Author: Clivette

Commonwealth chooses first female secretary-general

November 27, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_8822" align="alignleft" width="300"] Baroness Scotland of Asthal[/caption] VALLETTA, Malta (AFP) — The Commonwealth appointed its first female secretary-general on Friday when leaders chose Dominica-born lawyer Patricia Scotland to take over the running of the 53-country organisation. At their biennial summit in Malta, Commonwealth heads of government...

Nevis geothermal power purchase agreement signed

November 27, 2015 in National

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- On Wednesday, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), the Nevis Electric Company Limited (NEVLEC) and Nevis Renewable Energy International Inc. (NREI signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that agreement provides for 25 years of a domestic base load renewable energy supply...

Windies arrive for tough Aussie assignment

November 27, 2015 in Sports

BRISBANE, Australia (CMC) — West Indies made a quiet arrival in the picturesque east coast city here yesterday to begin preparation for their three-Test series against Australia staring next month. The squad, led by captain Jason Holder, arrived via New York and Los Angeles following two...