Yearly Archives

2016

Zika virus: Sexual transmission ‘more common…

Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). After an emergency committee meeting on Tuesday, the UN health agency…

BRITISH AND NZ HIGH COMMISSIONERS CELEBRATE…

The UK and New Zealand joined forces today, International Women’s Day 2016, to celebrate women across Barbados. Together with their fellow female heads of mission representing China and the US,…

Nevis Gender Affairs Minister’s address in…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 08, 2016) -- The following is the full text of an address delivered by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams Minister responsible for Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island…

Statement by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and…

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates March 8th, International Women’s Day 2016, which is being observed under the theme Pledge for Parity to promote gender equality. Empowering women and…

Hrishikesh Treated to Hero’s Welcome

By:Curtis Morton Charlestown-Nevis—There were scenes of jubilation at the Vance Amory International Airport on the afternoon of Monday 7th March. Headmistress of the Maude Cross Preparatory School,…

Green House Dominates at IWPS Sports Meet 2016

By:Curtis Morton Scores of individuals were present at the Ivor Walters Primary School’s sports meet, which was held on Friday 4th March. The venue was the new look Wilkinson Recreation Grounds,…

Transcript of Peyton Manning’s retirement…

Here is the transcript from Peyton Manning’s retirement speech Monday: "In my very first NFL game, I completed my first pass to Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk. I threw a touchdown in that…

A call for more women in electoral processes

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Ambassador Manorma Soeknandan has called for the increased involvement of women in…

Don Wehby To Head Independent Team To Review…

WICB Media Release Jamaica Monday, March 7, 2016 KINGSTON, Jamaica (WICB) -- West Indies Cricket Board will be renamed Cricket West Indies shortly. President, Dave Cameron made the official…