December 1, 2014

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Five new projects are to be launched in St. Kitts and Nevis to tackle youth violence – an issue described as “an important development challenge” for the Caribbean by the United Nations Development Programme…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Health Hon. Mark Brantley says, despite the global challenges faced by the local fight against HIV/AIDS, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) would strengthen its efforts in…

(ZIZ News) -- Arrests Willis Browne of Harrises Village was formally arrested and charged for Possession of Cannabis, which was committed on 28th November 2014. Wayne Ferlance of Mount Lily was formally arrested and charged for Assault,…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica’s Senate on Friday approved the Timeshare Vacations Bill, facilitating the country’s entrance into the tourism timeshare market. Timeshare/vacation ownership is defined as a method of use and or shared…

Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented delays in the immigration section of Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) last week, which resulted in hundreds of visitors waiting in line for several…

St John’s, Antigua -- On Friday, the Antigua and Barbuda government signed a memorandum of agreement for an investment project valued at over US $250 million with international film star Robert De Niro, who was also appointed a special…

Caracas, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced plans on Friday to cut public spending as the price of oil continued to fall after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided on Thursday not to cut…

Key West, USA -- The crew of British navy frigate HMS Argyll offloaded 840 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated wholesale value of $27.9 million at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Florida, on Saturday, and an additional 216 kilograms of…

Paramaribo, Suriname (CMC) -- Suriname police have arrested a farmer on human trafficking charges, after several Guyanese nationals claimed they were forced to work for free on his farm. Police said that the farmer, Dipak J will also faces…

Ferguson, Missouri (AFP) -- The white policeman who shot dead an unarmed black teenager in the St Louis suburb of Ferguson has resigned, but it failed to deter angry protesters demanding justice and reform. Darren Wilson left the force…

Sports Page -- The crowds were out in huge numbers as per usual, as the Village Premier League (VPL) continued on Sunday 30th November. In match one Easterns batted first and scored 94 in their allotted 10 overs and THRASH DEM OUT got as…

Sports Page -- The 2014 edition of the Luther ‘Shot-Gun’ Kelly Cricket tournament was held in St.Maarten between Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November. This was the fifth year of the competition. With team Nevis conspicuous by its absence…

St George’s, Grenada, CMC -- Orlando Peters carved out his maiden first class hundred and Liam Sebastien, his first ever ten-wicket haul, as Leeward Islands Hurricanes put up an admirable fight on day three of their third round WICB…

(CNN) -- Cricket has been hit by another tragedy in the same week Australian Test star Phillip Hughes died as result as a result of injuries he received after being struck by a ball in a match in Sydney. Hillel Oscar, 60, a former captain…

Sports Page -- The action continued in the Malcolm Guishard Basketball league on Saturday 29th November with two matches. In match one, a tight encounter, St.James’ Royals edged out Dynasty Ballers two with a score line of 56 to 51 and in…