November 28, 2014

Kampala, Ouganda (AFP) -- A court in Uganda on Friday upheld the conviction for criminal negligence of a HIV-infected nurse who inserted a needle into a two-year-old child after pricking herself, but ordered she be given early release from…

Leesburg, United States (AFP) -- The traditionalists don't like it, but the "Black Friday" shopping frenzy is as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States as turkey and pumpkin pie. And it's only Thursday. Americans…

Sydney, Australia (AFP) -- An Australian family Friday spoke of their shock after a man jumped out of bushes and drove off in a hearse carrying the body of a relative just before his funeral. Hayley West and husband Tobias Richardson were…

Freeport, Bahamas -- The Phoenix Institute For Positive Development and Empowerment, an international human resources development company based in Nassau, Bahamas, recently conducted its highly effective The Proficient Supervisor Seminar…

Bridgetown, Barbados -- While Caribbean countries have made consistent progress in expanding the coverage of drinking water services, there are gaps that need to be filled to improve access, delivery and quality. The Caribbean Development…

St George’s, Grenada (GIS) -- The Grenada economy is expected to grow by 2.6 percent this year, higher than the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) average of 1.4 percent. Prime minister and minister for finance, Dr Keith Mitchell,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- A new, independent economic impact study revealed Thursday that the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) injected a massive US$166 million into the region’s economy during the 2014 tournament – a significant…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The annual Montessori Academy, Nevis, art show was a major attraction. Through the guidance of their art teachers, the children have utilized materials around them such as peas, tissue papers to create classic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Director of Maritime Affairs, Mr. McClean Hobson is pleased with the developments taking place in the growing yachting industry in the twin-island federation. Speaking at the launching…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, NOVEMBER 28TH 2014 (CUOPM) - The Marina at Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts has announced they will be offering a three-night complimentary dockage to yachts who wish to experience the new cruising destination. The…

(ZIZ News) -- While public school first formers on Nevis will have the delivery of their laptops delayed, dozens of students at the Nevis International Secondary School were all smiles as they received their brand new Dell laptops on…

(ZIZ News) -- A number of deserving people in the Sandy Point Community were presented with cheques by Dr. Norgen Wilson on Thursday morning. The funds were raised during a recent charity Art Exhibit and Auction put on by the Sandy Point…

(ZIZ News) -- Scores of teenagers graduated from the Gingerland Secondary School on Thursday morning during a ceremony at the Gingerland Methodist Church on Nevis. The 41st annual ceremony was held under the patronage of Mrs. Jennifer…

(ZIZ News) -- Tourism and International Transport Minister, Hon. Richard Skerritt; Raquel Browne Chief Executive Officer Of The St. Kitts Tourism Authority; and CEOs of the St. Christopher Air And Sea Ports Authority and the Nevis Air And…

(ZIZ News) -- Arrests Vere Amory of Ponds Pasture was formally arrested and charged for Malicious Damage, which was committed on 12th November 2014. Court Convictions District "C" Magistrate Court Malkim Elliott of Nisbett Settlement…