October 2015

Issues caller sets record straight

October 16, 2015 in National

On Thursday’s edition of “Issues” the topic of economic development and growth of the tourism sector was the focus. Following comments made by the Prime Minister Harris about an over 7% growth for St. Kitts-Nevis in 2015, a statement from Tourism Minister Lindsay Grant that 1500...

LIME becomes FLOW from today with launch at the Circus

October 16, 2015 in National

St. Kitts-Nevis becomes the fourth Caribbean country to adopt the FLOW telecommunications brand. History was made today Friday 16th October when telecoms giant LIME changed to FLOW. To celebrate this grand event in St. Kitts-Nevis, a launch and grand concert will take place at the Circus from...

UWI professor urges increased use of technology in crime fight

October 16, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_8273" align="alignright" width="300"] Professor Evan Duggan[/caption] KINGSTON, Jamaica — A University of the West Indies (UWI) professor is calling for increased use of technology by developing countries, including Jamaica, to assist in the fight against crime. Professor Evan Duggan, who is Dean of the Faculty of...

St Lucia man jailed for having sex with 3 children

October 16, 2015 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Lucia man was sentenced to 37 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of having unlawful sexual intercourse with three minors. George Jn Baptiste was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor aged seven years; seven...

Ferrari valued at almost US$10 bn for IPO

October 16, 2015 in International

[caption id="attachment_8268" align="alignleft" width="300"] A 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia[/caption] NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is planning a US stock debut for Ferrari that values the luxury Italian sports carmaker at nearly US$10 billion, according to a filing with US regulators last Friday. Ferrari,...