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September 18, 2014

Gunmen set off bombs, open fire at college in Nigeria; 13 die

(CNN) -- Two gunmen set off explosives at a Nigerian college, then started shooting -- killing at least 13 people on another day of violence in the African nation, and yet another targeting students. Kano state police commissioner Adelere…

US Coast Guard seizes $23 million worth of cocaine

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (AP) — The US Coast Guard is reporting an operation in the Caribbean that netted more than $23 million worth of cocaine. Roughly 719 kilograms of cocaine will be unloaded Thursday at the Coast Guard station in Miami…

Barbados PM gives thumbs up for Caribbean leadership project

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has described the Caribbean Leadership Project’s Leadership Development Programme for senior civil servants as being critical to the region’s development. He made the…

Private clinic’s shocking ‘Chik-V’ reports

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A popular private health centre in Portmore is reporting a large number of suspected cases of the rapidly spreading chikungunya virus in sections of the municipality. Nurses stationed at the centre's general…

Windies Women make it 3 and 0

Sports Page -- The West Indies women’s cricket team, stormed to another comprehensive victory in their current series versus the New Zealand female team on Wednesday 17th September. It was the third one day international of the four match…

Shiv climbs to third on batting table

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- West Indies’ Shivnarine Chanderpaul has returned to the top three of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following a stellar performance against Bangladesh in the second Test in St Lucia, which…

Bravo guilty of Level 1 ICC offence

Gros Islet, St Lucia -- West Indies player Darren Bravo has been found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth and final day’s play in the second Test against Bangladesh in St. Lucia on Tuesday. Bravo was…

Malcolm Guishard Memorial League Upcoming

Sports Page -- The Church Ground Basketball Club will be holding its annual Malcolm Guishard Memorial Basketball League, commencing on October 04th 2014. The registration fee for interested teams is $100.00. The league is set to conclude…

PEP Cosmetology trainees ready for actual clients

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The establishment of the People Employment Programme (PEP) School of Cosmetology has proven to be a significant development as it has allowed for the holistic training of trainees in the cosmetology discipline, who…

Ceremonial Parade to be held tonight

(ZIZ News) -- The Warner Park Cricket stadium will come alive tonight when the 31st Anniversary of Independence ceremonial parade is held there. Set to commence at 11pm, tonight's ceremony will feature, among other things, the inspection…

Second Attempt at MONC Shot Down

(ZIZ News) -- On Monday 15th September, clerk of the national assembly, Jose Lloyd issued notice of an emergency sitting of the Honourable House this morning (Wednesday) at 10A.M. That same day, leader of the opposition coalition, Team…

Premier Lays Out Tough Food Safety Measures

Premier Jiang Yi-huah today vowed to implement a comprehensive plan to strengthen the food safety system and rebuild Taiwan’s reputation as a nation of fine cuisine. “The recycled waste oil incident has dealt a severe blow to Taiwan’s food…

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