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December 12, 2013

South Africa investigates ‘fake signer’ security checks

(BBC)--South Africa's deputy disability minister says the government is investigating how a man who faked sign language at the Mandela memorial was given security clearance. Thamsanqa Dyantyi, who stood alongside national and international…

Spain to block Catalonia referendum

(BBC)--The Spanish government has vowed to block plans by parties in Catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on 9 November of next year. "The poll will not be held," Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon told journalists moments…

Glasgow helicopter crash: Clutha death toll rises to 10

(BBC)--One of the seriously injured survivors of the Glasgow helicopter crash has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the tragedy to 10. Joe Cusker, 59, of Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, died on Thursday in Glasgow Royal…

Bahamas minister calls for public hangings

Nassau, Bahamas -- Minister of Agriculture Alfred Gray said on Tuesday he wants public hangings in The Bahamas. Gray also said the invasion of the home of acting prime minister Philip Brave Davis shows that the country’s leaders need…

West Indies once more on the back foot versus New Zealand

The West Indies team was dicely placed at the end of day two in the second test match versus New Zealand . The New Zealand tail wagged stoutly under the  guidance of the more sedate wicket keeper/batsman Watling who was the last man out,…

Rainy end in Centurion after another de Kock ton

Twenty year old Quinton de Kock broke the record for most runs in a bilateral three-match series, following which de Villiers brought up his own hundred. Looking at the ease with which they punished the Indian bowling in that 171-run stand,…

IAAF level one course winds down

Coaches, Mr. Craig Connor and Ms Roatter Johnson have been extremely busy as they coach and monitor the potential coaches on Nevis as the IAAF level one course heads to its conclusion on Thursday 12th December. On Wednesday 11th the…

SKN and ROC Agricultural Agreement

ZIZ News -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) has committed itself to assisting agricultural development in St. Kitts with the signing of an agricultural technical agreement for the next five years. Minister of Agriculture, The Hon Nigel…