Author: Clivette

Rogue state or banana republic? Douglas wants answers to unethical herpes testing scandal; St.Kitts-Nevis Government Launches Investigation into UNAUTHORISED Herpes Vaccine Trials

August 31, 2017 in National

Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said Tuesday that the use of St. Kitts and Nevis to conduct tests of a vaccine to cure herpes not only raises ethical questions but promotes the nation in the international community as a...

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Patrick Martin said he was not aware of the herpes vaccine testing in 2016; Junior Minister of Health says Team Unity Government Conducting Investigation into the Matter

August 29, 2017 in National

Dr. Patrick Martin, who was Chief Medical Officer from October 1st 2004 to 16th June 2016 said Monday he was not aware of a herpes vaccine trial in St. Kitts and Nevis during that period. Media reports in the United States state that St. Kitts and...

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President of American University Says This Caribbean Island Can Teach the US A Thing or Two

August 29, 2017 in Regional

There’s an island in the Lesser Antilles that the head of one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Southern California, United States thinks very highly of. In fact, President of Woodbury University, David Steele-Figueredo, Ph.D., thinks the United States can learn a lot from...

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Rovman Powell still aiming to find his best

August 29, 2017 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_19121" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jamaica Tallawahs batsman Rovman Powell attempts a big hit during a knock of 30 in their CPL contest against Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park on Saturday.[/caption] A lot was expected of young Jamaica Tallawahs star Rovman Powell coming into this year's...

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Trump promises federal aid to storm-ravaged state

August 29, 2017 in International

President Donald Trump yesterday promised federal assistance to storm-ravaged parts of Texas, insisting Congress will act swiftly on a multibillion-dollar Hurricane Harvey recovery package as the government signalled current funds will be exhausted in the next few weeks. “I think it'll happen very quickly,” Trump said...

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