Trinidad tops obesity list in the Caribbean

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday July 10, 2013 – Trinidad and Tobago has emerged as the top Caribbean country whose adult population is obese, according to a report released by the United Nations…

Nations Youth endorses Labour

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, July 10, 2013– Scores of young Nationals from St. Kitts and Nevis continue to make their presence known and heard with strong endorsements for the Dr Denzil Douglas led Labour…

Kim Collins runs another sub 10 secs to win in…

By Times Caribbean Staff Writer . July 11, 2013 (Times Caribbean):- Kim Collins’ phenomenal season continues with yet another impressive run this time in Budapest, Hungary at the Hungarian Athletics…

West Indies Now Focussing On ODI Series Against…

West Indies cricketers are now focusing on the two-match One-Day International series against Pakistan following elimination from the tri-nation series in Trinidad yesterday. The matches against…

House Republicans divided on immigration reform

By Thomas Ferraro and Rachelle Younglai WASHINGTON | Wed Jul 10, 2013 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives emerged from an immigration meeting on Wednesday divided over whether…

CARICOM countries take steps to share ballistic…

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have taken the next step in enabling the newly-created regional integrated ballistic information network (RIBIN) board to begin…

National Assembly to meet next Wednesday

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 10TH 2013 (CUOPM) – The St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly which met this past Monday 8th July is to convene next week. Clerk of the lawmaking body, Mr. Jose Lloyd in a…

HELP to renovate, remodel or expand existing homes

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 10TH 2013 (CUOPM) – HELP for nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis in the renovation, remodelling or expansion of their existing homes. The Sugar Industry Diversification…

Locals encouraged to buy more local craft

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 10, 2013 (SKNIS): Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are encouraged to buy more local craft as it would help to promote and preserve local culture and empower craft…

Deputy Premier welcomes Jamaica film’s Nevis…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (JULY 10, 2013) -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism Hon. Mark Brantley welcomed Coordinator of Outreach and Community Engagement at the Sewanee University of the…

Bolt says he could have run faster in Paris

PARIS, France, Wednesday July 10, 2013 - Sprint sensation Usain Bolt says he could have posted a faster time in the 200 metres at the Areva Diamond League Meeting in Paris last Saturday. Bolt was made…

PM Douglas thanks crowd for full confidence…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 10TH 2013 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has expressed thanks to hundreds of Labour Party supporters who assembled outside…

Expert bolsters Zimmerman account of Trayvon…

By Barbara Liston SANFORD, Florida | Tue Jul 9, 2013 (Reuters) - A forensic expert backed George Zimmerman's account of his fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin on Tuesday, testifying in the neighborhood…