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April 21, 2014

New Horizons Easter Programme

(ZIZ)-- Friday wrapped up a two-week programme for residents of the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre for Juveniles aimed at developing vocational and community oriented disciplines. It included training in agricultural science, business…

Good Friday family fun

(ZIZ)-- Good Friday is normally a time for families to go out and take part in traditional activities such as kite flying. ZIZ travelled to several popular locations including Frigate Bay to capture moments of families spending time…

Sir Kennedy Simmonds birthday party ‘memorable’

(ZIZ)-- St. Kitts and Nevis’ First Prime Minister, Dr, The Right Honourable Sir Kennedy Simmonds’ birthday party last Saturday is being called ‘memorable.’ Sir Kennedy celebrated his 78th birthday surrounded by family, friends and well…

Government to secure partner for port expansion this year

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The government expects to find a “suitable private partner” this fiscal year, to share the cost of the necessary improvements to Jamaica’s port infrastructure, to meet the completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal…

Pope Francis, huge crowd joyously celebrate Easter

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Marking Christianity's most hopeful day, Pope Francis made an Easter Sunday plea for peace and dialogue in Ukraine and Syria, for an end to terrorist attacks against Christians in Nigeria and for more attention to the…

Wanted man detained

(ZIZ)-- Geron Walters of Ottley’s Village, who was wanted by police, is now in their custody. According to a release from the Royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force issued last week, two warrants existed for the 31 year old man’s…

Jamaica 254-7 after tea vs Barbados’ 245

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Jamaica, replying to Barbados’ 245, reached 254 for seven in their first innings, an hour after tea on the second day of the Headley/Weekes Trophy semi-final at Kensington Oval on Sunday. Scores: BARBADOS: 245…

T&T 81-4 at lunch chasing Windwards’ 248

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago, responding to Windward Islands’ 248 all out, reached 81 for four in their first innings at lunch on the second day of their semi-final for the Headley/Weekes Trophy at Queen’s Park Oval…

Jamaica’s Chambers wins rerun CARIFTA U-18 100m final

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica's Raheem Chambers won the re-run of the boys Under-18 100 metre final at the 43rd CARIFTA Games in Martinique Sunday morning, beating team mate Waseem Williams who had won the original race on Saturday.…

Police Updates (April 21, 2014)

(ZIZ)-- Felix Hughes of McKnight was formally arrested and charged for Robbery, which was committed on 13th April 2014 at Mc Knight. Michael Harris of The Alley, Sandy Point was formally arrested and charged for Aggravated Assault, which…

New housing programme expanding

(ZIZ)-- Minister of Housing, The Hon Dr Earl Asim Martin has committed that the new Habitat Independence 30 Housing Programme will be expanded to every community. The programme launched with a groundbreaking ceremony in Stonefort Estate…

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