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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ACTIONS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MEDICINAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 28, 2022 (SKNIS) – The St. Kitts and Nevis Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led Government of St. Kitts and Nevis says his administration intends to take the necessary actions to create a sustainable medicinal cannabis industry. Prime Minister Dr. Drew, speaking during an interview with SKN Newsline on Wednesday, September 28, said there is much work to do in this regard because as it stands presently, St. Kitts and Nevis is well behind when it comes to establishing a cannabis industry. “Antigua is ahead, St. Vincent is…

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Macka Doubles Down

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DANCEHALL deejay Macka Diamond is doubling down and says she will continue posting sexually suggestive videos to her Only Fans account, despite the fact that one of them made it to the public domain. “For everybody’s information, Macka is going to keep posting more and more videos…I didn’t put it out [in the public domain]. That’s for sure. And, I also believe none of the members in my fan page group put it out either,” she told the Jamaica Observer’s Splash on Thursday. In the video clip doing the rounds…

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D Fancey ready for the spotlight

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UP-AND-COMING dancehall artiste D Fancey has a natural affinity for music. “From as early as I can remember, music has always been a part of my life. When I was a child there was always some kind of music playing in the house. Music has played a therapeutic role in my life so choosing a career in music was a very easy choice for me,” explained the artiste. The deejay says it’s time for females to play a bigger role in the music industry. “I’m happy to see that there…

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AMBASSADOR OF SWITZERLAND CONGRATULATES NEW ST KITTS AND NEVIS PRIME MINISTER

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Ambassador of Switzerland to St. Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Rita Hämmerli-Weschke, has joined the list of Heads of Government and senior diplomats expressing congratulations to the “St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party on their victory at the polls” last Friday (August 05, 2022). In a letter dispatched from the Embassy of Switzerland based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the ambassador expressed “On this occasion, I would like to extend my felicitation to you and I…

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PM DREW INVITES THE PUBLIC TO SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR HIS CABINET WHERE MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS WILL BE ANNOUNCED

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has issued an invitation to the general public to attend the swearing-in Ceremony of his Cabinet on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 4 pm at Warner Park Cricket Stadium where ministerial portfolios will be assigned. “We are inviting the whole country to come out and see that inauguration when our ministers would be named and their various ministries will be given out as well,” Prime Minister Drew stated. During an interview with…

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Dancehall Queen contest returns

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THE International Dancehall Queen Competition returns to the tourist capital of Montego Bay, St James, after a six-year hiatus, according to organisers. It is scheduled for Pier One Entertainment Complex on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The announcement was made at Pier One on Thursday evening. “A safe and secure environment will be ensured with adequate security and safety procedures adhered to as stipulated by the parish council and the Jamaica Constabulary Force,” said Brian Martin, principal of Big Head Promotions. Contestants will vie for more than $1,000,000 in cash and…

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Hailing His Majesty

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The Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk continues with the 37th of its biweekly feature looking at seminal moments that have helped shape Jamaica over the past 60 years. Fools saying in their heart Rasta, your God is dead But I and I know Jah Jah Dreaded it shall be dreaded and dread — From Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Jah Live Bob Marley wrote the defiant Jah Live days after reports that Haile Selassie I had been executed in Ethiopia in August 1975. The Emperor of that country from 1930 to…

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Rotarians celebrate International Chess Day

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Liamuiga were joined by the members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chess Federation for Chess on Wednesday 20 July 2002, in commemoration of International Chess Day. Dr Izben C Williams, President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chess Federation, along with Ms P’Della’P Stanley, Director of the Secretariat and Team Manager, presented to the membership, the origins of the game, benefits and how playing what looks like an often-complicated game of characters on a checkerboard can improve mental health…

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The Rotary Club of Liamuiga Installs 2022/23 Executive

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BASSETERE, St. Kitts: A new cadre of Rotarians have been installed to take charge of the affairs of the Rotary Club of Liamuiga for the 2022/23 Rotary year.  The annual handing over ceremony was held on Sunday 3rd July 2022 and chaired by Past President Laverne Caines. Framed as an evening cocktail, the ceremony featured inspiring presentations from Outgoing President Claudelle Gumbs, Rotary District 7030 Governor, Leslie Ramdhanny, and Rotary International President, Jennifer E. Jones. The newly appointed District 7030 Assistant Governor, Rotarian Leah Crag-Chadderton, then installed the following officers,…

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Wheelchairs Donated by Rotary Club of Liamuiga

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BASSETERE, St. Kitts: The Rotary Club of Liamuiga has continued its philanthropy and outreach to the vulnerable in the local communities. On Saturday June 4th, 2022, members of the Club delivered wheelchairs to three persons on St. Kitts. “We have received several requests for wheelchairs for some time now,” said President Claudelle Gumbs. “So, we are happy today to be able to donate these 3 wheelchairs and we hope to acquire more in the future to meet the needs of others both on St. Kitts and on Nevis as well.”…

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