March 9, 2015

CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) – A Cairo schoolboy died on Sunday after being severely beaten by his teacher who has now been suspended, Egypt's education ministry said as an inquiry was launched. Corporal punishment is common in Egyptian schools,…

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) – A Russian judge said Sunday one of the five suspects in the murder of opposition activist Boris Nemtsov had confessed to his involvement, as four others pleaded innocent in a Moscow court, state media reported. Judge…

Kuala Lumpur (CNN) -- The initial hours after the disappearance of flight MH370 were characterized by confusion and chaos, as air traffic controllers struggled to comprehend the situation and radar operators failed to take notice, according…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- For the second time in less than three months, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has attempted to clarify the relationship between its citizenship by investment programme (CIP) and a real estate development in the…

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said the Government, through the Bureau of Women’s Affairs and with support from UN Women, has crafted a draft National Strategic Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence in…

(Sports Page)— The green team was the dominant force as the Ivor Walters Primary School held its annual sports meet on Friday 6th March. The meet was held under the patronage of former student and athlete Stephen BULL Prentice. The meet…

(Sports Page)— The updated statistics have been released after the road races held at the Naomi’s Preschool. The road races were held on Thursday 5th March and the top placers were as follows: Girls—2 1/2 years 1st Tyree Nisbett 2nd…

(Sports Page)— The Highlights team emerged victorious after completing a comprehensive victory over the Calypso Cricket team. This as the local second division fixtures began in earnest on Saturday 7th March. The Calypso Cricket team…

(Sports Page)— The soaring SDA Jets took a nose dive on Sunday 8th March, as they engaged the Calypso Cricket team in a second division fixture at Cotton Ground. SDA Jets won the toss and batted first on a placid pitch and were bowled out…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - For the fourth time this season, the UMass women's tennis team posted a shutout win in a dual match with a 7-0 victory on Friday night at Providence. The Minute women have now won five of their last six matches. UMass,…

(ZIZ News) -- 15 women from St. Kitts and Nevis were awarded for their contribution to the Federation at a Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on Saturday. The event, held at the Marriott Resort, was organized to mark International Women’s Day.…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris and members of Team Unity worshiped with the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Constituency Seven on Sunday morning. During brief remarks to the congregation, Dr. Harris thanked those…

The Government has pledged that a multi-pronged approach will be used to advance gender equality in St. Kitts and Nevis. That confirmation was made by Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, the Hon. Wendy Phipps. During her…

The police have taken another gun off the streets. This comes after a search and seizure exercise in the Springfield Cemetery. According to reports, on Friday, members of the Special Services Unit (SSU), acting on intelligence and…

I consider it both an honour and a privilege to address the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis on this special occasion of International Women’s Day 2015, which is being celebrated globally under the dual themes of (a) Make It…