Former Matron and supporter of VON Radio passes
Former Matron at the Alexandra Hospital and supporter of VON Radio, Mrs. Aldris Pemberton-Dias passed away on Monday, August 28th, 2023. Mrs. Pemberton commenced her journey in…
Idea of Reparation for African Slavery discussed on Let’s Talk
The debate on whether descendants of slaves, from the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade should receive reparations, has sparked the interest of persons all over the Caribbean region. Even…
Autopsy reveals cause of death for 91-year-old woman
A 91-year-old woman, who died in a house fire in St. Kitts, died from asphyxia (or suffocation) due to smoke inhalation, according to a report from the police. …
Nevis to host 10th Tourism Human Resource Conference
The island of Nevis has been selected to host the 10th edition of the Tourism Human Resource Conference. The event will take place from Tuesday, October 30th…
Public School staff and preschoolers to return to school on Sep. 4th, primary & secondary school students to return Sep. 6th
All public school staff and preschoolers on Nevis are to return to school on Monday September 4th 2023. That’s according to a notice from the Ministry of…
NIA “still waiting on quantity surveys” to be conducted on Alexandra Hospital’s expansion project
“What is the status of the Alexandra Hospital wing expansion project?” That question was posed to the Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley, during his press conference on Aug.…
Minister Clarke appeals for increased efforts to preserve the natural environment
Minister of Environment, Climate Action et.al, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, made a presentation at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on Thursday, August 24th in Vancouver,…
Federal Ministry of Education issues hair guidelines, to take effect September 2023
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued hair guidelines, which will take effect September 2023. It comes as the new academic year (or school year), is slated to officially begin…
Rams’ Supermarket robbery suspects released, one charged
Lawmen told the VONNEWSLINE over the weekend that four (4) of the five (5) suspects held in custody, in connection with the Rams’ Supermarket robberies, were released. At approximately 6:30…
SKNANB offers new mortgage program for tertiary graduates
The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank (SKNANB) has announced the commencement of a new mortgage program aimed at college and university graduates. According to a press release, the…
2nd quake in four days rattles SKN
The second earthquake in four (4) days rattled SKN and nearby cities in the region, based on information from the UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC). The quake…
Where is St. Kitts and Nevis in terms of sustainability?
As the nation’s reaches closer to its 40th year of Independence, the question “Where is the federation in terms of sustainability?” was put on the table during a panel discussion.…