Tonight: Hub Culture Bonfire & Happy Hour
The Hub Culture Innovation Campus and Beach Club at Ariel Sands invites all to join them for drinks on the beach for their ‘Bonfire & Hap…
Young athlete charged for alleged unlawful sex
. in All News / By: BVI News Online on July 28, 2017 at 1:47 PM / A young British Virgin Islands athlete has been arrested and charged with having …
‘Embrace Broader Issue Of Immigration Reform’
The “We Support Pathways” group congratulated the PLP for winning the election, Walton Brown on his appointment as Minister, and Patric…
Budget speech of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit
The Prime Minister presented the budget on Thursday On Thursday, July 27, 2017, Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit presented the 2017-2018 National …
Water halts business flow at two establishments in Vieux Fort
The post Water halts business flow at two establishments in Vieux Fort appeared first on St. Lucia News Online. Two business houses in Vieux-Fort w…
A ‘star’ is born at Sabina Park
IT ALL GOT STARTED at Sabina Park, Jamaica on March 30, 1954. A frail looking 17-year-old prepared to take on England in a Test match for the first…
Sol’s early review of tank fire inconclusive
(CNS): The local bulk fuel supplier has apologised to the Cayman people for the dangerous fire in a petroleum tank at the Jackson Point Terminal la…
600 people offer views on immigration
(CNS): With just one day left for the public to participate in the debate about government’s review of how the immigration system is working …
President calls on Dominicans to build a culture of peace
The President addressed Parliament on Thursday. In the background is House Speaker Alix Boyd Knights President of Dominica His Excellency Charles S…
New Coast Guard base taking shape in St Kitts
BASSETERRE – Construction of a new base for the men and women of the Coast Guard Unit of the St Kitts-Nevis Defence Force is progressing smoo…
Advisory: Road Works Set For July 31 & August 1
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public about upcoming road works that will take place on Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st. A …
PRESS RELEASE: US advises Mexico and Colombia on developments in Venezuela
The post PRESS RELEASE: US advises Mexico and Colombia on developments in Venezuela appeared first on St. Lucia News Online. CIA Director Mike Pomp…
L’UVMG ne prendra pas le départ, Nice cycling team manque toujours à l’appel
Les coureurs de l’Union vélocypédique de Marie-Galante ne prendront pas le départ de la 67e édition du Tour de la…
BREAKING NEWS: Medical school relocates from St. Lucia to Antigua
The post BREAKING NEWS: Medical school relocates from St. Lucia to Antigua appeared first on St. Lucia News Online. Atlantic University School of M…
UPDATE: Parish Land man succumbs to gunshot injuries
INSTEAD OF CELEBRATING his birthday, the family and friends of Closton Robinson are mourning his passing. Robinson, 34, was shot in the head betwee…
GOOD NEWS: Adventure of the Seas returns to Port Castries
The post GOOD NEWS: Adventure of the Seas returns to Port Castries appeared first on St. Lucia News Online. Adventure of the Seas PRESS RELEASE &nd…
Epidémie de conjonctivite : vers la décroissance ?
