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April 11, 2015

Brazil police arrest politicians in corruption scheme

Sao Paulo (AP) -- Police have arrested three former congressmen suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme at Brazil's state-run oil giant Petrobras. They are the first politicians to be arrested in the scandal. Brazil's federal…

Obama, Castro make history together at summit with handshake

Panama City, Panama (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro shook hands and sat near each other Friday at a historic Summit of the Americas, a new milestone in efforts to end decades of animosity. Obama and Castro,…

T&T robbery suspects caught on flight to Jamaica

Port of Spain, Trinidad (Trinidad Express) -- One of the two women detained on Wednesday night at Piarco International Airport onboard a flight to Jamaica has admitted to removing a box containing cash shortly after Chinese businessman Hi…

Women leaders urged to mentor others

Kingston, Jamaica -- Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator Sandrea Falconer, is urging the country’s women leaders to encourage other women to play a more active role in national development. “We have to encourage women to…

Brantley Says Meeting With Obama was Successful

(ZIZ News) -- Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley is pleased with the outcome of Thursday's meeting of CARICOM heads with US President, Barack Obama. Speaking with ZIZ News following the meeting, Minister Brantley gave an overview…

Grant Says PEP Has Failed Us

(ZIZ News) -- Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Four, Hon. Lindsay Grant, says the People's Employment Programme has failed the country. Mr. Grant, who was responding to a question about employment opportunities for residents…

Operation Future Talks Gangs And Violence

(ZIZ News) -- A group of parents and guardians got some eye-opening information on Thursday night when they attended a community meeting organised by Operation Future. The meeting was intended to educate the community about youth crime and…

One Hospitalized After Shooting Near UNESCO Office

(ZIZ News) -- Police are investigating a shooting incident in Central Basseterre, on Friday morning, which has put one person in the hospital. According to Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Lyndon David, the incident occurred near…

NEMA To Participate In Tradewinds 2015

(ZIZ News) -- Exercise Tradewinds will feature a human disaster relief aspect, which will be spearheaded by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was announced during a press briefing on Thursday by NEMA's National Disaster…

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