Daily Archives

February 8, 2014

2 dead in French train derailment, mayor says

(CNN) -- At least two people were killed and seven others were injured in a train derailment in Southeastern France on Saturday morning, a local Mayor said. The train, which carried 35 passengers, was traveling on a route between…

Police investigate threat against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

(CNN) -- Toronto police Friday were investigating a threat against controversial Mayor Rob Ford, a police spokesman said. Two police officers were at the mayor's City Hall office. The nature of the threat was unclear, police said. The…

Spain’s Princess Cristina in court over corruption case

(BBC) -- Spain's Princess Cristina is being questioned in court in connection with a corruption scandal involving her husband's business dealings. It is the first time in history that a member of Spain's royal family has appeared in court…

Mortar fire breaches Homs truce, delaying UN aid convoy

(BBC) -- The Syrian government and rebels have accused each other of violating a ceasefire in the besieged city of Homs, where the UN is hoping to deliver aid. Mortar fire was heard early on Saturday, and governor Talal al-Barazi told…

Ireland beat Windwards by 64 runs in Super50

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad (CMC ) -- Ireland beat Windward Island by 64 runs in their NAGICO Super 50 Zone A match at the Queen's Park Oval on Friday. SCORES: Ireland -- 179 all out (48.3 overs)  Niall O' Brien  44, Stuart Thompson 32, Max…

Health Festival in Trench Town today

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Residents of Trench Town Kingston are to benefit from a Health Festival to be held at the Vin Lawrence Park, today, February 8. The festival, which forms part of a series of events to commemorate the birthday of…

Police Updates (February 08, 2014)

ZIZ News -- On Thursday 6th February 2014, detectives of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Officers of the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) visited the compound of the Fort Thomas Hotel as result of information received and discovered…

Police Updates (February 08, 2014)

ZIZ News -- Cameron Freeman of Rawlins, Gingerland was formally arrested and charged for Larceny, which was allegedly committed on 05th February, 2014 at Cotton Ground. Also: The Traffic Department is investigating an accident that…

Ministry of Education focuses on school safety at BHS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS) -- The Ministry of Education along with the Ministry of Health have been working together to ensure that the health, security and safety of teachers, students and visitors of the Basseterre High School (BHS)…

Academic Opportunities at SKNDF

ZIZ News -- Commander of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defense Force, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Wallace has described the notion that there are no academic opportunities in the force as “the misconception of the century.” He said the SKNDF has…

Students receive Financial Assistance

ZIZ News -- Some twenty-four students who attend the four primary schools in constituency number seven were the recipients of financial assistance from their parliamentary representative. The Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris held the 10th…

Brimstone Hill sounds Alarm for Belle Tete

ZIZ News -- The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society is sounding an alarm for what it says is a dangerous situation developing at Belle Tete in Sandy Point. General Manager of the Brimstone Hill Park, Cameron Gill said while…

Schools visit Nature’s Kingdom

ZIZ News -- Students, teachers and even parents got in touch with their wild side on Friday at Nature’s Kingdom. Montessori Children School and the Tucker Clarke Primary School toured the premises of Nature’s Kingdom as part of their…