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March 11, 2014

Caribbean Countries adopt plan to seek slavery reparations

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (AP) — Leaders of Caribbean nations have adopted a plan on seeking reparations for what they say are the lingering ill effects of the Atlantic slave trade. A British law firm hired by the Caribbean Community says the…

Culturama 40 Launches This Week

(ZIZ)-- The line up and activities for Culturama 40 will be announced on Thursday, 13th March. Executive Director of the Festival's Secretariat, Antonio Liburd, outlined what will happen at the launch on Thursday. “We are hoping that we…

Police to Use Social Media More

(ZIZ)-- The police force is making itself more accessible to everyone by adding social media to its tools for collecting and spreading information. Commissioner Celvin Walwyn told ZIZ News that through email and Facebook, they inform the…

PM Douglas on Harris’ Claims

(ZIZ)-- Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has cleared the air about claims made by opposition parties in the regional media. While in St. Vincent for the Inter-Sessional Summit for CARICOM Heads of State, Prime Minister…

Hon. Richard Skerritt Opens Consumer Awareness Week

(ZIZ)-- Since its introduction in 1983 by Consumers International, World Consumer Rights Day has been celebrated annually on March 15th. The Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs has launched its Consumer…

Constituency Number Seven’s Week of Activities Begins

(ZIZ)-- Constituency number 7 began its week of activities with a ground breaking ceremony in Belle Vue last Saturday (March 8th). ZIZ News caught up with the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party Candidate for Constituency #7, Dr. Vance…

SKNAAA Reports a Successful 2014 CARIFTA Trials

(ZIZ)-- The 2014 CARIFTA Trials have gone down as a successful meet, with a number of athletes earning qualifying standards in various disciplines. At the trials, which were held on Saturday, a total 20 athletes recorded qualifying…