Police Constable Sean John was named the top constable in the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Kitts and Nevis Police Force for 2008. He received the top honour from a field of eight constables who were also awarded for 2007. He was awarded during the fifth Police Appreciation Awards 2007 ceremony at the Old [...]

Winning strategies for small and medium-sized businesses will be the focus of the upcoming University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Continuing Studies, University in the Community lunchtime lecture on Thursday, February 28, at 12:00 noon. UWI Lecturer in the Department of Management Studies, Dr Paul Pounder, will present the lecture in the Meeting [...]

England Premier League Club, Sunderland AFC is eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of the six Caribbean U20 footballers who will be spending a week at the Premier League club’s Academy of Light following the conclusion and final selection of the Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics in Jamaica. Speaking from Sunderland, Club Chairman and former Irish [...]

Who would have thought that a simple jingle for a local company would be the start of a music career that seems destined for success? Well that is exactly how young Guyanese singer Timeka Marshall got her break. In 2006, a local telecommunications company staged a competition for their new jingle. Timeka entered and won. [...]

The Vance Amory International Airport in Newcastle will be back in full operation when the first American Airlines aircraft re commences flights into Nevis. Nevis Air and Sea Port Authority (NASPA) Manager Mr. Spencer Hanley made the announcement shortly after an overseas technician assisted by local personnel completed repairs and gave the green light on [...]

I have heard that sometimes tourists know Bim better than we do and I find it hard to believe… Until now! The Sarnia Observer got advice from avid Sea Turtle fan Dr Julia Horrocks, who suggested a number of great ideas for tales of derring-do with a Bajan twist – 5. Explore Turner’s Hall Wood [...]

When Sanjay released ‘Man of My Word‘ on the Guardian Angel Riddim for the Fresh Air Label in 2007, it was hailed as one of the top reggae songs of 2007. ‘Man of My Word‘ was a turning point in the career of the artiste who has over the years been known for his thoughtful [...]

Three children and a Bajan-descended guy who stands by what by-products his dick rendered seems not to be real gristle for a side-splitter, according to the UK comedy guide, Chortle, one of the things against Quincy is a speech pattern they blame another comedian but I remember Lenny Henry using as the trademark for one [...]

Sultry soul singer John Legend has been added to the star packed line up for the Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite concert on Saturday February 23 at James Bond Beach. The Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite concert will be the Grammy winner?s third performance in Jamaica. Legend wowed Jamaican audiences at Reggae Sumfest as he performed alongside rapper Kanye [...]

Digicel customers can expect the introduction of more cost saving products this year. In addition, the telecommunications company will continue to upgrade and expand its network to improve coverage and the mobile experience for its customers. These are some of the major enhancements outlined by Faye Gill, Digicel Barbados? head of marketing during the company?s [...]

“Young people face many challenges as they pass through puberty and face explicit media messages on sex and with little or no parenting support. Based on the increase in the number of children having first sex at an earlier age, the increase in child and teenage pregnancy, as well as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted [...]

As they seek to document and demystify one of life’s great thrills, scientists have run across some real head-scratchers.How, for example, can they explain the fact that some men and women who are paralyzed and numb below the waist are able to have orgasms? How to explain the “orgasmic auras” that can descend at the [...]

The Steering Committee invites all film and video practitioners and interested parties to attend the first General Meeting of the Association to be held on: Friday February 22, 2008 7:00 p.m. At Queens Park Gallery, Queens Park, Constitution Row This meeting will establish the structure of the Association, so we urge all potential members to [...]

Follow the inspiring poetic bloodline as featured spoken word artists DJ Simmons, Adrian Green, Heru and some special guests combine to shake the walls of Bentley’s Restaurant & Bar in the Spirit Bond with conscious lyrical power at Echoes of the Ancestors, Sunday February 24th.Come early from 6pm and select from the library of educational [...]

After six weeks of audition shows, Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall will finally make its way to its home for the rest of the season. Weekendz Bar & Bistro known for its regular dancehall fetes as well as the ultra popular Bembe Thursdays will play host to the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall [...]

Over in the UK, 2008 Images of Black Women Film Festival (IBW) continues with the tradition of outstanding film programming. IBW will open International Women’s Month with a 3-day-event showcasing a breathtaking variety of films from women filmmakers of African descent, on February 29th, March 1st & March 2nd. IBW will close International Women’s Month [...]

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continued to show its support for the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force when Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry handed over a Dell VOSTRO1000 laptop computer at his Bath Plain office to Head of the Nevis Division Superintendent Samuel Seabrookes on February 10, 2008.In [...]

First of all I want to let Akilah Bishop at the Barbados Advocate know it was okay that she used some of my questions in her Friday article. Since she got the answers kind of mixed up then it’s no true big deal as I still have the real deal. She even went so far [...]

The eighth and final leg of the Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics ended in Jamaica with a 1-0 win for the Jamaica National U20′s against Seba United. A proud Jamaican born John Barnes congratulated the Nationals on their hard fought victory: “It was not an easy win, but a well deserved win. It is not [...]

Let’s say you’re a visitor, or you decide to have something other than a home cooked meal and you are trying a roti for the first time… What do you do? Read this article carefully, by the time you finish reading it, two of the dissed establishments may have put a contract on me, LOL! [...]

Cupid took aim at the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on Valentines Day this year, as they distributed hundreds of fresh cut red and pink single stem roses to the women folk of Nevis, in keeping with the annual worldwide celebration of love and affection. Area representatives with the assistance of volunteers throughout the island began [...]

“Tina“ has now been rehomed and very, very happy Regards DominiqueThe Hope Sanctuary : (246) 266 0986

This is the most folk I have seen at Limelight Cafe for a spoken word event, there were like close to 200 people there! Enricco Bohne and Le Mot Juste, struck oil in their latest edition – Mo’Juice! Could it be folks who read this News-Blog were anxious to learn of the level of cussing? [...]

Recently, many Jamaicans may have heard of his recent arrest on the charge of arson. This comes out of an incident in Spanish Town where Lutan Fyah was accused of being involved. The reggae performer would like to state he’s innocent of all charges and find this conspiracy misleading and wanton. Lutan Fyah’s constantly contributed [...]

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is actively helping persons to leave the dangers of gang violence behind and become productive citizens. This was revealed by Commissioner of Police Austin Williams when he appeared on the radio magazine programme SKNIS’ Perspectives; this being his first public interview since assuming command of the Force [...]