St Kitts and Nevis
Arrest Made in Robbery of US Justice Breyer, Bail Hearing Set for Tuesday
February 21, 2012 | 11:31 am | 0 Comment
Above: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer By the Caribbean Journal staff Vedel K Browne has been arrested for the robbery of US Supreme Court Justice in Nevis on Feb. 9. The report, first made by the St Kitts and Nevis Observer, was confirmed to Caribbean Journal by the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force in Charlestown. Sgt Cledwyn Jeffers told more...
More Visitors Head to St Kitts and Nevis
February 17, 2012 | 1:27 am | 0 Comment
Above: Pinney's Beach, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff More visitors are looking to the federation of St Kitts and Nevis for their vacations, according to data released Thursday by the government. St Kitts and Nevis' Robert L Bradshaw International Airport saw an increase in visitors in the third quarter, as did the country's Port Authority. more...
Premier: Nevis Is Still “Very Safe”
February 16, 2012 | 9:57 am | 0 Comment
Above: Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Premier Joseph Parry said his island was still "very safe," and that the government had taken "as many steps as they can" to ensure the security of its people and visitors. Parry was speaking in a radio interview with WINN FM 98.9 on Tuesday, following the alleged armed robbery of US Supreme Court more...
Haiti’s Martelly Holds Talks with CARICOM Delegation in Port-au-Prince
February 14, 2012 | 10:28 am | 0 Comment
Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly shakes hands with St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitians who hold a US or Schengen visa could travel freely to CARICOM member countries under a plan by Haitian President Michel Martelly. That was one of the issues discussed at Monday's meeting with a CARCOM more...
Haiti , News , St Kitts and Nevis , St. Lucia , Suriname
Taiwan, St Kitts and Nevis Begin Negotiations on Extradition Treaty
February 14, 2012 | 8:59 am | 0 Comment
Above: the Taiwanese delegation (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis are in final negotiations on an extradition treaty, the government announced. The talks began Monday in Basseterre. "No country by itself alone can get rid of the intimidation, threat, presence and danger of crime, and that is why it is of more...
St Kitts Seeks Home for National Archives
February 13, 2012 | 9:00 pm | 0 Comment
Above: some contents of the National Archives (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis is looking for a property to refurbish and then house the country's National Archives, according to Chief Secretary Joseph Edmeade. The right property is likely already owned by the government, he said, which would require fewer funds than a more...
Nevis Urges Farmers on Crop Schedule
February 13, 2012 | 12:23 pm | 0 Comment
Above: a produce market in Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Agriculture Director Keithley Amory is urging local farmers to adhere to the department's planting schedule to avoid a glut on the market and ensure year-round availability of produce to consumers. Nevis' agriculture sector has grown in recent years, particularly as the more...
St Lucia, St Kitts Prime Ministers Heading to Haiti for Martelly Meeting
February 11, 2012 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
Above: St Lucia PM Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Chairman and Suriname President Desi Bouterse will lead members of the Bureau of Heads of Government on a two-day mission to Haiti beginning on Monday. Joining him will be St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas and CARICOM Secretary more...
Haiti , Jamaica , News , St Kitts and Nevis , St. Lucia
Eastern Caribbean Finance Ministers Hold Talks in Basseterre
February 10, 2012 | 6:08 pm | 0 Comment
Above: the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (Photo: CUOPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Eastern Caribbean's Finance Ministers began talks in Basseterre today as part of the 72nd Meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Monetary Council. The talks are being held under the chairmanship of Montserrat Premier Ruben Meade. The meeting, which is taking place at the more...
St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Reports Increase in Assets
February 8, 2012 | 9:45 am | 0 Comment
Above: Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is reporting a growth in total assets from $840.7 million to $918.5 million as of the end of June. Net income before and after tax also increased in that period, the banks aid. National Bank Chairman Walford Gumbs said the asset increase was a more...
