28 h. ago A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents – part of Beijing’s trillion dollar spending spree

Celia Hatton (BBC) – Since 2018, the United States has been tightening its laws to prevent its rivals from buying into its sensitive sectors – blocking investments in everything from semiconductors to telecommunications. But the rules weren’t always so strict. In 2016, Jeff Stein, a veteran journalist covering the US intelligence community, got a tip-off: […]

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7 d. ago First regional consultation on competition policy to facilitate implementation of the Community rules of competition

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat recently concluded a two-day regional consultation on competition policy to consider instruments for implementation by Member States. The consultation, which was held 6-7 November, focused primarily on the CARICOM Model Bill on Mergers Provisions which will complement work done to advance the draft […]

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2 w. ago Biggest U.S. Caribbean Military Buildup in 35 Years Targets Maduro Regime.

Trump says Nicolás Maduro’s rule in Venezuela is nearly over as the U.S. stages its biggest Caribbean military buildup since the 1989 Panama invasion. The post Biggest U.S. Caribbean Military Buildup in 35 Years Targets Maduro Regime. appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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2 w. ago New MRI Facility “One of the Most Advanced in the Region,” Says Prime Minister Drew

Basseterre, St. Kitts (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr Terrance Drew has expressed that the new MRI facility currently being constructed at the Joseph N. France General Hospital represents a major leap forward in healthcare delivery for the Federation, describing the structure as “one of the most advanced in the region.” Speaking in Parliament today, […]

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3 w. ago Sir Ronald Sanders To Be Opening Speaker At United Nations Launch Of Report On Arbitrary Detention

Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, Sir Ronald Sanders, will be the opening speaker at the United Nations launch of the Report of the Independent International Panel on Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations, at UN Headquarters, New York, on Tuesday, […] The post Sir Ronald Sanders To Be Opening Speaker At United Nations Launch Of Report On Arbitrary Detention appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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3 w. ago Speaker Blanchette on a quest to ensure a modern, resilient and accountable parliamentary institution

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Speaker of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis, Lanien Blanchette, reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that the country’s Parliament evolves into a modern, resilient, and accountable institution.  During her remarks at the October 17 sitting of Parliament, she explained that her stewardship has been guided by a […]

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4 w. ago Speaker Lanien Blanchette reveals inherited parliamentary woes

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Miss Lanien Blanchette revealed the issues which she inherited upon entering her role as Speaker of St. Kitts and Nevis House of Assembly on October 25, 2022. Blanchette, during the October 17 sitting of the House, explained that the Speaker’s office underwent some reconfigurations to improve efficiency and professionalism there. […]

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4 w. ago Premier Brantley Travels on Official Duty, Honourable Eric Evelyn to Serve as Acting Premier

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, will be away on official duties as the guest speaker at Trident’s Professional Networking Event in Miami. The Honourable Premier departs on Monday, October 20, and returns on Thursday, October 23, 2025. During this period, the Honourable Eric Evelyn will act as Premier.

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last month Speaker Lanien Blanchette assures that there was no breach of the rules of Parliament

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Ms Lanien Blanchette, Speaker of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, responded firmly to claims made by Opposition Member of Parliament Dr Timothy Harris regarding the presentation of parliamentary minutes. Dr Timothy Harris, in a sitting on October 06 2025, accused the Speaker of not presenting and having minutes […]

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