January 2016

Bolt beating classism and racism in Jamaica

January 27, 2016 in Sports

Jamaica’s sporting star Usain Bolt has admitted that he has faced “strong” levels of classism and racism from Jamaica’s upper class throughout his rise as a global athletics icon. The multiple world and Olympic record holder recalled how he was left ‘shocked’ by the reactions of...

Nevis envisages selling power to Antigua & Barbuda

January 27, 2016 in National

As the neighbouring island of Nevis gets closer to going green through the use of geothermal energy, the authorities on the island said there will be enough energy to export to Antigua & Barbuda and other territories. Legislators on Nevis have set a December 2017 deadline...

Young Man Gunned Down In Mansions

January 27, 2016 in National

The federation of St Kitts – Nevis recorded its third homicide early Wednesday morning with the shooting death of 25 year old Lanzelle O'Loughlin from Molineaux. According to reports received O’Loughlin also known as "Bless" was gunned down in a hail of bullets in the village...

Defense Lawyers refuse to take capital case assignments

January 27, 2016 in National

[caption id="attachment_9562" align="alignleft" width="300"] Noted Defense Attorneys Dr. Henry Browne QC and Chesley Hamilton[/caption] Defense attorneys in St. Kitts have taken a stand against a fee scale implemented by the Attorney General’s Office by refusing to take on any new capital case assignments. At the opening of...