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April 1, 2015

IMF approves US$39 million disbursement for Jamaica

Washington, USA -- The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh review of Jamaica’s economic performance under the program supported by a four-year, SDR 615.38 million (about US$932 million at the…

Peru PM sacked in spy scandal, president in crisis

Lima, Peru (AFP) -- Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was left scrambling to find a new prime minister Tuesday after Congress sacked the incumbent, Ana Jara, over allegations of domestic spying. Jara was deposed in a no-confidence vote…

Canadian high commissioner commends CARICOM Single Market

Kingston, Jamaica -- Canadian high commissioner to Jamaica, Robert Ready, has commended Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states on the significant advances made in the CARICOM Single Market, including the liberalization of the market…

Trade diplomacy training comes to Barbados

Cave Hill, Barbados -- In a globalized world, small states can find it hard to punch above their weight in global trade negotiation and diplomacy. In order to become a major player globally and secure a place at the international…

Top Officials meet Premier and Junior Minister of Sports

Sports Page -- Two top officials from the world’s governing athletic body IWAF visited Nevis on Tuesday 31st March and met with top government officials on the island. Mr. Victor Lopez and his wife Evelyn first paid a courtesy call on the…

Nevis and St. Kitts play to draw in LICA Under 19 Match Up

Sports Page -- St. Kitts and Nevis faced off in LICA U19 game which was played on the 29th and 30th March at the Conaree Playing Field. The Tournament had its first Centurion in Philo Wallace of Nevis who made a very well played 105.…

Community-Based Nursing Services Publish Health Report

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Ministry of Health continues its mandate to promote healthy lifestyles to the citizens of the Federation, while providing them with the relevant information needed. Recently, the Community-Based Nursing…

Dr. Harris says CBI Programme will be strengthened

(ZIZ News) -- Minister responsible for the Citizenship By Investment Programme, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, has said that the programme will be strengthened. Dr. Harris, during a national address on ZIZ Radio and Television, indicated that…

Amory addresses closure of Nevis Electoral Office

(ZIZ News) -- Nevis’ Premier and Federal Minister Responsible for Nevis Affairs, Hon. Vance Amory has addressed the closure of the Nevis Electoral Office. Amory, during an interview with the NIA’s information arm, explained why the office…

More Venezuela-Assisted Projects to come

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says more projects are on the way under the Petrocaribe agreement with Venezuela. He made the comments during a presentation ceremony for sixteen million EC dollars to compensate…

Team UNITY hosts Thanksgiving Service

(ZIZ News) -- Hundreds of persons came out to Greenlands Park on Monday night to worship with members of the National Unity Government during a thanksgiving service. The programme featured songs and ministry by various religions officials…

Stove for Cayon High

(ZIZ News) -- A former student of Cayon High School has shown gratitude to her alma mater by donating a stove to the Home Economics Department. Caricom Youth Ambassador, Sonia Boddie handed over the stove during a brief ceremony on Tuesday…

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