Le nombre de cas de conjonctivites le plus important a été enregistré début juillet. L’épidémieR…
PRESS RELEASE: Provisional Club License awarded to clubs
The post PRESS RELEASE: Provisional Club License awarded to clubs appeared first on St. Lucia News Online. FIFA and CONCACAF, in an effort to regul…
Tour cycliste : stationnement et circulation règlementés
En raison du contre-la-montre du 67e Tour cycliste international de la Guadeloupe, qui aura lieu ce dimanche, entre Rivière-Sens/Gourbeyre e…
Fast Cash donates $9,900 to Dominica National Netball Team
The presentation was made on Friday Fast Cash Dominica Limited has made a financial contribution to the Dominica National Netball Team amounting to…
Rouja Featured In CNN Travel Article & Video
Bermuda’s Custodian of Historic Wrecks, Dr. Philippe Rouja, has been featured this month in a CNN travel article and companion video tit…
Nurses “Taking It To The Streets” Today
The Community Nursing team will be “Taking it to the Streets” today [July 28] at Maximart at 42 Middle Road in Sandys from 4.00pm to 8.…
THE KSCHRONICLES: Good friends are hard to find
Kerdisha St. Louis Very recently I found myself learning a hard lesson. While alone time is important for productivity, creativity, and inspiration…
PM Harris expresses nation’s condolences to family of Edgar Gilbert
PM Harris expresses nation’s condolences to family of Edgar Gilbert Office of the Prime Minister The prime minister, the Honourable Dr…
Ng Lap Seng convicted in UN bribery case
Ng Lap Seng waves to the media in this October 2015 photo. Photo by AP Ng Lap Seng, the Chinese billionaire who created a firestorm of controversy …
Vettel keeping calm as lead slips away
BUDAPEST – Sebastian Vettel says he is keeping calm ahead of a Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that could see the Ferrari driver surrender his F…
Un contre-la-montre à couper le souffle
Après un départ en petite descente face à l’épicerie Barreau et la chapelle de Saint-Robert, ce contre-la-montre&…
Governor Davis raises money for Montserrat branch of Red Cross
Governor Davis raises money for Montserrat branch of Red Cross | The Montserrat Reporter Posted on 28 July 2017. by Bennette Roach Miss Annesta Fer…
L’opposition appelle à bloquer les rues, 113 morts depuis avril
Des manifestants anti gouvernement lors d’affrontements avec la police dans les rues de Caracas au Venezuela, le 27 juillet 2017 – Le V…
Newspaper Cover for 28th July 2017
The post Newspaper Cover for 28th July 2017 appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.
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Lauren Broomes located
TWENTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD Lauren Asele Broomes has been traced and is safe. The American who resides at Maxwell, Christ Church was reported missing yeste…
‘Austerity could trigger recession’
Insisting that the first national address by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis shows the government has no economic growth plan for the country, Opp…
DPM: Budget cuts won’t impact necessary services
The government’s decision to cut the budgets of its ministries by 10 percent is not intended to impact necessary services, but target wastefu…
Turnquest: BPL service inadequate
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said yesterday that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is providing “inadequate&rdqu…
Shark attacks tourist
A woman from Switzerland was attacked by a shark in waters near Rose Island shortly after noon yesterday, police said. According to Senior Assistan…
1,700 homes still damaged from Matthew
Nine months after the passing of Hurricane Matthew, nearly 2,000 homes have still not been repaired, according to National Emergency Management Age…
Healthy eating tips for campers
The National Nutrition Centre is seeking to sensitize young Barbadians about the importance of healthy eating. In fact, it’s an objective bei…
Business leaders complain to me daily – Fahie
. in All News / By: BVI News Online on July 28, 2017 at 8:33 AM / Fahie Days before he moves a motion of no confidence for Premier Dr D Orlando Smi…
Expats should have permits to work at festival – Gov’t
. in All News / By: BVI News Online on July 28, 2017 at 8:23 AM / The government has issued a notice, warning booth operators at festival villages …
Fahie tells gov’t pick new finance minister
. in All News / By: BVI News Online on July 28, 2017 at 8:23 AM / Members of the National Democratic Party government should by now be discussing w…
The Health 202: Murkowski, Collins and … McCain sink Obamacare overhaul effort
The Health 202: Murkowski, Collins and … McCain sink Obamacare overhaul effort Washington Post McCain casts crucial vote to kill …
The Health 202: Murkowski, Collins and … McCain sink Obamacare overhaul effort
The Health 202: Murkowski, Collins and … McCain sink Obamacare overhaul effort Washington Post McCain casts crucial vote to kill …
The Health 202: Murkowski, Collins and … McCain sink Obamacare overhaul effort
The Health 202: Murkowski, Collins and … McCain sink Obamacare overhaul effort Washington Post McCain casts crucial vote to kill …
Visitor’s phone stolen – Huggins ‘got away easy’
. in All News, Court / By: BVI News Online on July 28, 2017 at 8:11 AM / Magistrate’s Court at John’s Hole, Tortola Senior Magistrate T…
Exploring robotics
“. . . to assist with the diversification of the economies of the Caribbean Region by harnessing science and technology for economic developm…
The Latest: 56 injured, 1 seriously, in Spanish train crash
The Latest: 56 injured, 1 seriously, in Spanish train crash Washington Post Train Crash in Barcelona Injures at Least 50 New …
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Is Ordered Removed
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Is Ordered Removed New York Times Pakistani court disqualifies PM on corruption allegations …
Spacious 2-bedroom apartments for rent with view towards Tafelberg.
