February 2015

IDB seeking projects from Caribbean countries

February 19, 2015 in International

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it will provide up to US$7 million in grants to finance regional public goods (RPGs) projects in Latin America and the Caribbean this year. It said the projects are aimed at resolving shared challenges and...

Teammates need to rally around Holder, advises Sammy

February 19, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_2561" align="alignleft" width="300"] West Indies Skipper, Jason Holder[/caption] CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC) – Darren Sammy believes embattled West Indies captain Jason Holder needs the unbridled support of his teammates, in order to navigate the current turmoil surrounding the team’s poor form. The 23-year-old Holder has had...

Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris Sworn in as Prime Minister

February 19, 2015 in National

[caption id="attachment_3651" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris repeating the oaths[/caption] Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 18, 2015 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris has been sworn in as the third Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis. The event took place today (Wednesday, February 18) at a...

Black History Month Feature, February 19: Simeon Daniel

February 19, 2015 in Community Pulse

[caption id="attachment_3666" align="alignleft" width="300"] Simeon Daniel[/caption] Simeon Daniel was born on 22nd August, 1934 at Barnes Ghaut Village in St. Thomas’ Parish, Nevis, West Indies to Joseph Daniel and Melvina Daniel, nee Archer. He received his early education at St. Thomas’ Government Elementary School. He entered...