Published 2 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Ministry battles massive locust invasion in South East Trinidad
A massive swarm of locusts has invaded several communities in southeastern Trinidad.
The affected areas include Moruga, Rio Claro, Ecclesville and Agostini.
Images and videos shared on social media show thousands of the insects flying in droves, and landing on trees and vehicles.
Published 1 September 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Announcement:
The People’s Action Movement, PAM, is having its Annual 8 Mile Charity Walk on Saturday 9th September, starting at 5 a.m. The Walk will begin in Sandy Point and will culminate in Saddlers. Breakfast will be served at the beginning of the Walk and refuel stops will be made along the route. It’s a healthy-fun Walk, so bring along your friends and the entire family to the PAM Annual Charity Walk.
Published 31 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Education Minister: Principal, Teacher Transfers Customary Without Consultation
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); Minister of Education, Deputy Prime Minister Shawn Richards, in an interview with WINN FM addressed the concern raised in some circles that principals and teachers have been transferred without being consulted on the change.
Published 31 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Soldier’s bullet reportedly injures female resident in her Conaree home
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 31ST 2017 – A female Conaree resident is nursing a bullet wound to her hand after shots were discharged by law enforcement Wednesday night.
According to a source the bullet, allegedly fired by a soldier, went through a house, missed a head of a male occupant and struck the woman in her hand. It was not immediately known whether the police and soldiers were on a joint operation in the area.
The injured woman was taken to the J. N. France General Hospital for treatment.
Published 31 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Hurricane Irma
While there are currently no storm watches or warnings in effect for St. Kitts, please be aware of the potential for severe weather in association with Hurricane Irma as it passes through the Caribbean region over the next 5 days. Irma is projected to be a CAT 4 storm by early next week, with potential sustained winds greater than 130 mph.