Well appointed and beautifully finished apartments for rent in desired Brakkeput Curacao neighborhood. Situated nearby Spa…
Government still assessing cost of new secondary school in Tomlinson area
The cost associated with the completion of the secondary school in the Tomlinson area will soon be assessed once again by the government. According…
How did we get here?
At some point, society wakes up and asks“how did we get here?” We wake up in 2017 and everyone wants to know why children have gun…
Document outlines safety guidelines for Carnival
Antigua Carnival logo 2017 In an effort to keep the public safe during the 60th Anniversary of Antigua & Barbuda’s Carnival, a document h…
Unemployment fund is possible, but needs support, says
Minister of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Melford Nicholas. (file photo) The establishment of an Unemployment Fund has merit, but needs a lar…
Bajans at the helm of Salvation Army
For the first time in its 119 years in Barbados, the local chapter of the Salvation Army will be headed by a Barbadian couple. Major Darrell …
PM Browne urges hoteliers to form their own union
Sandals Founder Gordon Butch Stewart (l) and Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne (r) Prime Minister Gaston Browne is urging hotel work…
PM alleges Sandals and other hotels ‘creaming off the top’
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Gaston Browne (OBSERVER media photo) Prime Minister Gaston Browne is again accusing Sandals Resorts Internat…
The world’s best tourist islands: Lessons for AIA
By C. ben-David Travel + Leisure is a popular travel magazine and internet site based in New York City. Published monthly, the magazine h…
Ys: “Avianca is not the only option for InselAir”
WILLEMSTAD – Avianca or Synergi, shareholder of the Colombian airline, is not the only option for the local airline InselAir. The airline has…
Owia Young Strikers win Police Credit Union T20 tourney
Owia Young Strikers are the new champions of the SVG Police Co-operative Credit Union Clinchers T20 softball cricket tournament. They achieved this…
Setting the record straight
An article on Page 2 of The Daily News on Saturday about the 2018 draft budget incorrectly attributed quotes taken from the budget transmittal lett…
Information Technology Bureau asks for $5.4 million
Cellphone dead spots and an unused government transparency website were among the items discussed at a Bureau of Information Technology budget hear…
Local Sports Briefs
Housing, golf federation sponsoring summer camp ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Housing, Parks and Recreation Department and the V.I. Golf Federation h…
Local Sports Schedule
Local Sports Schedule Friday, July 28 Fencing: Pan American Youth and Veteran Championships 2017, at University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fi…
Education department working to improve technology in schools
The V.I. Education Department has made upgrades to its information technology system, and is continually working to improve its technological infra…
Sagicor looks to disrupt car insurance market
Insurance company Sagicor General has introduced a new bundled insurance package aimed at disrupting the industry and capturing the young professio…
MISCHIEF
PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday said “mischief-makers” are misrepresenting the facts about Government’s decision to peti…
Diaspora Conference | Reid backs Diaspora in public-private alliance on early childhood education
Partnerships between the Government, corporate Jamaica, and the Diaspora will be the most effective way of producing quality, early childhood educa…
Roll out social intervention for needy communities now, says Phillips
While the heads of the security forces mull areas for which they will write the prime minister for him to declare zones of special operations to ta…
'Usain Bolt: Legend' now available for purchase
Just days before the start of the World Championships in Athletics in London, the highly anticipated book detailing the performances of track-and-f…
Jonathan Gosse: – The 'Jamerican' protecting Oracabessa Bay's Fish Sanctuary
His birth certificate identifies Jonathan Gosse as a native of Wisconsin in the United States of America, but since 2000, this American-born farm b…
13-year-old suffers heart attack
A Princes Town family is trying to come to terms with the sudden death of a 13-year-old boy.
