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March 13, 2015

ISIS blows up Iraqi army HQ in battle for Ramadi

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN)-- More than 40 Iraqi soldiers were killed when ISIS blew up the Iraqi army headquarters near Ramadi in Iraq's western Anbar province, an Anbar provincial leader told CNN, as the battle continues for control of key cities…

Oklahoma medical helicopter crash: 1 killed, 2 injured

(CNN)-- One person was killed and two were injured in Thursday night's crash of a medical helicopter in Eufaula, Oklahoma, said Officer Kara White of the McIntosh County Sheriff's Department. A medical helicopter carrying at least three…

‘Ropeman’ apologises to all females in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Sunil Ramcharan, the farmer who tethered a woman with rope and walked her along a road like an animal because she allegedly stole peppers from his land has apologised to all women for his actions. Ramcharan, who…

Hanna issues stern warning to people who hurt children

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Youth and Culture Minister, Lisa Hanna, is again warning people who persistently abuse minors, to desist or face harsh penalties for these offences. She repeated the call in the wake of recent reports surfacing of…

Ruby Chapman passes

(Sports Page)— Ruby Chapman, arguably the finest female cricketer coming out of Nevis, passed away at the Alexandra Hospital on Thursday 12th March. Ruby has for the past several years been involved with a long running battle with breast…

Mahmudullah ton gives Bangladesh 288

Mahmudullah thumped a second successive hundred and nullified New Zealand's swing and seam threat in Hamilton. Bangladesh's 288 for 7 is the highest score, and the first time a side has batted 50 overs against the co-hosts in the World Cup…

Education Minister Meets with Heads of Schools

(ZIZ News) – Principals and Deputy Principals of schools throughout St. Kitts were addressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Hon. Shawn Richards at a meeting this week. The special meeting was conducted with a view to…

New Courses Offered at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

(ZIZ News) – The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) has expanded its list of courses and is now offering degrees in two non-traditional areas. Students can now pursue degrees in the Performing Arts and Business Development. Chairman…

CFBC Hosts Open Day and Career Fair

(ZIZ News) – The grounds of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) came alive on Thursday as college departments, local businesses, regional universities and other institutions set up stalls all aiming to catch the attention of…

Park Hyatt Commended for Creating Jobs in St. Kitts

(ZIZ News) – The Minister of Tourism has extended words of commendation to the owners of Park Hyatt St. Kitts for delivering on their promise of establishing a five star hotel here. The Hon. Lindsay Grant added that he is more pleased to…

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