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November 20, 2014

Eight dead in storm as Buffalo braces for more snow

(CNN) -- Enough already. Shivering under up to 6 feet of snow in its hardest-hit sections, Buffalo, New York, could see another 3 feet Thursday. If the forecast holds, that's more than a year's worth of snow in just three days. In a…

IMF monitoring impact of PetroCaribe on regional economies

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is monitoring the potential impact any changes to PetroCaribe, Venezuela’s oil alliance with several Caribbean islands will have on regional economies. Analysts…

Trinidad referendum on CCJ

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago’s move to replace the London-based Privy Council with the Caribbean Court of Justice as the island’s final court “is a matter that ought to be…

Basketball Coach Visits Nevis

(Sports Page)— Terry Layton, a qualified Basketball coach spent some time on Nevis on Wednesday 19th November. He was instrumental in conducting an International Olympic Committee (IOC) level two solidarity course. The experienced…

Change of playing hours for two matches

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board advised today that it has approved a change of playing hours for the second and third round matches in the Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament to be played in Guyana.…

Cornwall wants revamping of Leewards

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former Antigua and Leeward Islands cricket captain, Wilden “Polo” Cornwall, believes cricket within the sub-region needs to be rebuilt and that the injection of new blood into the squad is one way of putting the game…

Nevis Administration committed to kidney dialysis cause

NIA Charlestown Nevis --The matter of dialysis is firmly fixed on the “to do” list of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Health Hon. Mark Brantley gave that assurance when he delivered remarks at…

Carnival 2014-2015 will be one of Inclusion

(ZIZ News)-- This year’s National Carnival celebrations will feature a mix of privately and publicly organised events. That’s the word from Carnival Committee Chairman, Sylvester Anthony, who spoke with ZIZ News about the collaborations.…

Nationals Living Longer, Says Prime Minister Douglas

(ZIZ News)-- Improvements to the National Healthcare System have resulted in longer life spans for Kittitians and Nevisians. That is according to Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas. During this week’s “Ask the Prime Minister”…

More than 100 Students Receive Taiwan Scholarships

(ZIZ News)-- The Ministry of Education and the Taiwanese Embassy have come together to give several deserving students a jump start in their academic life. 170 students were awarded on Wednesday at the annual Monetary Taiwanese Scholarship…

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