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‘Sham retrenchment’ costs DHL $2.3M
FORMER DHL Express Trinidad and Tobago district manager (British Caribbean) has been awarded $2.3 million in damages by the Industrial Court after …
Seven-year-old boy drowns in family pool
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy drowned on Wednesday afternoon at his Millennium Park, Trincity home after his right hand got stuck in the pump inside the poo…
Permell: Liquidation of CLF would affect Clico
CLICO Policyholders Group chairman Peter Permell yesterday supported CL Financial minority shareholders Kirk Carpenter and Carlton Reis at a news c…
With open arms – Public defender embraces zones of special operations
With the murder rate close to its highest levels in Jamaica, and with the nation cowering in fear and calling for an end to the bloodletting, Publi…
Haitian Times Morning News Roundup – July 28
Haitian Migrants Get Residency Extension in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic on Tuesday granted a one-year extension to some 230,000 H…
Haiti Senate Bill Discriminates Against LGBTQ Community, Human Rights Org Says
Dancing at the Oloffson hotel in Port-au-Prince. Photo Credit: Katie Orlinsky for Al Jazeera America A recent bill adopted by the Haitian Senate la…
New York Senator Seeks to Decriminalize Fare Evasion
Senator Jesse Hamilton (center) w/ advocates. Photo Credit: Office of Senator Jesse Hamilton On July 25, Senator Jesse Hamilton and Assem…
80 ganja plants seized
Police seized 80 ganja plants being grown in an open lot in North Side Tuesday morning. According to a Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, police …
Cayman Drama Society: From town hall, to pub, to Playhouse
The history of the Cayman Drama Society tells of a theater company desperate to find permanent boards to tread. With roots in hotel play readings p…
Summer Sizzle Fashion Show extravaganza at the Westin
JEMIMA FORBES Tired of your current wardrobe but don’t want to make the trip to Miami for your dose of retail therapy? Discover some style in…
International acts headline Laughter Lounge weekend
Get ready for a weekend filled with laughter. Executive Services presents the Laughter Lounge on Saturday, featuring Mike Troy from “Chappell…
Time for a long weekend in Fort Lauderdale?
Since its inaugural landing on June 4, Southwest Airlines’ daily service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has opened up another tempting corner o…
Community suffers as arrowroot crop rots in Owia (+Video)
By Kenton X. Chance The manager of the arrowroot-processing factory in Owia has declined to comment while the chair of the association could not be…
Cops seize ganja plants found in Frank Sound
Ganja plants seized by police on 25 July (CNS): Police seized around 80 ganja plants that were growing in about three dozen pots in an open lot in …
Cuban injured after failed escape attempt
(CNS): A Cuban migrant who has been detained at the Fairbanks Immigration Detention Centre in George Town for more than seven months awaiting his c…
Taiwan medical team shares ‘5 Rights’ during visit to St. Vincent
The 11th Taiwan Changhua Christian Hospital (CCH) medical team to visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines will return home on Friday after an 18-day s…
Young athlete recalls star coach’s alleged assault
Ato Stephens outside the courthouse (CNS): A 16-year-old-girl told a court Thursday, via video link, that regional track star Ato Stephens (38) tou…
3rd Annual Breastfeeding Photo Contest Deadline August 7.
View Comments GREAT BAY (DCOMM):— In connection with World Breastfeeding Week 2017 that will be observed globally from August 1 to 7, the Col…
Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One.
View Comments GREAT BAY (DCOMM):—Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is advising the country’s economic mainstay, the tourism sector an…
Register for the next Breast Abnormalities & Health Screening scheduled for August 5.
View Comments GREAT BAY (DCOMM):— Saturday, August 05, the breast abnormalities and health screening will continue. The screenings targ…
TelEm Group CEO cautions against “Free Wi-Fi” idea for St. Maarten
View Comments Pond Island:—TelEm Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Kendall Dupersoy, is advising “caution” to an idea comi…
Public invited to take part in free zika sero-prevalence study on August 5.
