STAKEHOLDERS in the local construction industry were recently introduced to a new product manufactured by Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) called Premium Portland-Pozzolan cement which is set to replace Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in local markets. At a seminar held at the Ocean Terrace Inn at Fortlands, Basseterre, Danny H. Jairam (AMICT) a Concrete Technologist/Consultant for ETERCNOC Limited in Trinidad outlined the attributes of the new product to the attendees and made comparisons to OPC.  [ Read More... ]

The shortage of certain flavours of local soft drinks bottled by St. Kitts Bottling Co. Ltd. was short lived as production has now resumed. Retailers were the first to raise public awareness when they could not obtain flavours when they made their usual soda orders from the manufacturers. The popular carbonated drink was in short supply just before the onset of this weekend’s One Day International cricket matches due to “a five week backlog a shipment of sugar had been delayed in the Bahamas”.  [ Read More... ]

The entries have been submitted and the names selected of the two communities which would enjoy a makeover compliments Cable & Wireless.The communities of Conaree on St. Kitts and Cox on Nevis were selected from the entries submitted. The next step would be a walk through of these communities so that an assessment can be made of the scope of work to be done. By mid July the company should begin the physical work in preparation of the beautification make over of these two communities.Cable & Wireless last month announced that as one of its gif  [ Read More... ]

“WE are very proud of the relationship between ourselves and the Ministry of Health. It is a relationship that costs us $270 000 per year and US$30 000, that is $80 000, is air marked for the Ministry of Health in Nevis and the balance for St. Kitts for the absolute use and the effective use of the Ministry of Health.” Those were the words of Assistant Director of Public Relations, Research and Statistics for the St. Kitts and Nevis Social Security Board Elvin Bailey at a handing over ceremony earlier today.  [ Read More... ]