More than $1m worth of jewels have been stolen from a hotel in the French town of Cannes, police say.The jewels were to be loaned to celebrities who have arrived on the French Riviera for the famous annual film festival.They were stolen from a safe in the No-vo-tel Hotel room of an employee of exclusive Swiss jewelers, Chopard – (pronounced as chaux par)
Russia has sent sophisticated anti-ship missiles to Syria, US media report.The New York Times quotes unnamed US officials as saying the missiles could be used to counter any potential future foreign military intervention in Syria.Without confirming details, Russia's foreign minister said Russian supplies did not break any international rules.
In a plea to the people of Nevis, in particular the youth, premier of Nevis and minister responsible for security in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory, urged them to desist from criminal activity that, if allowed to continue, could threaten the island’s stability and security.
The Civil Service Association has taken issue with instructions issued by Public Service Minister Dr. James Fletcher calling Public Servants who do not wish to accept the 4% wage increase to write to their respective permanent secretaries no later than the end of May.
Generating revenue is a top priority for government against rising debt and national deficit. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dr.Kenny Anthony told Parliament during the presentation of the Appropriation Bill, more widely known as the budget address, that government is actively exploring non traditional economic drivers to serve as catalysts for business development.
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