View Comments GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Saturday, August 5 the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) and the American University of …
Per August 1: Gasoline cheaper, water more expensive
WILLEMSTAD – The prices of fuel, water and electricity for the month of August are known. As of August 1, the tariff for gasoline will be mor…
Teachers’ union: New school year begins with strike
WILLEMSTAD – The new school year, which starts on August 17, begins with a general strike. At least that is the plan of the teachers’ u…
‘Officer, this is my f***ing car!’ taxi man tells cop
A taxi driver who returned the favour and swore at a police officer was hauled before the court on Monday to answer an indecent language …
BHS construction to have minimal impact on aquifer following review
Environmental Assessment Impact to be done in coming months Basseterre, St. Kitts – The construction of the new Basseterre High School&n…
PM Harris expresses condolences to Eustace John’s family
PM Harris expresses condolences to Eustace John’s family From the Office of the Prime Minister The prime minister, the Ho…
Former deputy governor-general dies
Former deputy governor-general dies By Monique Washington The Observer has been informed that the former deputy governor-general of Nevis, E…
Co-Op Bank Listed on the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange
“On Tuesday, 26 July 2017, Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited (Co-op Bank) announced the listing of its shares on the Eastern Caribbean Securi…
Bishop Elect of St George: Criminals Must Face Consequences of Their Actions
Describing the young men as misguided, Harvey said that the real criminal are the person or persons who are encouraging young men in that type of c…
Concerned citizens want humanitarian approach illegal Venezuelans
WILLEMSTAD – A group of concerned citizens wants the government to assist Venezuelans if they make their illegal crossing to Curaçao. …
Big Parish Soca Monarch
“The list of appearances for the Big Parish Soca Monarch Finals at the CowPen, on Thursday, 27 July.”
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Haitian Times Morning News Roundup – July 27
Haiti To Cut International Missions Due to Economic Crisis In a series of cuts made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Haiti announced its plans t…
Republic Bank Awards Another Outstanding Academic Achiever
“Harford received the prestigious award, having attained a GPA of 3.95, from the Natural Sciences Programme in the School of Arts, Sciences a…
SMC Soca Semi-Finalists
The following is the list of Spicemas Corporation’s (SMC) Soca semi-finalists.
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Cuban VP congratulates Pinar Del Rio People
PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba, Jul 26 (acn) Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, Second Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, congratulat…
Cuba beats the Dominican Republic in the NORCECA Men´s Pan American Cup
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 26 (acn) Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic in the first day of the 2017 NORCECA 12th Men´s Pan American Cup, based in Ga…
Five Cuban Athletes to attend the World Wrestling Championships
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 26 (acn) Five Cuban athletes of the men´s freestyle event are training in this city to attend the Paris 2017 World Wrestlin…
Cuban Pioneers recreate Attack on the Moncada Barracks
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, Jul 26 (acn) 160 pioneers and young people from Santiago de Cuba city recreated the attack on the Moncada Barracks, histori…
Cuban President presided over the Central Ceremony for the 64th Anniversary of the National Rebellion Day
PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba, Jul 26 (acn) Army General Raul Castro, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Councils of State a…
Haitian Times Morning News Roundup – July 26
Miami’s Haitian Community Launches TPS Extension Campaign Dozens of Haitian-American children attended a rally in Miami Monday, attempting to…
David Allard: The vehicle is mine
A St. Andrew’s man who currently lives at Morne Jaloux is calling on the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) to thoroughly launch an investigat…
Lance Aux Epines Man held with Illegal Firearm and Drugs
A 46-year-old Lance Aux Epines resident has been remanded to the Richmond Hill Prison on firearm and drug-related charges, following a shooting inc…
Industrial Action against GIDC
Workers at the state-owned Grenada Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) are now engaged in industrial action through the wearing of red arm ba…
How much for a “good life?”
We all want the good life. The truth is that many of us dream of a world where we can have everything we need and afford anything we want. Everywhe…
Terry Forrester: “I can never forgive my Political Leader and Prime Minister”
Former Public Relations Officer of the ruling New National Party (NNP), Terrence Forrester has painted the island’s 70-year old Prime Ministe…
PRAISE FOR ANGUILLA’S HOTELS, TOURISM INDUSTRY Island Voted Number One Caribbean Destination
Despite a number of challenges, Anguilla has recently been voted as being the top tourism destination in the Caribbean including the Bahamas and Be…
SOCIAL SECURITY NIPS FRAUDULENT PRACTICE IN THE BUD
Perhaps one of the strongest public rebukes ever exercised by Social Security in Anguilla was given to certain unnamed contributors to the system i…
IRD: CORRUPTION, FRAUD WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN
With the arresting and charging of one of its employees for corruption, fraud and other related offences, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says …
SUMMER FESTIVAL TO BEGIN WITH A BIG BANG AUGUST 3
L-R: Mr. Shane Thompson, Ms. Jade Reymond, Ms. Moira Topalian, Ms. Lisa Reyand Mr. Bren Romney This year’s Anguilla Summer Festival is to beg…