Daily Archives

July 31, 2015

Antigua and Barbuda and US Meet to discuss WTO Gaming Case

Washington, USA -- On Tuesday, the foreign minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Charles 'Max'Fernandez, and his delegation met with Assistant US Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere, John Melle, to discuss resolution of the WTO case…

Man Buys Car after taking $150k left by ATM Workers

Mahwah, New Jersey (AP) -- One of two men suspected of making off with a bag containing $150,000 in cash that was mistakenly left behind by ATM workers bought an SUV with the money hours later, police said. Alton Harvey, 42, of Hillside,…

WHO: Trials show New Ebola Vaccine is ‘Highly Effective’

(CNN) -- A newly developed vaccine against the deadlyEbola virus is "highly effective" and could help prevent its spread in the current and future outbreaks, the World Health Organization said Friday. Trials of the single-dose VSV-EBOV…

$150m Invested in TVET Education

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) – Since last year, the Government invested more than $150 million in outfitting school laboratories and workshops, and upgrading of teachers in the areas of technical, vocational education and training (TVET). This…

Results of Geothermal Study in Grenada Presented

St George’s, Grenada -- The ministry of finance and energy was on Thursday due to present the findings from the geology, geophysics and geochemistry surveys (3Gs surveys) that were undertaken in Grenada earlier this year with the assistance…

Local Female Basketballers prepared to give back

Sports Page -- Melissa Caesar has made a name for herself through her beloved sport of Basketball. Caesar who is currently assisting with the ongoing national Basketball camp, being held in Nevis, indicated on Thursday that she started…

Jamaica Under 19’s beat Leewards

Sports Page -- The Leeward Islands under 19 team suffered yet another loss in the Regional Under 19 tournament on Thursday. Jamaica won the toss and chose to bat first and scored 267 for 6 in their allotted 50 overs. Three of their top…

Guyana retains Under 15 Championship

Sports Page -- Guyana has retained the regional under 15 Championship after the final round of matches played on Thursday. The final point standings are as follows: Guyana-19.5 points Windwards- 18.2 Barbados- 12.9 Trinidad and Tobago-…

Steven Finn puts England in touching distance of win

Sports Page -- Two years ago Steven Finn was unselectable. Now that statement seems unbelievable. On a dramatic second day at Edgbaston, Finn claimed five wickets and ran through Australia so comprehensively that their survival until stumps…

South Africa edge ahead after Steyn’s 400th

Sports Page -- Dale Steyn became the 13th bowler to take 400 Test wickets but South Africa's part-time spinners enjoyed most of the success on an absorbing day of grind on both sides. South Africa's bowlers showed more intent and aggression…

Police Updates (July 31, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crime Unit (VCU) is investigating a shooting incident which occurred at New Road in the vicinity of the CONTEC Bus Stand about 10:45 AM on Thursday 30 July 2015, which resulted in one person hospitalised. Initial…

St. Kitts and Nevis promotes value of Citizenship Programme

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The importance of reforming the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, came to the fore, during the first National Consultation for CBI, held today (July 30) at the Ocean Terrace Inn. More than 120…

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