November 1, 2021
Biden reflects on American leadership, progress made at G-20 ahead of COP 26
President Joe Biden reflected on progress he made with other world leaders at this weekend's G-20 summit, including ways to combat climate change, as the event wrapped up in Rome on Sunday. Leaders of the Group of 20 countries haggled for two days…
November 1, 2021
Antigua PM urges developed countries to meet their commitments
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Monday urged the developed countries to adhere to their commitments to assist Small island Developing States (SIDS) meet the challenges posed by climate change warning “If sea level rise does not get…
November 1, 2021
Antigua and Barbuda celebrates 40th anniversary
Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating its 40th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Monday, overshadowed by the “seemingly endless litany of COVID-19 related ailments” that have curtailed the traditional celebrations. Governor General…
November 1, 2021
Brathwaite, Hope sustain form as SL tour approaches
Test batsmen Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope maintained their good form ahead of this month’s tour of Sri Lanka, when they carved out half-centuries on the opening day of the second three-day trial match here Monday. Captain Brathwaite punched 58…
November 1, 2021
IMF says impact of COVID-19 on St. Kitts economy ‘severe’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the impact the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis has been “severe.” After concluding Article IV consultation with St. Kitts and Nevis, the Executive Board of the Washington-based…
November 1, 2021
Nelly and Kelly Rowland to perform during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nelly and Kelly Rowland will begin their holiday celebration performing during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 25 in New York City. The rapper and singer won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance for their 2002 duet, "Dilemma."…
November 1, 2021
Chinese version of Fortnite to close in November
Fortress Night, the Chinese version of the popular game Fortnite, is to close later this month. Epic Games, which owns Fortnite, has so far provided no reason for the decision to close the online shooter game.An announcement said the game, which has…