Local news, News

STATEMENT BY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION THE RIGHT HONOURABLE DR. DENZIL LLEWELLYN DOUGLAS CONDEMNING THE TIMOTHY HARRIS GOVERNMENT FOR UNDERMINING THE ABILITY OF DOMINICA AND ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TO RECOVER FROM DEVASTATION BY HURRICANE

published 24 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

STATEMENT BY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION THE RIGHT HONOURABLE DR. DENZIL LLEWELLYN DOUGLAS CONDEMNING THE TIMOTHY HARRIS GOVERNMENT FOR UNDERMINING THE ABILITY OF DOMINICA AND ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TO RECOVER FROM DEVASTATION BY HURRICANE

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Local news, News

THE MAIN ROAD AT OLD ROAD BAY OPENS 6AM ON FRIDAY !!!!!

Published 21 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

BREAKING NEWS !!!!

THE MAIN ROAD AT OLD ROAD BAY OPENS 6AM ON FRIDAY !!!!!

PM Dr. Timothy Harris, Constituency Rep Hon Lindsay Grant and Hon Ian Patches Liburd were all taken on an informed and guided tour of the road by Engineer Kevin Williams of the PWD. Engineer Williams and his team of technical personnel satisfied the Ministers that the road was passable or up to a minimum standard for vehicular traffic. There will be some additional work taking place over night . Thus as of tommorow morning at 6am the island maim road at Old Road Bay will be OPENED !!! PM Harris and his cabinet colleagues praised the expeditious and efficient manner in which the Public Works department managed and delivered the post maria project. Hon Ian Patches Liburd and Hon Lindsay Grant are expected to heighten the pursuit of the permanent upgrade to the road.

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Local news, News, Regional News

Irma’s destruction: island by island

Published 7 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

Irma’s destruction: island by island

The category five hurricane has ripped through the Caribbean, leaving flattened landscapes, flash floods and loss of life

Antigua and Barbuda
Barbuda, the first island to feel the force of Hurricane Irma was devastated by its high winds, with Gaston Browne, prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, saying 90% of buildings had been destroyed and 50% of the population of around 1,000 people left homeless.

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International Sports, Sports

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

Published 15 August 2017

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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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Entertainment, Events

Pink to receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

Published 15 August 2017

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Pink to receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at 2017 MTV Video Music Awards       

Pink has been chosen as the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, which will take place Aug. 27 at the Forum in Inglewood.

The pop star joins the ranks of previous recipients Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Guns N’ Roses, Beyoncé, the Beastie Boys and Kanye West.

In a statement, MTV officials said Pink was selected “for her trailblazing impact on music, pop culture, fashion and philanthropy.”

Katy Perry will host the show, where Pink is scheduled to perform her new single, “What About Us.” Performances are expected from Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, Lorde, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony and the Weeknd.

Fans can vote for nominees in eight categories on the VMAs website. Lamar leads with eight nominations, followed by five apiece for Perry and the Weeknd. And the nominees are….

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