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August 2013

Maxi Priest preaches aggressive business plan for…

LONDON, England, Friday August 30, 2013 – Jamaican-Brit star Maxi Priest, who is currently promoting his latest song “Easy To Love,” is urging reggae's new generation to take a leaf out of American…

Jamaica government urged to legalise marijuana to…

 Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday August 30, 2013 - The Portia Simpson Miller led administration is being urged to legalise and regulate marijuana as the nation’s economy could benefit from such…

Independence Contests Aim to Inspire Patriotism

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 30, 2013 (SKNIS): Persons working or doing business at Government Headquarters in Basseterre will be greeted by a display encouraging participation in two competitions…

Anguilla publishes action plan to prevent misuse…

THE VALLEY, Anguilla -- Following the recent meeting of the G8 Summit, the government of Anguilla has published its action plan outlining its commitment enhancing transparency on beneficial ownership…

Tropical wave moves towards Caribbean

By Caribbean News Now contributor MIAMI, USA -- While the shower activity associated with a tropical wave located about 650 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is limited and disorganized, forecasters…

France adds Bermuda, BVI to tax-haven blacklist

By Caribbean News Now contributor PARIS, France -- France has added Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands to its list of uncooperative tax havens. French tax law applies some of its harshest rates on…

International weapons experts leave Syria, U.S.…

By Erika Solomon BEIRUT | Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:35am EDT (Reuters) - U.N. experts left Syria on Saturday after investigating a poison gas attack that killed hundreds of civilians, and the United States…

Nevis seniors continue to benefit from Social…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (AUGUST 30, 2013) – The Social Services Department in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), continued to show its commitment and dedication to the island’s senior citizens, when…

Join the Movement for Trash Free Seas: NHCS and…

NHCS joins hundreds of thousands of people around the world for Trash Free Seas this September during the 28th annual International Coastal Cleanup. What: The NHCS has joined the movement for Trash…

Dr. Terrance Drew presents cheque to CFC

Basseterre, St. Kitts - (Friday, 30 August, 2013): In a congratulatory gesture, Dr. Terrance Drew, in partnership with the St. Kitts- Nevis Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, on Tuesday…

PJ’S OPTIMISTIC OF VICTORY

Jeffrey Lewis of the PJ’s team has indicated that his team mates are overjoyed at creating history in the St.Kitts-Nevis Basketball league. In an interview on Thursday, Lewis noted that this was the…

LEGENDS CUP TO KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND

Word received late last night, indicates that the 2013 edition of the Legend’s cup will kick off this weekend. The management committee of the Nevis Football Association held an emergency meeting at…

New agencies partner with Nevis’ Youth Affairs…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (August 29, 2013) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Nevis Division, the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services and the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA)…

Britain says no to Syria intervention as U.S.…

By Andrew Osborn and Oliver Holmes LONDON/BEIRUT | Fri Aug 30, 2013 (Reuters) - Britain will not join any military action against Syria after a stunning parliamentary defeat on Thursday of a…

Soca queens in Brooklyn Saturday

By OBSERVER Entertainment Jamboree Music Festival tomorrow, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn. Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics,…