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UWI urges public to donate bodies for research

BY KARYL WALKER Editor - Crime/court desk walkerk@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, June 16, 2013 WITH the ever-rising cost of funeral expenses, members of the public can opt for a cheaper route by donating…

DISBELIEF! – Jamaicans Line Up Behind VCB…

Ryon Jones The track and field world was left in shock yesterday following The Gleaner's revelation that one of the most decorated athletes, Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown, had tested positive for…

Post Offices Encouraged To Embrace Technology

Basseterre, St. Kitts,  (SKNIS): Post offices remain relevant and should embrace technology as a tool to enhance its operations. That was the key message which emerged from the 16th annual Caribbean…

OTI gets US$5 million loan from the SIDF

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) – The Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) is getting a US$5 million loan from the St. Kitts and Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF). The SIDF announced Friday…

Post Mortem Examination body of the late Denrick…

A Post Mortem Examination was performed on the body of the late Denrick Hanley 23 years old of Spring Hill, Nevis, by Pathologist, Dr. Stephen Jones. The examination revealed that cause of death was…

Hassan Rouhani leads Iran presidential election…

Early results from Iran's presidential election put the reformist-backed candidate, Hassan Rouhani, in the lead. Official figures give him just over half the 16 million votes counted so far - well…

Cabinet approves concessions for small local…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 14TH 2013 (CUOPM) – Local media and advertising and security businesses are getting assistance from the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. Minister of Information, the Hon.…

Over 500 lots of land now available for nationals

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 14TH 2013 (CUOPM) – The governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party administration continues to make land available to nationals to build their own homes. Minister of…

Wife of Nevis’ first premier robbed while she…

Nevispages Reporter (CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS)- Unconfirmed reports reaching this media house indicate that the home of the wife of Nevis’ first Premier was robbed during the early morning hours of Friday,…

Ministry of Post hosts reception for delegates of…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (JUNE 14, 2013) –Hon. Alexis Jeffers said Nevis continues to be a sought-after destination because of the rich history and culture, which the island has to offer. Jeffers, in his…

CPL Announces The Six Franchise Team Names

After weeks of speculation and hundreds of suggestions via social media, the much-anticipated Caribbean Premier League franchise team names have been announced and their logos revealed. “We are…

Cabinet approves concessions for small local…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 14TH 2013 (CUOPM) – Local media and advertising and security businesses are getting assistance from the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. Minister of Information, the Hon.…

Minister Marcella Liburd: “PM Douglas an…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 14TH 2013 (CUOPM) – Minister of Health, Social and Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs, the Hon. Marcella Liburd says St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the…

New indictment details charges against former…

By Caribbean News Now contributor GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- A new indictment filed in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands in relation to the criminal charges against former premier McKeeva Bush…