Health, Local news, News

Poultry farmer suffers EC$10,000 loss as 600 birds die

Published 16 May 2017

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 16th 2017 – A poultry farmer in St. Kitts has lost 600 laying birds over a three day period as the Department of Agriculture is unable to provide adequate supply of feed.

The farmer has suffered losses close to EC$10,000. He has been able to get a small quantity from the Department of Agriculture in Nevis.

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Local news, News, Politics

Opposition Leader Douglas tells Cabinet members they are collectively responsible for fallout from Chinese scandal

Published 16 May 2017

Opposition Leader Douglas tells Cabinet members they are collectively responsible for fallout from Chinese scandal

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 16th 2017 – Leader of the Opposition, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, warned Tuesday any further negative on the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, will affect the nation’s economy, people, image and credibility.

China said St. Kitts and Nevis is becoming a haven for criminals and has accused the Team Unity Government of Prime Minister Harris of refusing to handover Ren Biao a Chinese for allegedly stealing US$100 million from a Chinese state company. Chinese diplomatic sources have also disclosed that in an intercepted communication on April 16, Ren called relatives in Beijing seeking an additional US$190,000 to pay for his protection by Kittitian authorities.

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Local Sports, Sports

ELVIS STAR BROWNE WOMENS LEAGUE FINAL 4 PLAYED MONDAY 15TH MAY 2017

Published 15 May 2017

AT WARNER PARK

MATCH #1

SOL ISLAND AUTO CONAREE 2 – 2 RAMS VILLAGE SUPERSTARS

SCORING FOR CONAREE
Alicia Smith 3′
Davanna Claxton 17′

SCORING FOR VILLAGE
Fabiana Gumbs 12′
Midecia Blake 62′

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Crime/Justice, Local news, News

Five Arrested And Charged For Island Purified Burglary

Published 15 May 2017

FIVE PERSONS ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR ISLAND PURIFIED BREAKING

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2017 (RSCNPF): Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) have arrested and charged five persons in relation to a Building Breaking and Larceny at the facilities of Island Purified Water at corner of West Bourne Ghaut and Fort Thomas Road.

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Crime/Justice, Local news, News

Two More Arrested In Ongoing Fraud Investigation

Published 15 May 2017

Two More Arrested In Ongoing Fraud Investigation

Police Press Release
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 14, 2017 (RSCNPF): Two more persons have been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into fraud against the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Arrested are Kelvin Pemberton of Stapleton’s Village and Daveron Flemming of Challegers.

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