BASSETERE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Nationals of St Kitts and Nevis residing on Dutch and French St Martin will get an opportunity to hear about the developments in the twin-island Federation. Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas, who will be on the island on official duties, will meet with Kittitians and Nevisians living there. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Reinforcing its status as a destination for world class sporting events, St Kitts will host two One Day International (ODI) Cricket Matches between reigning International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup Champions Australia, and the West Indies on July 4 and 6, 2008. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Another appeal has been made by St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas to parents and guardians to take control of their children and to mould them to become productive citizens in society. He told the parents and the guardians that it was their sacred responsibility. read more...

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CABIN JOHN, USA: The travel boycott of St Kitts instigated by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) over the alleged mutilation and killing of healthy sheep, donkeys, and goats at the island's Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is under discussion at travel agencies around the globe.. read more...

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It is Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine and the St. Kitts government, and not PETA, that is hurting the pocketbooks of the good people who depend on the tourism industry for their livelihood (“Letter: Regarding the boycott of St Kitts,” 5 May). For nearly a year, PETA has pleaded with Ross University. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): The minimum wage in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is to be reviewed. This was disclosed by St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas when he addressed thousands and workers and supporters at the end of the traditional Labour Day March. read more...

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To my friend in North Hollywood as well as the misguided people of PETA, regarding the boycott of St Kitts: A boycott of the island does nothing except hurt the people of that great nation. So your misguided anger only affects those who have little or no say in what happens around them. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas has warmly welcomed the new ambassador of Taiwan to the twin-island Federation. Rong-chuan Wu, who arrived here on Monday evening, presented his credentials on Wednesday morning. read more...

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It is unnecessary to use animals in medical training, because there are humane and effective non-animal teaching methods - cadavers, patient simulators and sophisticated computer programs. I will boycott St. Kitts and Nevis until Ross University stops killing animals . read more...

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I have had the opportunity to serve on the SSMC Transition Management Team and in the past years, I have smiled politely when solicited about my thoughts on the closure of the sugar industry… for the past years except in my intimate circles I have sat mum and have not allowed my lips to part ways. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The St Kitts and Nevis social security fund is owed EC$2 million in arrears and all efforts are being made to force employers to pay up. This disclosure has come from Social Security Director, Elvin Bailey, who has been writing a series of articles in the local media. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: In a move to protect the people of Nevis and to soften the impact of the increasing global food and oil prices, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has moved with immediate effect, to implement tax relief measures on select food and non food items on the island. read more...

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The sub-region has a new Regional Association for Heritage Protection as six OECS member states and two French Departments of the Americas launched the Regional Heritage Association (RHA) on January 29, 2008 at the Rex Resorts Hotel in St. Lucia. The RHA is a non-profit, non governmental organization. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Two of Celebrity Cruises newest ships are to visit St Kitts when they are inaugurated later this year and next year. The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice, which will be launched in December this year, will sail seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises roundtrip. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Some four and half thousand goats and cattle are to be relocated from the South East Peninsula to enable the start of the multi-billion dollar Christophe Harbour Development - two hotels carrying the Mandarin Oriental and Auberge brands, mega yacht marina, restaurants, spas... read more...

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CASTRIES, St Lucia: The OECS Secretariat has announced that on April 24 the Secretariat communicated to the Lord High Chancellor, Jack Straw, a recommendation for the appointment of Justice Hugh Anthony Rawlins, to the position of Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM):The consumption tax on a selected list of food and non-food items approved by the St Kitts and Nevis Cabinet last month, will be removed with effect from the first of next month, Minister of State with responsibility for Information, Senator Nigel Carty disclosed on Tuesday. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Premier Joseph Parry, has returned to Nevis after leading a delegation to St Maarten on Saturday and Anguilla on Sunday. Parry reported to Nevisian nationals on the accomplishments of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). Parry was accompanied by Deputy Premier Hensley Daniel. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The government of St Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday issued a statement defending the position of Ross University of Veterinary Medicine in St Kitts as being within local laws concerning the treatment of animals. “Ross University is a well established US owned enterprise which has been in existence... read more...

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Holiday Systems International’s (HSI) decision to protest Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s cruel mutilations and killings of healthy animals by blocking the company’s more than 300,000 clients from booking travel to St Kitts is a serious wake up call to the school and the St Kitts government. read more...

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TEXAS, USA: Virgil Hodge, the national record holder in the short sprints for St Kitts and Nevis, has set her sights on running fast this season -- fast enough to even become a factor at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, this summer, a year when she is hoping to break the 11-seconds barrier. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: The Premier of Nevis, Joseph Parry, in continued efforts to forge stronger relationships with Nevisians living abroad, will be leaving the Federation on Saturday, to meet with nationals and Friends of Nevis in St Maarten and Anguilla this weekend. The delegation will be returning to Nevis on Monday. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: In accordance with the Nevis Physical Development Planning Ordinance 2005, the Physical Planning Unit in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) held a Stakeholders Consultation recently, to embark on the process of developing physical development plans for specific areas on Nevis. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) is now at a watershed period in its existence whereby it must continue to demonstrate its relevance and effectiveness in coordinating the regional response, said St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. read more...

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LAS VEGAS, USA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recently announced a travel boycott of St Kitts over the alleged mutilation and killing of sheep, donkeys, and goats at the island's Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and on Thursday a major travel agency signed on to the campaign. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: The geothermal exploration project on Nevis received another boost on Thursday, when Minister of State in the Federal Government of St Kitts and Nevis Nigel Carty, gave a commitment that St Kitts stood ready to purchase renewable energy from Nevis. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: A team from the St Kitts Electricity Department visited Nevis on Wednesday.to observe the ongoing operations up close at the West Indies Power Nevis Ltd geothermal energy drill site at Spring Hill. During site visit, the team was given an overview of the operations. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Legislation to govern the implementation of a Small Business Policy to encourage the emergence of a lively entrepreneurial spirit and an active small business sector in St Kitts, is being prepared. Assistance is to be provided by The National Entrepreneurial Development Division. read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Exploratory works on Nevis, which involved drilling for renewable energy and water, have progressed satisfactorily. Word came from Junior Minister with responsibility for Works Public Utilities, Natural Resources and the Environment in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). read more...

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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Under the theme “A Better Workplace,” The Department of Labour in the Nevis Island Administration recently held a one day workshop that focused on contractors and employees awareness of the labour laws of Nevis. Premier of Nevis Joseph Parry used the session to deal with some core issues. read more...

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