Author: Clivette

Social Security to Benefit from Latest Investment

December 21, 2016 in National

The Social Security Board is investing $60 million in the “Unity Housing Solutions” programme as a way to increase its revenue base while stimulating the economy. The housing plan calls for the construction of homes for more than 300 families over the next two to...

Alexandra Hospital to get $20 million boost in 2017

December 21, 2016 in National

Deputy Premier and Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration the Honorable Mark Brantley says the health sector in Nevis, in particular the Alexandra Hospital will see significant investment to the tune of $20 million in 2017. Brantley told Freedom Fm Newsdesk on Wednesday that...

US Coast Guard seizes US$18m in drugs in Caribbean Sea

December 21, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_15162" align="alignleft" width="300"] A United States Coast Guard cutter on patrol[/caption] FLORIDA, United States (CMC) — The United States Coast Guard says it has seized more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine during a 19-day exercise in the Caribbean Sea. It said that the crew of the...