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VAT to be dropped on consumers this November    published: March 11, 2010

RUMOURS regarding the introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT) have been confirmed by a top state official, leaving consumers uncertain if they should anticipate an increase in the prices of goods and services this November. In delivering the Throne Speech at the opening of the new Parliament yesterday (Mar.10), Governor-General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian focused for some time on the public debt and fiscal management of the country, noting that “rationalizing the tax system” is necessary moving forward.  [ Read More... ]

Parliamentarians look forward to positive House tenure    published: March 11, 2010

MEMBERS of the Federal Parliament are optimistic about the newest term in the life of the legislative body, which reconvened yesterday (Mar. 10) following the January 25 election. The government benches comprise Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, his Deputy Hon. Sam Condor, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, Hon. Dr. Earl Asim Martin, Hon. Marcella Liburd, Hon. Glenn Phillip, Attorney-General Hon. Patrice Nisbett, and Senators Hon. Nigel Carty and Hon. Richard Skerritt.   [ Read More... ]

Bird Rock withholds Molineux for season opening win    published: March 11, 2010

THE Bird Rock Uprisers officially opened the LIME St. Kitts Amateur Basketball Association’s (SKABA) Junior Division in winning fashion on Tuesday evening (Mar. 9) by defeating Molineux Strivers 67-60. From the start, Uprisers controlled the pace of the game through a solid defensive control and led at the half 37-23. Strivers bounced back in the second half thanks to a high-scoring effort from Vincent Saddler, who ended the game with 27 points, but Uprisers was able to withstand the late charge.   [ Read More... ]

Minister of Sports Reaches Out to National Associations    published: March 11, 2010

Members of national sporting associations had a very frank and honest discussion with the Minister of Sports Honourable Glen Phillip at a meeting on Tuesday.An official told SKNIS that topics discussed at the meeting included the management and operations of sporting facilities, the continuance of Government concession programmes and the strengthening of linkages between sporting associations, as well as with Government.   [ Read More... ]

NIA shows tangible support for development of Nevis Culture    published: March 11, 2010

Minister of Culture on Nevis Hon. Hensley Daniel described construction of a state of the art Nevis Performing Arts and Conference Centre as the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) tangible support for the development of the island’s people and culture.The Minister made that comment recently at a ceremony to break ground for the Taiwanese funded state of the art $3million ($2million loan and $1million grant) facility at Pinneys.  [ Read More... ]

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AGAPE total life captures general knowledge championship title    published: March 11, 2010

Agape Total Life Academy last night captured the 2010 Inter-Primary School General Knowledge Quiz championship title with a score of 20 points.Students Jhaved Jones, Chrisma Williams and Mickalia Mignott of the winning team were thrilled with the victory.   [ Read More... ]

Archives unit to host second old pictures exhibition    published: March 11, 2010

The Archives and Records Management Unit of the Deputy Governor’s Office will host its second Old Pictures Exhibition in mid-April during Archives Records and Information Week.Persons who did not participate in the first Old Pictures Exhibition in April 2007 will have the opportunity to participate in this year’s exhibition, which will run until April 31.   [ Read More... ]

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