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Social Security to Benefit from Latest Investment

December 21, 2016 in National

The Social Security Board is investing $60 million in the “Unity Housing Solutions” programme as a way to increase its revenue base while stimulating the economy. The housing plan calls for the construction of homes for more than 300 families over the next two to...

Alexandra Hospital to get $20 million boost in 2017

December 21, 2016 in National

Deputy Premier and Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration the Honorable Mark Brantley says the health sector in Nevis, in particular the Alexandra Hospital will see significant investment to the tune of $20 million in 2017. Brantley told Freedom Fm Newsdesk on Wednesday that...

Second Suspect in Custody for Robbery at Ferry Terminal

December 20, 2016 in National

The second suspect in an early morning robbery at the Basseterre Ferry terminal on Saturday (December 17) is in Police custody. He was arrested on Sunday (December 18) without incident. Initial investigations revealed that the complainant was at the ferry terminal awaiting departure to St. Maarten...