November 2014

Missing infant found dead

November 24, 2014 in National

Remains of an infant, believed to be that of a missing 13-day-old boy, were found in the Bayford’s Mountain on Sunday.  The public was alerted earlier that day that Prince Shabba Henry of Stapleton Village left home just after midnight on 23 November 2014 while...

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to Step Down

November 24, 2014 in International

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is stepping down amid criticism of the president’s national security team on a series of global issues, including the threat posed by the militant group known as ISIS. Senior defense officials confirmed to NBC News Monday that Hagel was forced to resign. The...

Regional airline mulls staff cutting proposal

November 24, 2014 in Regional

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Nearly 200 employees of the Caribbean airline, LIAT, could get the axe if proposed job cuts aimed at improving the airline’s financial stability are realised. OBSERVER media understands the regional carrier is looking to retrench about 185 of its staff who are...

SKN Nationals Now Require a Visa to Travel to Canada

November 24, 2014 in National

Nationals of St.Kitts and Nevis wishing to travel to Canada will now have to obtain a Canadian visa in order to travel there. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett issued a statement on Friday and was the special guest on Freedom...