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April 1, 2016

Second Briton dies in Clipper Round The World Yacht Race

A 40-year-old woman has become the second British crew member to die in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Sarah Young, from London, was on board the IchorCoal boat in the Pacific Ocean when she was swept overboard. Read more at:…

Pakistan honour killings on the rise, report reveals

Nearly 1,100 women were killed in Pakistan last year by relatives who believed they had dishonoured their families, the country's independent Human Rights Commission says. In its annual report the commission said 900 more women suffered…

Bauxite company facing fine for oil spill in Guyana river

A Chinese-owned bauxite company will be fined for an oil spill that has contaminated the Demerara River in Guyana. But while the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works out the penalty for Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) Inc,…

Security audit of Jamaica government websites ordered

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr. Andrew Wheatley has ordered security audits for the websites of all government ministries, departments and agencies to determine their level of exposure to cyber attacks. It comes on the heels…

Volunteers Experience First Archaeology Dig On Nevis

(ZIZ News/Press Release) -- Volunteers led by Industrial Archaeologist, David Rollinson got the opportunity to participate in the first Public Archaeology Dig this week at The New River estate in Gingerland, Nevis. ZIZ was on site for the…

eMOTIONS set to be a HIT!

(ZIZ News) -- Set to take place this Saturday night to a SOLD OUT audience at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium (E.C.C.B), the highly anticipated recital dubbed eMOTIONS by the 55 member strong CFBC Dance Ensemble, will be ENTERTAINING,…

West Indies power-hit their way to World T20 final

A man who was caught off a no-ball twice beat a man who should have been run-out twice off a single free-hit. That was how comical - and spectacular - this World T20 semi-final was. And the ultimate gag was that Virat Kohli's 89 not out…

India Kolkata flyover collapse: At least 20 dead

A flyover under construction in the Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta) has collapsed, killing at least 20 people and injuring nearly 100. More are feared trapped under the concrete and steel bridge, and rescue efforts are continuing all…

Caribbean governments advised to decriminalize prostitution

An international academic is recommending the decriminalization of prostitution in the Caribbean. Professor Kamala Kempadoo of York University suggests this would help the region get a handle on the sex trade, protect at-risk groups, and…

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