all-time, Usain Bolt is a three-time 100m and 200m Olympic champion who collected 11 world titles over an international career that began when he was in his late teens.

Widely considered one of the greatest sprinters of all-time, Usain Bolt is a three-time 100m and 200m Olympic champion who collected 11 world titles over an international career that began when he was in his late teens.

Still winning awards, even in retirement. Usain Bolt is the 2017 winner of the President’s Award at the IAAF Athletics Awards in Monaco for his outstanding contribution to the sport.

Bolt, 31, won four world 200m titles, three at 100m, and holds the world record over both distances, 9.58 at 100m and 19.19 at 200m.

The Jamaican retired this season after taking 100m bronze at the World Championships in London to end his career as one of the most recognised athletes in the world.

This IAAF President’s Award recognises and honours great service to athletics.

“This wonderful award means the world to me … it shows the younger generation that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible,” said Bolt.

Local Sports, Sports

Image showing the planned Design for the Nevis Athletics Facility at Long Point

Image showing the planned Design for the Nevis Athletics Facility at Long Point – Phase 1 substantially completed with Mondo covered 400m, 9 Lane Track and 4 Lane-200m Warm-up Track (with drainage), Landscaping (immediately around the Track), Remote controlled LED Lighting for Track & Field area, Warm-up track, Football Field (with automatic sprinklers) and preliminary fencing. Phase 2 to include a 100m – 3 story Pavilion, Parking areas, Stands for Athletes & Spectators, Access Road (under construction), Track/Field equipment, Giant Electronic Display board & more.

Possible and/or Planned Meets for 2018 includes Development Meets, School Meets, A1 Titans Relay Championship & Titans Grand Prix Meet, Nevis Primary Schools Championship, Nevis High Schools Championship, St. Kitts/Nevis Youth Meet, Leeward Islands Youth or Junior Meet, other Local, Regional and/or International Meet. Recent Photos of the Facility have been added below with more to be added soon.

News, Regional News

Hurricane-ravaged Dominica investigating rare virus

Published 27 November 2017

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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.

News, Regional News

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.

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.