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ECCB: Sale Of RBC, FCIB Being Assessed

February 18, 2020 in National

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy Antoine says the applications for the sale of Royal Bank of Canada and CIBC First Caribbean in the ECCU territories. Bank of Nova Scotia sold its stake in the Caribbean to the Trinidad-based Republic Bank, and FCIB and RBC are...

CCM, NRP Candidates Ready For March 5 By-election

February 17, 2020 in National

March 5th is election day in Nevis when the voters of Constituency Nevis 5, St. Thomas’ Parish will elect a new representative in the Nevis Island Assembly. Nevis Premier Mark Brantley, leader of the incumbent Concerned Citizens Movement, made the announcement on Friday. The by-election for the...

Canada’s PM Trudeau To Participate In Caricom Heads Meeting

February 12, 2020 in National

[caption id="attachment_15197" align="alignleft" width="300"] Prime Minister Justin Trudeau[/caption] Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be traveling to Bridgetown, Barbados next week for the 31st Intercessional Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM where he will participate in group discussions and bilateral meetings with the CARICOM...

More Cannabis Legislation Head To Parliament Wednesday

February 11, 2020 in National

The government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with plans to decriminalize marijuana use and possession. Several Cannabis related bills are scheduled for debate in the national parliament on Wednesday, February 12 including legislation to establish a medical cannabis authority. Up for debate are the...