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Bank of Nevis International Limited Celebrates…

Bank of Nevis International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Nevis Limited, celebrated its 15th Anniversary on Monday July 1, 2013. The Bank was incorporated under the Nevis Business…

CARICOM to invite new members

By Cathy Lashley PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (BGIS) -- Efforts are under way to encourage other nations in the region to join the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and, thereby, strengthen it. This was…

Toronto rainstorm causes power outages, transit…

(Reuters) - A heavy rainstorm in Toronto caused power outages and transit chaos across Canada's largest city on Monday, with flooding shutting down parts of its subway and major roads. Toronto Hydro,…

Statement by the Hon. Curtis Martin in the…

Honourable Members 1. In view of recent events I believe it important and in the public interest that I speak to the matters of the motions of no confidence submitted to the Clerk of the National…

Nevlec Notice: Schedule of outages for upcoming…

Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To facilitate the upgrade of lines Areas to be affected: Rawlins and areas in close proximity. NEVLEC apologizes for the inconveniences that may be…

West Indies rock Sri Lanka before rain break;…

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach picked up two crucial wickets with the new ball as West Indies limited Sri Lanka to 60-3 off 19 overs before rain brought an early end to…

Pilot of crashed Asiana plane was in 777 training

By Sarah McBride and Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO/SEOUL | Mon Jul 8, 2013 (Reuters) - The pilot of the crashed Asiana plane at San Francisco airport was still "in training" for the Boeing 777 when he…

World Bank team to visit Grenada to consult on…

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- A team from the World Bank will be in Grenada from July 8 to 9, 2013, to conduct its first round of consultation towards the development of an OECS regional partnership…

Tropical wave may threaten Lesser Antilles

By Caribbean News Now contributor MIAMI, USA -- A strong tropical wave located about 1,150 miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands is moving westward at 25 mph. Shower and thunderstorm activity…

NIP condemns recent political violence and calls…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (6/07/2013): The National Integrity Party (NIP) emphatically condemns the recent political violence and all forms of incitement to violence coming from the political platforms of…