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Brantley: Develop the Land Or Lose It

December 05, 2019 in National

Foreign entities who acquire land on Nevis for development but fail to fulfill their obligations within the legal parameters set out in the law, face losing that asset to the government. According to Nevis Premier Mark Brantley, the NIA will be looking defaulters with a view...

Nevis To Ban Single Use Plastics And Styrofoam In 2020

December 04, 2019 in National

The Nevis government will in 2020 restrict the importation and use of single use plastics and Styrofoam. Premier Mark Brantley made the announcement during the 2020 budget address on Tuesday. “We are committed to banning single use plastics and Styrofoam in fiscal year 2020 and propose to...

Douglas To PM Harris: Ring The Bell Or Else

December 03, 2019 in National

The Opposition St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party wants the government to call the election and call it now. During a political meeting Sunday night, former Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Denzil Douglas issued an ultimatum to the Timothy Harris-led Team Unity administration…call...

Forbes Convicted Of Wounding With Intent, Gun Charge

November 29, 2019 in National

A Nevis man awaiting trial since 2016 escaped an attempted murder conviction, but has been found guilty of several other serious offences. Lawton Forbes of Hamilton Nevis went on trial Monday, charged with attempted murder, possession of of an illegal firearm, possession of ammunition and illegal...