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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce welcomes baby boy!

Published 15 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce welcomes baby boy!

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Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gave birth to a baby boy on Monday.

The Jamaican sprint star announced the birth of her son, Zyon D. Pryce, via Facebook on Tuesday morning.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  Welcome Zyon D. Pryce , August 7th, 2017!” she said, adding “To God be the glory, for the things He has done.”

The post has so far been greeted with more than 17,000 likes and thousands of congratulatory messages.

Fraser-Pryce, who has won multiple gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships, expects to return to the track and resume her athletic career in 2018.

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Rihanna’s Kadooment costume featured by Vogue

Published 15 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Rihanna’s Kadooment costume featured by Vogue

Rihanna lit up Instagram when she posted photos in costume on Kadooment Day.

The sparkly creation was custom-designed and made by Lauren Austin, designer for the Aura Experience band, who spoke with Vogue writer, Brooke Bobb, on the making of the unique design in an exclusive interview, entitled ‘The  Story Behind Rihanna’s Wild Crop Over Costume’.

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International Sports, Sports

T&T strikes gold in Men’s 4x400M at Worlds

Published 15 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

T&T strikes gold in Men’s 4x400M at Worlds 

Trinidad and Tobago fans cheered and cried tears of joy as the country’s four athletes – Jarrin Solomon, Jereem Richards, Machel Cedenio and Lalonde Gordon brought home gold in the Men’s 4x400M relay at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London.

The team sealed the deal with a new National Record and World Leading time of 2.58.12, beating the USA’s team who finished second with a time of 2.58.61, and the UK, who placed third with a time of 2.59.00.

The Office of the Prime Minister also issued congratulations to the team for their amazing performance.

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Travel

LIAT adding Guyana airport fee to ticket price

Published 15 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

LIAT adding Guyana airport fee to ticket price

LIAT and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority have agreed that effective September 1, 2017, the airport Passenger Facilitation fee will be included in LIAT ticket price.

Adult passengers travelling internationally will be required to pay the fee of GY$3600 (US$18), while children aged seven and under will be charged GY$2400 (US$12).

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International news, News

At 63, Oprah has ‘no damn apologies’ for how she lives

Published 15 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

At 63, Oprah has ‘no damn apologies’ for how she lives

Like a fine wine, Oprah Winfrey’s wisdom only ripens as she ages.

The 63-year-old Mississippi native, whose name has become synonymous with a multimedia empire, opened up about a variety of topics, including weight and marriage, in a recent interview with Vogue.

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