Daily Archives

June 6, 2014

EU concerned about challenges to small island states

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- The European Union is has expressed concern about challenges and threats facing the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). In a message to mark World Environment Day on Thursday,…

Ellington commends cops for capture of wanted man

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington is Friday morning commending police officers who were involved in Thursday’s capture of wanted man Ryan Brembridge, also known as ‘Little Blacks’. Brembridge, who was on the…

Aid workers freed in Somalia after nearly two years

(CNN) -- Three aid workers kidnapped in Somalia have been released after nearly two years in captivity. International Aid Services said the kidnappers seized their employees in July 2012 in Puntland, Somalia. "Extended discussions with…

Afghan candidate’s convoy attacked

(CNN) -- At least six people were killed and more than a dozen others injured when explosions hit a campaign rally for one of Afghanistan's two presidential runoff candidates at a hotel in Kabul on Friday, an Interior Ministry spokesman…

Imrul ton rescues draw for Bangladeshis

Bridgetown, Barbados, CMC -- Opener Imrul Kayes hit his eighth first class century to rescue a draw for Bangladesh A and frustrate West Indies High Performance Centre's victory bid, on the final day of their second four-day “Test” here…

Chris Gayle will be ready for 100th Test

Kingston, Jamaica -- West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has given the reassurance that he will be fit and ready to play in the first Test against New Zealand, which gets going on Sunday at Sabina Park. The big-hitting opener, who recently…

NIP Members Criticise PAM’s Leadership

ZIZ News -- Members of the National Integrity Party , who are former members of the People’s Action Movement , have stated publicly that PAM is not a serious political party. Roy Flemming, who spoke on Wednesday with Freedom Radio’s EK,…

“Praise on the Pulse” Celebrates its 500th Show

ZIZ News -- ZIZ Radio's mid-week gospel programme "Praise on the Pulse" reached a historic milestone on Wednesday night when the show commemorated its 500th edition. ZBC General Manager, Clement O'garro presented host, Dawn Mills with a…

Plans for Summer Residential Camp Underway

ZIZ News -- The Department of Youth Empowerment is currently finalizing plans for its 2014 Residential Summer Camp. Intern at the Youth Department, Sharon Cannonier told ZIZ News that this year they’ve teamed up with the Republic of China…

Police Updates (June 6, 2014)

Basettere, St. Kitts -- Kenneth Crossley of New Road was formally arrested and charged for Larceny from the Dwelling House, which was committed between 7th March and 16th July 2013. Shawn Esdaile of St. Paul Village was…

Date set for Christophe Harbour Marina groundbreaking ceremony

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Ground will be broken later this month for the marina at Christophe Harbour. The 300 acre marina and mega yacht harbour is part of the luxury residential resort development on St. Kitts’ Southeast peninsula…