February 2014

(CNN) The Australian navy has destroyed nearly 353 kilograms (780 pounds) of heroin after intercepting the drugs on a smuggling vessel off the coast of Tanzania, the Australian Department of Defense said Friday. Authorities estimate the…

(CNN) A leaked audio recording of a phone call allegedly catches the top U.S. diplomat to Europe working on a behind-the-scenes deal to end the Ukrainian political turmoil, and using profanity to express strong frustrations with inaction…

Denpasar, Indonesia (CNN) -- Indonesia said Friday that Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman convicted almost nine years ago of drug smuggling, has been granted parole. Indonesian Justice Minister Amir Syamsuddin announced the decision at…

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $51-million contract was on Thursday signed to start renovation and refurbishing work on the Nannyville Health Centre in St Andrew, which has been out of use for more than 20 years. According to a news release from…

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Grenada is celebrating its 40th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Friday with the traditional military parade and Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell acknowledging that despite some turbulent…

Road Town, Tortola, BVI (CUOPM) – The New Day Foundation in the British Virgin Islands has requested a meeting with St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas while he is on the territory on official business…

(ZIZ) The cast for ZIZ’s new sitcom, “The Pembertons”, has been announced. Last Saturday (February 1st), the cast of the show met and had final discussions for what seems to be the beginning of a long journey. Sonia Boddie, Tristan…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - Nationals of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis living in the British Virgin Islands will meet with their Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas this evening, Friday 7th February 2014. Dr.…

(ZIZ) The residents of the New Horizon Rehabilitation Center for juveniles between the ages of twelve to eighteen will officially start classes on Monday, February 10th. This week, the center held a workshop for some of the teachers who…

(ZIZ) Superintendent of Her Majesty's Prison, Franklyn Dorset says rehabilitation projects such as work on the St Kitts-Nevis Defence Force Barracks are beneficial to the prisoners in a number of ways. He said recently, they've started…

(ZIZ) Local firm, C&C Trading Ltd is reaching out to the community through its donation to the Saddlers Primary School. On Monday, C&C Director, Laverne Caines presented school bags and jump ropes to the school. She noted that the…

(ZIZ)-- Craig Murray of Challengers Village was formally arrested and charged for Dangerous Driving which was allegedly committed on 17th January 2014. A juvenile was formally arrested and charged for carrying abroad an offensive weapon…

(CNN) -- At least six people were killed in bombings across the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Thursday, police said. Four car bombs and two roadside devices exploded in five different areas around the city. Almost all of the neighborhoods…

Hong Kong (CNN) -- A suspected bomb was found Thursday afternoon at a construction site on Hong Kong Island, prompting evacuations in the area, including at hospitals and hotels, police said. Chinese state-run media outlet Xinhua reported…

(BBC) -- Italy's navy has rescued 1,123 people from inflatable boats in the space of 24 hours, as clandestine migration from North Africa reaches record levels. The latest migrants were found in eight boats and a barge about 120 miles…